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Ontario Parking Systems Releases New HySecurity SlideDriver Slide Gate Operator for Access Control and Parking Operations Applications Across the Country
Leading parking and ground transportation solutions provider Ontario Parking Systems has recently announced the introduction to their catalogue of the HySecurity SlideDriver slide gate operator. This solution is considered to be one of the most reliable, secure and low maintenance hydraulic slide... - March 23, 2012 - Ontario Parking Systems Ltd.
UK Car Crimes & Accidents Mapped - How Safe Are Your Local Streets?
To help UK motorists understand the safety of their local streets, car insurance comparison website CheapestCarInsurance.org.uk has launched an interactive crime map that combines vehicle crime data from the Police and road accident statistics from Department for Transport (DfT) with Google Maps to... - March 20, 2012 - Cheapest Car Insurance
Discount Cab Makes It Easier Than Ever to Take Advantage of Free Ride Back with New iPhone App
Discount Cab provides options to area residents and tourists to access the safest, cleanest and greenest transportation in the Southwest. - March 18, 2012 - Discount Cab
Total Transit/Discount Cab Secures Contract with City of Maricopa
Latest contract win continues Total Transit’s geographic expansion - March 18, 2012 - Discount Cab
Corporate Traffic Promotes Truckload Manager
Growing Truckload Operations Prompts Important Promotion at Corporate Traffic - March 17, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
School Bus Industry First - Mobile Video Surveillance Camera with Motion Detection & High Definition Video Quality
tt-i offers School Bus Districts the opportunity to install the latest in mobile video surveillance technology i.e HD video quality and motion detection for a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions on the market today. - March 17, 2012 - TTI
New All Hybrid Taxi Company Hits the Eugene Streets
Eugene Hybrid Taxi Cabs official launch was a huge success. Plans to buy more taxis and hire new drivers are in the works for the coming months. An all Prius taxi fleet means great gas savings for the drivers, fewer greenhouse emissions, and excellent service for all of Eugene, Oregon. Gone are the... - March 14, 2012 - Eugene Hybrid Taxis Cabs
Tex's LNB Taxi Cab Supports the New 2012 Taxi Rates for Houston, Texas Approved by City Council
The time has come, is what Tex Bernhardt says about the Houston City Council Vote for Taxi Fare increases which passed on March 01, 2012 by a vote of 12 for and 1 against. The rate goes into immediate effect. The Council stated since there had been no rate increase in over 7 years one was due the hard working cabbies. Tex Bernhardt says the taxi drivers deserved a pay increase with gas prices ballooning. - March 10, 2012 - Tex's LNB Taxi of Friendswood & League City
ATR 42 and Dash 8 PMA Released
Propeller Deice Teflon Pad OEM alternative developed - March 09, 2012 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
New Business Charter Jet Service
Those looking for a great, reliable service for their private jet trips have a new service to check out. - March 09, 2012 - Business Jet Charter Online
Delivery Quote Compare Pledges to do Their Bit for the Environment
Delivery Quote Compare pledge to help businesses cut their carbon emissions and help save the environment with a focus on return loads, making for cost efficient business too. - March 07, 2012 - Delivery Quote Compare Limited
Luxury Travel Ltd to Offer New Ultra-Luxury Travel Options
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is the first ever fully integrated luxury transport provider in Vietnam, providing the answer to seamless first class private travel across the country. - March 04, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Shiply Reaches Landmark 1,000,000th Listing
Shiply.com, the online transport marketplace, is today celebrating reaching its one millionth delivery listing. More than one million items have been listed to move on the site. - March 02, 2012 - Shiply
Seon’s vMax View Now Offers Enhanced Privacy with New Video Archive Blurring Feature - SmartBlur™
Seon's vMax View features easy-to-use software, and now introduces SmartBlur™ - the new video archive blurring feature that ensures the enhanced confidentiality of both drivers and passengers. Smartblur is applied to the entire video clip as opposed to a single image. - March 01, 2012 - Seon Design Inc.
Trans/Air Manufacturing Welcomes Chris Clark to the Sales Team
Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation, Dallastown, PA USA based leader in transportation climate control design, manufacture, and installation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Clark as Regional Sales Manager. Chris comes to Trans/Air with over 25 years experience in the A/C industry. - March 01, 2012 - Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation
Trans/Air Manufacturing Develops a New FM50 Flush Mounted Evaporator
Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation, Dallastown, PA USA based leader in transportation climate control design, manufacture, and installation, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of a new FM50 flush mount evaporator. Specifically designed for school and commercial applications with... - March 01, 2012 - Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation
Trans/Air Develops a Dash Evaporator for IC Bus Rear Engine Applications
Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation, Dallastown, PA USA based leader in transportation climate control design, manufacture, and installation, is pleased to announce immediate availability of a new dash air heat/cool unit designed specifically for IC Bus RE applications. The IC Bus RE Dash provides... - March 01, 2012 - Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation
Trans/Air Develops an Aftermarket Dash Evaporator for Blue Bird Vision Applications
Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation, Dallastown, PA USA based leader in transportation climate control design, manufacture, and installation, is pleased to announce a new dash air heat/cool unit designed specifically for Blue Bird Vision applications. The Blue Bird Vision Dash provides total... - March 01, 2012 - Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation
Trans/Air Manufacturing Has Developed a Dual Add-On Compressor Mount for IC Bus CE Applications
Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation, Dallastown, PA USA based leader in transportation climate control design, manufacture, and installation, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of a new dual add-on compressor mount for IC Bus CE applications. Specifically designed for IC Bus CE... - March 01, 2012 - Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation
Trans/Air Manufacturing Releases an Informational Bulletin About BTU Ratings Called "BTU Ratings - Get Educated!"
Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation, Dallastown, PA USA based leader in transportation climate control design, manufacture, and installation, has released an informational bulletin called “BTU Ratings – Get Educated!” The purpose of the bulletin is two-fold. First, it warns... - March 01, 2012 - Trans/Air Manufacturing Corporation
Sammy’s Limo of NY Ltd Announces the Launch of Its New Website
Sammy’s Limo of NY LTD launched a new website to create a one-stop solution for Sammy’s Limo’s value-added, friendly and private services like Taxi, Luxury Town Car Service, SUV Rental and Airport Transportation New York City (NYC) to its customers in the Tri-state area. - February 29, 2012 - Sammy's Limo of NY Ltd
Maryland’s Choptank Electric is the First Electric Cooperative in the U.S. to Take Delivery of a Work Truck Featuring an Odyne Advanced Hybrid Power System
Hybrid System Delivery, Partially Funded by a DOE Grant, Reduces Fuel Consumption by up to 50% - February 27, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Car Hire International Announces Car Hire Comparison
Car Hire International announces Car Hire Comparison. The service is saving UK residents and tourists a tremendous amount of time as they can quickly compare car rental rates from leaders within the industry. All the top names are there including Thrifty, National, Euopcar, Enterprise, Dollar,... - February 25, 2012 - car-hire-international.com
JOB2SEA the First Port of Call for Maritime Jobs at Sea and Ashore
JOB2SEA the leading specialist maritime job board, is proud to announce the launch of their new and improved global maritime job board www.JOB2SEA.com. The new JOB2SEA site has been designed to help job seekers find the best maritime jobs and recruiters the best candidates. - February 24, 2012 - JOB2SEA.com
Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Plug-In Hybrid System for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks in Booth 5360 at the NTEA Show
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Reduces Fuel Consumption by Up to 50% - February 24, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Moving Guardian Revolutionizes Industry with Comprehensive Moving Company Reviews to Weed Out Scammers
Moving Guardian is inviting consumers and businesses to browse its revolutionary index of moving reviews, designed to eliminate scams and unethical service in the moving and relocation industry. - February 24, 2012 - MovingGuardian.org - Moving Companies
Delivery Quote Compare Helping Combat Unemployment
Delivery Quote Compare helping to combat unemployment with support and information for setting up your own courier business. - February 24, 2012 - Delivery Quote Compare Limited
Robert Powell, The Economist Analyst, Discusses Iran's War of Words: Threats on the Strait of Hormuz Featured in February’s Issue of Energy Digital
This month, Energy Digital discusses the current situation in the Straight of Hormuz in an interview with Senior Editor of The Economist Intelligence Unit and Middle East analyst for The Economist Robert Powell. With Iran's recent threats to block the Strait of Hormuz - the world's most important... - February 23, 2012 - WDM Group
Seattle Town Car Service Unveils Its New Website
Consumers can use Seattle Town Car's website to search for high-end ground transportation whenever and wherever they're in the city and its surrounding towns and cities. The newly-publicized website promises to provide its customers with better understanding on the services and products that it is offering. The site explains these products and services to be more appealing and engaging to prospective clientele. - February 22, 2012 - Sabra Limousine Co.
Sabra Limo Service Announces Affiliate: Seattle Town Car, Inc.
Announcing its newest affiliate service based in Bellevue, Seattle, it is expanding its earning potential across a wider range of the US as well as striking a bold and potentially lucrative relationship. It is a union that is set to provide benefit to both parties, and this type of affiliation is helping businesses to expand during the current period of economic stagnation. - February 22, 2012 - Sabra Limousine Co.
Car Service in Phoenix Joins with SEO Marketers to Meet Local Transportation Needs More Effectively
Soon it will be easier for Phoenix-area residents to secure transportation services. - February 22, 2012 - AmeriCar, LLC
American Trailer & Storage (AT&S) Hires Ross Fogel
American Trailer & Storage is pleased to announce the hiring of Ross Fogel as an Account Manager in Kansas City. - February 21, 2012 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
FAA Approves PMA DC Generator Spline Adapter for Learjets
Learjet DC Generator spline adapter PMA released - February 21, 2012 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Charter Bus Company Monsey Tours Presents Its Local Casino Trip and Senior Tour Services
Monsey Tours, a New York-based charter bus company, recently announced new service options for senior tours and local casino trips. - February 19, 2012 - Monsey Bus - Charter Bus Service
Sabra Limousine Announces Complete GPS Real-Time Route Planning
Sabra Limo Service announced today that all Chauffeurs are now equipped with GPS devices to improve "real-time" route planning. The combination of Executive's Vehicle Tracking Software at the Dispatch Center, and Chauffeur Vehicle GPS increases driver efficiency and passenger satisfaction. - February 07, 2012 - Sabra Limousine Co.
Green Van Lines Has Been Announced as a Green Business Bureau Certified Member
Green Van Lines, the professional moving and Storage Company, has enrolled with the Green Business Bureau to become green business certified. - February 01, 2012 - Green Van Lines
New York Charter Bus Company Monsey Tours Spotlights Its Enhanced Wedding, Business, and Sports Arena Services
New York-based charter bus service Monsey Tours is promoting its diverse array of charter options, including bus rentals for wedding events, trips to sports arenas, business meetings, and more. - February 01, 2012 - Monsey Bus - Charter Bus Service
Reno Now Has Designated Driver Service at Royal Members Events Services
Many in the community will be drinking at one of the many Royal Members Events parties planned in Reno, and if you do, you now have no excuse to be caught drunk behind the wheel. Royal Members Events have staff available, starting at midnight, who will drive anyone home from their event for free. - January 31, 2012 - Royal Members Events
Odyne Systems, LLC Delivers Seven Hybrid System Work Trucks Through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program
New advanced Odyne hybrid vehicles to reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and create quiet, safer work environments - January 28, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Net Minicab Announces Cab and Chauffeur Services
With registered office at Bradley Gardens, Ealing, London, Net Minicab is proud to announce cab and chauffeur services from and to the London Heaththrow Airport while also working nationwide and making long distance tours. The car fleet is specially designed to cater to its clients' different... - January 27, 2012 - netminicab.com
FlashPark Responds to Welsh Parking Ticket Complaints
The British private parking enforcement agency FlashPark has announced that it will resolve problems relating to the issuance of parking tickets in Wales that are only written in English. - January 23, 2012 - Vehicle Control Solutions Ltd
QC Software’s Key Steps to Preventing Freight Theft
To reduce cargo theft, transportation companies should screen and train employees, track freight with GPS devices, use several kinds of industrial locks, develop relationships with law enforcement and partners. Truckers should stay alert, practice safe parking habits, inform authorities about suspicious activity. - January 22, 2012 - QC Software, Inc.
ERA Extends MAK Certification in Russia
ERA a.s. has achieved extended MAK certification for the use of its equipment in Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) and Height Measurement (HMU) applications. - January 19, 2012 - ERA a.s.
The Future of Mobility: Social, Mobile and Peer-to-Peer Transport
In 2011 carpooling.com transported 1 million people every month. - January 17, 2012 - carpooling.com
Aiding Reservations Too Remote to Reach
National Relief Charities (NRC) is issuing a call for aid to cover the cost of transporting goods to tribal programs located on remote reservations in 12 states. - January 16, 2012 - National Relief Charities
Heyl & Patterson Celebrates 125 Years in Business
Heyl & Patterson Inc., innovator of railroad & barge unloaders and thermal processing equipment, has been based in Pittsburgh, PA, USA since its founding in 1887. - January 12, 2012 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
Tex's Taxi Now Offering Handicapped Disability Transportation for Mobility Scooter Passengers in League City, Friendswood, Dickinson, Kemah
Tex's Taxi Cab Service offers 24 Hour quick & dependable service. Now offering Handicapped Disability Transportation for Mobility Scooter Passengers. - January 11, 2012 - Tex's LNB Taxi of Friendswood & League City
Local Las Vegas Moving Company Receives Angie's List Super Service Award for 2011
On its first year listed on Angie's List, Two Men And A Truck Las Vegas, a local moving company has been awarded the Super Service Award for 2011. Angie's List recognizes companies who achieved and maintained superior service rating through out the year from its members. Only 5 percent of all... - January 11, 2012 - Two Men And A Truck Las Vegas
Allworld Logistics Provides All New Shipping Solutions for Small, Medium Enterprises
Allworld Logistics 100% Australian Company Offers Flexible Import/Export Options via Air freight and Sea freight, while other Importing and exporting services are often an expensive venture. - January 09, 2012 - All World Logistics
Azul Brazilian Airlines Chooses AQT Solutions’ Aviation Training Management System (ATMS)
Azul Brazilian Airlines has selected the Aviation Training Management System - ATMS - from Napa, California’s AQT Solutions. The complete training management and learning management system (LMS) will eliminate paper, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance. ATMS supports the FAA’s Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) and the Alternative Training and Qualification Programme (ATQP). Azul expects other South American airlines to follow its example and implement ATMS. - January 09, 2012 - AQT Solutions, Inc.