Transportation News
Transport your knowledge of the latest trends and developments in the transportation industry. Find news about companies and their products and services, involved in air transportation, logistics, long- and short-haul trucking, maritime transportation as well as railroad and travel.
Explore Britain’s “Bra Boss” and the World’s Fastest Growing Companies Presented by Exec Digital
In its September issue, Exec Digital profiles five of the fastest growing companies on earth. - September 10, 2010 - WDM Group
CICS’ New Guide to EU ETS for Airlines
CICS, a leading accredited greenhouse gas verifier in Europe and North America has published a new white paper - EU ETS: Risk Assessment and Procedures. - September 10, 2010 - Complete Integrated Certification Services Ltd
Ternian® Launches a New "Mid-Level" Medical Plan for Struggling Employers
Ternian Insurance Group LLC., a Phoenix based insurance program manager and administrator, has developed and launched a new medical insurance plan called, HealthValu®. HealthValu is designed to provide a "mid-level" of medical insurance protection for employer groups that cannot... - September 08, 2010 - Ternian Insurance Group LLC.
Skylark Presents the 13th Annual MDA "Road to the Cure" Car Show
Skylark Taxi, together with local supporters and volunteers, will again host the Wichita Falls edition of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Car Show. - September 02, 2010 - Texhoma Transportation Inc.
Top Trucking Industry Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Praised by Corporate Peers
Industry clients and beneficiaries of Ahern and Associates express deep satisfaction with level of service Ahern provides. - September 02, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
ATC Freightliner Group Expands Oklahoma Services
ATC Freightliner Group Opens a New Location in Ardmore, OK - September 01, 2010 - The Around The Clock Freightliner Group, LLC
C.R. England and Insight Diagnostics, Inc. Announce Successful Collaboration Enhances Employee Productivity
C.R. England and Insight Diagnostics, Inc. (IDI) have formed a strategic alliance to provide state of the art technology to enhance patient care at England’s Lakeside Clinic. IDI’s FDA approved Electrodiagnostic Functional Assessment (EFA) is a Class II diagnostic device and service protocol for assessing soft tissue injuries. - August 27, 2010 - Insight Diagnostics Inc
Trucking Consultants, Ahern and Associates Announces Engagement by 10 New Clients to Facilitate Company Acquisitions Plus Consulting Assignment
Transportation management consultants hired by ten additional trucking and logistics companies to procure target acquisitions and redesign specific freight distribution systems. - August 24, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Messerschmidt Safety Consultants Opens Hattiesburg Office
Messerschmidt Safety Consultants (MSC), a provider of traffic safety and forensic analysis based in Birmingham, Ala., announced today it opened an office in Hattiesburg, Miss., to serve the growing demand for MSC’s accident reconstruction and forensic analysis services. The Hattiesburg office expands MSC’s ability to offer local support services to its growing base of clients in the region. - August 20, 2010 - Messerschmidt Safety Consultants
Pacific Western Receives 2010 International Motor Coach Operator of the Year Award
Pacific Western is the 2010 recipient of the International Motor Coach Group Operator of the Year Award. - August 20, 2010 - Pacific Western Transportation
Trucking Anthem Song and CD Title, "When the Big Rigs Don’t Roll" Joins Trucking Radio Internet Host Allen Smith for a "Live" CD Release Party
Internet radio show host, Allen Smith, of Truth About Trucking "Live" joins forces with song writers David Ayers and Barry Allen of Allen & Ayers Productions, to promote and celebrate the release of "When the Big Rigs Don’t Roll," one of the most powerful and influential trucking CD's to be released in decades. Ayers and Allen have been seen on Fox News, CNN, The NY Times, Cox news, as well as numerous other media, and will be on the air "Live" on August 18th to share the release of their CD. - August 16, 2010 - Truth About Trucking LLC
TransGuardian Previews SNAP! – a True, Online Multi-Carrier Insured Parcel Wizard
Wizards have long been known for coaching users easily and step-by-step, through complex procedures. Now TransGuardian is delivering this kind of simplicity, speed, savings, and security for small parcel shipping through SNAP! - August 15, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Reverse Logistics Portal Streamlines the Supply Chain
A Reverse Logistics Portal, that allows manufacturers and 4PLs to control returned and refused stock has just been released by Perceptant, the cloud computing integration, messaging and supply chain specialist. - August 14, 2010 - Perceptant Limited
Carpool and Transit Programs Take Aim at Consumer Waste and Traffic Congestion
Carpooling, vanpooling and transit offer South Florida commuters time saving, money saving and environmentally friendly commute alternatives. - August 13, 2010 - South Florida Commuter Services
Consumer Financing and an Extended Service Agreement Are Now Available for the Auto Moto
The Auto Moto Corporation Announces Consumer Financing and Extended Service Agreement. - August 12, 2010 - TheAutoMoto.com Corporation
TransGuardian Averts a $29,000 Loss on a Parcel from Central America
TransGuardian’s tracking system is unique and proprietary. It detects exceptions proactively in a way that no other system does. This enables TransGuardian staff to identify emerging threats to high-value goods in transit and address them assertively and early. “I was tracking... - August 11, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Corporate Traffic Selected as Top 100 3PL for the 11th Consecutive Year
Company recognized for growth and superior customer service despite difficult economy. - August 11, 2010 - Corporate Traffic
TransGuardian Averts $23,000 Transit Loss for Prominent Los Angeles Diamond Dealer
On August 4, 2010, a $23,000 return parcel sent to Gerson & Horowitz (http://www.gersonandhorowitz.com/), a prominent Los Angeles Diamond Dealer since 1955, was mistakenly delivered to another jeweler’s address. The other jeweler didn’t say a word. TransGuardian’s Maria Rolon... - August 06, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.
TransGuardian Averts $60,000 Transit Loss for Houston-Area Diamond Dealer
In July 2010, a prominent Houston Diamond Dealer registered with TransGuardian.com. His first shipment was for $60,000 sent via one of the two major small parcel carriers to Mumbai, India. Unfortunately, the carrier mis-sorted the parcel, sending it to Panama. Fortunately, TransGuardian’s... - August 06, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.
TransGuardian Pays $18,000 Claim and Averts $82,000 Loss for Premier Precious Metals Broker
Earlier this year, Miles Franklin experienced the loss of two precious metals shipments sent under TransGuardian.com’s Declared Value Coverage. In May 2010, Wells Fargo Insurance Services delivered a check for $18,000 which TransGuardian.com presented to Miles Franklin for full coverage of... - August 06, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.
EV-Charge America Unveils Southeast America’s First Level II – J1772 Enabled EV Charging Station System with an Integrated 20kW Solar Carport Array
The first globally networked, solar powered, electric vehicle charging station equipped with both Level II – 240 volt and Level I – 120 volt charging capacity to accommodate Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, and other new electric vehicles using the universal SAE J1772 connectors began full operation today under a 20kW solar carport in Pulaski, Tennessee. - August 05, 2010 - EV-Charge America
Romanian Ploiesti-Based SC Industrie Mica Prahova SA Launches industriemica.ro website
SC Industrie Mica Prahova SA launched www.industriemica.ro in order to improve the communication with its old and prospective clients, but also with a view of reaching transparency in its relationship with the media. At this web address, one can find information about the company, its history, the... - August 05, 2010 - S.C. Industrie Mica Prahova S.A.
Seabury Group’s SGI Aviation Gains European Aviation Safety Agency Approval EASA Part 21; Design Organization Approval Expands Capabilities
Seabury Group LLC, a global investment banking, management advisory and investment management firm, today announced that SGI Aviation Group B.V. (SGI), a Seabury Group company, has been successful in securing European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 21 Design Organization approval. In September... - August 04, 2010 - Seabury Group
PINC Solutions Announces Series D Funding and Additions to Its Leadership Team
The leader in supply chain asset visibility and yard management solutions raises series D financing round and expands the executive team to further accelerate its market leadership, growth, and customer success. - August 03, 2010 - PINC
TransGuardian Delivers $1,100 Claim Check to Neon Gems
"Even small losses, like this one, feel discouraging to shippers in our industry, and we try to be as supportive and pro-active in managing claims as possible," said TransGuardian's Madlene Moseley. - July 29, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.
TransGuardian.com Presents $18,000 Claim Check Los Angeles Area Precious Metals Refinery
"We always empathize when a client experiences a transit loss," said Ms. Hagopian. "Being there to protect their interest is what TransGuardian is all about." - July 27, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Jim and Madlene Moseley of TransGuardian.com Meet Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi
Jim and Madlene Moseley of TransGuardian.com attended the Orange County World Affairs Council Dinner honoring Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. The Moseleys were guests of Thomas L. Phillips, Chairman and Founder of Eagle Publishing, who published Reza Pahlavi's recent book, Winds of Change, under the Regnery imprimatur. - July 26, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.
TransGuardian.com Presents $25,000 Claim Check to Garo Jewelry
On behalf of TransGuardian.com (www.transguardian.com), Madlene Moseley and Rima Hagopian presented Mr. Garo Keurjikian of Garo Jewelry, Inc. a claim check for $25,000 for a jewelry parcel lost in transit while covered by TransGuardian.com. Wells Fargo Insurance Services, the largest provider in... - July 26, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Vote for Your Favourite First Car Rental 'Kick It With Connor' Video
First Car Rental, a member of the JSE listed CMH Group, has closed off its successful nationwide competition to win a Chevrolet Spark Lite over the World Cup, but due to the popularity of the videos submitted, has extended a separate voting for the best video submitted. Some people went to... - July 25, 2010 - First Car Rental
Allegiant Air Service Offers Flights to Florida
Universal Action Travel, Inc. comments on Allegiant Airlines - July 24, 2010 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
New Travel Monitoring & Security System Launched
Voyage Manager, one of the world's most effective travel monitoring and security tools, is now available to businesses. - July 23, 2010 - Voyage Manager
Juneau, Alaska Awards On-Street Parking Contract to Aparc Systems
Twenty Four of Aparc’s SIEMENS Pay-Stations to Revitalize Capital City’s Downtown - July 22, 2010 - Aparc Systems
123Loadboard.com Launches New Tool to Increase Posting Quality
123Loadboard.com has just released a website update that includes a tool to hide loads that have already been covered. This new tool is aimed at increasing load posting quality and member to member cooperation. - July 18, 2010 - 123Loadboard.com
123Loadboard.com Launches New Enhanced Account Profile
123Loadboard.com has just released a website update that includes an enhanced account and business profile section. Members who complete their account profile in greater detail are able to market their company and services better. - July 18, 2010 - 123Loadboard.com
Desert Jet Donates Jet Aircraft for Citation Special Olympics Airlift
An aircraft charter company volunteers the use of their aircraft to help transport participants to the Special Olympics National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska. - July 18, 2010 - Desert Jet
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Appears on Prestigious Ward’s 50 List
For the second consecutive year, Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance has been included in the Ward’s 50, a prestigious listing of the top property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. The honor puts Farm Bureau in the top 2% insurance companies in the United States. - July 17, 2010 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
DiMora Delivers First Hennessey Venom GT in the World
Mr. Hareton Akob receives the keys to the first 1200 HP Venom GT supercar from Sir Alfred J. DiMora in Dubai. - July 16, 2010 - DiMora Motorcar
Aparc Systems Apparent Successful Proposer for Juneau, Alaska Contract
Twenty Four of Aparc’s SIEMENS Pay-Stations Considered for Alaska’s Capital City - July 16, 2010 - Aparc Systems
Skyline Products Awarded ITS Procurement Contract for Dynamic Message Signs by the Hawaii Department of Transportation
Hawaii Department of Transportation chooses Skyline Products to provide highly reliable Dynamic Message Signs. - July 16, 2010 - Skyline Products
Sausalito Receives Flagship Pay-by-Space Parking Program from Aparc Systems
First Integrated Vehicle Sensor Parking and Enforcement Program of its kind in the USA. - July 15, 2010 - Aparc Systems
Central Florida Truck Parts and Truck Service Specialist Now Online with New Website
Ocala-based Raney's Truck Center launches www.truckpartsandserviceflorida.com, designed and hosted by NetSource Technologies. - July 12, 2010 - Netsource Technologies
Research Report on Chinese Ship Repair Industry, 2010-2011 Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
The regional competition of Chinese ship repair industry concentrates in three regions – the Bohai Bay Rim centering on Dalian, Yangtze River Delta centering on Zhoushan and the Pearl River Delta centering on Guangzhou. - July 11, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
New Free Tool for Brokers and Carriers: Export to Excel
123loadboard.com has just released a new Free time-saving tool that allows brokers and carriers to export their load and/or truck postings to Excel. - July 10, 2010 - 123Loadboard.com
Saint Mary’s College Announces Extension of ‘Official Motor Coach Partnership’ Agreement with El Camino Trailways
The Saint Mary’s College athletic department announced today the extension of its agreement with El Camino Trailways to serve as the Official Motor Coach Company for the Department of Athletics and for all 14 of its Division 1 sports programs. El Camino Trailways provides charter buses for... - July 08, 2010 - El Camino Trailways
Kick It with Connor and First Car Rental to Win a Car
First Car Rental, a member of the JSE listed CMH Group, has launched a nationwide competition to win a brand new Chevrolet Spark Lite plus free car rental weekends, all to the value of R100 000 over the crazy football period. The competition started on the 11th June and ends at midnight on the 11th... - July 07, 2010 - First Car Rental
All Around Moving Services Company, Inc. Arranges Trouble-Free Shipping Services to Italy
All Around Moving Services Company, Inc. provides all necessary requirements for moving to Italy from anywhere in the United States. This includes arranging for professional motor carriers, packing, specialty crating, loading, warehouse facilities, shipping palettes and 20' and 40' overseas shipping containers. An estimator will survey each move and provide a estimate and written proposal. - July 06, 2010 - All Around Moving Services Company, Inc.
High-Speed Rail: Manufacturers Race to Secure Contracts from $8 Billion U.S. Government Pie
This SBI Energy report looks at the socioeconomic and consumer-based trends affecting the HSR industry, such as the development of next-generation HSR products, safety issues, and long-term effects of HSR on a transportation economy. - July 03, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Seven One Seven Enterprises Begins Valet Parking Service for Perkins Rowe
Seven One Seven Enterprises begins valet parking services for Perkins Rowe in Baton Rouge Louisiana - July 02, 2010 - Seven One Seven Parking Enterprises
Global and China Automotive Aluminum Wheel Industry Report, 2009-2010 Now Available at ReportsandReports
2009 is a harsh year for most of automotive aluminum manufacturers, especially those targeting at North American market. At first, Hayes Lemmerz, the largest automotive wheel manufacturer in North America declared bankruptcy on May 11, 2009. Hayes Lemmerz had been suffering losses from FY2005 to FY2009, and the economic crisis became the last straw that forced it to file for bankruptcy protection on May 11, 2009. - June 30, 2010 - ReportsandReports
Travellers Auto Barn Honoured with Asia Pacific Regional Award
Campervan Hire Australia specialists Travellers Auto Barn have been rewarded with the Asia Pacific Regional Award in the category of "Best Tourist/Free Publication." - June 28, 2010 - Travellers Auto Barn