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WBAT Safety Welcomes Waltzing Matilda Aviation LLC as Newest Platform+ Subscriber

WBAT Safety is the sole FAA-supported SMS program available on the market. The WBAT platform is a web-based system that supports all aspects of a complete SMS. WBAT Safety is pleased to welcome Waltzing Matilda Aviation LLC as the latest subscriber of the Platform+Support program. - February 25, 2021 - WBAT Safety

Hotels Come Together in the Interest of Serving Truck Drivers

TruckerInn is a product of hotel operators whose primary interest is serving truck drivers. Daryon Hotels backed and sponsored this initiative by signing the hotels they manage onto the cause. Hotels from all over are now getting involved by offering 10%-20% off their rooms to all truck drivers. - February 25, 2021 - Daryon Hotels International

Custom Truck One Source Named One of Kansas City’s Largest Manufacturers on Kansas City Business Journal List

Custom Truck One Source was recently announced as the seventh-largest manufacturing employer in the region by the Kansas City Business Journal, based on the number of full-time employees as of December 2020. The list ranges from businesses like Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant and Honeywell Federal... - February 23, 2021 - Custom Truck One Source

New Mexico Selects BYD for Statewide Contract

New Mexico officials chose California-based BYD (Build Your Dreams) to participate in a statewide purchase agreement that gives transit agencies throughout the Land of Enchantment and the United States the ability to buy American-made BYD coaches and buses. The vehicles, which comply with strict... - February 19, 2021 - BYD

Transportation Industry Experts Bill Vitti, David Mook and Matt Ruth Join the ISAAC Board of Directors

Fast-growing technology and fleet management solutions company ISAAC Instruments welcomes three experienced transportation industry professionals onboard, keeping with its mission to cater specifically to trucking. ISAAC currently enjoys an enviable position in the Canadian market, with over 40% of... - February 18, 2021 - ISAAC Instruments

WBAT Safety Announces Burgess Aircraft Management and Ozair Charter Services as Latest ASAP and Platform+ Subscriber

WBAT Safety is the sole FAA-supported SMS program available on the market. - February 17, 2021 - WBAT Safety

Shipping Specialists, Luggage Free, Partnering with Timbers Resorts, a Global Developer and Operator of Luxury Hotels, Resorts and Residences

Collaboration ensures seamless travel to the privacy and serenity of Timbers Resorts properties. - February 11, 2021 - Luggage Free

Segers Received US Air Force Approval for the Overhaul of 54H60 Propellers Per the New Technical Order Requirements

Segers Aero Corporation received approval from the US Air Force for the repair and overhaul of the Collins / Hamilton 54H60 propellers installed on the Lockheed Martin C-130 and P-3 aircraft. The repair and overhaul process complies with the latest Technical Order, being TO 3H1-18-3 dated November 1, 2020. - February 09, 2021 - Segers Aero Corporation

GTA Moving Services Offers New Terms of Cooperation

GTA Moving Services is located in the Greater Toronto Area. Starting today, GTA Moving Services announces new terms of cooperation for all its moving services. The company offers such services as long- and short-distance moving, piano moving, packing services, and moving bin rental. It is worth noting that the discount offered by the GTA moving company applies to every city surrounding Toronto. - February 04, 2021 - GTA Moving Services

Massachusetts Agency Selects BYD for First Electric Bus Order

BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced it will build battery-electric buses for the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority. The buses will be built at the company’s U.S. Coach & Bus factory in Lancaster, California. The Steamship Authority plans to deploy BYD... - February 03, 2021 - BYD

President Electronics USA Introduces the "ANDY II FCC" CB Radio

President Electronics, the worldwide leader of CB radios, introduces the launch of their latest version of the popular ANDY AM USA 12/24V CB radio – the “ANDY II FCC.” The ANDY II FCC comes with additional features such as VOX, a USB Port, direct button access to weather... - January 30, 2021 - President Electronics USA

Nick Herle’s Heli Aviation Offers Disaster Relief and Powerline Inspections

The chief pilot and founder of Heli Aviation has helped aid many crisis zones with their helicopter services. - January 29, 2021 - Nick Herle

Luggage Free Announces Partnership with Aman Resorts

As part of an ongoing effort to instill safety and confidence when traveling, Luggage Free is proud to announce its recent partnership with Aman, a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. Luggage Free’s global luggage shipping will streamline the journey to any Aman property thereby... - January 26, 2021 - Luggage Free

TimeLinx Project and Service Management Platform Are Added to the Sage Global Marketplace

TimeLinx, an industry leading project and service management software platform designed for the mid-market, today announced it has been added to Sage’s prestigious Global ISV Marketplace and allows access to their more than 2,000,000 global customers. - January 26, 2021 - TimeLinx Software

National Van Lines Names Paul Gregory Assistant VP of Sales

National Van Lines has promoted Paul Gregory to the newly created position of Assistant Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Paul will help oversee the continued development of sales within the company’s agent network and secure new signings. A National Van Lines family member for 20+... - January 21, 2021 - National Van Lines

City of Tallahassee Chooses Spika Work Platforms to Maintain Its StarMetro Electric Bus Fleet

Montana manufacturer’s expertise in stands to maintain sensitive equipment in aerospace comes in handy to support the needs of electric mobility in mass transit. - January 18, 2021 - Spika Design & Manufacturing, Inc.

Fidelis Freight Transport Services Prepares for Continued Growth in 2021, Creates 10 New Job Positions

Despite the challenging business environment of 2020, the team at Fidelis Freight Transport Services was able to expand locally in Jacksonville, Florida and across the country. Having hit every benchmark they set for growth in 2020, the company is starting the new year with an eye on future growth,... - January 15, 2021 - Fidelis Freight

Citadel Construction Ready to Dig Aircraft Towing Systems’ Underground Channel at Ardmore Industrial Airpark

Construction has begun for Aircraft Towing Systems (ATS) at the Ardmore Industrial Airpark in Ardmore, Oklahoma. ATS will use an electric-powered underground “pull car” and above-ground “tow dolly” prototype that will run along the U-shaped channel to move aircraft to and from airport runways and gates without using an aircraft’s main jet engines. - January 14, 2021 - Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC

National Van Lines Names Mark Doyle President

National Van Lines proudly announces the promotion to President of Mark Doyle, a relocation-industry veteran whose involvement with the long-distance moving company began more than 35 years ago. Serving as Executive Vice President for National Van Lines (a wholly owned National Holding Co., Inc. - January 14, 2021 - National Van Lines

IPE Partners with TexTempo to Expand Factory Floor Solutions Reach

Manufacturing systems developer IPE has entered into a sales agency agreement with TexTempo to extend the market reach of its production visibility, control, and tracking solutions to a broader range of sewn products and textile-related industry segments and geographies. - January 13, 2021 - IPE

Truck Accessories Group Hiring for Manufacturing Positions Across the Company

Truck Accessories Group (TAG) is actively recruiting for manufacturing and OTR positions throughout the company. TAG locations across the country are hiring for a number of positions including paint preppers, assemblers, headliner installers, painters and OTR Class A drivers. TAG has openings in all of plants including the corporate headquarters in Elkhart County, IN. Other locations are in Milton, PA; Medford, OR; Woodland and Long Beach CA; and Centralia, WA. - January 06, 2021 - LEER

BYD Honors Four U.S. Transit Customers as Members of the First “1 Million Zero-Emission Mile Club”

BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced Tuesday that four U.S. transit services are the inaugural members of the BYD “Million Mile Club” each logging over 1 million service miles with their fleets of zero-emission BYD battery electric buses. BYD buses have achieved more than 15 million... - December 31, 2020 - BYD

BYD Donates Critical PPE Supplies to El Paso, Texas

BYD Care, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE), announced a donation of necessary items, including masks and sanitizer, to the City of El Paso, Texas in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus. BYD donated 50,000 single-use surgical masks,... - December 23, 2020 - BYD

FAPA Virtual Pilot Job Fair Draws Over 500 Job-Hunting Pilots

On Wednesday 16 December, Future & Active Pilot Advisors (FAPA) hosted their monthly Pilot Job Fair via virtual conference. The online event caught the attention of 536 job-hunting aviators, all of them interested in the existing job opportunities in an otherwise widely-accepted stalled-out... - December 21, 2020 - FAPA (Future and Active Pilot Advisors)

BYD Delivers Largest Pure Electric Bus Fleet in Colombia

470 pure electric buses to serve almost 40 routes and over 300-thousand commuters across the capital of Colombia. - December 20, 2020 - BYD

Iron Maintenance Continues Rapid Expansion

Iron Maintenance opens its seventh location in less than a year. - December 11, 2020 - Iron Maintenance

Anheuser-Busch Names BYD “Sustainable Supplier of the Year”

BYD Trucks Hard at Work at Four Anheuser-Busch Distribution Centers. - December 10, 2020 - BYD

Blaine, MN Based School Bus Company Receives Award for Life-Saving Safety Initiative

American Student Transportation and General Manager, Kevin Bisek, were presented with the prestigious Traffic Safety Innovation Award from Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths on November 17, 2020 in recognition of its development of an upgraded lighting system for school buses to help prevent stop-arm violations. - December 10, 2020 - American Student Transportation

DSV Breaks Ground on One Million Sq. Ft. Logistics Facility in Lancaster, Texas

DSV, a Denmark-based global logistics firm, is building a new regional hub in Lancaster, Texas, bringing all three divisions, Air & Sea, Road, and Solutions, under one roof. - December 07, 2020 - DSV

BYD 150kW DC Plug-in Charger Gains UL Certification

High Capacity Single-unit Charger works with any SAE J1772 CCS Type 1 connector - December 03, 2020 - BYD

A&L Motor Sales Unveils State-of-the-Art Showroom for Jaguar and Land Rover

Monroeville luxury dealership transforms showroom to elevate customer experience. - December 02, 2020 - A&L Motor Sales

Toll-Free Motorcycle Touring in Ecuador

New Tech to Give Motorcycle Rental Customers the Freedom to Bypass Toll Traffic - December 01, 2020 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental

Bennett Motor Express Selects Winmore to Fuel Digital Transformation

Customer Success Platform for Logistics Companies Automates Bennett’s Pricing and Customer Solution Onboarding Processes - December 01, 2020 - Winmore

Pamela Y. Lindsay Recognized as a Woman of the Month for November 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Pamela Y. Lindsay of Charlotte, North Carolina has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for November 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of courier services. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. - December 01, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

BYD to Introduce First Battery-Electric Refuse Truck to Maryland

BYD, “Build Your Dreams,” announced the City of Hyattsville, MD, has purchased a BYD 6R Class 6 refuse truck, which will be the first battery-electric, zero-emission vehicle of its kind in the state of Maryland. The BYD 6R has a 221-kWh battery system and is capable of working an... - November 21, 2020 - BYD

Gulf Winds International Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Houston Chronicle

Gulf Winds International was recognized as a Top Workplace in Houston by the Houston Chronicle, reinforcing the company’s reputation as one of the most attractive and rewarding places to work. A solid corporate culture, empowered workforce, and compelling mission make Gulf Winds... - November 19, 2020 - Gulf Winds

Keller Manufacturing Co. Announces Signed Agreement to Purchase TA Logistics, Inc.

Keller Manufacturing (ticker symbol KMFI) today announces that it has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding stock of TA Logistics Inc. - November 18, 2020 - Keller Manufacturing Company, Inc.

SuperShuttle Express Expands to 10 New Cities as Air Travel Returns

New non-stop exclusive service model is growing 50% per month, proving it’s OK Not to Share. - November 17, 2020 - SuperShuttle

Winmore Transforms the Transportation Pricing Process with New RateAI Solution

Winmore, the leading customer success platform for logistics companies, today unveiled RateAI to transform the transportation pricing process for freight brokers, carriers and third party logistics providers (3PLs). Winmore has partnered with Google to leverage its Cloud AI machine learning service... - November 17, 2020 - Winmore

Masks and Mics | Keeping Our Voices Heard During COVID-19 with the Launch of SD2 from TFS

Transport Financial Services, LLC is finalizing designs on an affordable, COVID-19 friendly, social distancing, communication system, called the SD2. It includes a wearable clip-on microphone that can be attached to any mask, and an app for Android & IOS that allows your phone to amplify your voice via the phone’s speaker or a detached Bluetooth speaker. SD2 is designed to protect lives in the workplace, classroom, hospitals and doctors’ offices etc, and to keep everyone safe and healthy. - November 16, 2020 - Transport Financial Services, LLC

The Future of Courier Services in an Increasingly Technological Age: Predicting the Future Up to 2035 by Speedy Freight

Speedy Freight, part of the Stobart Group, have taken a look at what the future holds for couriers, predicting up to 2035. With company members sharing their thoughts and views on what Britain's roads will look like and the impact this will have on the industry. - November 16, 2020 - Speedy Freight

Retired Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Director Victor Bird Named Chief Operating Officer of Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC

Retired Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Director Victor Bird, a recognized state and national aviation leader who retired as a public servant on Nov. 1, has been named Aircraft Towing Systems (ATS) World Wide LLC’s chief operating officer. - November 13, 2020 - Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC

BYD Salutes, Hires Veterans

BYD (Build Your Dreams) knows that hiring veterans is a good business practice. BYD knows what veterans bring to the table - leadership skills, a mission-driven attitude, and they work well under pressure. They also bring critical “soft skills” valued by employers, including people... - November 12, 2020 - BYD

Fidelis Freight Transport Services Reports Exploding Growth with 735% Hike Year-Over-Year

Fidelis Freight is a veteran-owned freight broker and supply chain management firm. Freight Transport Services, a key division of Fidelis Freight, is an asset-based trucking company based in Jacksonville, Florida that provides business support services to capacity owners and transportation services to shippers and transportation brokers. Their team is composed of experienced industry professionals who carry out the company’s mission to take care of their clients and their community. - November 11, 2020 - Fidelis Freight

Webinar: Battery Cooling in Automotive and the Electrification of Transportation 11-12-20 at 2 PM EST

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) has announced the next webinar in their 2020-2021 series, “Battery Cooling in Automotive and the Electrification of Transportation.” The webinar is on November 12, 2020, at 2 PM EST. Batteries play a key role in the electrification of... - November 06, 2020 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.

Trailer Leasing Provider CLC Announces New Location with Expanded Lot Capacity

CLC, one of the country’s leading trailer leasing and rental companies, announced today that it is relocating its Piscataway branch to a larger location to accommodate inventory demands for its growing customer base. The new location at 665-B South Avenue will become the company’s... - November 06, 2020 - CLC

Superior Trucking Payroll Service and AscendTMS Form Joint Integration Partnership

Superior Trucking Payroll Service and AscendTMS have developed a solution to integrate the data from the AscendTMS application to Superior Trucking Payroll Service's payroll software for one stop processing. - November 05, 2020 - Superior Trucking Payroll Service