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For Third Year in a Row, Yard Management Solutions Named 2020 MHI Innovation Award Finalist
The only yard management system recognized for “Best IT Innovation,” YMS will be demonstrating their newest software features at MODEX booth #8178. - February 14, 2020 - Yard Management Solutions
San Francisco Bay Mover Renews Contract
Belfor Moving, a San Francisco-area long-distance relocation agent, has signed a 10-year contract to remain with National Van Lines. - February 12, 2020 - National Van Lines
Plains Dedicated Group Names Lance D. Roberts as CEO
Plains Dedicated Group names Lance D. Roberts as Chief Executive Officer. - February 05, 2020 - Plains Dedicated Group
American PetroLog Adds Michael Rutherford as Senior Vice President
American PetroLog, a leader in the transportation and logistics industry, hires Michael Rutherford as their Senior Vice President. American PetroLog provides logistics, transportation and rail to truck transloading throughout the US. - January 16, 2020 - American PetroLog
TecNiq to Exhibit at 2020 NATM Convention & Trade Show
TecNiq, the leader in LED trailer lighting, will be once again exhibiting at the NATM Convention & Trade Show, held in Las Vegas from February 11-13, at Southpoint Hotel and Casino. - January 15, 2020 - TecNiq, Inc.
Tim Helenthal Takes Reins as CEO & Chairman
Long-time National Van Lines executive Tim Helenthal has assumed the company’s top leadership role. Effective Jan. 1, Tim is CEO & Chairman of National Holding Co., the parent company of interstate-mover NVL and National Forwarding Co. His rise from President & COO is the culmination... - January 08, 2020 - National Van Lines
National Van Lines Director Named to NJWMA Board
National Van Lines executive Dick Scaffa has been appointed to the New Jersey Warehousemen & Movers Association’s Board of Directors. He serves on three NJWMA committees: Mentorship, Move for Hunger and Circle of Excellence. “This is a very active state association that’s... - December 22, 2019 - National Van Lines
North Bay Moving & Storage Joins National Van Lines
San Francisco-area interstate mover, North Bay Moving & Storage is now an official agent for National Van Lines. - December 18, 2019 - National Van Lines
Marine Corps Veteran Delivers Thousands of Memorial Wreaths to Honor Fallen Military
Who better to honor fallen servicemen - and safeguard their memorial wreaths - than a fellow veteran? Enter National Van Lines top driver and Marine Corps veteran Jim Lanager. Jim (and his wife Kimberly) are using his tractor-trailer to transport thousands of wreaths to three military gravesites... - December 11, 2019 - National Van Lines
Stop Fuel Card Fraud with the New BlueArrow Fuel App
BlueArrow Telematics is proud to announce the release of their proprietary fuel card integration App, BlueArrow Fuel that automates and monitors fuel card use and abuse with one simple, convenient application. - December 06, 2019 - BlueArrow Telematics
Third Major Green Apple Environment Award for Waste King
Waste King, the environmentally friendly waste collection and recycling services specialist, was named a winner in this year’s Green Apple Awards, at a ceremony held in the Houses of Parliament, at the Palace of Westminster, in London on November 25. Rewarding environmental best practice and... - December 04, 2019 - Waste King
National Van Lines Presents Joe Bonnie & Son Moving & Storage Above and Beyond Award
National Van Lines is proud of all their interstate-moving agents, but some go that extra mile to be deemed worthy of extra recognition. Maybe it’s more than simply a single event - say, super sales for a specific year - but rather an inventory of star-studded achievements in several areas... - November 28, 2019 - National Van Lines
National Van Lines Signs New Agent Cal-Safe Movers
National Van Lines proudly welcomes Cal-Safe Movers to its coast-to-coast family of relocation professionals, a move expanding the concentration of NVL-affiliated agents on the West Coast. The San Luis Obispo, CA-based mover counts community commitment as a core company value. In fact, Cal-Safe... - November 28, 2019 - National Van Lines
Speedway Global Logistics of Nigeria Joins the Five Star Logistics Network (5-SLN)
5-SLN is pleased to announce that Speedway Global Logistics of Kano, Lagos (inc. Apapa & Ikeja), Apapa, Ikeja, Port Harcourt & Abuja, Nigeria has joined the growing and dynamic 5-SLN network of freight forwarders. Speedway Global Logistics Ltd. is a renowned Logistics service provider... - November 15, 2019 - Five Star Logistics Network (5-SLN)
Tucker Company Worldwide Reaches 89.6% Digital, Gps-Based Visibility, Up from 16.4% Last Year
Tucker Company Worldwide aims to reach 100% shipment visibility into its diverse carrier base by 2020. - November 13, 2019 - Tucker Company Worldwide
iShipmore Solves Online Shipping Problems for Filipinos
iShipmore is a new online shipping platform launched by the Filipino partner of the U-Freight Group (UFL) – www.ufreight.com – to assist individuals who want to ship items bought online to consignees based in the Philippines. A major reason behind the launch of the new platform is to... - October 31, 2019 - UFreight
Fairfield County Junk-Removal Firm Starting Weekly Video Stream of Rare and Unique Finds from Its Journeys in Connecticut
A fourth-generation of Connecticut’s Jennings family is moving the junk-removal business into the digital-video age, starting next month a live video feed of their unique discoveries in Connecticut. - October 29, 2019 - Connecticut Junk Removal LLC
New Vice President Customs Brokerage and Trade Advisory Services at Crane Worldwide Logistics
Alexandra Kleinschmidt joins Crane Worldwide Logistics in Houston to lead the customs brokerage and trade advisory team. - October 25, 2019 - Crane Worldwide Logistics
Rocky River-Based Global Freight Forwarder UWL Hosts First Customer Forum on Supply Chain Hot Topics
UWL Customer Forums bring cargo owners and logistics industry thought leaders together to tackle tariffs and prepare for new regulations. - October 25, 2019 - UWL, Inc.
Former National Van Lines President Robert S. Seeler (1935-2019)
Former National Van Lines President Robert S. Seeler—and a key NVL adviser in later years, died Oct. 12. He was 84. Mr. Seeler began serving on the NVL Board of Directors at current CEO & Chairman Maureen Beal’s request shortly after he retired from a competing van line in the... - October 19, 2019 - National Van Lines
National Van Lines Dives in to Support Oceans
Long-distance Mover No Landlubber - October 11, 2019 - National Van Lines
Langham Logistics Announces Director of Regulated Cold Chain Services
Langham Logistics, Inc., a global leader in freight transportation and warehousing, today announced Jeffrey James as the Director of Regulated Cold Chain Services. In this role, James will help develop and manage growth of the company's temperature-controlled logistics services... - October 11, 2019 - Langham Logistics
International Professional Squash Tournament in Tring Sponsored by Waste King
Waste King, the environmentally friendly waste collection and recycling services specialist, has become one of the sponsors of the 2019/20 PSA World Tour, the international squash circuit organised by the Professional Squash Association (PSA). This month, the PSA World Tour tournament comes to... - October 05, 2019 - Waste King
Tri-Star Semi Truck & Trailer Services to Acquire Transportation Equipment Specialists (TES)
Tri-Star semi Truck & Trailer Services to acquire Transportation Equipment Specialists (TES) to offer comprehensive truck, trailer and container repair, and logistic services to the transportation and intermodal container industry. - September 18, 2019 - Tri-Star Semi Truck & Trailer Services
Fitton Moving & Storage Joins National Van Lines
National Van Lines proudly welcomes Fitton Moving & Storage, Inc. to their cross-country-moving family, adding to NVL’s New England presence. In addition to covering key markets within its home state of Massachusetts, Fitton Moving & Storage’s reach extends to regions in... - September 18, 2019 - National Van Lines
TecNiq, Inc. Announces New Side Marker: The S24 2.5” PC Sidemarker with Reflector
TecNiq, Inc., the leading innovator in LED lighting for OEM and aftermarket lighting solutions, announced a new product today. The S24, 2.5” Polarized Connector Sidemarker is a new addition to the TecNiq sidemarker lineup. The S24 features include: TecSeal Urethane potting, for guaranteed... - September 17, 2019 - TecNiq, Inc.
Drive My Way Hires Customer Success Manager
Enterprise supply chain and logistics professional brings industry experience and strategy to Drive My Way as Customer Success Manager. Drive My Way announced that Lisa Catalano has joined its team as the Customer Success Manager. Drive My Way matches CDL truck drivers and owner operators with... - August 31, 2019 - Drive My Way
ELD Mandate Ranks in the Top 10 Issues in the Trucking Industry
The "hard" deadline to comply with the ELD Mandate is December 17, 2019. On that day, operators of commercial motor vehicles covered by this law will be required to use electronic logging devices, or ELDs. Are they ready? BlueArrow Telematics CEO and Puryear Tank Lines CTO discuss the issue. - August 22, 2019 - BlueArrow Telematics
Total Distribution, Inc. Named to Food Logistics’ 2019 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers List
Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named Total Distribution, Inc. to its 2019 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list. The Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list serves as a resource guide of... - August 18, 2019 - Total Distribution, Inc.
FedEx Wins Carrier of the Year Award
FedEx earns Carrier of the Year award for 2018 from American Group, adds another crystal trophy to their showcase. - July 31, 2019 - New American Group d/b/a American Group, LLC
Las Cruces Moving & Storage Joins National Van Lines
National Van Lines proudly welcomes Las Cruces Moving & Storage, Inc. to our cross-country-moving family, a move expanding both organizations’ Southwest regional penetration. In addition to covering key geographic points within New Mexico, Las Cruces M&S enjoys a marketplace reach... - July 17, 2019 - National Van Lines
Trailer Link Launches Marketplace for Semi Trailer Rentals in Canada
Trailer Link is a Canadian company offering an online platform connecting semi trailer renters with trailer rental providers. - July 15, 2019 - Trailer Link
Michigan Mover Signs Second 10-Year Contract
All Around Moving & Storage, one of National Van Lines’ top-performing interstate-moving agents, is remaining with the NVL family for another decade - a pact strengthening each organization’s Detroit-Ann Arbor marketplace position. A top 10 booker and top 10 hauler for National Van... - July 03, 2019 - National Van Lines
Waste King in Local Football Sponsorship Deal
Waste King recently signed a sponsorship deal for the 2019/20 season with Pitstone and Ivinghoe Junior Football Club’s Under 15 Girls’ Team. - June 28, 2019 - Waste King
New Agent Addition: Sloan’s Moving & Storage
National Van Lines proudly welcomes Manassas, VA-based Sloan’s Moving & Storage to our interstate-moving family, an agreement that further solidifies NVL’s strong Eastern Seaboard presence. “We’re glad to be members of the National Van Lines family,” Owner and... - June 27, 2019 - National Van Lines
PINC Recognized as a Standout Exhibitor During the Largest ProMat Expo in the 34-Year History
Independent consulting firm, Competitive Edge, on behalf of MHI, selects PINC as a standout exhibit during ProMat 2019. - June 19, 2019 - PINC
Jim Ehret to Join Florida Division of Total Distribution, Inc.
Jim Ehret joins Total Distribution, Inc. as Florida Division Director of Operations. Ehret is currently Director of Procurement for Total Distribution's parent company, Peoples Services, Inc. - June 06, 2019 - Total Distribution, Inc.
1-800-PACK-RAT Honored as Gold Stevie® Award Winner in 2019 American Business Awards®
Stevie winners will be presented their awards on June 11 in New York. - June 05, 2019 - 1-800-PACK-RAT
National Van Lines Names VP of Marketing
National Van Lines, a moving-and-storage industry leader, is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Gordon as Vice President of Marketing. Gordon will be tasked with expanding National Van Lines’ client base and accelerating the sales pipeline and revenue while improving the... - May 31, 2019 - National Van Lines
1-800-PACK-RAT Renews Partnership with Homes For Our Troops
1-800-PACK-RAT Extends Partnership with Homes For Our Troops to Provide Portable Storage Containers for Home Build Sites. - May 29, 2019 - 1-800-PACK-RAT
National Van Lines Welcomes New Agent: Day Transfer Company
National Van Lines proudly welcomes the newest addition to its interstate-moving family: Cape Girardeau, MO-based Day Transfer Co. Inc. “We’re hoping to be a major part of National Van Lines and increase our COD market,” Day Transfer Co. owner Justin Miller said. “Plus, we... - May 24, 2019 - National Van Lines
FreightOn Announces the Launch of Its Platform to Connect Thousands of Carriers to Shippers Nationwide
FreightOn is a platform on a mission to simplify the third party logistics industry by introducing transparency, dedicated certified agents, and state of the art technology into an industry full of hidden fees and high commission. With FreightOn’s large number of agents nationwide, it will always be the business next door to every shipper. - May 12, 2019 - FreightOn
Movers International (Europe) Ltd. Offers Weekly Removals to France
Movers International (Europe) Ltd. has extended its range of services by including weekly removals to France. The company’s services are not just aimed at helping those planning to move to France, but also those who are considering coming back to the UK from France. They are providing complete packing and shipping solutions. - May 11, 2019 - Movers International (Europe) Ltd.
National Van Lines Employees Learn Leadership Skills
National Van Lines is committed to creating a whole new generation of movers and shakers. NVL’s Director of Fleet Services & Safety Laura Manning and Move Manager Lisa Varzino recently graduated from the American Moving & Storage Association’s Leaders Program, which focuses on... - May 08, 2019 - National Van Lines
National Van Lines CEO & Chairman Maureen Beal Named a Crain's Chicago Business Top Exec
National Van Lines CEO & Chairman Maureen Beal has been named one of Crain's Chicago Business' 2019 Notable Women Executives Over 50. Maureen is the only executive working within the long-distance relocation industry to earn a place on this prestigious list. “Maureen Beal’s name... - April 28, 2019 - National Van Lines
2020 Cleaner Truck Initiative’s - Comply by Reducing Particulate Matter and Nitrogen Gases +/-50% today – ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
2020 Government Clean Air Standards call for an overall 20% reduction in Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Particulate Matter (PM) on commercial Diesel Vehicles. The ECO Fuel System can help by reducing pollutants +/-50%. - April 26, 2019 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
Telematics is on the Rise and It’s Changing Healthcare
As the necessity for increased efficiency in healthcare rises, it’s become vital for healthcare professionals to manage the implementation of telematics into their infrastructure. - April 25, 2019 - BlueArrow Telematics
BASF & Trimac Invest in BULKY to Revolutionize Bulk Freight Logistics
Bulky, the first bulk freight matching consortium, will improve on-time deliveries, fleet utilization and driver retention. - April 22, 2019 - Bulky
Peoples Services, Inc. Named to Transport Topics’ Top 50 Sector Lists
Peoples Services, Inc. ranked number 21 and 26 in North American Top Refrigerated and Top Dry Warehousing Firms respectively according to Transport Topics’ 2019 Top 50. - April 19, 2019 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Eric Breen Joins PINC as Vice President of Business Development
Industry veteran joins market leader for yard management systems and inventory robotics technology to further expand global growth. - April 17, 2019 - PINC