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20 Apr

NHTSA Estimates for 2022 Show Roadway Fatalities Remain Flat After Two Years of Dramatic Increases

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Thursday, April 20, 2023 More miles driven and lower fatality rates compared to 2021 WASHINGTON – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released its latest projections for traffic fatalities in 2022, estimating that 42,795 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes. This represents a small decrease of about 0.3% as compared to 42,939 fatalities reported for 2021. The estimated fatality rate decreased to 1.35 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in 2022, down from 1.37 fatalities per 100 million VMT in 2021. Americans are driving more than they did during the height of the pandemic, almost a 1%…

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20 Apr

Vizzion Launches Drives, a Source of Live High-Density Street-Level Imagery From On-Vehicle Cameras

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Drives coverage map and example Drives image Combination of Drives coverage map and on-vehicle image NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Vizzion, the leading provider of roadside traffic camera imagery, has launched Drives: the latest in street-level imagery. Drives is a source of high-density road information gathered from a network of on-vehicle cameras. The imagery, which is available from a rapidly expanding network of currently over 80,000 dash cameras mounted in commercial vehicles operating throughout North America, can replace other costly data sources.  Images are retrieved from the vehicles over a cellular connection and delivered to clients via…

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20 Apr

BookOutdoors Announces Partnership and Integration with Leading Hospitality Management System Newbook

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Partnering with Newbook complements BookOutdoors' commitment to offering the largest inventory of instantly bookable campgrounds, RV parks, glamping resorts, and other outdoor stays. DENVER, April 20, 2023 (Newswire.com) - BookOutdoors, the premier online destination for booking outdoor travel, announced it has officially launched its partnership and integration with Newbook, the industry's leading outdoor hospitality management system. The partnership comes as BookOutdoors experiences rapid growth and market expansion, and as Newbook completes its branding refresh and launch of its more modern, intuitive, and user-friendly platform. The partnership gives Newbook's customers a valuable booking and distribution channel focused on outdoor travel and helps…

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19 Apr

Tenstreet Announces Acquisition of TruckMap, Launch of New Rewards & True Fuel Programs

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TULSA, Okla., April 19, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Tenstreet, the leading provider of driver recruiting software and workflow solutions for the transportation industry, announced at its 2023 User Conference in Las Vegas that it has acquired transportation routing company TruckMap. TruckMap is a mobile app for truck drivers that provides updates on parking availability, access to local truck services, and truck-optimized GPS routing. These functionalities will be incorporated into Tenstreet's Driver Pulse App to make the platform even more useful for drivers on the road, joining an existing mobile job application, online training courses, fuel pricing information, and several other features that…

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18 Apr

Planning a Trip to the Tip With Inspiring Vacations

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Cape York, the northernmost point of Australia, is a destination that offers an unparalleled mix of wilderness, culture, and history. Inspiring Vacations Inspiring Vacations MELBOURNE, Australia, April 19, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Inspiring Vacations, a leading travel company specialising in tailored itineraries to unique destinations including tours to Egypt and Cape York tours, has launched a guide to help travellers plan their trip to the tip of Australia. Here, the company shares everything from essential information about the region to suggested itineraries, accommodation options and activities to do in the area. Given the region is remote and challenging to access, Inspiring…

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18 Apr

dlivrd Acquires Delivery Provider Nimble Deliveries

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In an effort to further scale operations and grow in market size, dlivrd has acquired Nimble Deliveries. HORSHAM, Pa., April 18, 2023 (Newswire.com) - dlivrd, an international white-label delivery service provider, has acquired Nimble Deliveries, a U.S.-based "high-touch, customer-focused delivery provider." Nimble Deliveries specializes in the areas of small packages, catering, and routed deliveries. This move was made public yesterday on Monday, April 17. dlivrd CEO Chris Heffernan says, "With our entry into 139 markets across the U.S. and Canada, and our newest endeavor in on-demand delivery, our acquisition of Nimble Deliveries fits with both the short-term and long-term growth strategy for…

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18 Apr

Nation’s First and Longest Running Cannabis Tour Receives Marijuana Hospitality License From the City of Denver

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Colorado Cannabis Tours is awarded one of the first marijuana hospitality licenses in the country by the city of Denver after 10 years of success and leading the cannabis tourism industry. Eymer Ribbon-Cutting Colorado Cannabis Tours Michael Eymer w Denver Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting of new Marijuana Hospitality Licenseses DENVER, April 18, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Colorado Cannabis Tours, operating out of Denver, Colorado, was just awarded a marijuana hospitality license, earning them the right to provide a space for social cannabis consumption within city limits. After close to 10 years in the cannabis space, and aiding lawmakers in creating…

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17 Apr

American Track Acquires Universal Rail Services and Establishes North American Rail Solutions

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Railroad Contractors Consolidate and Expand Geographic Reach North American Rail Solutions Brands North American Rail Solutions, American Track and Universal Rail Systems Logos FORT WORTH, Texas, April 17, 2023 (Newswire.com) - As a leading provider of inspection, maintenance, repair and specialized construction services for railroad infrastructure in the United States, American Track Services ("ATS") is proud to announce the acquisition of Universal Rail Systems ("URS") in Canada and the creation of a new parent company, North American Rail Solutions. With the establishment of North American Rail Solutions, the two existing brands will operate under a consolidated umbrella, with ATS serving customers in…

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17 Apr

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $1 Billion for Local Communities to Improve Roadway Safety

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More than 500 communities received funding for planning and projects from first round of grants announced in February; second round of funding encourages applicants to submit proposals that include demonstration projects that can be built quickly from temporary materials  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened the process for cities, towns, counties, Tribal governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) to apply directly for a total of $1.177 billion to fund local projects that improve roadway safety.  The funds are from the competitive grant program, Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A), which was created in President Biden’s…

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16 Apr

Announcing the Grand Opening of VINO Wine Bar at Prescott Pines Inn

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Medina Hospitality is excited to announce the grand opening of VINO, a new wine bar located at Prescott Pines Inn. The wine bar will be opening its doors to the public in late May 2023, and will be open from Wednesday to Sunday. VINO at Prescott Pines VINO at Prescott Pines PRESCOTT, Ariz., April 16, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Medina Hospitality is excited to announce the grand opening of VINO, a new wine bar located at Prescott Pines Inn. The wine bar will be opening its doors to the public in late May 2023, and will be open from Wednesday to…

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