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Trailer Superstore Named #1 Car Mate Trailer Dealer for 2008
All Pro Trailer Superstore, Central Pennsylvania's Number One Trailer Dealer was recently honored by Car Mate Trailers, Inc. as its Top Dealer for 2008. - April 18, 2009 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Titan Limo Offers New Eco Friendly and Green Limos, Hummers, and Sedan Services for the Prom and Wedding Season
Titan Limousine, http://www.titanlimousine.com is an eco-friendly limo and executive sedan chauffeured service provider in the DC Metro. Titan focuses on sustainable transportation solutions through alternative fuels and group transportation for the business community and private as well. Titan... - April 17, 2009 - Titan Limo
A2 Technologies PAL Series Analyzers Now Capable of Measuring Low Levels of Biodiesel Contamination in Diesel Fuel
The PAL series analyzers, when equipped with A2’s innovative TumblIR biodiesel sample interface, are now capable of measuring biodiesel concentrations in petrodiesel from as low as 0.025%, as required in certain applications such as the nuclear power industry, up to 20% (B20). - April 16, 2009 - A2 Technologies
Geosemble Secures Strategic Investment from In-Q-Tel
Through a strategic partnership with In-Q-Tel, the independent strategic investment firm that identifies innovative technology solutions to support the mission of the CIA and the broader U.S. Intelligence Community, Geosemble will expand the development of its patented geospatial data integration and layering technology for both the government and commercial markets. - April 14, 2009 - Geosemble Technologies
AutoGo Auto Transport Accelerates Car Shipments for Metropolitan Customers
In its ongoing pledge to improve customer service, AutoGo Auto Transport announced that it has reduced transit times and accelerated car shipping deliveries in over 200 shipping lanes for large metropolitan pick-up and deliveries. By partnering resources in AutoGo’s logistic and dispatch... - April 13, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Now Operational in Fabulous Las Vegas
A new high-tech start-up company by the name of EV-Charge America which is headquartered in Las Vegas is now deploying smart electric vehicle charging stations and infrastructure in Nevada, Utah, Oregon and Colorado for casinos, commerical business, schools, public entities and government facilities. - April 12, 2009 - EV-Charge America
Driver’s Alert Names Vice President of Marketing
Driver's Adds to Executive Staff. Hires Gale A. Blackburn - April 11, 2009 - Driver's Alert
New Umler(TM) System On-Track and On-Target for July Implementation— Giant Technological Leap Forward for Railroad Industry
Railinc today announced that development of the new Umler system (commonly referred to as Umler/EMIS) is on-track and on-target for launch on July 25, 2009. One of the most significant and far-reaching technology changes in the rail industry, Umler system data is deeply embedded in rail industry... - April 09, 2009 - Railinc
Farallon Geographics Implements Enterprise GIS for Town of Woodside and Integrates It with StreetSaver Pavement Management System (PMS)
Farallon Geographics (www.fargeo.com) built and deployed an enterprise GIS for the Town of Woodside, CA, and linked the GIS to the Town’s MTC StreetSaver Pavement Management System (PMS) as well as to its CRW Permit Management System (CRW). With the integrated solution, Town staff could... - April 09, 2009 - Farallon Geographics, Inc.
Farallon Geographics Builds Emergency Operations Center Incident Management Application for MTC
Farallon Geographics (www.fargeo.com) created a robust web-based incident management application for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The web application incorporates all of the functionality of MTC's previous desktop application, but adds enhanced... - April 09, 2009 - Farallon Geographics, Inc.
Performance Flight Opens Its Doors to the Public
On Saturday, April 11 from 10am-3pm, Performance Flight will host an Open House, welcoming anyone interested in learning to fly, purchasing an aircraft, or booking charter services. On display will be the newest from Cirrus Aircraft, Piper, Socata, and Avidyne. There will also be displays from... - April 08, 2009 - Performance Flight
Auto Insurance Quotes for Existing Vehicles Still Strong Says E-INSURE Services
According to CEO, David Thompson of E-Insure Services, site traffic for auto insurance quotes have remained on track, but there has been a notable shift in the approach of an auto insurance quote shopper. Many insurance shoppers are simply looking to switch auto insurance companies to get a lower rate and thus save a few extra dollars. - April 06, 2009 - E-INSURE Services, Inc.
Private Jet Charter Company Planemasters Adds Two New Aircrafts to Its Fleet
Planemasters, a Chicago private jet charter company, recently added a King Air 350 and Citation Ultra aircraft to its versatile fleet. - April 02, 2009 - Planemasters, Ltd.
Access America Transport Promotes New Vice President
Access America Transport, a leading third party logistics company has promoted Chad Eichelberger to Vice President. Prior to the promotion, Chad was the Director of Business Development. Chad started his career at Access America as a logistics coordinator and was quickly promoted to the flatbed... - April 02, 2009 - Access America Transport
MOTOR TREND® Endorsement Building Consumer Demand for EasyCare™ Benefits; EasyCare Augmenting Dealer Service Team
Thanks largely to dramatically increased consumer demand attributed to the company's recent designation as a MOTOR TREND Recommended Best Buy, EasyCare, a provider of vehicle ownership benefits like Vehicle Service Contracts, Unlimited Dent Removal Coverage, and Key/Key Fob Replacement Coverage, is adding staff to its dealer service team and plans to continue to do so for the rest of 2009. - April 01, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare
New Software Package to Calculate and Report Oil Spills
A new software application has been released which simplifies and facilitates the calculation and reporting of accidental oil slicks. The tool allows personnel to assess the extent and volume of spilled oil. This vital information can then be reported in standardized formats to oil spill response teams and regulators. - April 01, 2009 - The Oil Spill Training Company Ltd.
Road Blocker and Boom Gate for Car Parks
Car park operators understand just how daring people can be when they do not want to pay for parking. Running through aluminum boom arms, tailgating or fooling safety equipment to hold open boom gates are just some of the tricks. - April 01, 2009 - Leda Vannaclip
New Tour Released by Amazing Peru, the 7 Day All-Private Luxury Peru Tour, from US$1995.00 Per Person
With Amazing Peru, you can now enjoy an incredible luxury tour to Peru with private guides and luxury hotels at an unbeatable price. Their new 7 day luxury tour includes 6 night’s accommodation with breakfast at the Miraflores Park Hotel, the Monasterio Hotel and the Sanctuary Lodge, just outside the ruins of Machu Picchu. Book today! - March 31, 2009 - Amazing Voyages
DFS at the AERO Trade Exhibition: ICAO Charts, Aeronautical Information Service and FIS Controllers
At the International Trade Exhibition for General Aviation AERO taking place in Friedrichshafen from 2 to 5 April, DFS experts at stand A7 / 418 will provide information about aeronautical publications, aeronautical information services and flight information services. - March 29, 2009 - DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH
Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach Offering Savings of $70,000 on All Remaining 2008 SL65 Models: Southern California Dealership Looking to Clear Out 2008 Inventory
Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach is clearing out the last of its 2008 inventory. For a limited time, receive $70,000 off the manufacturers suggested retail price on any of the remaining Mercedes SL 65 models in stock. “The SL65 is a sophisticated roadster made in limited volume for drivers with... - March 26, 2009 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
New Acu-Trac® Smart 485 Level Transducer
The Controls Division of SSI Technologies Inc., is pleased to announce the release of Smart 485 – its newest entry in the Acu-Trac® product line. The Acu-Trac® Smart 485 Level Transducer is an economical level sensing solution for storage containers with depths up to 1.9 meters (76... - March 25, 2009 - SSI Technologies Inc
California Tow Truck Association Announces 2009 State Officers Elected
The California Tow Truck Association is pleased to announce the following individuals were elected to serve as Officers of the Association during the CTTA Board of Directors meeting held in Sacramento, CA in February 2009. Elected to serve as the Association President James Kruger, Expertow, Inc.,... - March 24, 2009 - California Tow Truck Association
Security Barrier Standards Compliance: Are You Getting What You Paid for?
Question: How do you know if the vehicle barrier sold to you for your project has been manufactured and will be installed in compliance to the standard in which it was originally tested against? - March 24, 2009 - Leda Vannaclip
Jet Advisor's Hires Writer
Jet Advisors hires University of Colorado Journalism Student as Writer. Senior Shoni Gustafson joins company to compose monthly newsletters, press releases, jet descriptions, etc. Shoni Gustafson, a graduating senior in the University of Colorado’s School of Journalism and Mass... - March 24, 2009 - Jet Advisors
Link Shuttle Inc. Marks 13 Year Milestone with Intro of New Vehicle-Integrated Technology & Specialized Passenger Transport Services
Through a tough economy, one So. Cal transportation company marks a milestone by investing in its continued growth, adding new proprietary GPS tracking technology to its vehicle fleet and bolstering its passenger transport service offering. - March 21, 2009 - Link Shuttle Inc.
East Coast Transportation Named Exclusive Provider for the One Ocean Resort & Spa
One Ocean Resort & Spa names East Coast Transportation as it official transportation provider. - March 21, 2009 - East Coast Transportation
Dadnab Extends Transit Texting Service to Southern California
Southern California commuters are now using text messaging to plan their trips on public transportation. Transportation startup Dadnab is the first to provide such a service to riders throughout the region. - March 18, 2009 - Dadnab
Jungheinrich Presents Five Dealer Organizations with Its 2008 Elite Sales Award
Jungheinrich Names its Top Dealers for 2008. - March 18, 2009 - Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp.
Jet Advisors New Graphic Designer
Jet Advisors Hires Renee Baer as Graphic Designer. - March 16, 2009 - Jet Advisors
Waterview Limo Provides Luxury Services at Affordable Prices Across Virginia
Waterview Limo is based in Richmond, Roanoke and Gloucester Virginia and provides the finest limo services in the Commonwealth. Prom and Wedding limos available this spring. Ask about complete packages for your special event. - March 14, 2009 - Waterview Limo
GPS Solutions to, Again, Sponsor Ryan Lineham # 19 Street Stock Division Race Car
With both the growing interest in motorsports and the growing interest in GPS technology, GPS Solutions has,once again, invested in a sponsorship of the Lineham Motorsports # 19 Chevrolet. "The blending of telematics and the excitement of high intensity racing, seems like a natural fit for... - March 14, 2009 - GPS Solutions
It’s a Thermal Blanket Cover Up for Cold Chain Air Cargo
Various airlines are testing a new thermal blanket initiative to increase the protection of temperature sensitive shipments and address the IATA Chapter 17 regulations. - March 13, 2009 - Polar Thermal Products Ltd
Visix Supports TransLōc Transit Visualization Systems
Visix, Inc. software applications now support the popular Transit Visualization System by TransLōc Inc, which is used by a number of university and college campuses in North America. The TransLōc Transit Visualization System (TVS™) is a next generation passenger information system... - March 11, 2009 - Visix, Inc.
Stephen Zwick Joins RipBang Studios as Principal
As Principal of Architecture and Interiors, Zwick will insure the quality of design and documentation across all projects. - March 10, 2009 - RipBang Studios
Seon Design Inc. Makes the Move to Digital Video Surveillance Easy
Seon Design Inc. is helping VCR customers switch to superior digital recording with the new Rogue™ mini-DVR. This compact, high-performance DVR is the ideal solution for school bus operators seeking an easy and affordable entry into the world of digital technology. To assist customers with... - March 09, 2009 - Seon Design Inc.
Jim Dauterman Joins Jet Advisors Team
Jet Advisors Welcomes Jim Dauterman as Technical Consultant Jet Advisors is proud to welcome former Flight Options Vice President of Sales and Marketing Jim Dauterman to their experienced staff. Mr. Dauterman offers a lot of relevant experience and expertise in finance and contractual management... - March 09, 2009 - Jet Advisors
DiMora Designs Transforms Oldsmobile Aurora Into Custom Unique One-off Car
DiMora takes common cars and changing them into unique one-off custom crafted automobiles. - March 08, 2009 - DiMora Motorcar
Ezlimorentals.com Can Help Save Money on a Limo Rental This Prom Season
Whether it is a pink H3 Hummer limo, SUV prom limousine, stretch Chrysler 300 limos, or just any stretch limousine, ezlimorentals.com lists deals and specials on limousine service around the world. - March 07, 2009 - Ezlimorentals.com
The Swinden Group Advises Clients and Travelers in Queensland Australia of Approaching Tropical Cyclone Hamish
Torrential rains are expected along Queensland’s North Tropical Coast. - March 07, 2009 - The Swinden Group, LLC
UniGroup Awards $5,000 to St. Louis Community College-Meramec Athletic Scholarship Fund
UniGroup, Inc., the parent company of United Van Lines and other transportation-related companies, presented St. Louis Community College-Meramec Athletic Scholarship Fund with a check for $5,000. UniGroup’s contribution marks the 22nd consecutive year of support for the STLCC-Meramec Athletic... - March 07, 2009 - UniGroup, Inc.
SkyBridge Private Air Offers a Better Way to Fly Private
Despite a sinking economy, SkyBridge Private Air, the nation’s leading private jet charter broker, is making sure those who need to fly private still can. SkyBridge arranges clients’ private jet travel on an “as needed, pay as you go” basis, utilizing a network of select... - March 06, 2009 - SkyBridge Private Air
Mayflower Transit Gains Industry Certification as a ProMover
Mayflower Transit, one of the nation’s oldest van lines, has been officially certified as a ProMover by the industry’s trade group, the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA). AMSA provides ProMover certification only after the designated company has passed a background check... - March 06, 2009 - UniGroup, Inc.
Myalgarvecars Lda - Rent a Car
Myalgarvecars are delighted to offer car hire special offers and discounts for car rentals in the Algarve, Portugal. Myalgarvecars.com offer a range of vehicles available from over 20 rental stations in Faro Airport, Vilamoura, Albufeira, Portimao, Lagos, Lisbon, Porto. - March 05, 2009 - MyalgarveCars Car Hire
United Van Lines Gains Industry Certification as a Promover
United Van Lines, one of the nation’s largest household goods movers, has been officially certified as a ProMover by the industry’s trade group, the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA). - March 01, 2009 - UniGroup, Inc.
Logistic Dynamics Awarded "Best Broker" Status by NASTC
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI), a Buffalo, NY based third party logistics provider has been awarded the "Best Broker" status by the National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) for their proven commitment to paying carriers on-time and ethical business practices. Each year the... - February 28, 2009 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
$1 Campervan Deals at Drivenow.com.au for Savvy Travellers
Love a road trip? Flexible hours? Keen to visit family but the rising the cost of travel making it tricky? $1 Campervan relocations* may be the smartest and cheapest travel deals you’ve ever come across. - February 25, 2009 - Drivenow
The Travelling Salesman Web Service
JOpt.AAS reduces the number of vehicles in a fleet at the same volume of jobs/deliveries and optimizes overall route times and distance. - February 25, 2009 - DNA Evolutions
Jet Advisors Featured in Investment News Report
Jet Advisors President Featured in InvestmentNews Report. Kevin O’Leary talks status of aircraft market and a silver-lining. InvestmentNews correspondent Mark Bruno contacted Kevin O’Leary for a reliable overview of the current status of the aircraft market, especially after the... - February 23, 2009 - Jet Advisors
ESRA Consulting Corporation Welcomes James "Jim" Wopart as a Sales Representative for the State and Federal Government Pavement Marketplace
ESRA Consulting Corporation. (ESRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of James “Jim” Wopart as a sales representative for the state and federal government pavement marketplace. Jim enjoys a long-standing relationship as an Associate member of the American Association of Motor... - February 21, 2009 - ESRA Consulting Corporation
Delaware North Companies Select RipBang Studios as Its Preferred Architectural Partner
RipBang Studios will develop new branded restaurant concepts for airports, sports venues, parks and resorts on behalf of Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service. - February 20, 2009 - RipBang Studios