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Discount Cab Unveils New West Valley Driver Center
Discount Cab will have a grand opening for its new driver's center on July 2. - July 01, 2012 - Discount Cab
Stevens Researchers Win NASA Grant to Investigate Severe Weather Threats to New York City
Dr. Alan Blumberg, Dr. Philip Orton work with NASA researcher Timothy Hall on sweeping risk assessment. - July 01, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
QuickTSI Launches Innovative Load Board Service with Free Freight and Truck Postings
For those in the transportation and freight logistics business, time is money. Matching trucks and loads to minimize loading time has always been a challenge - until now. - July 01, 2012 - Quick Transport Solutions
The Evolution of the Warehouse Management System
To-Increase Details the Evolution of WMS – From Its Origins to the Important Elements of Today’s Advanced Solutions - June 28, 2012 - To-Increase
Midwest Intermodal Trucking Company Starts Business Under New Name - Calhoun Truck Lines
Intermodal Trucking Service changes name from Universal Transportation Services. Midwestern-based intermodal trucking company formerly known as Universal Transportation Services has the new name of Calhoun Truck Lines effective June 1, 2012. - June 28, 2012 - Calhoun Truck Lines
Stevens Hosts Experts on Severe Weather Threats to Urban Areas
Dr. Alan Blumberg of Stevens and Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig Host a Conference on the Impacts of Extreme Climate Events on Urban Coasts. - June 27, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Banyan Adds Challenger Capabilities
Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport has added the Bombardier Challenger CL- 601-1A/3A/3R and CL-604 to its FAA Part 145 Repair Station, as well as to its EASA certification and Brazil, Argentina, and Venezuela approvals. - June 27, 2012 - Banyan Air Service
New Solar Charging Station for Electric Bikes in San Francisco
The New Wheel announced their partnership with Sol Design Lab today on the Summer Solstice, unveiling the installation of a solar recharging station in front of their electric bike shop in Bernal Heights. The charging station is designed to charge bikes and start a dialog on forms of transportation... - June 23, 2012 - The New Wheel
E.L. Hollingsworth & Co. Announces Class A CDL Truck Driving School for Veterans; New Plymouth, MI Terminal Grand Opening Scouting Event
Veterans CDL-A training school is devoid of cost, paired with career creation; Grand Opening includes Scouting Event for professional drivers. - June 23, 2012 - E. L. Hollingsworth & Co.
taxiplon International a Greek Mobile Start-Up Launches in Australia, Brazil and Romania
taxiplon a Greek mobile start-up launches in Australia, Brazil and Romania and fights for market share against larger VC backed rivals. - June 21, 2012 - taxiplon International
Corporate Traffic Logistics Creates Director of Corporate Communications Position, Promotes Marketing, Communications and Logistics Expert to New Post
Corporate Traffic Logistics, a third-party logistics provider celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has created a new position—Director of Corporate Communications—to serve as the internal and external brand champion for the company as it continues to grow and thrive. Corporate... - June 20, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
TransFoil Systems Receives EPA SmartWay Verification for TransFoil Aerodynamic Trailer Side Skirts
TransFoil Systems Aerodynamic Trailer Skirts has achieved U.S. EPA SmartWay verification as increasing fuel economy by at least 5%. - June 17, 2012 - TransFoil Systems
Deep South Fire Trucks Inc Delivers 4 Brush Trucks to Arizona Departments
Deep South Fire Trucks Announces delivery of 4 new brush trucks to Tubac Fire Distrcit (3) and Rio Rico Fire District (1). - June 16, 2012 - Deep South Fire Trucks Inc
Metros with Affluent People Emerge as the Hub for Radio Cabs in India, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes launches a report on the Radio Cab Market in India 2012 covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Business Services Series. - June 15, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Vehive Launches Ground Transportation Mobile Apps for Android and iPhone
Vehive, a marketplace for ground transportation, is launching mobile applications for Apple and Android mobile devices. - June 15, 2012 - Text A Cab, LLC
Seon’s New 8-Channel Mobile DVR Delivers Value and Performance for Transit and School Bus Surveillance
Seon introduces the Explorer TX8 - a GPS and WiFi-ready mobile DVR with built-in features ideal for AVL integration. - June 14, 2012 - Seon Design Inc.
Pegasus TransTech Named Semi-Finalist in Business Competition
Pegasus TransTech has been named a semi-finalist for the Small Business of the Year Award by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. Pegasus TransTech Corporation helps companies go paperless with solutions that also reduce costs, improve operating efficiency and speed cash flow. "In recent... - June 14, 2012 - Pegasus TransTech
Corporate Traffic Logistics Joins Elite Community of Logistics Providers and Becomes SmartWay Transport Partner
Corporate Traffic Logistics, an international third-party logistics provider celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, announced today that the company has formally joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership. Joining this elite community of... - June 12, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
DUECO, Inc. Named Business of the Year
Largest Final-Stage Manufacturer of Terex Utility Equipment Named Business of the Year by the Waukesha County Business Alliance and the Milwaukee BizTimes Magazine - June 09, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.
Trailer Refrigeration Maker GOVI GmbH Launches in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
GOVI GmbH, German manufacturer of best-in-class trailer refrigeration units, announced today it is expanding its global footprint to bring its proprietary product to refrigerated trailer builders in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. With its extensive engineering and... - June 07, 2012 - GOVI USA
Ontario Parking Systems Introduces New Parking Control Systems to Catalogue
Leading Canadian parking systems specialists Ontario Parking Systems have recently announced the introduction of a new line of parking control systems within their comprehensive catalogue. The company’s new FAPD Element Enterprise Facility Management System is designed to deliver top tier... - June 07, 2012 - Ontario Parking Systems Ltd.
Air Ambulance Transfers Complex Balloon Pump Patient Successfully via Medical Air Transport
Air ambulance service provider, Air Ambulance Worldwide Inc., delivers emergency medical air transport internationally to complex balloon pump dependent, ventilated patient with much success. - May 31, 2012 - Air Ambulance Worldwide
McKim & Creed Manager to Head National Mobile Mapping Committee
A project manager with the engineering, surveying and planning firm of McKim & Creed has been named the assistant chair of a national mobile mapping committee. - May 31, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
RoadVista Releases Enhanced Data Acquisition for the Laserlux Mobile Retroreflectometer
New acquisition system allows for simpler in vehicle operation, more powerful data capture and greater reliability. - May 31, 2012 - RoadVista
IES Hits the Road Running with Canadian Highway ACI Certification
Transportation software provider, IES, Ltd., adds Highway ACI to its Ocean and Air ACI certifications. The technology provider urges the industry to take action before the November 1st deadline when non-compliant carriers will be denied entry into Canada. - May 31, 2012 - IES, Ltd.
Hi-Tech Transportation, Inc Launches New Corporate Division to Fill Data Center Migration Niche
Samuel Lolla and Stewart Smith, Managing Partners / Spokesmen for Hi-Tech Transportation, Inc announced this week at its corporate head quarters that the company will officially be creating a new division, its name to be MIGRA Systems as of 6/1/2012. Lolla explained that the new division would... - May 24, 2012 - MIGRA Systems
TQLS Inc. Changes Name to Nyborg
TQLS Inc with warehouse and distribution locations in Charlotte - NC, Columbia - SC, Knoxville - TN, Memphis - TN, Birmingham - AL, Mobile - AL, Richmond - VA and Kansas City - KS, announced today that its name will change to Nyborg effective immediately. At the same time, the company unveiled a new corporate identity and Web site, www.nyborglogistics.com. - May 23, 2012 - Nyborg Logistics
Seon Launches "Peace of Mind in Real-Time" Fleet Management Solution - vMax® Live Plus
Seon releases its real-time fleet tracking solution, vMax Live Plus. Fleet operators can access live video and vehicle data anywhere, anytime, to know and see what is happening on any bus in their fleet right now. - May 23, 2012 - Seon Design Inc.
Edgilis Racks Up Contract Wins, Confirms Its Position as Singapore’s Leading System Assurance Consultancy
Edgilis has announced today that it will move into the second half of 2012 with more than $5m worth of new projects within its Risk & Safety division alone, following an aggressive expansion strategy. - May 22, 2012 - Edgilis
Car Service in Tampa, FL, Hires Online Advertising Firm to Improve Its Internet Presence
Tampa residents looking for a car service to give them a ride to the airport, a major event, or just around town will soon find it easier to locate a reliable and affordable transportation solution online. Locally owned company Pronto Transportation, which specializes in taxi service, town car... - May 19, 2012 - Pronto Transportation
Ontario Parking Systems Announce Introduction of New Slide Gate Operators to Catalogue
Canada’s leading specialists for parking control systems have recently announced that are adding the HySecurity slide gate operators to their catalogue. As one of the most secure slide gate operators on the market today, the HySecurity slide gate operators is expected to offer superb ROI to... - May 18, 2012 - Ontario Parking Systems Ltd.
DUECO, Inc. “Transfers” Extend Bucket Truck and Digger Derrick Life, with Savings of 35-40% vs. Buying New
Expert Service Teams Marry Gently Used Chassis and Attachments – A Practical Answer During This Era of Tight Budgets - May 17, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.
Tex's LNB Taxi of SE Houston Now Accepts All Major Credit Cards and Has Purchased a Like New Ford Crown Victoria Taxi to Upgrade the Fleet
A special announcement that Tex's LNB Taxicab is keeping up with the higher standards now expected by Taxi consumers. By accepting credit and debit cards many new accounts will be targeted. With the addition of the Crown Victoria Taxi, a smooth ride can be expected by all passengers. - May 17, 2012 - Tex's LNB Taxi of Friendswood & League City
Banyan Meets Wi-Fi Requirments for Gulfstream Aircraft
Banyan Air Service has just completed equipping its ramp to meet Wi-Fi requirements for the Gulfstream G650 and G280. - May 17, 2012 - Banyan Air Service
Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation Adds to Rental Fleet to Support Electrical Transmission and Distribution Markets
Modern UELC Fleet Supported by Expansive National Service Organization Operating 24/7 - May 16, 2012 - Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation
comCables Distributes Success
comCables has successfully entered into national distribution. - May 16, 2012 - comCables
Innovator of World Best Personal Illumination Devices to be Guest on Extreme Truckers Show
The designer, developer and manufacturer of the Nighthawk Ultralight, Mr. Keith Lucas will be a guest on May 17, 2012 Extreme Truckers show with host Rich Miller. - May 16, 2012 - Nighthawk Lights, LLC
Mobile Awareness, LLC Hires Kevin Kuhn as VP of Sales & Marketing
Mobile Awareness, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, announces Kevin M. Kuhn as VP of Sales & Marketing. - May 15, 2012 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
EasyTracGPS Debuts ComTracNVG “Pro” GPS Tracking and Fleet Management System
EasyTracGPS, Inc, a leading provider of GPS tracking and fleet management systems for businesses and consumers worldwide, is pleased to announce the release of the ComTracNVG “Pro” fleet management tracking system at www.easytracgps.com. - May 14, 2012 - EasyTracGPS, Inc.
Useful Android Apps Save Money, Android SmartGas App Released to Help with Buying Gas
The Android platform is a place with many apps and an increasing popularity. The recent launch of the SmartGas app is designed to help people save money at the pump. With gas prices flying through the roof, we should utilize every means to save on gas. Even a few simple saving ideas can save us much more than just a few nickels. - May 11, 2012 - SmartApps LLC
Carpooling.com Explodes in Italy
New vehicle sales in Italy declined by 26.7% in March, making the country the weakest major car market in Europe. Notably, while car sales declined, alternative forms of mobility such as public transport and carpooling grew strongly in popularity. - May 11, 2012 - carpooling.com
EasyTracGPS Debuts New GPS Tracking and Fleet Management Website
EasyTracGPS, Inc, a leading provider of GPS tracking and fleet management systems to businesses and consumers worldwide, is pleased to announce the redesign and debut of its website, www.easytracgps.com. - May 09, 2012 - EasyTracGPS, Inc.
New Fire Management Solutions for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
LithFire-X is a joint venture company that provides high quality products and processes, fire extinguishing systems, and training, to companies that employ Li-Ion battery technology. Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries offer many benefits as an energy storage technology. However, storing energy in this way, whether it's in big batteries for electric cars or smaller electronics applications, presents challenges, especially regarding fire safety. - May 04, 2012 - LithFire-X, LLC
Home Office Minister Lynne Featherstone Visits FlashPark
A Minister from the Home Office has visited parking management firm FlashPark to learn about its cutting edge parking enforcement services. - April 30, 2012 - Vehicle Control Solutions Ltd
Air Ambulance Worldwide Inc. Announces Miracle Birth in Guantanamo Bay
Air ambulance service provider, Air Ambulance Worldwide Inc., delivers safe, emergency medical air transport internationally to Mom and New Preterm Baby in unlikely Guantanamo Bay. - April 27, 2012 - Air Ambulance Worldwide
Airport Shuttle and Limo Rental Company in Bridgeport, CT, Chooses SEO to Better Reach Locals
Locating a quality car service hasn't always been easy, but for Bridgeport-area residents this search just got a lot simpler. - April 27, 2012 - VIP Limousine and Car Service
Limo Broker Launch Exclusive Limo Hire Deals in the Midlands
Leading limousine hire provider, Limo Broker, have just unveiled an exclusive range of low cost limo hire deals for customers in the Midlands. If you’re searching for an affordable deal on chauffeur driven limo hire for a special occasion anywhere in the Midlands area including Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Birmingham, Coventry, and the East Midlands and the West Midlands then head straight to Limo Broker to secure a high quality limo at a low cost rate. - April 27, 2012 - Transport Broker Group
Milwaukee County Event Officially Welcomed Four Work Trucks Powered by Odyne Plug-In Hybrid Systems Into Their Fleet
Just in time for Earth Day, new hybrid signal and street lighting maintenance vehicles will reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and create quiet environments. - April 26, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
DUECO, Inc. and Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation Earn We Energies Star Award for Supplier Excellence
Award Signifies Excellence in Customer Satisfaction, Cost Reduction, Safety, Innovation and Supplier and Workforce Diversity - April 25, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.
Hart Rank Announces Parseous Systems and Availability of Patented Cognitive Radios for SCADA, Positive Train Control, Oil /Pipeline, Rural Farm and Military Applications
Hart Rank announces Parseous Systems and its patented technology line of cognitive radio products. The FCC approved, true plug-and-play technology that requires no towers, spectrum licenses or monthly fees; delivers up to 30 miles distance per radio; operates in mobile environments; and is immune to interference. The products are manufactured in the U.S. Key users are power companies for SCADA, rail for Positive Train Control (PTC), oil and pipeline, rural farm operations and military. - April 25, 2012 - Parseous Systems, LLC