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Allpro Parking Announces Launch of Healthcare Division
Professional parking company, Allpro Parking, recently added new Healthcare division to company structure. - December 23, 2010 - Allpro Parking
Land O'Lakes' WinField Solutions Leases 411,000 SF in Iowa
Crop science division selects Story City, Iowa for massive regional distribution center. - December 22, 2010 - ProVenture
Webb Transportation Services, LLC Announces Fleet Addition
Webb Transportation announces the second addition to its fleet of ground transportation vehicles in December. - December 20, 2010 - Webb Transportation Services, LLC
Iowa Truck Services Navigates Annual Licensing Renewal
Officials at Iowa Truck Services (ITS) offer expert resources to help eliminate the challenges and hassles of license renewal by managing the process for private, for-hire and specialized motor carriers. The deadline for annual licensing renewal is rapidly approaching. Notices – such as International Registration Plans, Distance Schedules and Vehicle Schedules – must be postmarked or received by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) no later than January 31, 2011 - December 18, 2010 - Iowa Truck Services
Cab Match App Helps Travelers Connect and Share a Cab from the Airport
Cab Match LLC today announced the launch of a new iPhone application aimed at taking the sting out of high priced transportation to and from airports worldwide. The application helps travelers connect to share a cab to the same destinations or those in close proximity. The company expects over a... - December 17, 2010 - Cab Match LLC
Companies Find Alternative Storage & Warehousing Methods
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. - December 16, 2010 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Europe Remove Offer Removal Packing Services to Movers
Europe Remove, a London-based removals company serving clients moving to France, Italy and across the EU for domestic, business and educational purposes, are now offering full packing services and materials. Europe Remove specialise in UK removals to France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Holland and... - December 16, 2010 - Europe Remove Ltd
Monsey Bus Tours Provides New York Charter Bus Service for Holiday Travelers and More
MonseyBus.com, a New York charter bus service, is an affordable solution for last-minute trips this holiday season. Monsey Bus Tours provides travel to all locations in the U.S. and Canada ideal for schools, organizations and other groups, including the ING New York City Marathon and members of the United Nations. - December 15, 2010 - Monsey Bus - Charter Bus Service
Radarsign™ Driver Feedback Signs Will be Making School Zones in Atwater, CA - and Across the Nation - Safer by Slowing Speeding Drivers
Whether purchased to combat speeding drivers in a single location or obtained en masse as part of a comprehensive school-zone safety initiative, Radarsign™ is the traffic-calming solution of choice for more and more communities. The manufacturer of the world’s first armored driver feedback sign, Radarsign products remind drivers to slow down in school zones including those in the City of Atwater, CA. and near Centennial High School in Las Vegas, NV. - December 13, 2010 - Radarsign
thetrainline's Latest Research Finds Britain's Students Long for Home Sweet Home
thetrainline.com provides insight on student rail travel trends and provides money saving tips for those looking to get a better deal when travelling by train. - December 11, 2010 - thetrainline
Moran Distribution Centers Releases New Customer Interactive Website
The Moran organization, Chicago public warehousing organization is proud to announce the addition of their new customer interactive website located at www.publicwarehousingchicago.com. The new marketing and customer interactive site will allow current Illinois public warehouse customers to access... - December 10, 2010 - Moran Distribution Centers Inc
Australian Online GPS Tracking Company Ezy2c Expands Into Africa
Australian company, Fleet Logistics Pty Ltd, trading as EZY2C, today announced its substantial overseas expansion plans. The company has opened offices in Zimbabwe and Botswana and has plans to open offices in the coming year in South East Asia and North America. A number of new sales, technical and support staff have been employed in all offices to meet the growing demand for GPS Tracking Services. - December 10, 2010 - Ezy2c
Radarsign™ to Help to Protect and Preserve the Blue Ridge Parkway—"America’s Favorite Drive"—With Innovative Traffic-Calming Solutions
Radarsign™—the manufacturer of the world’s first armored radar driver feedback sign—will soon be part of the landscape of one of America’s National Scenic Byways, the Blue Ridge Parkway. The parkway, also known as “America’s Favorite Drive,” is the newest national treasure location for Radarsign’s traffic-calming solutions, which can also be found in some to the country’s most prestigious national parks, including The Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park and Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park. - December 08, 2010 - Radarsign
Airport-Parking-Cheap.com Adds Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Their Database and Makes It Available
Airport-Parking-Cheap.com finished researching airport parking providers for Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and updated their database. Now users can compare and write their own reviews of any of those parking providers. - December 07, 2010 - Airport-Parking-Cheap.com
Zap Scooters Zappy 3 Standard Three Wheel Electric Scooter
The Zappy 3 Standard Three Wheel Electric Scooter from Zap Scooters is now available for sale at UrbanScooters.com. - December 06, 2010 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Hundreds Expected for the World Class Airlines 2011 in Dubai
First of its kind in the aviation industry, topics to be discussed include issues of airline networks and alliances, punctuality and safety are also one of the most important value offerings; however these factors are an integrated element of any airline experience, as such the aviation industry is indeed a challenging arena. Marcus Evans presents a unique World Class Airlines conference which will revolutionise innovative ideas by generating sustainable practices in the industry. - December 05, 2010 - Marcus Evans Group
Seon Design Inc. Congratulates 2010 Dealer of the Year, Nelson’s Bus Service
Seon mobile surveillance would like to congratulate their exclusive Wisconsin dealer, Nelson’s Bus Service, for winning Thomas Built Buses’ 2010 Dealer of the Year award. The award was announced at the Thomas dealers meeting on October 4, 2010. President and CEO Kelly Platt presented... - December 04, 2010 - Seon Design Inc.
Seon Mobile Surveillance Opens a New Sales and Service Centre in the Southeast US.
Seon Design Inc. is pleased to welcome Rodney Holman to the Seon sales and service team. Rodney is joining Seon as the sales and service representative of the Southeast Seon Sales & Service Office, located in Gadsden, Alabama. Rodney brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Seon with... - December 04, 2010 - Seon Design Inc.
Stranded Airline Passengers Turn to Private Jets to Beat Snow Chaos
With many UK airports closed and major disruption to airlines and rail networks, one mode of transport is still keeping passengers moving. - December 04, 2010 - PrivateFly.com
Mobile Awareness Announces VisionStat™ Color Camera Systems with High Resolution Digital Monitors
Mobile Awareness LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced a high resolution digital monitor upgrade for all VisionStat™ Camera Systems. The digital VisionStat monitor presents a significant upgrade in picture quality found on both wired and wireless... - December 03, 2010 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Hints and Tips for Hiring Christmas Limos from Limo Hire Company Owner Jackie Jolliffe
With the festive season looming, Limo-Scene & Weddings Cars offers some limo tips for Christmas. - December 03, 2010 - Limo-Scene
Limo Hire Company, Limo-Scene, Discovers the Benefits of Facebook
A Manchester limo hire company embraces the benefits of social media to increase its online presence. - December 03, 2010 - Limo-Scene
Iowa Motor Truck Association Launches New Division - Emerging Regulatory Changes Drive Demand for Safety and Compliance Services
The Iowa Motor Truck Association (IMTA) is unveiling a new division – Iowa Truck Services – that will provide licensing, permitting, safety and compliance solutions for member and non-member motor carriers, as well as farmers and independent businesses with delivery... - December 02, 2010 - Iowa Truck Services
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Tough Lexan* Sheet for Train Window Frames Helps Plexx Stay on Track with Lower Costs and Streamlined Production
A K 2010, SABIC Innovative Plastics announced that its new ultra-tough, flame-retardant (FR) Lexan* F6000 polycarbonate (PC) sheet has been chosen by Plexx AS, a leading Norwegian plastics converter, to thermoform European passenger train window frames. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge Kia Announces Black Tag Sale
Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge Kia is extending Black Friday Sale through the end of November. Customers can browse Swift’s Black Tag Specials online at www.SwiftInDavis.com where Black Tags adorn all vehicle listings. - November 24, 2010 - Swift Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Little Services Releases Version 1.9 of Its Android PDA Taxi Software
Logistrics Releases Version 1.9 of its Android PDA Taxi Software. Free Trial Offered. - November 24, 2010 - Little Services Gateway Inc
Radarsign™ in the News: Chattanooga’s “War on Speed” Now Includes Driver Feedback Signs from Radarsign
Chattanooga, like all cities, faces a variety of traffic-calming challenges in multiple areas and launched a city-wide “War on Speed.” As part of the comprehensive plan to tame speeding drivers, the “Scenic City” is using mobile driver feedback signs from Radarsign™ to target trouble spots as needed. - November 24, 2010 - Radarsign
G&T Conveyor Company, Inc. Wins Baggage Handling Contract at Orlando International Airport
G&T Conveyor Company, the only American owned and largest privately held turnkey baggage handling systems manufacturer in the United States, announces that it has been recently awarded the design/build contract for the new remote in-line baggage screening facility at the Orlando International... - November 23, 2010 - G&T Conveyor Company
Retail and Wholesale Financier Selects BrightCom Telepresence for an Instant Global Presence
e-tail network, Inc. leverages BrightCom ClearView Video Conferencing to provide effortless and effective face to face video conferencing for affiliates, partners and customers around the world. - November 23, 2010 - BrightCom, Inc.
Greenlots Awarded Top 100 Startup Company in Asia by Red Herring
Greenlots, the leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions in the Asia Pacific, was chosen as by Red Herring as part of its Top 100 Asia Awards. - November 23, 2010 - Greenlots
Former Quad Cities Native Opens New Chicago/Quad Cities Roundtrip Transportation Route
Finding safe, reliable, non-stop transportation from The Quad Cities to O’Hare International Airport is what has been on the mind of OC native Seth Thomas for quite some time. Seth decided to make his dream a reality after spending time with friends, family, and local colleges, universities... - November 20, 2010 - Express Air Coach
Hampton Roads Taxis 'Go Pink' for Breast Cancer Awareness
Stand up against breast cancer simply by sitting down - in specially painted pink taxis - November 19, 2010 - HRTI
Trucking Executive, Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Calls on Transportation Industry for Annual Food Drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank
Ahern looks to add to his remarkable feat of donating over $1,000,000 worth of food through last decade of food drives. - November 19, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
AT&S Opens New Sales Office in St. Louis
American Trailer & Storage, Inc (AT&S) began providing storage and transportation solutions in 1994. AT&S looks forward to expanding its presence in the Saint Louis market. - November 13, 2010 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
World Airport Transfer Introduces Low Cost Transportation Options in 10 International Airports
Economical airport transfers in Paris, Rome, New York, London, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, Sydney, Milan, Madrid, and Florence - November 13, 2010 - City Discovery
Limo Hire Company, Limo-Scene, Exhibits Wedding Cars at Bolton Wedding Fayre
Limo-Scene is showcasing its wedding cars at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton. - November 12, 2010 - Limo-Scene
Denver Limo Company Grows Denver International Airport (DIA) Service
Denver Limousine Services Company increases town cars available to Denver International Airport (DIA). - November 10, 2010 - Rainbow Limo Services
Tommy Bahama Electric Bikes Debut at Laguna Beach Grand Opening
New Retail Store in Laguna Beach, CA is First to Offer Electric Bicycles - November 04, 2010 - Pedego Electric Bikes
Vision Techniques Fights Anti-Social Behaviour with Mobile CCTV Vehicle Security Systems
Blackburn-based Vision Techniques is combating anti-social behaviour towards the emergency services by installing multi-camera recording systems in fire engines throughout Wales. The company is equipping fire engines across the country with cutting edge technology - vehicle digital recording... - November 04, 2010 - Vision Techniques
Vision Techniques’ Vehicle Security System Combats Crime in Manchester
Two false insurance claimants have been caught out by Vision Techniques security camera systems. Greater Manchester’s fire brigade used on-board mobile CCTV footage to disproved the claims. One driver claimed a fire engine hit with his car on a petrol forecourt ‘causing damage to the... - November 04, 2010 - Vision Techniques
Vision Techniques Set to Equip Vehicles at Aylesbury Vale District Council with Innovative Safety Equipment
Vision Techniques will next month install the latest safety and security technology into vehicles at Aylesbury Vale District Council in Buckinghamshire. The council has opted to install many vehicle safety features including Banksman reversing radar, safety light boards and VT Live - a full... - November 04, 2010 - Vision Techniques
Vision Techniques Launches the Ultimate Vehicle Safety System - Banksman Auto Braking
Vehicle safety solutions specialist, Vision Techniques, has launched a vehicle safety system which will prevent thousands of work related deaths. According to government research, nearly a quarter of all deaths involving vehicles at work occur during reversing - and many other reversing accidents... - November 04, 2010 - Vision Techniques
El Camino Trailways Ranked One of the "Top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies" in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times
El Camino Trailways, San Francisco based motorcoach service provider with operations in California and Nevada, announced today it has, for the second year in a row, been named one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies by San Francisco Business Times in their annual survey of privately... - October 30, 2010 - El Camino Trailways
Stevens Students Propose Local Transportation Solutions in Hoboken, New Jersey
On October 14, students and recent graduates of the Civil Engineering program at Stevens presented traffic operations engineering and transportation planning solutions as part of the presentation, “Multi-Modal Thinking...Inside and Outside of the Box.” - October 29, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
USA3000 Airlines Named as Top Ten Domestic Airline
Named by Condé Nast Traveler for the 4th Year in a Row. - October 28, 2010 - USA3000 Airlines
VIS-Polish Introduces Sectional Sanding Upgrade
Vehicle Inspection Systems announces the release of new, Version 3.0 software for its VIS-Polish automated wheel polishing machine. - October 27, 2010 - Vehicle Inspection Systems
Limo-Scene & Wedding Cars Shows Off Its Fleet at Manchester Wedding Fair
Manchester based Limo-Scene is showing off its beautiful wedding cars at a Manchester wedding fair. The event, which takes place at the former G-MEX centre on 23 - 24 October, is one of the busiest wedding fairs in the UK. Attracting thousands of visitors every year, the wedding at G-MEX welcomes... - October 21, 2010 - Limo-Scene
Radarsign Posts Record-Breaking Month: 14 States, Puerto Rica and Canada Expand Road Safety Measures in September
More communities chose to improve local road safety with Radarsign™ in September than any other time since Radarsign was founded in 2004. Covering the corners of North America—from Fairbanks, Alaska to Puerto Rico, Canada to Arizona and communities in between—Radarsign driver... - October 20, 2010 - Radarsign
El Camino Trailways Named Top-100 Fastest Growing Transportation Services Company by Inc. Magazine for the Fourth Consecutive Year
El Camino Trailways, San Francisco based motorcoach service provider with operations in California and Nevada, announced today it has, for the fourth year in a row, been named one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Transportation Services Companies by Inc. magazine in their annual survey of privately... - October 18, 2010 - El Camino Trailways
Little Services Launches Logistrics Taxi, the Low Cost Taxi Dispatch Software
Logistrics Taxi offers Free Trial of its Android PDA Taxi Dispatch software which it expects to revolutionize market adoption of electronic trip dispatch and tracking. - October 17, 2010 - Little Services Gateway Inc