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Creative Bus Sales Acquires Phoenix Based Arizona Bus Sales
Nation's Largest Bus Dealership, Creative Bus Sales, Completes Acquisition of Phoenix Based Arizona Bus Sales and Albuquerque Based New Mexico Bus Sales - January 04, 2012 - Creative Bus Sales, Inc.
AT&S Expands Workforce
Steven Todd hired as Mechanic for American Trailer & Storage (AT&S). - January 02, 2012 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Seattle Limo Service Inc Offers 15% Discount to Facebook Page Fans
Like Seattle Limo Service Facebook Page and Write a Review for a 15% Discount - December 28, 2011 - Seattle Limo Service Inc
Edgilis Reaffirms Its Leadership as Asia's Top Railways Risk & Safety Consultancy with the Appointment of New Managing Director Brian Wong
Edgilis is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Wong as Managing Director to head its Risk & Safety Management practice, effective today. Brian comes with a wealth of experience servicing the infrastructure, energy and transportation industries, having spent the last ten years leading risk and safety assurance teams in Asia. - December 22, 2011 - Edgilis
Perris Station Transit Center Wins CTF Transportation Award
New MetroLink station in the City of Perris wins Transportation Award from the California Transportation Foundation. - December 22, 2011 - ima+design
Innovation Direct™ Set to Promote Patented Engine Safety Shield Invention to Potential Licensees
An innovative new patented product designed to protect airplanes and helicopters from a potentially catastrophic situation, the Engine Safety Shield, has been developed by John Zunik of Brooklyn, New York. The invention's unique design enables it to serve as a highly effective safety barrier for... - December 18, 2011 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
G2 Secure Staff Announces Brand New G2 Mobile Website
G2 Secure Staff announced today they launched a brand new Mobile website called G2 Mobile for people to access while they’re on the run. After the release of their new website two weeks prior, they decided to go mobile. Through the G2 Mobile, customers are able to scan services, download... - December 17, 2011 - G2 Secure Staff
MyTruckBuddy.com Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award Two Years in a Row
Award reflects businesses’ consistently high level of customer service. MyTruckBuddy.com has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of... - December 17, 2011 - MyTruckBuddy.com
Azerbaijani A-SMGCS to be Provided by ERA
ERA a.s. announces it has been selected as prime contractor for the supply of a complete A-SMGCS system to Heydar Aliyev international airport. - December 16, 2011 - ERA a.s.
Seon Design Ranked the World’s #1 Mobile Video Surveillance Supplier
Independent UK-based firm, IMS Research, identifies Seon Design as the world’s leading supplier of mobile video surveillance equipment. - December 15, 2011 - Seon Design Inc.
Little Services Releases Version 1.48 of Logistrics Taxi Smart Phone/Tablet Application
Little Services releases Version 1.48 of Logistrics Taxi smart phone/tablet Application.Version 1.48 is a breakthrough in design, features and order flow. - December 15, 2011 - Little Services Gateway Inc
OMNIPOL a.s. Acquires ERA a.s.
One of the Czech Republic’s leading trading companies acquires ERA a.s. - the manufacturer of unique aircraft surveillance technology for passive surveillance of aviation, surface installations and naval vessels. - December 14, 2011 - ERA a.s.
25 North American Parking Facilities Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
The Green Parking Council (GPC) today recognizes twenty-five forward-looking parking facilities across the continent whose operators have committed to environmentally-responsible technologies and practices. These GPC Demonstrator Sites are the leading edge of an industry-wide campaign establishing open-source sustainability standards and challenging the parking industry to meet these standards. - December 13, 2011 - Green Parking Council
Quick and Safe Removals, Removalists Melbourne Offers Special Discount for Moving House in Melbourne
Starting new beginnings are always exciting and moving into a new home fills us with new hope and anticipation. But then a frown appears on our forehead thinking about number of boxes to be packed. - December 09, 2011 - Quick And Safe Removals
Seattle Limo Service Inc Discount Offers for Selected Companies in Seattle, WA
Clients can book online or by phone, employees can show their I.D. badge to their driver at the time of travel to receive the discount. Seattle Limo Service was established in 1998. Seattle Limo Service was built on many years of experience and the standards of extraordinary service,... - December 07, 2011 - Seattle Limo Service Inc
Dadnab Wins COMTO Austin's 2011 Small Business of the Year Award
The Austin chapter of the Conference Of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) honored Dadnab with the Small Business of the Year award at its 2011 Inaugural Transportation Awards Banquet. The award recognizes the dedication, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by Austin's small... - December 05, 2011 - Dadnab
IEEE SmartGridComm 2011 Concludes Successful 2nd Annual Event in Brussels, Belgium
Hundreds of International Experts Attend Nearly 150 Presentations Dedicated to Facilitating the Worldwide Production, Delivery and Consumption of Electricity - December 01, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Sabra Limousine Offers Discount for Employees of Select Seattle Companies
Sabra Limousine offers Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Boeing, CostCo headquarters, Real Networks, Adobe Systems, Starbucks Corporation employees a 15% discount on all full-service transportation options: Sea-Tac airport Town Car, SUV's, Seattle town cars, luxury sedans, Seattle limos, buses, and... - December 01, 2011 - Sabra Limousine Co.
Car Service in White Plains Uses Online Advertising to Reach Area Customers
In order to better serve customers across the White Plains area, Rye Brook Airport Service has teamed up with Prospect Genius, a local online advertising professional. - December 01, 2011 - Rye Brook Airport Service
Little Services Releases Version 2.0 of Logistrics Taxi Application
Version 2.0 puts a completely new and colorful face to the web application plus a host of new features. - November 27, 2011 - Little Services Gateway Inc
Logistic Dynamics Named One of WNY's Top Private Companies
LDi was ranked #41 on this year's list of WNY's Top Private Companies. - November 25, 2011 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Pacific Western Transportation Employees Recipients of 2011 OMCA Awards of Excellence
Each year the Ontario Motor Coach Association (OMCA) presents Awards of Excellence to deserving individuals within the Ontario motor coach industry. These awards recognize and reward outstanding performance on the basis of safety and customer service. This year, the Lifetime Achievement Award was... - November 25, 2011 - Pacific Western Transportation
G&T Conveyor Company Inc., Completes Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT) for New Baggage Handling System at Philadelphia International Airport
G&T Conveyor Company Inc., the largest American owned and privately held baggage handling systems manufacturer in the United States, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT) for the new Checked Bag Inspection System / Baggage Handling System (CBIS/BHS) - as acknowledged by the customer on November 11, 2011. - November 24, 2011 - G&T Conveyor Company
Sabra Limousine Offers 10% Off Airport Transportation to Facebook Fans
Sabra Limousine has launched a Facebook page for fans and is offering a 10% discount on airport transportation. "We take pride in having been leaders in Seattle luxury transportation and customer service since 1995, and we felt that staying in touch with our customers via social networks like... - November 23, 2011 - Sabra Limousine Co.
The Link Between Transportation Development and Urban Growth
The 4th Annual Urban Transport: Mobility, Integration & Transformation conference to be held from 12th to 13th March 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, aims to enhance inter and intra city transport linkages with improved governance and financing strategies in transportation development. - November 23, 2011 - Marcus Evans Group
The ACC RV Warranty Group to Provide "RV Tire Warranty Coverage" at No Extra Charge to Its RV Warranty Consumers as of 11/23/2011
The ACC RV Warranty Group, an industry-leading RV warranty and RV service plan company, has announced an agreement today to provide "RV Tire Warranty Coverage" to all new ACC RV warranty consumers at No Extra Charge as of 11/23/11. - November 17, 2011 - ACC Warranty - ACC RV Warranty
President Obama Beats Oprah 2-1 as the Person Holiday Travelers Would Most Like to Run Into
AutoSlash.com Reports Findings from Their First Annual Consumer Holiday Travel Survey - November 16, 2011 - AutoSlash.com
Road America Parent Company MAPFRE ASISTENCIA Elected Best Travel Insurance Company 2011 by the International Magazine Travel Insurance Journal
Road America’s parent company, MAPFRE ASISTENCIA, has received the Best Travel Insurance Company 2011 Award by the international magazine Travel Insurance Journal (ITIJ). This award, one of the most prestigious in the sector, was presented in Lisbon to Mr. Rafael Senén, Chairman of... - November 15, 2011 - Road America
The Buddy NightOwl Mobile Video Camera Proves to be Popular with School Transportation Directors Across the USA
tt-i launched the HD Buddy NightOwl plug & play mobile video camera this summer into the School Bus market and it is proving to be an ideal solution for Transportation Directors across the USA with limited budgets to spend on mobile video surveillance. The Buddy NightOwl offers one of the... - November 11, 2011 - TTI
G&T Conveyor Company, Inc. Completes Major Baggage Handling System at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
G&T Conveyor Company, the largest American owned and privately held turnkey baggage handling systems manufacturer in the United States, is pleased to announce it has successfully completed the Terminal 1 In-line baggage handling system at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The airport serves more than 22 million passengers annually and is the 22nd largest airport in the United States. - November 10, 2011 - G&T Conveyor Company
Cloud-Based Software Helps Airport Operator Cut Labor Costs by 35%
Empower Decision Systems’ FleetChief Cloud Ramp Service Optimization Technology reduced lav and water service vendor's labor costs by 35% and cut other costs by 25% while also improving service. - November 09, 2011 - Empower Decision Systems, Inc.
Ottawa’s Para Transit Division Joins List of Clients of Vehicle Backup Camera Solutions Provider Rear View Safety
Backup camera system provider Rear View Safety is proud to serve its newest client, the Ottawa Para Transit Service, with industry-leading quality and affordability. - November 04, 2011 - Rear View Safety
Expat Car Leasing: Enterprise Fleet Management and ExpatRide Launch Partnership
Enterprise Fleet Management, an affiliate of Enterprise Holdings, has partnered with ExpatRide, a specialized expatriate service company to provide foreign nationals in the U.S. with the nation’s most comprehensive expat car leasing program. The partnership gives expatriates moving to the... - November 02, 2011 - ExpatRide International, Inc.
Rick Honan Named to the Board of Directors of the National Portable Storage Association
The National Portable Storage Association announced the appointment of Rick Honan to the board of directors of the NPSA for a three year term. Mr. Honan currently serves as the President of American Trailer & Storage, Inc. - November 01, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
TransGuardian Covers Duties, Taxes, and Shipping on Insured Shipments
TransGuardian, Inc. (www.transguardian.com), an online shipping service, provides worldwide discounted parcel insurance arranged by Wells Fargo Insurance Services. TransGuardian shippers may declare a value that includes the sales price of their merchandise and the sum of duties, taxes and insured... - November 01, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Seon Design Inc. Launches the Next Generation of a Proven and Powerful Fleet Management Solution for the Transit and School Bus Industries
Leading-edge mobile surveillance solutions provider, Seon Design Inc., is releasing a new version of its powerful and proven video data management software solution, vMax® Commander. vMax Commander is the only video and telematics management tool a fleet manager needs to administer operations... - November 01, 2011 - Seon Design Inc.
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Expands Global Network Into Australia
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering is delighted to announce the expansion of its worldwide network with the opening of a new office in Melbourne, Australia. The global aircraft charter specialist has successfully completed the acquisition of Alltrans International - a highly-respected logistics... - October 30, 2011 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Hours of Service Fact Sheet for Canadian Federal Drivers Released
To help commercial drivers that fall under Federal Hours of Service rules, Edey Consulting Services is offering a fact sheet called the “Federal Hours of Service Fact Sheet.” This document condenses the Federal Hours of Service to 2 pages that drivers, administrators, and managers can... - October 29, 2011 - Edey Consulting Services
Elite Line Services (ELS) the Leader in Airport Equipment Maintenance Services Announces the Start of a New Contract at the Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX
ELS announces the commencement of its Operation and Maintenance (O&M) contract responsibility for the new inline Baggage Handling System (BHS) and Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB) at the recently renovated Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). The BHS is approximately 14,500 linear feet,... - October 26, 2011 - Elite Line Services
TransGuardian President Jim Moseley Speaks at Parcel Forum 2011
At Parcel Forum 2011 in Chicago, TransGuardian President Jim Moseley presented ways to reduce risk and save money on insured parcel shipping. “It’s important to de-bunk myths in the parcel insurance industry about ‘safe practices’ that have no effect on risk and explore... - October 26, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Aeromedevac, Inc. Adds New Lear Jet to Its Fleet
New Learjet 35-A is suited to carry out missions from Alaska to the tip of South America. - October 26, 2011 - Aeromedevac
Focus on Increased Piracy Threat at Maritime & Coastal Security Africa in Cape Town
Piracy and other maritime threats around Africa are now costing most international users of sea routes millions in increased fuel prices, insurance, security and ransom payments as well as costing Africa its integrity, security and position as a leading player in sea trade. This is according to... - October 24, 2011 - Maritime & Coastal Security Africa
Trailer Superstore Proudly Provides a New Trailer to Haul a Custom Built Orange County Chopper Dedicated to the 9/11 Anniversary
The Custom Trailer travels the US hauling the U.S Biker Law’s 10th Anniversary 9/11 Commemorative Bike. - October 22, 2011 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Starbase Aviation Hosts Private Event at 27th Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow
Starbase Aviation co-hosts private event during the annual Wings Over Houston Airshow at Ellington Airport. - October 21, 2011 - Starbase Aviation
Starbase Celebrates the Addition of the Challenger 600 Aircraft to Its Expanding Fleet
Aircraft Challenger 600, ideal for both business and pleasure trips, joins Starbase’s growing Challenger fleet. - October 21, 2011 - Starbase Aviation
Starbase Aviation Sponsors the 16th Annual Greater Houston Partnership Board of Directors Golf Tournament
Starbase Aviation will be this year’s hole-in-one sponsor for the Annual Golf Classic. One lucky golfer could win a $50,000 jet card. - October 21, 2011 - Starbase Aviation
Starbase Aviation Showcases Services at 2011 NBAA Convention in Las Vegas
Starbase Aviation will participate in this year’s National Business Aviation Association Convention. The NBAA Convention is the premier annual meeting place for the business aviation community. - October 21, 2011 - Starbase Aviation
Starbase Aviation Sponsors 2011 SMU Football Season
Starbase Aviation sponsors the Stadium Club & Suites for the Southern Methodist University Mustang’s 2011 Football Season. - October 21, 2011 - Starbase Aviation
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Has Won the Outstanding Professional Services Award
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, the world's leading aircraft charter broker, has won its third prestigious business accolade this year. - October 21, 2011 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Grand Canyon Tour and Travel Launches VIP Spirit Product Line
Grand Canyon Tour and Travel is thrilled to announce the official launch of their new VIP Spirit product line. VIP Spirit was developed to service travelers seeking a more personalized experience on their destination tours from Las Vegas. The heart of VIP Spirit starts with its’ top of the... - October 20, 2011 - Grand Canyon Tour and Travel