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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
GoWithFlow Launches Workshop to Kick Off Corporate Sustainable Mobility Planning
Facilitated Half-Day Consultation to Create Goals and Identify Clear Next Steps; Collaborative Approach to Building a Roadmap Toward Fleet Transition and Energy Management. - November 05, 2020 - GoWithFlow
CEO & Agents Elected to Prominent ATA Roles
AMSA Dissolution Doesn’t Diminish Lobbying Voice - November 01, 2020 - National Van Lines
Mesilla Valley Transportation Signs on with Winmore for Market-Leading Customer Success Platform for Logistics
Leading Supply Chain Solution and Carrier Selects Winmore to Streamline RFP and Pricing Workflows - October 29, 2020 - Winmore
Chunker Wins 2020 Real Estate Technology Award
Chunker, the leading marketplace for short-term warehouse space, is pleased to announce that it is a Seventh Annual Real Estate Tech Awards (#RETAS) winner in the Industrial category, presented by CREtech (cretech.com), the largest event, data and content platform in the commercial real estate tech... - October 28, 2020 - Chunker
Relatives of PS752 Victims File Lawsuit Against the Islamic Republic of Iran in U.S. District Court
Herischi & Associates LLC, on behalf of the families of several of the 176 victims who died when Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was allegedly shot down by Iranian air defenses, has filed a suit in D.C. District Court against the Iranian government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard... - October 27, 2020 - Herischi & Associates LLC
BYD Delivers Battery-Electric Buses to Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority
BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced the delivery of two American-made battery-electric K9S buses to the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA). The highly reliable and safe K9S 35-ft electric bus equipped with a 266kWh iron phosphate battery and can be fully charged in 3 to 4 hours. The buses... - October 23, 2020 - BYD
Citi Bike Miami Offers Free Rides on Election Day
Citi Bike Miami, the official bikeshare program for the cities of Miami, Miami Beach, Surfside, and Bay Harbor Islands is offering free rides for Election Day on November 3, 2020 in partnership with Spread The Vote. - October 21, 2020 - Citi Bike Miami Operated by Deco Bike LLC
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Welcomes New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to welcome their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased to... - October 21, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
National Van Lines Expands New York Scope
Veteran Long Island Mover Joins Coast-to-Coast Relocation Network - October 21, 2020 - National Van Lines
Tiffin Motorhomes Selects PressurePro(TM) as Standard TPMS Offering
Luxury Motorhome manufacturer selects PressurePro Tire Performance Management Solutions as a standard safety option across their PowerGlide Chassis. - October 21, 2020 - PressurePro Inc.
Ravenstone Solutions Helps Companies Transform Warehouse Operations with NetSuite WMS
NetSuite WMS allows real-time updates and insights to reduce errors and increase flexibility in warehouse management. - October 19, 2020 - Ravenstone Solutions
Ravenstone Solutions Helps Businesses Adapt to Supply Chain Disruptions with NetSuite
Employing NetSuite solutions has allowed businesses to reduce operational costs and overcome COVID-19’s supply chain disruptions and challenges. - October 18, 2020 - Ravenstone Solutions
JetPack Aviation Flying Motorcycle “SPEEDER” Set to Fly
More Than Just Mystery JetPacks Will Be Flying Over Los Angeles - October 16, 2020 - Jet Pack Aviation
BYD Brings Zero Emission Refuse Collection to Sunshine State
BYD (Build Your Dreams) announced Tuesday the City of Ocala, Florida will add five Class 8 battery-electric refuse trucks to its fleet, making it one of the first cities in Florida to adopt BYD’s innovative zero-emission technology. The trucks will be assembled in the United States with union... - October 15, 2020 - BYD
Novara GeoSolutions Awarded the Esri Release Ready Specialty Designation
Novara GeoSolutions (Novara) (www.novarageo.com), a multi-disciplined organization providing solutions for asset management, compliance, integrity management, operational improvement and other geospatial needs, announces it has been awarded the Esri Release Ready Specialty status. This significant... - October 14, 2020 - Novara GeoSolutions
PigeonShip’s 4.9 Google Rating Makes It Canada’s Highest Rated Delivery Service
Delivery services within Canada are essential. Consumers rate delivery providers and many have operated for decades. PigeonShip, operating in Canada for only 24 months, is currently the highest rated delivery service. - October 09, 2020 - PigeonShip
FitzMark Acquires Mannings Truck Brokerage from OIG
FitzMark, a leading technology-enabled third party logistics solutions company, announced it has acquired Manning’s Truck Brokerage, a portfolio company of private equity firm Optimal Investment Group (“OIG”). Manning’s, a 50-year-old freight brokerage based in Omaha, NE, built a best-in-class reputation with midwest shippers and carriers alike in the food and agriscience spaces. - October 08, 2020 - Optimal Investment Group
BYD Sends Clean American-Made Buses to Columbia, MO
BYD North America announced Tuesday it has delivered four American-made battery-electric K7M buses to the City of Columbia, Missouri’s transit agency Go COMO. BYD’s nimble, state-of-the art zero-emission 30-foot K7M battery electric buses, manufactured in the United States, are perfect... - October 08, 2020 - BYD
360-Access Helps Businesses Reach the 61 Million Americans Who Live with Disabilities
Online service provides a platform for businesses to share accessibility features with the Disability Community. - October 06, 2020 - Abator Information Services
JMC Global Taps Winmore’s Customer Success Platform to Re-Assess and Refine Commercial Operations
Global Logistics Leader Selects Winmore to Digitize Commercial Processes and Support Long-Term Growth - September 30, 2020 - Winmore
Kirsch Transportation Accelerates Digital Transformation with Winmore Software
Winmore’s Customer Success Platform Supports Omaha, Nebraska-based Freight Shipping and Trucking Company’s Commercial Operations - September 23, 2020 - Winmore
DockMaster Launches Online Sales Integration Powered by SpeedyDock
DockMaster Software is pleased to announce the launch of an online sales integration, powered by SpeedyDock, one of DockMaster’s valued integration partners. The integration creates an e-commerce platform for marine operators to conduct online sales using Shopify. DockMaster is excited to... - September 15, 2020 - DockMaster Software
Aircraft Towing Systems’ Prototype Testing Scheduled for Early Spring
Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC is constructing its underground pull-car and above-ground towing system prototype and will soon dig its underground-rail channel. ATS will test and transport a used 727 jet that the company purchased last winter to test the ATS system in spring. - September 15, 2020 - Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC
Freight Girlz Launches Live Rate Per Mile Data by Equipment Type and Publishes Their Dispatch Log on Their Website for Customer Transparency
Freight Girlz has become a well-recognized leader in truck dispatching. Providing dispatch services across all 48 States and Canada for over the road trucks. Procuring the highest rates in the industry with a professional team of dispatchers. - September 14, 2020 - Freight Girlz
SportsTraq GPS Auto Steering & Line Marking for Athletic Fields
Traqnology announces North American distribution of its iPad driven GPS Autosteering & Line Marking product, SportsTraq. SportsTraq is the first system of its kind developed for the Athletic Field market with scalability and high productivity in its design. SportsTraq is backed by North... - September 09, 2020 - Traqnology North America
Freight Revenue Expected to Recover Within 4-5 Months to Pre-COVID Levels: Praxis Global Alliance Study
A recent study by Praxis Global Alliance, a leading management consulting and advisory firm, and Zetwerk, an Indian B2B marketplace for manufacturing products and services, highlights the impact of COVID-19 on the overall roads and railways sector. - September 09, 2020 - Praxis Global Alliance
ARIDO Presenting APPLETINIES, ELEVÉ, 6X During Toronto Film Festival 2020
Founded by a scion descendant of the Maimonides, a prominent 11th century family, that set sail to South East Asia bringing gems and luxury goods back to Europe, Jesse Raphael & Celebrity Guru Thomas Chappell, a world class designer with a background in fashion, art and history. - September 08, 2020 - ARIDO Jewelry