Transportation

Autocar Celebrates 125 Years of Innovation as North America's Oldest Brand for Purpose-Built Trucks

October 21, 2022 11:00 AM

Autocar, LLC celebrates the brand's innovation history with its American-made trucks that are Always Up. BIRMINGHAM, AL / ACCESSWIRE / October 21, 2022 / Today, North America's oldest truck brand is commemorated for representing 125 years of custom engineering and innovation in the vocational trucking industry. Autocar, LLC, manufacturer of premium, severe-duty, custom-engineered vocational trucks, recognizes the impact the Autocar brand has had...

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UNITS Donates $10,000 to Operation BBQ Relief to Assist Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

October 20, 2022 6:14 PM

Operation BBQ Relief Serves Hot Meals to Families, First Responders in Southwest Florida CHARLESTON, SC / ACCESSWIRE / October 20, 2022 / UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage is pleased to contribute to Hurricane Ian relief efforts by donating $10,000 to Operation BBQ Relief, an organization on the ground in Florida, providing hot meals to families and first responders. Armed with a caravan of cooks, mobile pits, kitchens, and volunteers,...

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P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. Announces Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2022

October 20, 2022 5:00 PM

Third Quarter 2022 Summary Results Total revenues of $252.6 million, up 38.0% YoY Net income of $24.6 million, up 15.0% YoY; non-GAAP adjusted net income of $26.4 million, up 21.5% YoY Operating ratio of 85.9%, an increase of 270 bps YoY; non-GAAP adjusted operating ratio of 83.6%, an increase of 210 bps YoY Diluted EPS of $1.09, up 17.2% YoY; non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS of $1.18, up 24.2% YoY TONTITOWN, AR / ACCESSWIRE / October 20, 2022 /...

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Mobile Fueling Reduces Pollution From Spillage, Increases Sustainability

October 20, 2022 9:10 AM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 20, 2022 / Between rising fuel costs and the hustle and bustle of the average gas station, people tend not to think about the pollution created when they stop to fill up their vehicle. While it may not seem like much on a case-by-case basis, spillage at the pump is a significant contributor to gas station pollution. According to the Environmental Law Institute, a typical gas station dispensing one million...

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Business Spotlight: Sweet Success

October 19, 2022 2:55 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 19, 2022 / FedEx Corporation Karen Yesenia Torres Villamizar and her sister run their family's confectionary business "La Torre Dulceria" using recipes handed down from their mother, but the pandemic threatened the success of their retail business. Before the pandemic, Karen was one of 15,000 Colombian microentrepreneurs who participated in the Ovante interactive training program. Ovante users build healthy...

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American Airlines Raises Nearly $2.5 Million for Lifesaving Cancer Research

October 19, 2022 1:50 PM

Annual fundraising campaign with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) yields the airline's largest single donation to SU2C ever American is donating almost $2.5 million to SU2C after two-month fundraising campaign, thanks to the generosity of customers and team members. The airline offered bonus American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for donations to SU2C during August and September. FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESSWIRE / October 19, 2022 / Through its annual...

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Booster® Partners With Ambipar to Address Hazardous Underground Storage Tanks, Ensure Continuity in Fueling Operations

October 19, 2022 9:30 AM

SAN MATEO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 19, 2022 / With leaking underground storage tanks (USTs) presenting serious risk to public health, safety, and the environment, Booster® and Ambipar today announce a strategic partnership to help customers seamlessly remove and remediate USTs while ensuring continuity in their fueling operations. Long considered a necessary staple of conventional fueling infrastructure, USTs store fuel at gas stations, fleet...

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Avation PLC Announces TENDER OFFER FOR NOTES

October 19, 2022 6:15 AM

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Vicinity Motor Corp. to Present at LD Micro Main Event XV

October 18, 2022 8:31 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / October 18, 2022 / Vicinity Motor Corp. (NASDAQ:VEV)(TSXV:VMC)(FRA:6LGA) ("Vicinity" or the "Company"), a North American supplier of commercial electric vehicles, today announced that management has been invited to present at the LD Micro Main Event XV in Los Angeles, California. Management is scheduled to participate in one-on-one investor meetings throughout the day and will give a formal presentation followed by a...

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FedEx Helps Local Nonprofits Address Specialized Nutrition Needs

October 17, 2022 2:25 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 17, 2022 / September is Hunger Action Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of hunger in America and finding solutions within our communities. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, over 33 million people in the U.S. lived in food-insecure households in 2021. For many, the local food bank provides a lifeline for families in need, but what if you also have a medical condition such as...

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JetBlue's Signature 'Swing for Good' Fundraising Campaign Returns with Launch of 'Bid for Good', Together Raising Over $8 Million for Charitable Partners Since 2008

October 17, 2022 1:30 PM

The airline encourages crewmembers and customers to join in the good through Bid for Good, JetBlue's online auction offering one-of-a-kind experiences, with all proceeds to benefit JetBlue's non-profit organizations JetBlue's 12th Annual Swing for Good golf classic was hosted on October 6 at Bethpage State Golf Course in New York NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 17, 2022 / JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) today announced the successful return of its...

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Flair Airlines to Add Service in Ontario Markets

October 17, 2022 8:30 AM

Summer 2023 schedule will see added service: Kitchener-Waterloo to Abbotsford, Toronto to Kelowna, and Ottawa to Thunder Bay Fares start at $19 one-way from Ottawa to Thunder Bay EDMONTON, AB / ACCESSWIRE / October 17, 2022 / Flair Airlines, Canada's everyday low fare airline, is releasing three additional routes as the airline expands its presence in Ontario. Service to Abbotsford from Kitchener-Waterloo, Kelowna from Toronto, and Thunder Bay...

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Vicinity Motor Corp. Secures US$100M+ Purchase Order for 1,000 VMC 1200 Electric Trucks

October 17, 2022 7:30 AM

Purchase Order Exceeds US$100 Million; 1,000 VMC 1200 EV Trucks to be Delivered by the end of 2023 with Deliveries to Commence This Month VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / October 17, 2022 / Vicinity Motor Corp. (NASDAQ:VEV)(TSXV:VMC)(FRA:6LGA) ("Vicinity" or the "Company"), a North American supplier of commercial electric vehicles, today announced the receipt of a purchase order for 1,000 VMC 1200 Class 3 Electric Trucks (the "PO") from Pioneer Auto...

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FedEx Responds to Disasters Worldwide

October 14, 2022 3:20 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 14, 2022 / FedEx Corporation FedEx supports multiple nonprofits, including the American Red Cross, Direct Relief, Heart to Heart International, The Salvation Army, Team Rubicon, and World Central Kitchen, that work to help communities recover from natural disasters, like Hurricane Ian. By providing charitable donations and in-kind shipping, FedEx continuously helps these organizations deliver critical aid,...

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American Airlines Makes Equity Investment in Universal Hydrogen

October 13, 2022 2:05 PM

FORT WORTH, TX and LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 13, 2022 / American Airlines recently announced its strategic equity investment in Universal Hydrogen Co., a company building a green hydrogen distribution and logistics network for aviation. The investment supports American's science based targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035, and ultimately its commitment to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050. This investment...

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Booster(R) Inaugural ESG Report Highlights Safety, Diversity, and Sustainability Commitments

October 13, 2022 9:10 AM

SAN MATEO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 13, 2022 / Booster®, the leading tech-driven mobile energy delivery company, today announces the launch of its first environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. The 2022 ESG Report details the company's efforts across several ESG commitment areas aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "At Booster, we are working to simplify sustainability in order to accelerate it....

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Strategic Approach and Climate Change at FedEx

October 11, 2022 2:35 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 11, 2022 / FedEx Corporation Strategic approach At FedEx, we recognize that our business has an impact on the environment and we remain committed to minimizing these impacts. Our Practical Sustainability philosophy guides our sustainability strategy through the lens of our Reduce, Replace, Revolutionize approach. Our Practical Sustainability philosophy highlights strategic and transformational stewardship...

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Carnival Corporation Again Named To Forbes List of World's Best Employers

October 11, 2022 2:10 PM

World's largest cruise company honored for second consecutive year on the Forbes annual list of best global employers of 2022 Listing recognizes top companies in the world for providing excellent employment opportunities and a positive culture at the local and international level MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / October 11, 2022 / Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL)(NYSE:CUK), the world's largest cruise company, announced it was named for the...

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SPO Networks, Inc. (SPOI) Announces It Is Expanding Its Metal Recycling Division

October 11, 2022 4:20 AM

Company estimates that the division could create revenues exceeding 60M annually once in operation FARMINGTON, AR / ACCESSWIRE / October 11, 2022 / SPO Networks, Inc. (OTC PINK:SPOI) ("SPOI" or the "Company"), a publicly-traded company that is actively exploring potential acquisitions and opportunities in diversified industries, including an established revenue-generating waste/recycling subsidiary, medical and recreational cannabis and genetic...

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FedEx Spotlight: Hispanic Small Business Keeps the World Warm, One Baby at a Time

October 7, 2022 12:10 PM

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 7, 2022 / FedEx Corporation In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, FedEx is spotlighting a small business from the third cohort of the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab beginning this fall. Taking place from September 15 through October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and recognize all the accomplishments, rich culture, and contributions of Hispanic/Latinx people across the country. The FedEx...

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