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Challenge Magazine Partners with TMC Transportation for Harley Giveaway
Challenge Magazine is kicking off its 2014 sweepstakes program with a brand-new 2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight motorcycle. One lucky winner will bring home the Superlow XL model thanks in part to TMC Transportation as well as five other transportation companies. “We’re... - February 05, 2014 - Challenge Magazine
Dixie Moody Appointed for 3rd Term on the Board at the Transportation Club of Jax
For three years now, Dixie Moody has been an active part of the Board at the Transportation Club of Jacksonville (TCOJ). Last Thursday, January 30th, she was selected again to serve as Secretary at the club’s 2014 Inaugural Dinner and Awards Presentation. At Grimes Trucking Company, Dixie is... - February 04, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Robert Ray Hired as Kansas City Operations Manager for American Trailer & Storage (AT&S)
American Trailer and Storage, Inc., provider of portable storage and transportation solutions to the retail, manufacturing, construction, warehousing, and transportation industries, has named Robert Ray as its Operations Manager for the Kansas City location. - January 29, 2014 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Grimes Warehousing Services Celebrates 3 Years of Safe Days
Grimes Warehousing Services has reached their safety goal of three years without a lost time accident in the warehouse, which also includes their packaging division and their distribution staffing division, Metrix Staffing. The goal was met last Thursday, January 23rd. The Grimes Companies’... - January 28, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
New Trucking Job Site www.TruckingHires.com Launched
TruckingHires.com, a one stop shop where employers can post unlimited trucking jobs and search for experienced candidates, was created to match trucking companies to qualified CDL truck drivers seeking employment. Trucking companies can post job openings per terminal including geographical... - January 19, 2014 - TruckingHires.com
Grimes President Michael O'Leary Appointed to Dean's Council at UNF
The Division of Continuing Education at University of North Florida allows students, business professionals, and even retirees the opportunity to stay current within their field of business or perhaps launch into a brand new career. To facilitate on-going education and course development, Dean Bob... - January 15, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Trucking Company Installs Qualcomm Units
During the last quarter of 2013, Grimes Trucking Company installed Qualcomm’s Omnitracs units in every company and contracted truck in the fleet. As Grimes looks forward in 2014, the newly installed system is already serving their communication and compliance goals. “Our commitment to... - January 07, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Balanced Logistics Inc. a Cross-Border Transportation Service Celebrates Second Anniversary in Burlington Ontario
Balanced Logistics Inc. provides services to accommodate a wide spectrum of transportation services such as less-than-truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FL) including temperature controlled shipments. - January 01, 2014 - Balanced Logistics Inc.
The Grimes Companies Donates 3,500 Meals to Second Harvest Food Bank
Giving back to the community is a part of the culture at The Grimes Companies, and the holiday season brings many opportunities to do just that. At this year’s Holiday Charity Event with The Transportation Club of Jacksonville, Grimes donated $500 to The Second Harvest Food Bank, matching the... - December 23, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
The Grimes Companies Launches New Websites
The Grimes Companies is inviting visitors to its newly developed family of sites, recently redesigned from a single corporate website. The new design includes individual sites for each of The Grimes Companies, improving navigation and providing richer content within each division. “In order... - December 04, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Trucking Company Opens New Terminal in Atlanta
Grimes Trucking Company is pleased to announce the opening of a new driver terminal in Atlanta, Georgia. The additional terminal, which opened earlier this month, will give Grimes Trucking a physical presence in Atlanta, where their drivers steadily pass through on Grimes’ regular lanes in... - November 20, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Legacy Logistics Expands Their Brokerage
Legacy Logistics, Inc. retains the talents of Jack Morrison to broaden their brokerage capabilities. - November 16, 2013 - Legacy Logistics, Inc.
Grimes Warehousing Selects Logimax as WMS Solution
In September 2013, Grimes Warehousing made a decision to move its warehouse inventory management and billing system over to Logimax. Today, the Logimax system is fully integrated and management is pleased with the selection. “Every day we are looking for ways to be more efficient and offer... - November 13, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Warehousing Services Reaches 1,000 Days Safety Mark
On October 23, Grimes Warehousing Services reached a notable milestone for safety – 1,000 days without a lost time accident. This exceptional achievement underscores The Grimes Companies’ commitment to operational safety as well as customer service. “Our high safety goals are not... - October 29, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Trucking Company Expansion to New Lane Ave Location
Due to recent expansion within The Grimes Companies (TGC), Grimes Trucking Company has relocated to 1108 N. Lane Ave. in Jacksonville. The new facility more than doubles the office space dedicated to Grimes Trucking Company while also adding enclosed bays for in-house servicing as well as a... - October 09, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Grimes Expands Services with New Division
The Grimes Companies today announced the launch of its newest division, Metrix Staffing, a subsidiary of its highly successful contract manufacturing and packaging division, Grimes Packaging Services. Focused strictly on serving the distribution and packaging operations of businesses in North... - October 01, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
The Grimes Companies Promotes Michael White to Director of Fleet Operations
The Grimes Companies are pleased to announce the promotion of Michael White to Director of Fleet Operations of Grimes Trucking Company (GTC). White has served as Terminal Manager since joining GTC in 2012. White has more than 28 years’ industry experience and has quickly adapted to the... - August 21, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
St. Louis-Based Logistics Leader, Sunset Transportation Joins CargoNet; Increases Company Cargo Theft Prevention
Sunset Transportation, a third-party logistics company (3PL), recently joined CargoNet® to help protect their customers from cargo theft. By using this high-tech system, Sunset is actively reducing their customers’ risk of theft. CargoNet’s theft prevention services aggregates data... - August 21, 2013 - Sunset Transportation
Grimes Trucking Services Named One of Jacksonville's 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Each year, the Jacksonville Business Journal announces the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Northeast Florida. Grimes Trucking Services (GTS) was honored again to receive this coveted distinction for a second year in a row. In fact, along with GTS, The Grimes Companies (GTS’s parent company),... - August 20, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
The Safety Show Sydney: The Ultimate OHS Trade Show
The Safety Show Sydney, the final safety industry trade show for 2013, is set to take place at the Sydney Showground in September. The three-day event will be the essential destination for businesses to network with industry experts as well as gain access to cutting-edge knowledge on the latest... - August 08, 2013 - Informa Exhibitions Australia
Local Business Upgrade - ABC Movers Now Have GPS Devices on Every Vehicle
ABC Movers, a leading moving, packing and temporary storage company placed in San Antonio, TX are pleased to announce that they have installed GPS tracking devices on every vehicle they own. - August 08, 2013 - ABC Movers
Bay & Bay Transportation Names Virginia Beach-Based Jeff Lloyd Driver of the Month for June 2013
Jeff Lloyd was chosen as Bay & Bay Transportation's Driver of the Month for excellence in quality transportation solutions. - July 24, 2013 - Bay & Bay Transportation
Canada Cartage Drivers Take Top Honours at Toronto Regional Truck Driving Championships
Professional drivers from across the GTA competed at the 2013 annual Toronto Regional Truck Championship. The Canada Cartage team was awarded top honours winning six out of eight major categories, including Team of the Year. - July 11, 2013 - Canada Cartage
St. Louis-Based Logistics Leader, Sunset Transportation, Opens New Branch Offices
Sunset Transportation, a third-party logistics company (3PL), has opened two new branch offices this past month. The first office is located in Grand Haven, MI, and the second office is located in Chicago, IL. This is a first for Sunset, and these branch offices will continue to grow and expand the... - May 22, 2013 - Sunset Transportation
U-Freight on the Move in Rotterdam
U-Ocean, the oceanfreight forwarding brand of leading global freight and logistics provider the U-Freight Group (UFL), is on the move in The Netherlands, with U-Ocean Rotterdam relocating to a new office/warehouse facility. - May 14, 2013 - UFreight
Randall-Reilly Completes Overhaul of Pro Trucker Website
Randall-Reilly, the leading publishing entity for the trucking industry, has completed an extensive overhaul of its interactive recruiting website, Pro Trucker Online, as part a company-wide rebranding. - May 02, 2013 - Pro Trucker Online
American Trailer & Storage, Inc. Named Reintnouer Dealer
American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S), a full service semi-trailer and container rental and sales company announced that it become a dealer for the Reitnouer brand of aluminum flatbed semi-trailers. - March 15, 2013 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Yodel Extends Relationship with Apprentice Supermarket
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has extended its relationship with Apprentice Supermarket, a not-for-profit organisation designed to help young unemployed people to develop their skills. Yodel, which delivers over 150 million parcels a year on behalf of the majority of the... - February 27, 2013 - Yodel
Trucking Planet Announces Social Business Network for Trucking and Freight Professionals
Network seeks to provide economical alternative to industry loadboards. - February 18, 2013 - Trucking Planet
Yodel Plays Cupid for Thousands This Valentine’s Day
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, played Cupid yesterday (14 February) with over 100,000 flower deliveries across the UK on behalf of love struck Valentine’s – a 20% increase on the number of floral deliveries it made last year. Yodel, which has several well known... - February 17, 2013 - Yodel
Yodel Recognised by Retailers for Going the Extra Mile
Yodel has won an industry award for "Going the Extra Mile." The UK’s leading parcel delivery company was presented with the trophy at last week’s MetaPack Delivery Conference (7 February) at the Business Design Centre in London. The Delivery Awards were voted for by a... - February 17, 2013 - Yodel
FreightCenter Experiences 67% Growth by Reducing Transport Spend for Shippers
New truckload optimization strategy yields large growth in load volume - February 15, 2013 - FreightCenter.com
Isotrak Chooses Innovative Software Engineering to Supply Compliance Applications Critical for Today’s Fleets
Isotrak ensures its customers have the right software solutions by adopting FMCSA-compliant Electronic Driver Logs and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reporting applications. - February 06, 2013 - Isotrak
Davies Turner Builds Greener Supply Chain with Turkey
45 years after identifying the potential of the Turkish market, Davies Turner is set to further expand its multimodal presence in the trade between the UK and Turkey, developing more environmentally friendly supply chain solutions between the two countries. Davies Turner is offering a... - February 06, 2013 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Isotrak, Inc., a Fleet Management Systems Provider, Focuses on Expansion Into North America and Begins Delivering Powerful Solutions
The Company prepares for accelerated growth as it brings its proven business model to the US and Canadian markets. - January 31, 2013 - Isotrak
Aviation History Takes Off Thanks to Davies Turner
Freight forwarder, Davies Turner has undertaken a project shipment operation to deliver vintage British aircraft parts discovered in a domestic garage in Dorset to South Africa as part of an ambitious project to rebuild two classic post-War British fighter planes. - January 31, 2013 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
DC Based Limousine Company Expects Big Boost in Business During Inauguration Festivities
DC’s International Limousine Service Specializes in Chauffeuring High Profile Clientele and VIPs - January 10, 2013 - The Kane Company
Moving Companies Scramble to Keep Up with Housing Market Rebound
Now that the housing market has come back to life, moving companies are hustling to move families into their new homes. Redefyne Moving is upping their manpower to meet demands. - January 02, 2013 - Redefyne Moving
LogisticsBI is Proud to Announce the Formal Launch of Its New Delivery Dashboard Platform for Small Parcel Shippers
The LogisticsBI Delivery Dashboard provides online retailers, or any business shipping high volumes of small package shipments with a concise view of the delivery status of all their shipments. The tool enables the business to proactively identify and resolve issues with problem deliveries before... - December 26, 2012 - logisticsBI
EPES Logistics Acquisition of Cargo Masters
EPES Logistics Services, Inc., a privately held third party logistics and freight management company based in Greensboro, NC, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Cargo Masters, Inc., based in Charlotte. The acquisition furthers the strategic expansion of the Charlotte office of EPES Logistics... - December 22, 2012 - EPES Logistics Services, Inc
Kane Company Announces Major Staff Restructuring
Executive Staff Changes Intended to Streamline Expanding Operations - December 20, 2012 - The Kane Company
FreightCenter Announces Award for Its Supply Chain Technology
Food Logistics Releases 2012 List of Top Food and Beverage Software Solutions - December 20, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
Davies Turner Re-Invests in UK Freight Hub
Davies Turner – the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder – is completing a major re-investment programme at its main regional hubs. - November 22, 2012 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
U-Freight All Set for Annual Conference
The U-Freight Group - (www.ufreight.com) - the Hong Kong-headquartered international freight service and logistics group, will be examining current prospects in the air and oceanfreight forwarding environment at its annual conference in Singapore between October 17th and 19th 2012. - October 18, 2012 - UFreight
AT&S Hires Omaha Operations Manager
Brian Keith hired as Omaha Operations Manager for American Trailer & Storage (AT&S). - October 11, 2012 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
FreightCenter Creates New Positions to be Filled by Year End
Tampa-based transportation logistics company continues to grow, adding more local jobs to the area. - September 29, 2012 - FreightCenter.com
LaPorte Moving & Storage Wins Two Awards from Atlas Canada’s 2012 Awards
LaPorte Moving & Storage is proud to announce two achievements from the Atlas Canada Awards this 2012 season. The two categories chosen from Atlas Canada were Quality Moving Consultant Awards and the Professional Van Operator Awards. Becky Matthews, a 15 year veteran and dedicated sales... - September 15, 2012 - LaPorte Moving and Storage
Bad Economy Yet 250,000+ Unfillled Job Positions
According to the Truckload Carriers Association, in the month of August alone, there were 250,000+ unfilled job positions. - September 11, 2012 - Trucking Unlimited
Easy Manifest Launches Web-Based Service for eManifest Submissions
New service helps reduce errors, speeds up submission time, notifies parties on-the-go, and complies with CBSA November 1 ACI deadline. - September 01, 2012 - Easy Manifest
Yodel Awarded British Standards Certification
Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, has achieved British Standards 25999-2 certification for its Business Continuity Management system (BCMs). Yodel achieved full certification for its network of local service centres, national sort centres and its haulage subsidiary, Yodel... - August 31, 2012 - Yodel