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Consumer Phones Bring Together Turn-by-Turn Navigation and Job Dispatch
Job dispatch and scheduling company, vWorkApp, announces the integration of "turn-by-turn" navigation into their product. vWorkApp works with the best of breed navigation providers, TomTom and Google, to provide voice instructions to navigate drivers through their day's work schedule. - March 27, 2011 - vWorkApp
Bagolie Friedman Offers Bus Safety Tips After Deadly Chinatown Bus Crashes, Steer Attention Toward Driver Certifications and Safety Guidelines
To help minimize the risk of a crash passengers request driver credentials, report aggressive driving or reckless behavior to bus carriers and/or the police, and only ride buses from established companies with solid safety records. - March 23, 2011 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
Pacific Western Transportation Operates Bus Program for Shoppers Drug Mart 2011 National Conference
Pacific Western Transportation managed the bus transportation program for the Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix 2011 National Conference in Toronto. - March 20, 2011 - Pacific Western Transportation
First Car Rental Joins Good Fellas
All Good Fellas Drivers are now covered by First Car Rental. Good Fellas is a members-only chauffeur service providing a highly accessible alternative to driving under the influence of alcohol. - March 19, 2011 - First Car Rental
Motorcoach Council Expands Board of Directors
2011 Election Results for Motorcoach Council Board of Directors - March 18, 2011 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Jeff Papadelis Companies Releases New Fear of Flying Product
Now Addressing Travel Consumers; Creating New Profit Centers for Airports, Airport Concessions, Flight Shops and Travel Agents Jeff Papadelis Companies has introduced Flight Buddy; the first 30 minute fear of flying program. Working beyond original self help programs, it alleviates the fear of... - March 16, 2011 - Jeff Papadelis Companies LLC
One Concierge & Paramount Business Jets Prepare Japanese Evacuation Efforts
The 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck off the cost of Japan this Friday, has caused devastating damage and continues to wreck havoc on Japanese cities and farmland in the northern part of the country. While world leaders and foreign governments pledge to provide resources and aid to Japan, private companies such as One Concierge and Paramount Business Jets are also doing their part to prepare for evacuation efforts and assistance. - March 13, 2011 - One Concierge
MonseyBus.com Charter Bus Company Gives Away iPod to One Lucky Rider on Facebook
MonseyBus.com announced the winner of the company’s popular Facebook contest to win a free iPod. The commuter and charter bus service offered the giveaway to thank its loyal customers. - March 12, 2011 - Monsey Bus - Charter Bus Service
U.S. Concrete Precast Group Completes the Production of High Strength, Green Concrete U-Beams for the Phoenix Sky Train Project
U.S. Concrete Precast Group has completed the production of 130 pre-stressed, green concrete U-beams for the Sky Train Project at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Production began in February of 2010 utilizing environmentally friendly concrete mix designs, EF Technology®, which can have a carbon footprint 30 percent lower than standard concrete mix designs. - March 11, 2011 - US Concrete
New Informational Website ShipHullPerformance.org Launched by Hydrex Group
Hydrex launches a new website, www.shiphullperformance.org, to bring decision makers needed information about underwater hull protection and maintenance, how to effectively deal with fouling so as to save 20% of fuel costs in an environmentally safe way. - March 10, 2011 - Hydrex Group
Corporate Traffic Opens New Office in Charlotte, N.C. to Service Burgeoning Business in the Region
Local office for existing and new Charlotte clients provides enhanced service opportunities and utilization of Charlotte’s air and less-than-truckload capabilities. - March 09, 2011 - Corporate Traffic
Got Storage Adopts New Program to Enhance Customer Service Using the Internet
Got storage has recently converted their operations program to an Internet based program to further improve their customer service. This new program will allow customers to make online rentals and payments providing superior access to Got Storage’s services. Got Storage is the premier self... - March 09, 2011 - Got Storage
March Issue of Airplanista Magazine Examines the Business of Business Aviation
A special section in the March, 2011 issue Airplanista Magazine will take a hard look at the economics of business aviation from numerous angles. - March 03, 2011 - Airplanista Aviation Blog
Ambassador Bridge Goes Red with Bi-National Effort to Fight Women’s Heart Disease
The Ambassador Bridge is proud to announce it is participating in the “Go Red For Women” campaign with a bi-national effort to fight women’s heart disease for the second year in a row. As part of the effort, there are free blood pressure screenings every Wednesday through... - March 02, 2011 - Ambassador Bridge
Cost Effective Charter Solutions from East Coast Air Charter Inc
East Coast Air Charter, Inc, one of the leading American providers of air charter management services, would like to announce that they are offering some of the most cost effective solutions for both air cargo charters and passenger charters. East Coast Air Charter Inc was founded in 1997 and... - February 26, 2011 - East Coast Air Charter
Local Florida Manufacturer, G&T Conveyor Company, Wins Another Baggage Handling Contract at Orlando International Airport
G&T Conveyor Company, the only American owned and operated turnkey baggage handling systems manufacturer in the United States, announces that it has been awarded the design/build contract to replace an existing baggage sort system with a new automated high speed sort system. A mile and a half... - February 25, 2011 - G&T Conveyor Company
Corporate Traffic Launches Managed-Less-Than-Truckload (M-LTL) Service
Corporate Traffic created new department to direct this service, expecting it to double in 2011 - February 25, 2011 - Corporate Traffic
Supply Chain Digital and IQPC Announce Partnership for Reverse Logistics and Returns Management Asia 2011 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Supply Chain Digital and IQPC announce their partnership for the Reverse Logistics and Returns Management Asia 2011 conference, which is taking place May 18th and 19th and will bring together key stakeholders to present best practices and case studies on why and how global brands can generate... - February 24, 2011 - WDM Group
New Mercedes Benz S-Class Executive Limousines Are Now Available
Two New Models of Mercedes Benz Limousines are now available from LimousinesWorld: the Mercedes S550 30” (+75 cm) VIP and the Mercedes S550 Pullman 46” (+115 cm). Experience all of the refined richness and sleek style of Mercedes while traveling in the highest degree of comfort. - February 24, 2011 - LimousinesWorld
Increased Demand Has Discount Cab Looking for Dedicated Drivers
Discount Cab is looking for customer service focused Arizonans who are looking to become their own boss while partnering with a reliable company that offers a daily income, schedule flexibility and the chance to share in the increasing success of the Valley’s most recognizable cab brand. - February 19, 2011 - Discount Cab
Seon Design Inc. Releases the Next Generation of Its Scalable Integrated Mobile Surveillance Solution for Fleets of Any Size
Seon offers the bus and coach industry a future-proof mobile surveillance system package featuring cameras, digital video recorders, video and data management software, GPS and wireless technology. - February 17, 2011 - Seon Design Inc.
Acoustiblok® "All Weather Sound Panels" Installed to Quiet Conveyor Noise at George Bush International Airport
Noise barriers became a necessity in the George Bush International Airport when the loud commotion from a luggage conveyor system interfered with communications among TSA staff. - February 16, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
InShuttle Nashville Now Offering Shuttle Service for Student Field Trips
InShuttle Nashville is proud to announce the offering of their shuttle service for student field trips. If a school bus or charter bus is too much, an InShuttle shuttle bus can be just the right size to transport small to medium groups of students to key cultural areas in and around... - February 12, 2011 - In Shuttle
Manchester Limo Hire Company, Limo-Scene, Launches Range of Prom Limos
A Manchester limo hire company, Limo-Scene, has unveiled a huge range of limos for Prom Night - February 11, 2011 - Limo-Scene
Manchester Limo Hire Company, Limo-Scene, Unveils Range of Romantic Vehicles for Valentine’s Day
A North West limo company has unveiled a range of romantic vehicles for Valentine’s Day. - February 09, 2011 - Limo-Scene
New WorldNav Truck GPS Communicator Models Released: Offering High Definition Touch Screens, Traffic Alerts, and Tire Pressure Monitoring
Continuing its pioneering focus on innovation for the commercial truck navigation market, TeleType has expanded its WorldNav Truck GPS offerings to include two new models featuring a serial expansion port allowing special communication accessories to be offered. Optional accessories for this unique... - February 07, 2011 - TeleType Co.
Pultruded Polyurethanes from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Help Drive Down the Weight and Increase the Fuel Efficiency of New Timber Trailers
As part of its “Transformative Technology” program, which strives to transform Canada’s forest operations industry, innovation and research center FPInnovations wanted to conserve fuel and reduce the weight of traditional timber trailers. An impressive group of companies,... - February 06, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Teams Up with Trucking Industry; Completes Another Successful Food Drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates raises an additional $200,000+ worth of food during annual food drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank. - February 05, 2011 - Ahern and Associates
Tradewind Aviation Expands Flights to St. Barth
Two additional aircraft dedicated to its popular San Juan - St. Barth scheduled route. - February 04, 2011 - Tradewind Aviation
Stay safe this Super Bowl Weekend with Discount Cab’s Free Ride Back
Valley-based Cab Company Offering Free Cab Rides to Keep Inebriated Drivers Off the Road. - February 04, 2011 - Discount Cab
Ring4Van - North London Based Removals Company to Add a Cleaning Service
Ring4Van, a man and van hire company which offers cheap and professional removals in North London, Hertfordshire and all over the UK, are expanding their business by adding a new service – cleaning properties after and before the move. - February 03, 2011 - Ring4van
Diesel Truck Driver Training School Offers New Online Training
Diesel Truck Driver Training School offers online training for students wishing to acquire their Commercial Driver's License. The school has been training drivers to receive their CDL accreditation since 1963. - February 02, 2011 - Diesel Truck Driver Training School
Jacobson Companies Expands to European Market Through Strategic Partnership with Rhenus Logistics
Jacobson Companies, a leading worldwide third party logistics provider, is pleased to announce that it has implemented a strategic partnership with Rhenus Logistics, one of Europe’s leading logistics service providers. This partnership allows Jacobson Companies access to an extensive... - February 02, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
MonseyBus.com Saves Stranded Charter Bus Service Passengers from Blizzard of 2010
MonseyBus.com, an NYC charter bus service, helped a group of Los Angeles tourists stay warm and find lodging when they were stranded by the Blizzard of 2010. - January 28, 2011 - Monsey Bus - Charter Bus Service
Breakthrough Supercapacitor Material US Patent Granted to Skeleton Technologies
Skeleton Technologies, an energy storage start-up located in Tartu, Estonia, receives US patent for supercapacitor material that allows the production of supercapacitors with roughly 50% higher energy density and 4× higher power density than those available on the market today. - January 27, 2011 - Skeleton Technologies
Jacobson Companies Acquires Hong Kong Based CGL Ltd. -- Establishes International 3PL Platform in Asia Pacific
JHCI Holdings, Inc., parent of the Jacobson Companies, a leading 3PL logistics provider, today announced the acquisition of Chimerica Global Logistics, Ltd. (CGL), a logistics service company headquartered in Hong Kong with subsidiary operations in mainland China. The acquisition is another... - January 22, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
2011 Chevy Volt Arrives at Miami Lakes Chevrolet at the Miami Lakes Automall
The all new 93MPG 2011 Chevrolet Volt has just arrived at one of Miami's newest Chevrolet Dealers, Miami Lakes Chevrolet a part of the all new Miami Lakes Automall. The 2011 Chevrolet Volt has been specially shipped to Miami Lakes Chevrolet for display purposes and test drive events for media and... - January 20, 2011 - Miami Lakes Automall
Local Businesses Earn "Welcome to the Neighborhood" Badge
All American Denver Moving Company renews its Welcome to the Neighborhood program for 2011, recognizing local businesses for their contributions to Denver neighborhoods. - January 20, 2011 - All American Moving Services
NAFA to Hold Silent Auction to Benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital at 2011 Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association is holding a silent auction to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital at the Association's annual conference this April in Charlotte, NC. - January 19, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
AT&S Expands Delivery Fleet
AT&S Delivery Fleet Increases 25%. Established in 1994, American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) works with businesses of all sizes to provide storage, cartage and over the road semi-trailers and storage containers. - January 18, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Transforming Into a World Class Liveable City
Marcus Evans proudly presents Urban Transportation Planning & Integration to be held on the 11th and 12th April 2011 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. - January 18, 2011 - Marcus Evans Group
SABIC Innovative Plastics Wins Aviation Week Suppliers’ Innovation Challenge Award for its Versatile, Lightweight Ultem* PEI Structural Foam
SABIC Innovative Plastics has won an award in Aviation Week’s first annual Suppliers’ Innovation Challenge competition, recognizing new and recent technology developments by tiered suppliers in the aerospace and defense industry. - January 16, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Get Into the Game But be on Your Game, Don’t Drink and Drive
Husband and Wife Designated Driving Team Reminds Fans to Have a Plan in Place for Keeping Our Roads Safe Before the Coin Toss on Super Bowl Sunday - January 14, 2011 - GetUhomesafe.com
Croatia Tour Features UNESCO World Heritage Monuments
Croatia, the only country in the world with six UNESCO World Heritage Monuments. - January 11, 2011 - Universal Travel System (UTS)
New Safety Measurement System Drives Change for Iowa Motor Carriers
After months of anticipation, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) finally went live in December with its new safety measurement system – CSA, which stands for “Compliance, Safety, Accountability.” With the new system now in place, FMCSA officials say more than... - January 08, 2011 - Iowa Truck Services
Shuttling the Eco Way in Portland, Oregon
ecoShuttle is now the local partner of Green Path Transfers, the first global 100%-carbon-offset transfer service. - January 05, 2011 - Green Path Transfers
Allpro Parking Partners with CityParkingUSA.com
Professional parking company, Allpro Parking, recently announced partnership with online reservation company, CityParkingUSA.com. - January 05, 2011 - Allpro Parking
Little Services Releases Version 1.16 of Its Android PDA Logistrics Taxi Software
Little Services Releases Version 1.16 of its Android PDA Logistrics Taxi Software. Free 60 day trial offered. - January 04, 2011 - Little Services Gateway Inc
Chicago Public Warehouse Company Hires Drivers as It Takes Delivery of 10 Trucks - Moran Distribution Centers Inc - www.publicwarehousingchicago.com
Moran Distribution Centers, a Chicago public warehouse organization is proud to announce the addition of 10 new trucks to the Chicago public warehouse fleet. The new trucks will be in response to new growth within their Chicago warehouses and Illinois public warehouse business. They will be used in... - January 03, 2011 - Moran Distribution Centers Inc
Stay safe this New Year’s Eve with Discount Cab’s Free Ride Back
Arizona-based Cab Company Offering Free Cab Rides During New Year's Weekend. - December 31, 2010 - Discount Cab