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All My Sons Moving Makes It Easier to Prepare for Your Move
All My Sons Moving and Storage makes it easier to prepare for your move by bringing additional moving resources online. - July 29, 2009 - All My Sons
Access America Transport Selected as Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Provider for 2009
Access America Transport, a leading third-party logistics company, has been selected as an Inbound Logistics Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Provider for 2009. The editorial staff at Inbound Logistics drew from a pool of more than 500 companies using questionnaires, personal interviews, and in-depth... - July 29, 2009 - Access America Transport
The Grimes Companies Recognized for Its Fast and Continued Growth
The Company Ranks Among Jacksonville's 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies. - July 28, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Evans Transportation Services Retains Ahern and Associates to Further Transportation Management Acquisitions and Strategic Goals
Transportation management specialists Ahern and Associates to aid Evans Transportation Services with future growth strategies by targeting supply chain management acquisitions. - July 27, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
Icon Jet, LLC Shoots for the Moon with New Luxury Aircraft
VIP charter corporation adds to five-star fleet and garnishes national media coverage It takes a very special person to completely appreciate a Boeing 737 aircraft that is “all jet” on the outside – and a five-star hotel on the inside. Icon Jet, LLC, is a brand new corporation... - July 25, 2009 - Icon Jet
FleetTextBooks.org LLC Launches New Website as Part of Going Green Initiative
On June 12, 2009, FleetTextBooks.org LLC launched its new website which includes updated versions of 32 textbooks in a new e-textbook only format and e-newsletters. Simultaneously the company released the FleetWhiz™ Management Decisionmaking Tools Software CD. The 36-textbook, 2500-topic,... - July 22, 2009 - FleetTextBooks.org LLC
Freight88: Beating the Economy with Strategy
Freight88 increases sales while slumps in the shipping industry force others to lash out at their competition. - July 22, 2009 - Freight88
Choice Logistics Introduces Denied Party Screening Service to Assist Clients with U.S. Export Compliance
Company educates clients and raises awareness of evolving federal regulations. - July 22, 2009 - Choice Logistics
Chicago Trade Show Booth Design Company Announces New Partnership
Productive Displays, a Chicago trade show booth design company, announces a partnership with transportation company, Champion Logistics. - July 20, 2009 - Productive Displays
Motorcoach Council Launches North American Consumer Outreach Campaign
The grass roots movement utilizes the industry’s most valuable asset - their rolling billboards - to boast their competitive edge over planes, trains and personal autos. - July 20, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Getloaded.com Celebrates 10 Years with National Truck Stop Tour
Getloaded.com is coming to Hubbard, Ohio, as part of the internet load board’s national tour to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. The goal is to gauge the climate of the challenging trucking industry and to engage truckers on the road to find out what serves them best for their truck load searching and business needs. - July 17, 2009 - Getloaded.com
Hydrogen Hybrid Conversion Reduces Pollution, Saves Fuel and Increases Horsepower
How 2 Save Fuel (How2SaveFuel.Com), a Northridge, California based company is converting vehicles to hydrogen hybrid in a new and different way. This is the most professional hydrogen hybrid solution available and an answer which is affordable and available now. - July 16, 2009 - How2SaveFuel.Com
Dallas Movers All My Sons Offer Advice Online
Dallas Movers All My Sons Moving knows that getting advice from a professional Moving Coordinator will make your move easier and less stressful. The Dallas Moving Company has made it easier for their clients to communicate with their Dallas Moving Coordinators by launching their own Dallas local... - July 15, 2009 - All My Sons
£157M Lost Every Year by Holiday ‘Mobile Mashers’
One third of all young people return from their jollies without a working phone. - July 15, 2009 - Tesco Telecoms
Ahern and Associates’ Podcast Enlightens Viewers, Supports Transportation Industry
Ahern Advisory free podcast provides a gamut of valuable information to the Trucking and Logistics industries. - July 14, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
Skylark Taxi to Sponsor 2009 Wichita Falls, Texas MDA Car Show and Cruise
Skylark Taxi and Airport Express will again serve as the presenting sponsor for the Wichita Falls, Texas 2009 MDA Car Show this Labor Day. - July 13, 2009 - Texhoma Transportation Inc.
Free Software Tool from MTS Lets Fleet Operators Estimate Actual Costs of Driver Recruiting
MTS Driver Recruiters has announced the availability of their new Driver Recruitment CostEstimator, a free software tool that will help fleet operators calculate the total costs of recruiting drivers, including both the labor hours needed for screening applicants, and the outside costs. Estimated... - July 13, 2009 - MTS Driver Recruiters
Traffic Safety and Community Design: What is the Relationship? (Journal of the American Planning Association Article)
A recent US study into the affect of community design on traffic safety is reported in the new issue of the Journal of the American Planning Association. - July 13, 2009 - Journal of the American Planning Association (JAPA)
PINC Solutions Customer Kimberly-Clark Corp. Selected by Logistics Management as Winner of 2009 Logistics Best Practices Gold Award
Leading innovator provides real-time-visibility enabled supply chain management solution to the CPG giant for the annual award honoring best practices in logistics. - July 10, 2009 - PINC
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Wins Prestigious National Award
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance today announces it has been included in the Ward’s 50, a prestigious listing of the top property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. Each year, the Ward Group – a leader of benchmarking and best practices for the insurance industry... - July 10, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
AngelTrax Hosts Annual Sales and Strategy Meeting
AngelTrax Bus Video held its national sales and strategy meeting in Providence, Rhode Island during the Community Transportation Association of America’s annual EXPO (CTAA) June 2, 2009. President, Mr. Richie Howard and vice president of sales, Mr. Mark Moore, hosted the AngelTrax sales team... - July 10, 2009 - AngelTrax Bus Video
AngelTrax Bus Video Sponsors Fishing Tournament
AngelTrax Bus Video was the proud sponsor of the GAPT fishing tournament held June 25th. - July 10, 2009 - AngelTrax Bus Video
Choice Logistics Strengthens Team with Joe Keenan as New Director of APAC
Company continues international growth with personnel and resources - July 10, 2009 - Choice Logistics
Pop the Cork on the Bubbly! Jovenville Recognized in “Best of Show” Category by NIRI OC in the Annual Report Competition
Orange County-based branding and creative agency Jovenville took home a prestigious Silver award in the overall “Best of Show” category at the NIRI OC (National Investor Relations Institute Orange County) Annual Report Competition. Jovenville’s entry, the 2008 Annual Report for... - July 08, 2009 - Jovenville LLC. DBA- We The Creative
RentACarNow.Com, Launches a New Car Rental Portal with a Focus on the Budget Conscious
With consumers in need of discounted travel services more than ever, RentACarNow.com, launched a brand new web portal today for those looking to rent a car. The company formed by a team of travel industry veterans is considered the premier online car sales and retail firm offering a diverse... - July 08, 2009 - RentACarNow, LLC
Major Savings from an Unlikely Place
While non-hire screening may seem like an unlikely place to look for cost saving opportunities, many managers believe that, by eliminating the costs associated with the people they don't hire, they have found a hidden treasure, capable of returning considerable dollars to their bottom lines. MTS... - July 07, 2009 - MTS Driver Recruiters
New Amsterdam Plein and Pavilion to be Delivered by the Kenneth Clark Company
Gift from the Government of Netherlands to the City of New York to be delivered by the Kenneth Clark Company. - July 06, 2009 - Kenneth Clark Company, Inc.
Ahern and Associates Enters Into Agreement with Atlantic Street Capital Partners to Assist in Developing a Transportation Platform Growth Strategy
Atlantic Street Capital Partners secures the management consulting services of Ahern and Associates to develop a long term growth strategy for future transportation acquisitions. - July 06, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
In Response to the Current Economic Climate, Amazing Voyages Have Launched a Number of New Discounted Tours Throughout Latin America
The newly launched discounted tours include trips to Peru, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico and Argentina. Please see below for one such example which focuses on the cultural highlights of Peru. - July 03, 2009 - Amazing Voyages
OITE to Host Conference for Transportation, Shipping and Logistics Sector
Oman International Trade and Exhibitions (OITE) announces its inaugural Transportation Innovation and Challenges Conference to be held from October 14 to 15, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Muscat. The conference will be held on the sidelines of OITE’s TransOman – transport, shipping and logistics expo scheduled from 13th to 15th October this year at the Oman International Exhibition Centre. - July 03, 2009 - Oman International Trade & Exhibitions
California Law Makes Ignition Interlock Devices Mandatory for Those Arrested for Driving on a Suspended License Due to a Prior Alcohol-Related Suspension
On July 1, 2009, the California Department of Motor Vehicles will be authorized to require any driver convicted of driving with a suspended license due to a prior alcohol-related suspension to install an ignition interlock device. - July 02, 2009 - Smart Start of California
Link Shuttle Inc. Launches New Locallink® Transportation Service in San Diego
Leading Shuttle Service Offers Practical, Affordable & Safe Transportation Alternative to Area Attractions, Entertainment Destinations & Conventions Throughout the County - July 02, 2009 - Link Shuttle Inc.
East Coast Transportation Continues to Improve Upon Its Award Winning Customer Service
East Coast Transportation announces the launch of its new website, www.ectjax.com. The site allows East Coast customers to easily receive quotes and make reservations online from the comfort of their home or office. - July 02, 2009 - East Coast Transportation
Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Launches Campaign to Promote Michael Martin Murphey’s New Mountain Music Show
Outdoor Concerts Set in Beautiful Fir, Colo. - July 01, 2009 - Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
AV-BASE Announces: WinAirWeb Reliability Version 3.1 Launch
AV-BASE Systems, a leader in Aviation Management Software has been developing and supporting structurally integrated, cost-efficient maintenance and inventory control systems for over twenty years. AV-BASE Systems is pleased to announce the latest version of its WinAirWeb Reliability software. - July 01, 2009 - AVBase Systems Inc.
Stoops Freightliner Supports Indiana Farmers with Summer Equipment and Service Initiative
July Agricultural Program Focuses on Proactive Equipment Maintenance and Investment to Reduce Costs and Eliminate Downtime for Indiana Farmers. - June 29, 2009 - Stoops Freightliner
Dependable Highway Express (DHE) Relies on Ahern and Associates to Complete Second Successful Trucking Acquisition
Ahern and Associates is entrusted, once again to target a second profitable trucking company acquisition to fuel growth for industry leader, Dependable Highway Express. - June 29, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
All My Sons Moving Offers Launches Charity Site for the Communities They Serve
The All My Sons Moving Charity Site is live. All my Sons Moving invites select organizations to use their services. - June 26, 2009 - All My Sons
Same Day Courier & Transport Company in NJ Launched 50% Discount
Industry-leading provider of same day courier services and same day trucking service plans to win first-time customers with huge discount on all services. - June 26, 2009 - Econo-Courier
e-Travel Technologies Inc – 911Concierge.com Advising Travelers on Active Tropical Storms Across the Globe
Severe weather will batter parts of India, the Philippines, and Mexico making travel difficult at best. - June 25, 2009 - The Swinden Group, LLC
Safer and Less Stressful Freeway Driving the Promise of Veteran Truck Drivers New Book
Today's American interstate often poses a navigational nightmare for the average motorist. Speeders, tailgaters, trucks - they have all combined to turn our freeways into a proverbial "asphalt circus." But the stress and frustration don't have to drive you off the road and onto the bus according to Alan J. Corbett, a professional truck driver with more than 3 million accident-free miles behind the wheel. His new book MERGE! is designed to put safety and sanity back in the freeway commute. - June 24, 2009 - ALACOR
New Book Provides Help for Florida Auto Accident Victims
"Secrets Exposed: 7 Deadly Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Auto Accident Case" by Ft. Lauderdale Attorney David M. Benenfeld helps Florida residents understand their legal rights should they be involved in an auto accident. - June 23, 2009 - Law Offices of David M. Benenfeld
Seon Design Inc. Proudly Announces the Election of Chris Akiyama, Director of Sales, to the CUTA Board
Seon Design Inc. is pleased to announce that Director of Sales Chris Akiyama has been elected to the Canadian Urban Transit Association Board (CUTA). The election took place at the organization’s annual general meeting on June 10, 2009. CUTA represents the public transit community in Canada. - June 22, 2009 - Seon Design Inc.
1-866-U-Moving Selected as the Official Movers for the Atlanta Jazz Festival
Atlanta movers 1-866-U-Moving are proud to be apart of the 2009 Atlanta Jazz Festival. - June 20, 2009 - 1866UMOVING
Atlas World Group Acquires Smart Move Assets, Expands Services
In a move that will expand Atlas World Group's scope of relocation solutions, the company has announced the formation of a new subsidiary that has acquired the assets of Smart Move, Inc. Denver-based Smart Move offered container-based household relocation services in more than 60 markets. The new entity, Accel Transportation, L.L.C., will be renamed Smart Move Transportation, L.L.C and will build upon the full-service solution currently offered by the Atlas Accel program. - June 19, 2009 - Atlas World Group
Logistic Dynamics Supports WNY Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI) a Buffalo, NY, based third party logistics provider proudly announces its first year as a local supporter for the 8th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Western New York. Sunday, June 14th, 2009, marked a record-setting year for the race as more than 6,100... - June 19, 2009 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
"Shelltone Music with the Whales" Summer Solstice Debut Onboard with S. F. Bay Whale Watching, San Francisco, This Sunday
S.F. Bay Whale Watching in collaboration with the international Shelltone Whale Project, is providing a unique Summer Soltice experience this Sunday, June 21. Pierre Lavagne and his Shelltone will perform "whale music" amongst the Humpback Whales in the Gulf of the Farallones. - June 18, 2009 - S. F. Bay Whale Watching
Anderson Cargo Services Expands Sales Effort Into Dallas Market
Anderson Cargo Services offers teams up with Al Martinez in Dallas Market. - June 18, 2009 - Anderson Cargo Services
Imperial Jets Assisting with Evacuations from Battle-Worn Region of Somalia
Imperial Jets, a leading private jet charter firm with headquarters based in New York City, is currently assisting with evacuations out of the at-threat areas of Somalia from their office located in Tanzania. - June 18, 2009 - Imperial Jets
Harvey Software Announces Aggressive New CPS Shipping Software Solution
Harvey Software, Inc. announced it is aggressively moving to enhance its offerings by combining the features of all its products into a single product, the Computerized Parcel System (CPS). Harvey Software is offering this new combined solution at a greatly reduced cost. The new changes include a simplified, all-in-one product supporting UPS, FedEx, USPS and others for domestic and international shipping services. No other carrier shipping solution is needed with the new CPS. - June 16, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.