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SALT LAKE CITY, June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- C.R. England, a Salt Lake City-based global transportation provider, has recognized two Independent Contractors in their fleet of over 6,000 drivers nationwide as Drivers of the Month for May, 2012. "It's a pleasure for us to recognize these outstanding drivers," said Brandon Harrison, Vice President, National and Regional Divisions for C.R. England. "Each of this month's award recipients is a true professional and each shows...

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., June 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Liberty Jet Management, based at Long Island MacArthur Airport (KISP), has added its second aircraft in as many months. Three more jets will be coming on board in July, including a Global Express. Industry leaders can only describe Liberty's unprecedented growth as an outstanding achievement, in that the expansion was accomplished so rapidly in 2012. Being the first, nationwide, value based jet management company resonated among...

Mineta National Transit Research Consortium's free report gives results of an ongoing national survey. SAN JOSE, Calif., June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Mineta National Transit Research Consortium (transweb.sjsu.edu/mntrc) has released a peer-reviewed research report, What Do Americans Think about Federal Tax Options to Support Public Transit, Highways, and Local Streets and Roads? Results from Year 3 of a National Survey. The report was conducted by the Mineta...

SALT LAKE CITY, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- C.R. England, a Salt Lake City-based global transportation provider, has recognized Tommie Trout, one of more than 6,500 drivers nationwide in their fleet, as Company Driver of the Month for May, 2012. "It's a pleasure for us to recognize drivers who show outstanding commitment to their profession," said Brandon Harrison, Vice President, National and Regional Divisions for C.R. England. "Tommie is a true professional, working every day...

WALLDORF, Germany, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP NEWSBYTE -- Demonstrating ongoing strength in the area of supply chain execution, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) has been named overall transportation management systems (TMS) market leader in the "Transportation Management Systems: Worldwide Outlook 2011-2016" report by analyst firm ARC Advisory Group. In addition to this general ranking, this latest ARC research also indicates the following leadership positions for SAP based on revenues:...

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On the first anniversary of the historic National Prevention Strategy: America's Plan for Better Health and Wellness, the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) celebrates the Strategy for putting the country on a path toward improving the health and quality of life for individuals, families and communities. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100204/TFAHLOGO) Because of the National Prevention Strategy (NPS), which was...

Mineta Transportation Institute issues third report in a series focused on AB32 and SB375 SAN JOSE, Calif., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Mineta Transportation Institute (transweb.sjsu.edu) has released a peer-reviewed research report, An Economic and Life Cycle Analysis of Regional Land Use and Transportation Plans. This study is the third in a series that applies a new form of spatial economic model to examine the economic effects, the distribution of those...

CHICAGO, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OnTrac, the largest regional parcel delivery company in the United States, is exhibiting its faster, more affordable ground service at the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition 2012 (IRCE), June 6-7 at Chicago's McCormick Place West. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080512/LAM030LOGO) OnTrac Ground reaches more ground destinations in the Western United States next day, giving e-Retailers greater flexibility to use shipping...

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The European Commission and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have agreed to recognize each other's air cargo security regimes starting on June 1, 2012. This recognition will eliminate duplication of security controls and the need to implement different regimes depending on the destination of air cargo. It will substantially cut cargo operators' costs and save time. "We are getting rid of duplication of security...

LAKELAND, Fla., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Saddle Creek Corporation, a nationwide third-party logistics provider, announced today that the company is changing its name to Saddle Creek Logistics Services, effective May 30, 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120530/CG15196LOGO) The new name is intended to better represent the company's broad-based capabilities which include warehousing, transportation, packaging and order fulfillment. The name change will not impact...