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SKOKIE, Ill., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand McNally and USA TODAY announce the search for five adventure seeking teams to participate in the Best of the Road coast-to-coast rally; teams have until May 15, 2012 to upload applications. Civic boosters and CVBs have already nominated nearly 300 towns to compete for a spot on the route exploring the 30 finalists in five categories, and voting continues until May 15. THE BEST OF THE ROAD RALLYFive teams of intrepid...
SKOKIE, Ill., April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With its "America the Beautiful" student essay contest underway, Rand McNally today unveiled details about the once-in-a-lifetime trips to Washington, D.C. that ten finalists and their parent/guardian have the opportunity to win. The trips are being organized and provided by WorldStrides, the nation's largest educational travel organization. "America the Beautiful," a short essay contest announced by Rand McNally and USA TODAY, asks...
SKOKIE, Ill., April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand McNally's 89th Edition of America's #1 Road Atlas takes to the highways this month featuring updated maps, printed links to online content, and money-saving coupons. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120419/CG90097) Rand McNally continues to evolve its iconic Road Atlas to meet the demands of an increasingly connected consumer. The 89th edition includes printed web URLs to access detailed destination information as well...
SKOKIE, Ill., April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the spring RVing season, Rand McNally has added the Woodall's campground directory into its top-selling TripMaker® RVND(TM) GPS devices. Woodall's, part of the Good Sam family of RV clubs, community and publications, is North America's leading source of campground information for RVers and campers. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120405/CG82165) With the addition of thousands of Woodall's reviewed...
SKOKIE, Ill., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Focused on the best of America, Rand McNally has launched a short essay contest to discover what places across the country inspire young people. Students who enter the contest have the opportunity to win a $10,000 college scholarship and earn a trip to Washington, D.C. Barnes & Noble is one of the primary sponsors of the contest. Student winners from each state will win an award-winning Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet and have their...
SKOKIE, Ill., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) honored Rand McNally with Gold at the coveted Adrian Awards for web marketing excellence for their winning entry in the 55th annual Adrian Awards Competition. The HSMAI Adrian Awards Competition is the largest and most prestigious global travel marketing competition globally. There were more than 1,000 entries from around the world judged by top executives from all...
SKOKIE, Ill., March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand McNally's award-winning navigation software has been integrated into Pride Transport's more than 300 installed TruckPC mobile communications units. Positive driver reactions, as well as the ability to integrate the TruckPC position data with McLeod's LoadMaster® software were two important factors in the implementation. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Pride Transport is a family owned and operated refrigerated carrier operating in...
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand McNally's TND(TM) 760 Fleet Edition, a mobile communications device with navigation, EOBR and driver performance capabilities priced under $800, was recognized this month by Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) and industry experts as a product that addresses top industry issues. The award will be presented today during the Truckload Carriers Association's 74th Annual Convention. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120306/CG64192)...
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand McNally has unveiled Rand McNally Connect, a new software platform that allows seamless integration between Rand McNally's FleetWatcher web portal and third party applications, including most major fleet management systems. Rand McNally Connect is being showcased at the Truckload Carriers Association's 74th Annual Convention beginning March 4, 2012. Rand McNally is currently working with customers implementing Rand McNally Connect...
KISSIMMEE, Fla., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand McNally has unveiled Rand McNally Connect, a new software platform that allows seamless integration between Rand McNally's FleetWatcher web portal and third party applications. Rand McNally Connect is being showcased at the Truckload Carriers Association's 74th Annual Convention beginning March 4, 2012. When combined with Rand McNally's mobile communications systems, TruckPC and TND(TM)760 Fleet Edition, Rand McNally Connect...
