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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 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
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 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
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
Seon Design Inc. Welcomes Sales Executive Alecia Andersen
Sales Executive Alecia Andersen has joined the sales team at Seon Design Inc. as the new northeast U.S. transit representative. Alecia has been involved in the mobile surveillance industry for a number of years. Originally from Nebraska with a background in accounting, Alecia worked in the... - October 15, 2010 - Seon Design Inc.
Ahern and Associates Launches New Trucking Company Crisis Hotline
Trucking consulting firm introduces new service aimed at providing viability options to distressed trucking and logistics companies. - October 15, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
TeleType Introduces New Truck GPS Featuring Large High Definition Screen
TeleType is introducing the WorldNav 7300 Truck GPS featuring a high resolution HD 7-inch touch screen affording the user a larger map viewing area and crisp graphics. The GPS also includes Bluetooth and supports rear view camera. The GPS includes version 10 of its WorldNav navigation software featuring Lane Assist, user interface speed enhancements, improved map display, faster route calculation, and updated maps for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. - October 14, 2010 - TeleType Co.
LiquidPiston, Inc. Awarded “Rising Venture Energy & Clean Technology Company” by Rice Alliance
LiquidPiston, developer of the High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle Engine which promises to double small-engine fuel efficiency, was selected as one of the Rising Venture Energy & Clean Technology companies at the 8th Annual Rice Clean Technology Venture Forum in Houston on Sept 16, 2010. The Rising Venture award recognizes LiquidPiston's technology and business vision in reducing dependence on imported oil; improving efficiency; mitigating climate change; and stimulating the “green” economy and jobs. - October 14, 2010 - LiquidPiston, Inc.
Denver Limo Service Expands Fleet
Denver limousine rental company adds stretch limos and Hummers to available fleet. - October 14, 2010 - Rainbow Limo Services
United Facilities, Inc., A Third Party Logistics Company, Receives a Top Award from Fortune 100 Food Corporation for Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement is utilized by a top logistics company to save customer over $2 Million. United Facilities utilizes key aspects of continuous improvement to streamline their warehouse and distribution services to become more efficient and cost effective. - October 13, 2010 - United Facilities, Inc.
Intermodal Rail Shows Signs of Growth Due to Greener Travel
Supply Chain Digital reports that intermodal rail is making a strong comeback as customers turn to rail freight as a greener and cheaper way of transporting goods. In the October issue of the magazine, reporter Liz Wells charts the rise of intermodal rail, despite the ongoing effects of the... - October 13, 2010 - WDM Group
New Website Aims to Help Grow Electric Vehicle Market
Electric Vehicle Insider, launched today, is a news and information portal devoted to all aspects of Electric Vehicles and the emerging EV market. - October 13, 2010 - DeviceGuru Blog Network
AvStar Aviation Group, Inc. Announces Additional Advisors to Management
AvStar Aviation Group, Inc. (PinkSheets: AAVG) announces the addition of the following individuals as advisors to the AvStar management team. - October 04, 2010 - AvStar Aviation Group, Inc.
Dadnab to Help 2010 ACL Festival Attendees Avoid Transportation Hassles
Visitors and attendees at this weekend’s 2010 Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) will use mobile phones to help them get around town. A mobile texting application, Dadnab, will help them avoid the traffic jams and parking difficulties that accompany the event. - October 04, 2010 - Dadnab
Pilots of the Antique Airplane Club of Greater New York Shoot Nude Calendar
Pilots of the Antique Airplane Club of Greater New York Shoot Nude Calendar. - October 03, 2010 - The Antique Airplane Club Of Greater New York
Luxury Car Hire Company, Limo-Scene, Launches New Website
North West based Limo-Scene has increased its online presence by launching a new website. The company, which sells a huge range of limos and wedding cars, is using the internet to spread the word about its beautiful fleet of vehicles. Limo-Scene is a family run business which hires out a fleet of... - October 01, 2010 - Limo-Scene
Algae 2020 Study Identifies High Value Markets and Producers of Biofuels, Biochemicals, Bioplastics, Biojet, Animal Feed, Omega 3s and Heart Healthy Oils
The Algae 2020, vol 2 global tour and study addresses and answers the key question "when will algae for biofuels be commercially viable, and which companies and projects are presently best positioned to meet this challenge? How will biochemicals, biopolymers and high value product markets be achieved? - September 30, 2010 - Emerging Markets Online
Google Maps Now Available in the 123Loadboard Mileage and Routing Tool
123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, has just released an enhancement to their mileage and routing tool. The improvement gives members the ability to also view mileage and routing results using Google Maps. "It's sort... - September 30, 2010 - 123Loadboard.com
"DUI Deaths Can be Reduced Then Eliminated with 5 Changes in the Law," According to Dennis Fitzpatrick, Supervisor of Alcohol and Drug Counselors in Las Vegas
He will give a talk on this topic Saturday, October 2, 2-3pm at Terrible’s Employment Center, 5775 S Polaris Avenue, Las Vegas at the 2010 Driver Education Workshop. Fitzpatrick says that “the State and Federal laws are not tough enough on prevention and treatment. Ignition Interlock... - September 28, 2010 - Fitzpatrick Counseling Services
Power Meets Performance – Seon Launches the New Explorer® DX12 Digital Video Recorder
Public safety, incident management, and risk reduction – take control with the new Explorer DX12 digital recorder from Seon Design Inc. The DX12 represents the most powerful mobile DVR on the market today. Featuring the highest resolution and frame-rate combination available, the DX12... - September 28, 2010 - Seon Design Inc.
ACT Global and AvTurf Launch Aviation Turf Partnership
Patented technology provides airport ground safety enhancements and erosion control. - September 27, 2010 - Act Global
EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd Launches iPhone, Android Application for VIP Jets Ltd
Singapore based mobile application developer EuroAsia Communications developed in co-operations with Thailand based VIP Jets Ltd a mobile application for the iPhone/iPad, Android and BlackBerry devices. EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd, a Singapore mobile application development company, announced that through its Malaysian subsidiary, EuroAsia Networks (M) Sdn Bhd has launched the VIP Jets mobile application on the Android and iTunes marketplace recently. - September 27, 2010 - EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd
Ryder Supplies First Wave of New Vehicles for Babcock International Group’s Defence Division
The first batch of vehicles supplied by Ryder Europe, one of the UK’s leading transportation companies, to Babcock International Group PLC have been delivered under a contract hire agreement to the Group’s defence division to support MoD contracts in Kent and Hampshire. - September 27, 2010 - Ryder Europe
The New Electric Messenger by E-CYCLES®
Inspired by The Pony Express, E-CYCLES® has designed, developed and deployed the first of it's kind environmentally friendly electric motorcycle specifically for The Messenger & Delivery Services Industry. The New Electric Messenger E-CYCLE® fully electric, reaches speeds in excess of... - September 27, 2010 - E-CYCLES USA
Trailer Superstore Recognized as One of Car Mate Trailers Top 'Dealers of the Decade'
All Pro Trailer Superstore, one of the largest Trailer Dealers in the US, has been consistently recognized by Car Mate Trailers as one of its top Trailer Dealers, a distinction that recently prompted Car Mate to name the Trailer Superstore one of its top ‘Dealers of the Decade.’ - September 25, 2010 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
123Loadboard.com Launches Truck Print Option
123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, has just added a new feature that allows brokers and shippers to print out available truck listings with a single click of a mouse. The truck printouts now also include complete truck... - September 25, 2010 - 123Loadboard.com
123Loadboard.com Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, will be celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) from September 19-25, 2010 and will be giving away 100 Free 1-Year memberships and 1500 3-month promotions. - September 25, 2010 - 123Loadboard.com
Seabury Group Names Walter Skowronski to Board of Advisors, Ex-President of Boeing Capital Corporation Complements Existing Board Members
Seabury’s Board of Advisors provides the company with insights and counsel on industry developments and business strategy. - September 24, 2010 - Seabury Group
Fraser Valley Truck Parts Promotes Heavy-Duty Truck Parts & Aluminum Rim Polishing with New Website by Honeycomb Creative
Fraser Valley Truck Parts Ltd. (FVTP) announced the launch of its new website http://www.fraservalleytruckparts.ca. The website is part of FVTP’s marketing strategy to promote its used and refurbished heavy-duty truck parts and new robotic aluminum rim polishing service. “Most of our... - September 23, 2010 - Honeycomb Creative Solutions
An Inside Look of IBM’s Activity in South America and Their USD $200 Million Contract
Latino Business Review – In the September issue, you will find information about how IT Multinationals will benefit from outsourcing in Latin America. In their article find out how SulAmerica has signed a new agreement with IBM Brazil to manage its business processes for the company's Life... - September 21, 2010 - WDM Group
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Ultem* Resin Composite Gives Crane Stellar Performance, Rapid Thermoforming for New Composite Aerospace Board
Here at the Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas, booth 1025, SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced a new breakthrough technology for semi-structural aircraft interior parts featuring its high-flying Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) resin. New Ultem composite aerospace board (CAB) sheets, co-developed... - September 18, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
717 Parking Enterprises Donates Valet Parking Services for Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Seven One Seven Parking Enterprises donated valet parking services for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s Breakfast of Hope - September 17, 2010 - Seven One Seven Parking Enterprises
Mobile Surveillance Systems Provider Seon Design Inc. Sets the Standard with Super High-Resolution Cameras
Seon Design Inc. offers sharper images and better detail with super high-resolution cameras. Like the world of fixed surveillance, Seon now delivers 540 TV lines of resolution as standard in the company’s SA Wedge, SQ and SJ Dome series cameras. Seon has also standardized audio for SQ and SJ... - September 16, 2010 - Seon Design Inc.
$25,000 in Scholarships for Viral Video Contest Winners
American Lawyer Academy Promotes Safe Driving Through Viral Video Scholarship Program. - September 13, 2010 - American Lawyer Academy