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“Ten Essentials: What a Broker TMS Should Do for You” White Paper, Available Free at www.transcorebrokertms.com

TransCore announces publication of a white paper for freight brokers, “Ten Essentials: What a Broker TMS Should Do for You” provides brokers and 3PLs with a practical checklist and other tips to evaluate commercially available software solutions. - October 23, 2009 - Transcore, ITS

Stoops Freightliner’s Pinnacle Bus Receives Great Customer Response at BusCon Convention

New Energy Efficient Pinnacle Passenger Buses from Stoops Are Engineered to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Improve Fuel Consumption. - October 22, 2009 - Stoops Freightliner

Transportation Consultants, Ahern & Associates to Quadruple Thomas & Sons’ Existing Freight Brokerage Services

Trucking consulting firm, Ahern & Associates hired by Thomas & Sons Distributors to aggressively expand their regional freight brokerage services up and down the west coast. - October 21, 2009 - Ahern and Associates

Big Boys Moving & Storage Company Receives 2009 Best of Tampa Award

Each year, the US Commerce Association (USCA) identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. - October 21, 2009 - Big Boys Moving & Storage

Newly Released Transportation Software from Ahern & Associates Helps McKelvey Trucking Cut Costs, Assess Profitability

McKelvey Trucking markedly improves profitability when using newest version of Financial I.Q. 2.0 trucking software to take the guesswork out of lane analysis. - October 14, 2009 - Ahern and Associates

Grimes Adds In-House Customs Broker

The Grimes Companies (TGC) has taken a significant step in completing the logistics supply chain process by bringing in-house a full Customs Brokerage. Now Grimes’ clients can enjoy a seamless, one-source capability for managing import/export services. The addition includes Non-Vessel Operation Common Carrier (NVOCC) and customs brokerage services. - October 13, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.

Great Western Transportation Now Offering Air Freight Services

Great Western Transportation announced today it has begun offering Air Freight Services throughout North America and Mexico. Listening to the needs of their clients they have expanded their already expansive Land Freight and Transportation services to include an Air Freight option. These services... - October 10, 2009 - Great Western Transportation

Davies Turner’s Offers Daily 48-Hour Groupage Services Throughout Germany

Despite the severe economic downturn affecting traffic volumes in Europe, Davies Turner – Britain & Ireland’s leading independent forwarder - continues to make strategic improvements to its E.U. trailer services. - September 30, 2009 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd

TransCore Awarded Contract to Convert Utah Department of Transportation’s I-15 Express Lanes to an Electronic Payment System

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has selected TransCore to convert the existing Interstate 15 Express Lanes decal system to an electronic, radio frequency identification (RFID)-based payment system. This type of system is the first in Utah. - September 21, 2009 - Transcore, ITS

Atlas Van Lines Pros Dish on Best Fast Food, Coffee, Tires and Other Necessities of Life on the Road

Survey shows van operators living healthier, embracing technology, and going green - September 18, 2009 - Atlas World Group

Trucking Consultant, Andy Ahern to Join Esteemed Panel of Speakers at Upcoming TransForum 2009 Conference

Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates to deliver expert insight about transportation mergers and acquisitions on speaking panel collaborated by James M. Hill of Benesch Law at TransForum 2009. - September 17, 2009 - Ahern and Associates

AutoGo Auto Transport Offers Tips for International Car Shipping

Vehicle shipping tips help customers best prepare their vehicle for safe, fast international transport. - September 09, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport

Trucking Consulting Firm, Ahern & Associates Engaged by National Drayage Services, LLC (NDS) to Secure Bi-Coastal Agent Opportunities

NDS seeks to expand agent operations to Los Angeles and New York, hires transportation consultants, Ahern and Associates to aid in securing agent locations. - September 02, 2009 - Ahern and Associates

Transportation Company Transfer Services, Inc. Opens Business in New Bern, NC

Transfer Services, Inc., a local transportation services company has recently opened in New Bern, N.C.. Transfer Services, Inc. provides transportation services on all levels. They provide flatbed freight transportation and can provide piggyback forklift services. They also offer consolidation of... - September 02, 2009 - Transfer Services, Inc.

Corporate Transportation Reaches 30% Growth

During a time when most transportation companies are parking trucks, Corporate Traffic, Inc. continues to expand its asset based subsidiary, Corporate Transportation. With the most recent addition of four new company trucks and trailers, Chad Cline, Executive Vice President of Corporate... - August 28, 2009 - Corporate Traffic

Europe: PressurePro First Intelligent and Telematic Drop & Hook TPMS for Trucks

PressurePro Germany: Introducing the new Drop and Hook tire pressure system for the German and European market. - August 28, 2009 - Specialtrade24 Co., Ltd.

Total Logistic Control Continues Its Track Record of Excellence Earning Several Industry Awards

Continuing its tradition of earning industry recognition for supply chain excellence, Total Logistic Control (TLC) has been recognized with industry awards for 2009. - August 27, 2009 - Total Logistic Control

XscapeEz Ltd. Announces the Release of the Ez-TAP USB Heavy Duty Vehicle Diagnostic Tool

XscapeEz Ltd. is excited to announce the release of the newest member of the Ez-TAPTM – Truck Access Point family of diagnostic tools, the Ez-TAP USBTM. Ez-TAP USBTM modules are full featured RP1210a compliant diagnostic tools that connect OEM diagnostic software to heavy duty vehicles with... - August 27, 2009 - XscapeEz Ltd.

Corporate Traffic Promotes Brian Sadler to Safety and Compliance Manager

Brian Sadler has been promoted to Safety and Compliance Manager for Corporate Traffic and its subsidiary Corporate Transportation. Sadler joined the company in 1994 and has spent the last 15 years of his tenor working in the Operations, Customer Service and Accounting departments. This new... - August 22, 2009 - Corporate Traffic

E-Brief -- Randall-Reilly Offers TransCore’s TruckersEdge and 3sixty Freight Match Express on eTrucker.com

TransCore announces the company's partnership with Randall-Reilly owner of eTrucker.com to bring value-added services to the online trucking community. Truckers Edge a combination of load matching and regulatory and compliance tools that help independent truckers stay competitive. 3sixty Freight Match Express provides access to the DAT loadboard for small shippers, brokers and carriers. - August 22, 2009 - Transcore, ITS

FreightCenter.com Named One of America's Top Growing Private Companies for 3rd Consecutive Year

The innovative freight and logistics company earns #4412 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list by growing triple the average of others in the transportation and logistics industry. - August 15, 2009 - FreightCenter.com

Alta Lift Truck Services Donates Rental Forklift for World’s Largest Cupcake

Alta Lift Truck Services, is proud to partner with GourmetGiftBaskets.com and Jenisen Industries to support Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure this Saturday, August 15, at the Woodward Dream Cruise as the world's largest cupcake is revealed. - August 13, 2009 - Alta Lift Truck Services, Inc.

Stoops Freightliner Invites Customers to Join Its New Facebook Community

New Facebook Page Will Allow Fleets, Owner Operators, Drivers and Industry Personnel to Receive Timely Updates. - August 06, 2009 - Stoops Freightliner

Moishe's Moving Systems Unveils Its Moving Video Competition the Winner Will Have Their Move Refunded, and Their Video Published Across Moishe's Social Media Outlets

Moishe's Moving Systems will award a free move to a customer who films and submits a short video documenting the adventures of their move. The winning video will be posted on Facebook, YouTube and Moishes.com. - August 03, 2009 - Moishes Moving Systems

Fleetboss is Proud to Announce It's Recent Endorsement by FSPA, Florida Swimming Pool Association

Fleetboss Global Positioning Solutions has recently been endorsed by the FSPA, Florida Swimming Pool Association for as an outstanding service leader, offering highly sought after business solutions to the industry. - July 30, 2009 - Fleetboss Global Positioning Solutions

All My Sons Moving Makes It Easier to Prepare for Your Move

All My Sons Moving and Storage makes it easier to prepare for your move by bringing additional moving resources online. - July 29, 2009 - All My Sons

Humidity Control Room Boosts U-Freight’s Aviation MRO Logistics Services

In Singapore, the U-Freight Group (UFL) has opened a new logistics facility, which allows appropriate levels of humidity to be maintained during the handling and storage of aircraft engines and aviation components. - July 29, 2009 - UFreight

Access America Transport Selected as Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Provider for 2009

Access America Transport, a leading third-party logistics company, has been selected as an Inbound Logistics Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Provider for 2009. The editorial staff at Inbound Logistics drew from a pool of more than 500 companies using questionnaires, personal interviews, and in-depth... - July 29, 2009 - Access America Transport

The Grimes Companies Recognized for Its Fast and Continued Growth

The Company Ranks Among Jacksonville's 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies. - July 28, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.

Universal Moving Systems: Moving on the Cheap in Northeast Tennessee

Folks are using moving helpers to save on the moving bill. - July 28, 2009 - Universal Moving Systems

Evans Transportation Services Retains Ahern and Associates to Further Transportation Management Acquisitions and Strategic Goals

Transportation management specialists Ahern and Associates to aid Evans Transportation Services with future growth strategies by targeting supply chain management acquisitions. - July 27, 2009 - Ahern and Associates

Freight88: Beating the Economy with Strategy

Freight88 increases sales while slumps in the shipping industry force others to lash out at their competition. - July 22, 2009 - Freight88

Dallas Movers All My Sons Offer Advice Online

Dallas Movers All My Sons Moving knows that getting advice from a professional Moving Coordinator will make your move easier and less stressful. The Dallas Moving Company has made it easier for their clients to communicate with their Dallas Moving Coordinators by launching their own Dallas local... - July 15, 2009 - All My Sons

Ahern and Associates’ Podcast Enlightens Viewers, Supports Transportation Industry

Ahern Advisory free podcast provides a gamut of valuable information to the Trucking and Logistics industries. - July 14, 2009 - Ahern and Associates

Free Software Tool from MTS Lets Fleet Operators Estimate Actual Costs of Driver Recruiting

MTS Driver Recruiters has announced the availability of their new Driver Recruitment CostEstimator, a free software tool that will help fleet operators calculate the total costs of recruiting drivers, including both the labor hours needed for screening applicants, and the outside costs. Estimated... - July 13, 2009 - MTS Driver Recruiters

HomeAid Teams Up with Movers.com

Moving resource website to donate $1 per qualified user to local HomeAid chapters. - July 13, 2009 - Movers.com

Stoops Freightliner Expands Their Midwest Footprint with New Fort Wayne Location

State of the Art Sales and Service Location Delivers Customer Convenience, Service Innovation and Energy Efficiency. - July 13, 2009 - Stoops Freightliner

AutoGo Auto Transport Provides Car Shipments for Recently Passed Cash for Clunkers Bill

New federal program sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is calling the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) passed the senate, and now has been signed into law by President Obama. - July 08, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport

Major Savings from an Unlikely Place

While non-hire screening may seem like an unlikely place to look for cost saving opportunities, many managers believe that, by eliminating the costs associated with the people they don't hire, they have found a hidden treasure, capable of returning considerable dollars to their bottom lines. MTS... - July 07, 2009 - MTS Driver Recruiters

New Amsterdam Plein and Pavilion to be Delivered by the Kenneth Clark Company

Gift from the Government of Netherlands to the City of New York to be delivered by the Kenneth Clark Company. - July 06, 2009 - Kenneth Clark Company, Inc.

Ahern and Associates Enters Into Agreement with Atlantic Street Capital Partners to Assist in Developing a Transportation Platform Growth Strategy

Atlantic Street Capital Partners secures the management consulting services of Ahern and Associates to develop a long term growth strategy for future transportation acquisitions. - July 06, 2009 - Ahern and Associates

Starving Students Creates Facebook, MySpace and Twitter Pages

Starving Students has taken the next step in maintaining relationships with their new Facebook, MySpace and Twitter pages. Check them all out at SSMovers.com and see how you can save on your move with exclusive offers. - July 02, 2009 - Starving Students Movers

AutoGo Auto Transport Plans for Full GPS Carrier Integration

Vehicle transport costs reduced through GPS tracking - July 01, 2009 - AutoGo Auto Transport

Stoops Freightliner Supports Indiana Farmers with Summer Equipment and Service Initiative

July Agricultural Program Focuses on Proactive Equipment Maintenance and Investment to Reduce Costs and Eliminate Downtime for Indiana Farmers. - June 29, 2009 - Stoops Freightliner

Dependable Highway Express (DHE) Relies on Ahern and Associates to Complete Second Successful Trucking Acquisition

Ahern and Associates is entrusted, once again to target a second profitable trucking company acquisition to fuel growth for industry leader, Dependable Highway Express. - June 29, 2009 - Ahern and Associates

Construction Starts on U-Freight’s Iconic Logistics Facility at Shanghai Pudong

Ground breaking has taken place on a RMB200 million/USD29.26 million strategic warehousing and office complex at Shanghai Pudong International airport for the UFL Group (www.ufreight.com) - the international freight service and logistics company. Completion of the building work is expected within 15 months. - June 28, 2009 - UFreight

Starving Students Launches New Web Site

For more than 36 years Starving Students has been providing top-notch moves to its customers. Now, the company has launched a new Web site designed at making it easier for visitors to book the best move they’ve ever had. - June 27, 2009 - Starving Students Movers

Recent Headlines Within Truck Transportation

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Within Truck Transportation