Travel

24 Jul

Eco Flaps Announces Partnership With Knight-Swift Transportation

Travel

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., July 24, 2023 (Newswire.com) -  Eco Flaps proudly announces that Knight-Swift Transportation, the industry's largest full truckload company, has made the decision to retrofit Eco Flaps aerodynamic splash guards on the company's tractor and trailer fleets.  As the only splashguards that are verified by the U.S. EPA's SmartWay program, EcoFlaps is excited to partner with Knight-Swift as the company continues to seek after improvement in sustainability, cost savings, and safety. As part of the decision, Knight-Swift will also be making a financial investment in the company as a further testament to the company's belief in the benefits of the…

Read More

24 Jul

The Pete Store Acquires Site in Botetourt County, Virginia for Future Peterbilt Dealership and Service Center

Travel

The Peterbilt Store - Roanoke The Peterbilt Store - Roanoke will be a full-service Peterbilt dealership BALTIMORE, July 24, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The Pete Store, one of the largest commercial truck dealers in the nation, announced today that it has acquired a 117-acre site in Botetourt County, Virginia, to expand its service area in the eastern United States. The acquisition will extend The Pete Store's network of Peterbilt dealerships to 30 locations in 10 states. "Botetourt County was an ideal location for expansion in the region given its proximity to Roanoke, Virginia, and Interstate 81 - an important trucking corridor…

Read More

21 Jul

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley Visits ConMet Foundry in Clackamas, Oregon, With a Focus on Sustainability

Travel

Group CLACKAMAS, Ore., July 21, 2023 (Newswire.com) - On July 17, 2023, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) visited the Clackamas, Oregon, foundry of ConMet, a leading global provider of transformative technologies for commercial trucks and trailers. Dan Mahr, Labor Liaison and Regional Representative for Clackamas County in the Office of Senator Jeff Merkley, was also in attendance. While visiting ConMet, Senator Merkley first received a full tour of the foundry, where more than four million aluminum die-cast components are produced each year. The tour included an exploration of facility processes such as water and aluminum recycling that ConMet practices to improve…

Read More

20 Jul

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million in Grants to Help Communities Prosper with Improved Access to Transit

Travel

Thursday, July 20, 2023 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that it will award $20 million to 47 communities to help improve public transportation options in areas experiencing long-term economic distress, one of the many ways the Biden-Harris Administration is investing in America by creating jobs and opportunity through infrastructure investment. FTA’s Areas of Persistent Poverty (AoPP) program provides support to state and local governments, transit agencies, and nonprofit organizations to create better transit for residents with limited or no transportation options. “Across the country, people who live in low-income rural, urban, and…

Read More

20 Jul

ATP Flight School Opens New Airline Pilot Training Center in Los Angeles

Travel

ATP Flight School's New Los Angeles Airline Pilot Training Center Students starting training with zero experience at Brackett Field will graduate with their commercial multi-engine pilot and flight instructor certificates in just seven months. LA VERNE, Calif., July 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - ATP Flight School, the nation's leading provider of airline pilots, has unveiled a new airline pilot training center opening at Brackett Field in La Verne, CA. The location marks ATP's 83rd training center nationwide and third in the Los Angeles area, with locations established at Long Beach and Riverside. With over 15,000 sq. ft. of training space and on-site…

Read More

20 Jul

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $21 Million in Grants to Improve Road Safety on Tribal Lands

Travel

Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, projects will make roads safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $20.9 million in grant awards for 88 Tribal projects that will reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries on Tribal lands. The grants, from the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund for proven countermeasures such as pavement markings, rumble strips and better pedestrian infrastructure, are one way in which the Biden-Harris administration is investing in communities across the country and addressing the unacceptably high number of roadway deaths, as laid out in the…

Read More

20 Jul

New Research Study Detects Cognitive Risks Associated With Driving While Under the Influence of Cannabis

Travel

EDMONTON, Alberta, July 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The Colorado School of Public Health has published cutting-edge research on the risks associated with driving under the influence of cannabis. The study utilized Impirica's trusted impairment risk assessment, Vitals Mobile (Vitals), to assess the effects of cannabis on driving abilities.    The study, titled "A Latent Variable Analysis of Psychomotor and Neurocognitive Performance After Acute Cannabis Smoking," was conducted at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. It involved participants who use cannabis occasionally or daily, as well as a control group of non-users.   Using vitals, the study revealed that occasional users exhibited…

Read More

20 Jul

Atlas Travel & Technology Group Publishes 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Travel

Organization Is Only Travel Management Company B Corp in North America MARLBOROUGH, MA, July 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Atlas Travel & Technology Group (ATTG) has published its annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, highlighting 2022's social and environmental goals and achievements. The annual report is a representation of the company-wide commitment to doing right by clients, employees, suppliers, key stakeholders and the community. "ATTG is a women-owned and led company that is driven by our values and ethics, as well as our pledge to human rights and environmental preservation," said CEO Elaine Osgood. President Lea Cahill concurred, "As a certified B…

Read More

19 Jul

Roadpass Digital Announces New Shareholder and Appoints New CEO

Travel

INDUSTRY VETERAN MARY HENEEN JOINS AS ROADPASS CEO AND TECHNEXUS VENTURE COLLABORATIVE BECOMES CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER Roadpass Digital Roadpass Digital logo CINCINNATI, July 19, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Roadpass Digital, operator of the leading technology platform for road travel and RVing experiences, announced the appointment of industry veteran Mary Heneen as the CEO of Roadpass. The announcement comes as TechNexus Venture Collaborative becomes the controlling shareholder in Roadpass. "We're incredibly excited to welcome Mary Heneen to the team as CEO of Roadpass," said Terry Howerton, CEO of TechNexus and newly appointed Chairman of the Board for Roadpass. Howerton continued, "Our portfolio includes…

Read More

19 Jul

Cooper Hues Develops Luxury Technology Platform

Travel

Cooper Hues is thrilled to announce a new product addition to the company's portfolio: Cooper - a global, web-based, luxury services and assets platform Cooper Logo Cooper Hues Logo LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The platform is home to a marketplace that hosts listings for luxury asset and service providers, providing customized account access to individual clients, concierge companies and corporate travel groups.  Cooper expands on the company's proven track record in the luxury industry and is a global expansion for the Cooper Hues product portfolio beyond the private jet charter space. Cooper Hues' venture into the technology…

Read More