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towPartners Launches Online Service Provider Locator Tool
towPartners Launches Online Service Provider Locator Tool at towSearch.com - February 13, 2007 - towPartners
June D. Maule Named Cambridge Who's Who Executive of the Year in Aviation
Cambridge Who's Who Names June D. Maule Executive of the Year in Aviation. - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Luggage Forward Releases Report on Door-to-Door Luggage Delivery
Improving the Travel Experience by Strategically Separating Passengers from Their Luggage - February 09, 2007 - Luggage Forward
Alaska Airlines Standardizes on AccuRev SCM for Consistent Process Automation and Collaboration
Enhances Artifact Traceability and Reproducibility for a Myriad of Parallel Development Projects - February 06, 2007 - AccuRev, Inc.
Asia Pacific’s Aviation Industry Remains Buoyant
Asia aviation outstrips world growth rate; Asia accounts for more than half of all new low-cost operations; India leads low-cost surge; Worldwide figures at five-year high. - February 01, 2007 - OAG Worldwide Ltd
Railinc Successfully Completes SAS 70 Type II Examination; Third-Party Assurances Help Customers Meet Sarbanes-Oxley and Other Regulatory Requirements
For the third consecutive year Railinc successfully completed a Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) 70 Type II examination. More stringent than a Type I examination, the Type II exam includes detailed testing of Railinc internal controls to demonstrate that they are suitably designed and... - January 24, 2007 - Railinc
Magnetic Connectors Improve Audio Quality for Airline Passengers
Magnetic connectors remove the frustrations passengers experience with erratic audio connections on airline entertainment systems. Airlines save money through reduced maintenance expense and reduced expenditure on headphones for passengers. - January 23, 2007 - Herculeze Connectors
Self Storage Growth Sparks Reliance of Small Movers
Americans use self storage facilities as temporary holding areas for their furniture or other household items. When it is time to move their items out of storage, consumers are often left wondering whom to call. They want a reputable and reliable mover who won’t charge a lot of money. But the kind of small move services that storage customers typically need can be costly in comparison to the size of the move. Many storage customers contact small move specialists such as TSI. - January 23, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Jet Advisors Brings in Outside Consultant
Bill Knittle brings wealth of experience in fractional jet services and consulting to Jet Advisors’ staff, company hopes to increase private jet sales. - January 18, 2007 - Jet Advisors
IPA SBRB Study: Transportation Companies in Gear for Healthy 2007 Start; Owners, Operators “Most” Optimistic About Business Prospects
Forecast for higher revenues to be challenged by concerns about energy and fuel costs as well as health care expenses, taxes and costs for materials. - January 10, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Lectronix Includes Parrot’s Bluetooth Handsfree Kit in Driver Information System for Trucking Industry
Lectronix today announced a new relationship with Bluetooth specialist Parrot to bring wireless solutions to the commercial trucking industry. - January 09, 2007 - Lectronix
TSI Only Moving Services Firm Named to "Philly 100"
For the second year in a row, Transit Systems, Inc has earned its way into the Philadelphia 100® rankings of fastest growing companies in the region by working hard and offering personal service. TSI is a nationwide provider of moving and shipping services to consumers and small businesses. - December 19, 2006 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Collegeboxes.com Announces New Headquarters and Services at Boston University
CollegeBoxes.com, a student storage company, announced today the opening of its new headquarters in downtown Boston. The new location includes an expanded 30 seat call center that promises to eliminate hold time and increase the already outstanding level of customer service. - December 15, 2006 - CollegeBoxes.com
Mobile Awareness Releases SafetyVOICE™ – Voice-Enabled Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Solution
Mobile Awareness™, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced the release of a new speech-enunciating vehicle back-up warning alarm…SafetyVOICE™. SafetyVOICE™ is a commercial grade reverse back-up alerting device designed to protect... - December 12, 2006 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Armishaws Removals Expands its Removals to France
Armishaws Removals has expanded its removals to France service, to cover new areas in the Dordogne, Bordeaux, Toulouse and Nice. The expanded service is designed to help anyone relocating to France. Armishaws’ French removals service includes collection from anywhere in the UK, full or... - December 08, 2006 - Armishaws Removals Limited
James Malcolm Clarke Joins Railinc as Vice President of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
Railinc announced today that James Malcolm Clarke (Malcolm) will join the company as the new Vice President of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Clarke is an accomplished financial executive with an extensive background in finance, strategic planning and operations management. - December 07, 2006 - Railinc
Older Americans Find Small Movers Perfect for Furniture Moving Services
Older Americans are downsizing their lives by moving to smaller homes in senior adult communities, they’re often left wondering what to do with their valuable or beloved living room furniture, dining room set, bedroom set, antiques or other items. They want to hire a reputable and reliable furniture move but they don’t want to pay a full-load mover. So instead they contact a small move specialist like TSI. - December 01, 2006 - Transit Systems, Inc.
SEPI Engineering Group Completes Move to New Corporate Headquarters
Transportation Engineering Firm Moves Office to New Wade Avenue Location - November 29, 2006 - SEPI Engineering Group
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. Approved by Department of Defense as Certified Transportation Service Provider
Logistic Dynamics, Inc. (LDI) is proud to announce it was recently approved as a Certified Transportation Service Provider in all 48 states by The United States Department of Defense (DOD). To become approved, LDI had to meet stringent requirements and comply with all rules governing the... - November 28, 2006 - Logistic Dynamics, Inc.
Mobile Awareness and Visor-View Announce Transportation Safety Products Joint Venture
Mobile Awareness, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, announced today that it has signed an agreement with motor vehicle camera-based technology company, Visor-View, Inc. The accord confirms Mobile Awareness as a Visor-View Master Distributor and outlines plans for the two... - November 12, 2006 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Clarity Opens New Operations Center
Clarity opens a new 10,000 sq ft operations center that will allow for growth and better technology. - October 26, 2006 - Clarity
PAS Direct Launches Boomerang Meet and Greet Parking at Gatwick Airport
First provider of personal car collection and delivery service at Gatwick Airport announces launch of its new brand - Boomerang Parking - a Meet & Greet parking service at Gatwick airport - September 15, 2006 - PAS Direct Ltd
Kiwi Traveller Now an Option in Palmerston North
People in Palmerston North were today blessed with the news that Kiwi Traveller intends to continue its services from Palmerston North to Ohakune, National Park and Taupo. Commenting generally about the end of the North Islands train service Kiwi Traveller managing director Chris Barber said... - September 12, 2006 - KiWi Traveller
Rotorua to Wellington With Kiwi Traveller, Another Route is Added
Kiwi Traveller - New Zealands famous transport network today announced a great new deal in public transport. Rotorua to Wellington. - September 12, 2006 - KiWi Traveller
Kyaking with Kiwi Traveller, New Zealands Favourite Backpacker Transport
Kiwi Traveller, known for its best value transport in New Zealand today announced the addition of Kyaking to their list of awsome backpacker activities. - September 12, 2006 - KiWi Traveller
Kiwi Traveller Launches Hop on and Hop off services between Auckland and Wellington (And Wellington to Auckland)
Kiwi Traveller - New Zealands favourite transport network is today pleased to announce the launch of their new Hop on and Hop off services between Wellington and Auckland. - September 12, 2006 - KiWi Traveller
Interstate Distributor Co. and Atlas Work to Reduce Driver Discomfort and Injuries
Interstate Distributor Company (Tacoma, WA) announced today that it will work with Atlas Ergonomics (Grand Haven, MI) in an innovative, multi-phase initiative to maximize the comfort, health and safety of Interstate’s 3,000 truck drivers. The two organizations will implement Atlas’... - July 12, 2006 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Sea Eagle Takes Part in the New Marine Transportation Revolution by Offering an Alternative that Opens Many More Possibilities for Trade and Transport
Ground Effect Vehicles will revolutionalize the marine transportation industry. - July 10, 2006 - Sea Eagle
HopStop.com Launches Site for PDAs and Other Web-Enabled Mobile Devices
HopStop.com, the most-used site for subway and bus directions in the United States, today announced the launch of HopStop PDA (HopStop.com/pda). Consumers can now access HopStop’s services from their PDA and other web-enabled devices. Visitors who visit HopStop.com from their Blackberry, Treo... - June 27, 2006 - HopStop.com
Clarity Opens Flatbed Division
Clarity has committed resources toward the increasing need for flatbeds in the transportation industry. - June 15, 2006 - Clarity
Clarity Rolls out a Much Needed Transportation Management Solution for Mid-Tier Companies
CarrierPoint TMS is introduced by Clarity for Mid-Tier companies. Provides Mid-Tier companies the same resource advantages that Fortune 500 compaies have without the expense. - June 08, 2006 - Clarity
Atlas Ergonomics to Present on Hot Topics at Three National Conferences
In support of its mission to encourage continuous improvement in worker health and safety, Atlas Ergonomics will share recent discoveries and results of its bottom-line approach at three national conferences in June. - May 24, 2006 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Tekon Universal Sciences Inc. Saves Public Transit Systems Money: Tekonn Keeps Fleets Looking Their Finest with Green Protective Treatment
Tekon Universal Sciences has developed an application process specifically for the transportaion industry. This process restores the lustre to paint, metal, glass and other surfaces, and leaves surfaces looking better than new. Tekon's chemical free process is based on nanotechnology, and the protective treatment seals surfaces and protects them from viruses, mold, bacteria, germs, and other toxins. The hygienic aspect of Tekon's products makes them the perfect choice for public transportation. - April 26, 2006 - Tekon Corporation
3PL Nexus Distribution Opens "Chicago Land Bridge"
Nexus Distribution, a leading third party logistics provider, paves the way for shippers to save money and time with new strategy for Midwest distribution. - March 23, 2006 - Nexus Distribution
HopStop.com Launches Trip Planner Service for San Francisco
HopStop.com, the most comprehensive and trafficked website for online subway and bus directions in New York City, today announced the Beta launch of its San Francisco public transportation route planning service. - March 01, 2006 - HopStop.com
HopStop.Com Survey Finds Significant Difference In NYC Subway Service Quality
Line A Wins Overall Best (6.2 our of 10), G Overall Worst (2.2 out of 10), W Cleanest, C Dirtiest, A Most Timely and M Least Timely. - January 30, 2006 - HopStop.com
Movers Moving Companies Launches Two New Websites
Moving Companies launches two new websites, http://www.mover4u.com and http://www.123movingcompany.com. The new sites provide the ultimate guide for moving and relocation services. By using them, users can quickly find certified movers, auto transporters, real estate services, and more than 20... - April 17, 2005 - 123 Moving Company