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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
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
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
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
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