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Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: ATV Safety; Knowing Safety Guidelines Can Help Avoid ATV Deaths and Injuries
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has data to show that 92 percent of all ATV-related fatalities are the result of warned-against behaviors. The ATV Safety Institute has eight guidelines that address those behaviors and apply to all riders. Those are outlined here. - August 21, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
NavQuest.com Changes Name to ClickToBoat.com
NavQuest.com announced that it has officially changed its name to ClickToBoat.com. - August 20, 2008 - ClickToBoat.com
Business First Honors Dennis Brown in '40 Under Forty' Class
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI), a Buffalo based third party logistics provider is proud to announce Business First of Buffalo has recognized Dennis Brown, CEO of Logistic Dynamics, as an honoree in this year's "40 Under Forty" class. The 17th annual Business First "40 Under... - August 17, 2008 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Seon Design Inc. Recommends 10 Top Ways to Cut Fuel Costs
With the price of fuel only heading up, here are some handy tips to reduce fuel costs. - August 14, 2008 - Seon Design Inc.
Seon Design Inc. Releases vMax with Tracking, an Innovative Mobile Surveillance Solution for School Transportation Managers
Escalating fuel and maintenance costs, incident management, child safety and peace of mind – these are a few of the many reasons why Seon Design Inc. has developed vMax with Tracking©, a simple, reliable and cost-effective solution to the operational and financial challenges that... - August 14, 2008 - Seon Design Inc.
www.efravel.com - Home of Free Auto Shipping, Sharing and Rental
Efravel matches people with auto shipping and/or carpooling needs with travelers looking for rental vehicles so that both parties save money. - August 06, 2008 - Efravel LLC
The Grimes Companies Promotes Ike Sherlock to Vice President
Ike Sherlock has been promoted to Vice President of The Grimes Companies (TGC). Sherlock joined the company in 2006, and has served as Director of Fleet Operations with Grimes Trucking Company since 2007. This newly created position consolidates the reporting of all asset-based subsidiaries of TGC... - August 04, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
New Website Helps Limo Company Owners Slash Marketing Costs
Receive Multiple Instant Price Quotes for your next Airport Transportation, Wedding, Anniversary, Bachelor & Bachelorette, Concert, Prom & Homecoming. - August 03, 2008 - ReserveLimo.com
Emergency Travel Services Provider Gears Up for Olympic Tourist Emergencies
Travel Assist Network Provides Medical Flights Home for Seriously Injured or Ill. - August 02, 2008 - Travel Assist Network
North Carolina Railroad Company, North Carolina Department of Transportation and Norfolk Southern Partner to Improve Railroad Crossings in Eastern North Carolina
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division (NCDOT), the North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) and Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) are making safety improvements to 43 at-grade public crossings between Selma and Morehead City in Johnston, Wayne, Lenoir, Craven and Carteret counties. - July 30, 2008 - N.C. Department of Transportation Rail Division
Safco Distribution Center Lands in Virginia
Leading office products distributor selects Hampton Roads and the Port of Virginia for east coast import distribution center. - July 29, 2008 - ProVenture
LRA Worldwide Partners with FJC Security on Service Initiatives
FJC Security Services Inc., the largest private security firm in the tri-state area, has partnered with LRA Worldwide, Inc. to enhance performance and service levels among its 4,000 agents deployed throughout greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. LRA and FJC are designing rigorous training... - July 29, 2008 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
BCI Aircraft Leasing and Brian Hollnagel, Its President Announces the Novation of Two Boeing 737-200 Operating Leases
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced that operating leases for two Boeing 737-200 aircraft previously on lease to Aloha Airlines have been novated to Aloha Air Cargo. “We have had a long relationship with Aloha Airlines and we look forward to... - July 28, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
Micronet Establishes New Software Professional Services Practice
Micronet has established a new software Professional services practice for its extensive MDT (Mobile Data Terminals) range of products, used globally by of Mobile Resource Management solutions and service providers. - July 26, 2008 - Micronet Ltd
Micronet Launches New Generation of Fixed/Portable Mobile Data Terminals for Fleet Management
M-Series offers the most versatile, rugged, low-cost platform for In & Out of cab Mobile Resource Management applications. - July 25, 2008 - Micronet Ltd
LimoXonline.com Continues It's Growth
Since LimoXonline.com was launched in January 2008, many features and useful tools were added to the site. Limousine seekers can search thousands of limousines with one click of a button, choose the ones that suits them, get quotes by email, phone or fax then make a reservation with the limousine company that best fits their budget or needs. - July 23, 2008 - LimoXonline.com
Green Initiatives for Today’s Motorcoach Operators
Beyond the road, the motorcoach industry is making an added effort to “go green;” operators can elect to upgrade their facilities as well as vehicles in ways that are more environmentally conscious. - July 23, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Grimes Companies in 50 Fastest Growing Companies Again
The Grimes Companies (TGC) has moved up to become the area’s 8th fastest growing company in the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2008 list of “50 Fastest Growing Companies” in Northeast Florida. Ranked 9th in 2007, the Jacksonville-based supply chain management company... - July 22, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
CNET’s Brian Cooley Speaks with SellingGeek.com About the Best Cars for Salespeople
Brian Cooley, editor at large at CNET and host of the weekly podcast Car Tech, spoke with SellingGeek.com’s Timothy Sullivan about the best cars for sales professionals, how auto manufacturers are addressing the latest jump in fuel prices, and what salespeople can expect in vehicles in the next few years. - July 22, 2008 - Dilettante Productions
Alliance Air Freight (Shipalliance.com) Announces the Addition of a New Terminal Building in North Hollywood, CA
Alliance Air Freight & Logistics adds location in CA. This will enable commercial/industrial customers as well as eBay users to obtain freight quotes instantly for shipments originating or delivering to Los Angeles. Even more competitive freight rates will be available for freight shipments involving the Southern CA area. - July 22, 2008 - Alliance Air Freight & Logistics
Routing for the Masses - DNA Evolutions Announces Release 2.2.2 of JOpt.NET
DNA has announced the latest release of their advanced logistic routing optimization component "JOpt.NET 2.2.2" that enables software vendors to enhance their products with multidimensional vehicle routing and scheduling facilities. Given any arbitrary number of jobs, JOpt.NET determines the most cost effective truck allocation in terms of truck's payload to empty ratio and minimizes overall road mileage. - July 22, 2008 - DNA Evolutions
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. and Its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel Announces Aviation Finance Scholarship Program
Chicago-based aircraft leasing company BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc., and its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel, announced its plans to implement an annual scholarship program in the field of aviation finance. - July 21, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
In the Scene Limousine Gives Back to Arizona Community with 5% of Reservations Going Toward Make-a-Wish or MADD
In The Scene Limousine recently delivered contribution checks to the Phoenix, Arizona Make-A-Wish and MADD (Mother’s Against Drunk Driving) offices in their newest black Hummer limousine. “Our clients were able to select which great organization – Make-A-Wish or MADD to contribute... - July 21, 2008 - In The Scene Limousine
Alliance Air Freight Announces New Freight Quote System
Alliance Air Freight & Logistics release their Freight Quote System. This will enable commercial/industrial customers as well as eBay users to obtain precise freight quotes instantly. Unlike other systems which only provide estimated freight rates the Alliance Air Freight & Logistics freight quote system will provide a freight rate to the penny. - July 21, 2008 - Alliance Air Freight & Logistics
Wheeling Truck Center Celebrates 75 Years in Business
Wheeling Truck Center, a full-service Volvo and GMC truck dealer in Wheeling WV is celebrating its 75th year in business. - July 19, 2008 - Wheeling Truck Center
Mobile Awareness, LLC Releases VisionStat™ Wired and Wireless Color Camera Systems for Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention
Mobile Awareness, LLC, formally releases VisionStat™, a new series of industrial wired and wireless commercial vehicle camera systems. - July 18, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
80th Anniversary of Maersk Line
On 12 July 1928, Leise Maersk, the first vessel to depart in their liner service, sailed from Baltimore on the U.S. East Coast en route to the Far East via the Panama Canal… In her holds were Ford car parts and general cargo. Leise Maersk was carrying 3,600 tons of cargo, the equivalent to... - July 18, 2008 - Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd
Travel + Leisure ’s 13th Annual World’s Best Awards Readers’ Survey Results Announced
Bangkok Named World’s Best City 2008. Triple Creek Ranch in Montana Ranked No. 1 U.S. Hotel. Nancy Novogrod, editor-in-chief of Travel + Leisure, today announces that Bangkok, Galápagos Islands, and Virgin America are first-time overall winners in Travel + Leisure ’s 2008... - July 17, 2008 - American Express Publishing
The Shipping Shack, Inc. Announces Free Gas for It’s Customers; the Shipping Shack, Inc. @ 3133 Waialae Ave., Hi 96816 Announces it Will Give Away Gas Voucher
Today, The Shipping Shack, Inc. @ 3133 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816 announces Free Gas vouchers to its customers with qualified purchase. - July 17, 2008 - The Shipping Shack, Inc.
Motorcoach Council Extends Deadline for Market Research, Branding and Advertising RFP (Request for Proposals)
New RFP deadline August 1, 2008. View www.motorcoachcouncil.org for additional updates. - July 16, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Global MainFrame Appoints Peter Wallis to Advisory Board
Peter Wallis is a well-known and respected expert in the field of transportation and logistics, based at Calgary's prestigious Van Horne Institute, and he recently accepted an appointment to the Advisory Board at Global MainFrame. - July 16, 2008 - Global Mainframe
Long Commute Turns Into New Book for College Students
Long distance commuter uses his time on the train, metro and bus to write a book that will help college students understand the basics of credit cards, debit cards, student loan and more. - July 14, 2008 - Pratt Financial Group
Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems, Inc. Announces to Become a Good Sam Club Member & Make Money with Bates
Sandra Bate, president and CEO of Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems, Inc., announces that when you become a Good Sam Club Member you have an opportunity to make money with Bates. - July 11, 2008 - Bates International Motor Homes
Wausau Paper Selects Nexus for Eastern U.S. Distribution
Nexus successfully opened a new East Coast Distribution Center for Wausau Paper (NYSE: WPP) to provide service enhancements for customers of Wausau’s Printing & Writing division. Nexus' Allentown, PA facility now houses the entire portfolio of Wausau Paper stock brands and grades, providing the latest distribution technology, the ability to utilize intermodal rail, and Nexus’ specialized paper industry logistics services including Overnight and Same Day delivery. - July 09, 2008 - Nexus Distribution
1000 Free Leads Processed by LimoQuoter.com
LimoQuoter.com has celebrated its first success and announces to the world what it has achieved in the past 6 months. - July 09, 2008 - Limo Quoter
Samson Carts/CrateXpress Creates Two Environmental Impact Calculators; Will Help Reduce a Building’s Carbon Footprint
Samson Carts/CrateXpress developed two environmental impact calculators to show property and asset managers the environmental and financial benefits of using plastic and sustainable products in an office move. - July 08, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
Maersk Line Orders 18 New Container Vessels
Maersk Line is pleased to announce that A.P. Moller - Maersk has signed an agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the delivery of 18 container vessels in 2011 and 2012. The vessels will each have a capacity of 4,500 TEU (twenty- foot equivalent unit). The ships are designed to meet the... - July 05, 2008 - Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd
Logistic Dynamics Ranked 6th Fastest Growing Company in WNY
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI), a Buffalo based third party logistics provider has been recognized for the second straight year for its considerable growth by Business First of Buffalo and ranked #6 in this years Fast Track 50 of Western New York. The Business First Fast Track 50 is a special... - July 03, 2008 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Skylark Taxi to Phase in Rate Increase
Taxi fares on the rise, riders to share burden of high gasoline prices. - July 02, 2008 - Texhoma Transportation Inc.
Grimes Transportation Helps Deliver Medical Supplies to Ecuador
Joining a varied team of volunteers, Grimes Transportation Brokerage is assisting in the delivery of much needed medical supplies from Alabama to Ecuador. Donated by the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital in Birmingham, the equipment will be distributed through the Manta Forward Operating Location... - June 30, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Trucking Goes "Green"
With a foundation of three specific emission-saving directives, plus recycling and conservation activities company-wide, Grimes Trucking Company has taken on the challenge of going “green.” Grimes Trucking, a division of Jacksonville based The Grimes Companies, has announced formation... - June 30, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Crowley Maritime Corporation Endorses IES, Ltd
IES Ltd., a leading software provider in logistics, supply chain solutions and customs brokerage technology, today announced its endorsement by Crowley Maritime Corporation, employer of 4,100 and operator of a fleet of more than 210 vessels. Jacksonville-based Crowley Maritime Corporation, is a... - June 27, 2008 - IES, Ltd.
Mobile Awareness Adds Wired Solutions to SenseStat™ Obstacle Detection Sensor System for Commercial Vehicles
New SenseStat™ Wired Obstacle Detection Sensor System geared toward Commercial Trucks with Trailers, Utility Vehicles and Buses release by Mobile Awareness, LLC. - June 24, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Free Gas Cards - Relief at Last from LA's Le Petite Retreat Day Spa
Free gas cards for spa visits in this tough economy being offered by Los Angeles' Le Petite Retreat day spa. - June 23, 2008 - Le Petite Retreat day spa - Los Angeles
Four Services Launched from GTI
Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. (GTI) a joint venture company of A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S and Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) is a leading container terminal operator in India. It has commenced four services in the past two months. RKI service, Hyper Galex II, EPIC and... - June 23, 2008 - Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd
Maersk Line and Hutchison Ports Sign Agreement for Priority Terminal in Felixstowe
Maersk Line today announces the signing of a 10-year agreement for terminal usage for Maersk Line at Trinity Terminal, the Port of Felixstowe, UK. This agreement between Maersk Line and Hutchison Ports recognises the importance of joint co-operation in the shipping industry and reflects both... - June 23, 2008 - Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd
Maersk Line Receives ‘Highest Throughput Handled by a Shipping Line’ Award from JNPT
Recognition for handling more than half a million TEUs out of JNPT in 07-08. Maersk Line, the global market leader in container shipping, won the ‘Highest Throughput handled by a Shipping Line’ award at the 19th anniversary celebration ceremony of JNPT. - June 23, 2008 - Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd
New Luxury Travel Company Harley Hula Launches Service Around the Globe with a Hawaiian Touch
Traveling in opulence and style has never been easier thanks to newly launched luxury travel company Harley Hula. Specializing in Hawaiian travel, Harley Hula also offers luxury destination options around the globe. - June 21, 2008 - Harley Hula Company
San Antonio’s North Chamber Selects Madeline Anz Slay for ATHENA International Young Professional Award
Madeline Anz Slay was recognized at a luncheon awards ceremony for her outstanding contributions to the community and promoting women in leadership roles in business. - June 20, 2008 - Madeline Anz Slay Architecture, PLLC
Ecobunga! Links Shoppers to Green Giveaways & Deals
Shoppers can find hundreds of giveaways and deals on eco-friendly products at Ecobunga.com, the online directory that helps consumers win green, save green and go green. - June 17, 2008 - Ecobunga! LLC