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DiMora Motorcar Builds Tomorrow’s Luxury Automobile on Radical Foundation
D-Tek™ chassis debuts on $2 million Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan before widespread industry use. - September 08, 2009 - DiMora Motorcar
FleetWhiz™ Decisionmaking Tools Software CD Now Available on Amazon.com
FleetTextBooks.org launches the FleetWhiz™ CD on major online retail site. FleetWhiz™ Decisionmaking Tools Software is now available to view and purchase through the Software Department on Amazon.com. - September 07, 2009 - FleetTextBooks.org LLC
ELFAA Airlines Rescue Sky Europe Passengers
Following the news that Sky Europe has filed for bankruptcy, ELFAA member airlines have sprung into action to offer an emergency rescue package to those passengers who find themselves stranded as a result of the suspension of Sky Europe’s operations. ELFAA airlines that have overlapping... - September 03, 2009 - European Low Fares Airlines Association
Transportation Company Transfer Services, Inc. Opens Business in New Bern, NC
Transfer Services, Inc., a local transportation services company has recently opened in New Bern, N.C.. Transfer Services, Inc. provides transportation services on all levels. They provide flatbed freight transportation and can provide piggyback forklift services. They also offer consolidation of... - September 02, 2009 - Transfer Services, Inc.
Trucking Consulting Firm, Ahern & Associates Engaged by National Drayage Services, LLC (NDS) to Secure Bi-Coastal Agent Opportunities
NDS seeks to expand agent operations to Los Angeles and New York, hires transportation consultants, Ahern and Associates to aid in securing agent locations. - September 02, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
Introducing Eco-Titan the First Environmentally Friendly Utility Distribution Pole
CMT Worldwide introduces the Eco-Titan Distribution Pole the first environmentally neutral pole engineered and manufactured today. The Eco-Titan is the available in sizes to 55 feet and in most required strengths. The Eco-Titan patented distribtion pole is lightweight, a low carbon footprint, recyclable, easy to handle & ship, exceeds all standards. - September 01, 2009 - CMT Worldwide, LLC
Lean Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sustainability Firm, Bellwether Services, Strengthens Commitment to Green Supply Chain Quality and Environment
Bellwether Services, a leading Lean Sourcing, Spend Management, Green Supply Chain, Lean Six Sigma and Quality Audit Solution Provider publishes a set of comprehensive continuous improvement tools for lean sourcing, supply chain, sustainability, and other professionals. - August 29, 2009 - Bellwether Services
Elanor Tracking Introduces Vehicle Tracking Services in Bangalore at Affordable Pricing
Elanor Tracking has introduced affordable GPS based vehicle tracking services in Bangalore. By paying a small monthly fee, customers can use their web based service for tracking their vehicles. - August 29, 2009 - elanor tracking
Corporate Transportation Reaches 30% Growth
During a time when most transportation companies are parking trucks, Corporate Traffic, Inc. continues to expand its asset based subsidiary, Corporate Transportation. With the most recent addition of four new company trucks and trailers, Chad Cline, Executive Vice President of Corporate... - August 28, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
Europe: PressurePro First Intelligent and Telematic Drop & Hook TPMS for Trucks
PressurePro Germany: Introducing the new Drop and Hook tire pressure system for the German and European market. - August 28, 2009 - Specialtrade24 Co., Ltd.
XscapeEz Ltd. Announces the Release of the Ez-TAP USB Heavy Duty Vehicle Diagnostic Tool
XscapeEz Ltd. is excited to announce the release of the newest member of the Ez-TAPTM – Truck Access Point family of diagnostic tools, the Ez-TAP USBTM. Ez-TAP USBTM modules are full featured RP1210a compliant diagnostic tools that connect OEM diagnostic software to heavy duty vehicles with... - August 27, 2009 - XscapeEz Ltd.
Apollo and CanaDream Partnership
Apollo Motorhome Holidays and CanaDream announced today that they were partnering in the Canadian RV rental market. CanaDream is a well known and market leading RV rentals operator in Canada. Started in 1995 as a private company, CanaDream went public in 1998. It has rental locations across Canada... - August 26, 2009 - Apollo Motorhomes
Online Locksmith Directory Reaches 50,000 Locksmiths, Launches Recommendations to Help Consumers Find Reputable Locksmiths
www.findLocks.com (A FindCo, LLC website) has become the most comprehensive Online Locksmith Directory on the web with over 50,000 Locksmiths. - August 25, 2009 - FindCo, LLC
California Tow Truck Association Applauds Decision of City Council to Stay Out of Vehicle Storage Business
The California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) applauds the San Bernardino City Council members who unanimously voted to reject the proposal presented by the San Bernardino Police Department to create a city run impound yard on Monday, August 17, 2009. According to an article in the Contra Costa... - August 24, 2009 - California Tow Truck Association
Seon Design Launches Its New Security, Safety & Control Web Site
Finding the right mobile surveillance solution has never been so easy. The world’s #1 provider of mobile surveillance systems to the school bus and bus and coach market, Seon Design Inc. has just launched a new Web site. Designed to help customers navigate information quickly and easily,... - August 24, 2009 - Seon Design Inc.
Corporate Traffic Promotes Brian Sadler to Safety and Compliance Manager
Brian Sadler has been promoted to Safety and Compliance Manager for Corporate Traffic and its subsidiary Corporate Transportation. Sadler joined the company in 1994 and has spent the last 15 years of his tenor working in the Operations, Customer Service and Accounting departments. This new... - August 22, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
Harvey Software's CPS™ Shipping Software Users Shipping More, Showing Early Signs of Economic Recovery
Harvey Software, Inc. announced that users of its CPS shipping software are now shipping more packages this year as compared to last and seem to be on the road to economic business recovery. - August 22, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
E-Brief -- Randall-Reilly Offers TransCore’s TruckersEdge and 3sixty Freight Match Express on eTrucker.com
TransCore announces the company's partnership with Randall-Reilly owner of eTrucker.com to bring value-added services to the online trucking community. Truckers Edge a combination of load matching and regulatory and compliance tools that help independent truckers stay competitive. 3sixty Freight Match Express provides access to the DAT loadboard for small shippers, brokers and carriers. - August 22, 2009 - Transcore, ITS
Seon Design Inc. Partners with Hewlett Packard
Seon Design, the world’s largest supplier of mobile surveillance systems to the school bus and coach industry, is pleased to announce that it is now an approved Hewlett Packard (HP) partner. Seon has worked closely with HP to specifically engineer a robust industrial Wi-Fi solution for mobile... - August 20, 2009 - Seon Design Inc.
Logistic Dynamics Ranked 12th Fastest Growing Logistics Provider by Inc. Magazine
Logistic Dynamics Ranked 12th Fastest Growing Logistics Provider by Inc. Magazine. - August 20, 2009 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Harvey Software's Shipper Dollars Now Reward Endicia.com Users
Today, Harvey Software, Inc. announced that Endicia has joined the list of companies that qualify for its new Shipper Dollars program. Harvey Software's Shipper Dollars provide credit towards the purchase of its multi-carrier CPS™ shipping software, giving shippers an easy way to use CPS for... - August 19, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
Visix Earns Third Consecutive Year on Inc. Magazine's List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine has ranked Visix no. 2221 on its third annual Inc. 5000 with three-year sales growth of 141.5%. The list is an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies and it represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy –... - August 19, 2009 - Visix, Inc.
Brexis Courier Goes Green
Brexis Courier is making huge strides in their effort to become an environmentally conscious company. They hope to be the trend setter and example for other courier companies to implement green practices into their daily routines. - August 19, 2009 - Brexis Courier
Sundt Executives Selected for Local and National Transporation Boards
Sundt's John Carlson and Michael Hill have been tapped as experts for prestigious transportation and aviation organizations. Their appointments underscore the resources, value and expertise that Tempe, Ariz.-based Sundt, the nation's 55th largest construction company, has to offer regarding local, regional and national road and airport projects and related processes. - August 18, 2009 - Sundt
Soilworks' Growth Prompts Expansion Into New Production Facility and New Corporate Office
Soilworks®, LLC, the world’s leading provider of environmentally safe soil stabilizers and dust control products, announced today the expansion of its headquarters and production facility in Chandler, Arizona. Exponential growth since its establishment in 2003, coupled with a dramatic... - August 15, 2009 - Soilworks, LLC
FreightCenter.com Named One of America's Top Growing Private Companies for 3rd Consecutive Year
The innovative freight and logistics company earns #4412 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list by growing triple the average of others in the transportation and logistics industry. - August 15, 2009 - FreightCenter.com
HAFAS at ITS World Congress Stockholm
As ITS stands for intelligent transport systems and services, HAFAS must not be missing at the 16th World Congress which is to be held in Stockholm this year from September 21st to 25th. The software specialist HaCon will present its leading timetable information system in the Congress Center of... - August 15, 2009 - HaCon Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH
Redefining Mobile Video Recording – Seon Launches the New Explorer® MX4
Seon Design has added to its security, safety and control product portfolio with the launch of the Explorer MX4, the most versatile and feature-packed 4-channel digital video recorder in the market. The MX4 offers the highest resolution and frame rate combination in the market. Using MPEG-4... - August 14, 2009 - Seon Design Inc.
ScootOrlando.com Mobility Scooters Are Best-in-Class for "Green" Environmental Friendly Rentals to Walt Disney World, Universal Florida and Sea World Orlando Visitors
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, Orlando Scooter Rental company, is pleased to announce their Best-in-Class status for their “Green” environmental mobility scooter rentals for visitors to Orlando area attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida and Sea World Orlando. By selecting the newest technology, innovative designed mobility scooters they are able to offer the lightest weight yet still, full size scooters. - August 13, 2009 - Scooter Vacations
Seon Design Inc. Offers Lease Financing
In these economically challenging times, mobile video surveillance systems supplier Seon Design Inc. is providing customers with the option of lease financing. Eighty percent of all equipment in the United States is leased. Lease financing allows customers to acquire all the equipment they need up... - August 13, 2009 - Seon Design Inc.
Choice Logistics Renews with SunGard for Business Continuity and Overall Contingency Strategy Support
Best in class system safeguards critical data and helps ensure consistent uptime - August 13, 2009 - Choice Logistics
DOTMOBIL Europe is Now Making Its Proven GPS Fleet Management and Asset Tracking Systems Available in North America
DOTMOBIL US (www.dotmobil.us) announced the availability of Europe’s leading GPS fleet management and asset tracking system with proven DOTSTATION and DOTBOX technologies to the North American market for fleets of any size. - August 12, 2009 - DOTMOBIL
Second Annual International Conference on Energy, Logistics and the Environment
A two-day conference featuring high caliber worldwide executives from the energy, logistics, real estate, government and not for profit organizations who are driving the new low carbon global economy. Come and learn how they are doing it, pick their brains, and interact with them under a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. - August 10, 2009 - Global Commerce Forum
Keeping Track of Rail Freight
The EUREKA E! 3161 LOGCHAIN+ E_RAILMAP project has developed an electronic rail map of Europe that provides full freight details for 23,000 stations in 40 countries but also can instantly indicate the position and progress of individual wagons. The system has already been extended to cover Russia and the Ukraine, enabling tracking of the increasing amount of rail cargo coming from China – rail transfer is three to four times faster than sea transport. - August 09, 2009 - EUREKA
International Air Charter Launch the JetSet 20 Scheme
International Air Charter are one of the world's leading private jet charter companies who offer luxurious and tailored private flight solutions to those who require the very best in air charter travel. Here they inform you of the launch of their new IAC JetSet card. - August 07, 2009 - International Air Charter
World Leader in Electric Vehicles to Speak in Las Vegas
rEVolution Vehicles CEO Bob Rosinski is set to introduce a solar-powered carport and display two electric vehicles at a special luncheon, open to the public, on August 6, 2009 at 11:30 am at a luncheon sponsored by the CEO-CFO Group of Las Vegas in honor of Alternative Energy Week at McCormick and Schmick's. - August 06, 2009 - rEVolution Vehicles
Stoops Freightliner Invites Customers to Join Its New Facebook Community
New Facebook Page Will Allow Fleets, Owner Operators, Drivers and Industry Personnel to Receive Timely Updates. - August 06, 2009 - Stoops Freightliner
TruTac Announce Philip R Jordan as New Commercial Director
TruTac, the tachograph and transport software specialist has appointed Philip R. Jordan as its new Commercial Director from 3rd August. Jordan brings a wealth of experience and is well known within the industry. Jordan will be joining Terry Ramsey, who was appointed as the new TruTac Managing... - August 06, 2009 - TruTac Ltd
Insights with host Hugh Downs Launches Elite Retreats
Series on Elite Travel Destinations Scheduled for Upcoming Segments. - August 05, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Brexis Courier Hosting Open House and Ribbon Cutting Exclusive Event
Brexis Courier will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting/Open House/ Networking event to celebrate their recent office relocation and build relationships with other businesses in the community. Brexis hopes to educate others about the logistics and warehousing industry and the inner workings of shipping and delivery. - August 05, 2009 - Brexis Courier
Kelly Walker Associates Announces Release of Updated Certification Programs in New Electronic Format
Updated Certification Programs now available on CD. - August 04, 2009 - Kelly Walker Associates
California Tow Truck Association Opposes City Owned Vehicle Impound Facilities
Responding to concerns of California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) members regarding cities and counties competing in what has been considered private sector business by establishing government operated towing and/or storage facilities, the CTTA Board of Directors is taking a strong stance in... - August 03, 2009 - California Tow Truck Association
Those Who Succeed Will Think Outside the Box, or, in This Case, in the Air
Airplane advertising is one form of advertising that has many advantages over the traditional forms commonly used. - August 03, 2009 - Arnold Aerial Advertising Inc.
Moishe's Moving Systems Unveils Its Moving Video Competition the Winner Will Have Their Move Refunded, and Their Video Published Across Moishe's Social Media Outlets
Moishe's Moving Systems will award a free move to a customer who films and submits a short video documenting the adventures of their move. The winning video will be posted on Facebook, YouTube and Moishes.com. - August 03, 2009 - Moishes Moving Systems
Epic Flight Academy, Epic Aviation Announces Partnership with Trans Maldivian Airways
Epic Flight Academy, Epic Aviation, Central Florida’s premier flight training academy, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Trans Maldivian Airways. - August 03, 2009 - Epic Flight Academy, Epic Aviation
Epic Flight Academy Installs True Flight 220 Simulator
Epic Flight Academy, Epic Aviation is proud to announce the installation of its state of the art Level 5 advanced airline training device. This device, certified by the Federal Aviation Administration will help Epic graduates complete their Airline Pilot training from zero flight time to... - August 03, 2009 - Epic Flight Academy, Epic Aviation
Previously Hard to Find Shipping System Hardware Now Available at Harvey Software's On-Line Store Powered by Amazon.com
Today, Harvey Software, Inc. introduced its new On-Line Store at http://www.HarveyShop.com, powered by Amazon.com® and using Google Checkout™. Harvey Software's new On-line store provides one-stop shopping for the software and other equipment companies need to update and upgrade their... - July 31, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
EV-Charge America Today Announced the Release of Gen2 the Next Generation of Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Gen2® Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations have significantly more advantages over the older versions of charging stations that have had limited success in the marketplace. - July 31, 2009 - EV-Charge America
N.C. Metropolitan Mayors Coalition to Host Urban Transportation Forum, "Metro Cities in the Pole Position”
The North Carolina Metropolitan Mayors Coalition announces its first-ever statewide transportation forum "Metro Cities in the Pole Position" on August 27 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord. White House Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs David Agnew and N.C. Department of Transportation COO Jim Trogdon will be keynote speakers. - July 31, 2009 - North Carolina Metropolitan Mayors Coalition
Fleetboss is Proud to Announce It's Recent Endorsement by FSPA, Florida Swimming Pool Association
Fleetboss Global Positioning Solutions has recently been endorsed by the FSPA, Florida Swimming Pool Association for as an outstanding service leader, offering highly sought after business solutions to the industry. - July 30, 2009 - Fleetboss Global Positioning Solutions