USA Truck Renews with the U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership

March 23, 2021 3:30 PM

VAN BUREN, AK / ACCESSWIRE / March 23, 2021 / USA Truck, Inc. (NASDAQ:USAK) today announced that it has submitted and received approval for their current data submission to the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry. The SmartWay Transport Partnership provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency of goods movement supply...

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Hitachi Rail Awarded up to $2.2 Billion 8000-Series Railcar Contract with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

March 17, 2021 9:25 AM

Vehicles to be Assembled in U.S. Company's U.S. Market Growth Accelerating, Creating Jobs and Deeper Local Investment WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / March 17, 2021 / Hitachi Rail Washington, LLC. ("Hitachi Rail") has been awarded a contract worth up to $2.2 billion with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority ("Metro") to design and build 256 of the 8000-series railcar vehicle. The Contract...

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Grande West to Present at Q1 Virtual Investor Summit

March 17, 2021 8:31 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 17, 2021 / Grande West Transportation Group Inc. (TSXV:BUS)(OTCQX:BUSXF)(FRA:6LG) ("Grande West" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of electric, CNG, gas and clean diesel buses, today announced that management will present at the Q1 Virtual Investor Summit, hosted by the Investor Summit Group, taking place March 23-25, 2021. William Trainer, President and Chief Executive Officer of...

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RE-TRANSMISSION: Camping World Expands Operations in Southern Utah and Acquires Nielson RV

March 11, 2021 5:12 PM

ST. GEORGE, UT / ACCESSWIRE / March 11, 2021 / Scott Nielson, mainly known for his business, Nielson RV, sold his company with all its assets, inventory, land, and improvements to Camping World (NYSE:CWH), the largest RV retailer and publicly traded RV company in the nation. Marcus Lamonis, CEO of Camping World Holdings INC, announced its latest purchase and addition to the Camping World chain. Lamonis is also featured on his reality show The...

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Canadian Tire and NuPort Robotics Partner with Ontario Government to Commercialize Next Generation Automated Trucking Technology

March 11, 2021 7:00 AM

$3 million investment in first-of-its-kind technology will enable safer, greener and more efficient transport of goods by semi-tractor trailers TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / March 11, 2021 / National retailer Canadian Tire Corporation (TSX:CTC.A)(TSX:CTC) and Toronto-based start-up NuPort Robotics Inc., Canada's first autonomous trucking company, today announced a partnership with the Ontario government to invest $3 million to undertake an...

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Canadian Tire and NuPort Robotics to Commercialize Canada’s First Automated Heavy Duty Trucking Technology

March 11, 2021 7:00 AM

First-of-its-kind technology to enable safer, greener and more efficient transport of goods by semi-tractor trailers TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / March 11, 2021 / Canadian National retailer Canadian Tire Corporation (TSX:CTC.A)(TSX:CTC) and Toronto-based startup NuPort Robotics Inc., Canada's first autonomous trucking company, have announced a partnership with the Ontario government to invest $3 million to undertake an automated heavy duty...

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Camping World Expands Operations in Southern Utah and Acquires Nielson RV

March 10, 2021 1:20 PM

ST. GEORGE, UT / ACCESSWIRE / March 10, 2021 / Scott Nielson, mainly known for his business, Nielson RV, sold his company with all its assets, inventory, land, and improvements to Camping World (NYSE:CWH), the largest RV retailer and publicly traded RV company in the nation. Marcus Lamonis, CEO of Camping World Holdings INC, announced its latest purchase and addition to the Camping World chain. Lamonis is also featured on his reality...

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Truckstop.com Integrates Load Post with Mastery Logistics Systems’ MasterMind TMS

March 10, 2021 9:00 AM

BOISE, ID / ACCESSWIRE / March 10, 2021 / Truckstop.com, the first online freight marketplace, announced a new Load Post integration with Mastery Logistics Systems, makers of MasterMind™, a cloud based TMS for shippers, brokers, and carriers that supports all business units in one place. "Mastery Logistics was founded on decades of transportation and logistics experience," said Darren Cockrel, chief technology officer, Mastery...

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Grande West Provides Corporate Update and 2021 Outlook

March 10, 2021 8:31 AM

Company Expects Q1 2021 Revenues of over $25 Million; Anticipates Continued Sales Momentum in Q2 2021 VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 10, 2021 / Grande West Transportation Group Inc. (TSXV:BUS)(OTCQX:BUSXF)(FRA:6LG) ("Grande West" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of electric, CNG, gas and clean diesel buses, today provided a corporate update and its operational outlook for 2021. The Company has left a volatile...

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Grande West Appoints Respected Industry Veteran Manuel Achadinha as Chief Operating Officer

March 8, 2021 8:31 AM

Prominent British Columbia Transit Leader to Drive Company Expansion VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 8, 2021 / Grande West Transportation Group Inc. (TSXV:BUS)(OTCQX:BUSXF)(FRA:6LG) ("Grande West" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of electric, CNG, gas and clean diesel buses, today announced that it has appointed respected industry veteran and prominent Canadian transit leader Manuel Achadinha as Chief Operating...

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Grande West to Attend B. Riley Securities Sustainable Energy & Technology Conference

March 5, 2021 4:05 PM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 5, 2021 / Grande West Transportation Group Inc. (TSXV:BUS) (OTCQX:BUSXF) (FRA:6LG) ("Grande West" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of electric, CNG, gas and clean diesel buses, today announced that management will attend the B. Riley Securities Sustainable Energy & Technology Conference on March 9, 2021. William Trainer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Grande West, is...

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Truckers Reject ATA's Call for Speed Limiter Mandate

March 5, 2021 12:25 PM

Increasing speed differentials between trucks and cars means more crashes, road rage WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / March 5, 2021 / The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, telling them to reject failed speed limiter proposals that have been resurrected by the American Trucking Associations in coordination with Road Safe America. OOIDA has long opposed efforts to mandate...

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Rajan Penkar joins USA Truck Board of Directors

March 4, 2021 4:05 PM

VAN BUREN, AR / ACCESSWIRE / March 4, 2021 / USA Truck Inc. (NASDAQ:USAK), a leading capacity solutions provider headquartered in Van Buren, Arkansas, today announced, that on March 1, 2021, upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of USA Truck, Inc. (the "Company"), the Board appointed Rajan Penkar as a Class I Director with a term expiring at the...

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Continuous Ship Unloader Sales Set to Grow at 6% in 2021 to Reach US$ 247 Million: Study

March 3, 2021 9:12 AM

Continuous ship unloader market players look to capitalize on emerging opportunities in Asia Pacific ROCKVILLE, MD / ACCESSWIRE / March 3, 2021 / Continuous ship unloader sales are set to grow at nearly 6% in 2021, equaling US$ 247 million in revenues, as global trade treads on the recovery path. The long-term growth rate will also hover around 6% mark, higher than 4.2% CAGR market growth between 2016-2020. Soaring demand for the development...

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The Tim DeWitt HARVEST Education Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

March 3, 2021 7:08 AM

Deadline for submission: Friday, April 9, 2021 OKEMOS, MI / ACCESSWIRE / March 3, 2021 / The Tim DeWitt HARVEST Education Foundation is pleased to announce it's now accepting applications for the 2021/2022 academic year scholarship. Students who will enroll or are currently enrolled at an accredited university or college are able to apply. The deadline for submission is April 9, 2021. The Foundation offers financial aid to students...

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Grande West Ranked Top Performer in The TSX Venture 50

March 1, 2021 8:31 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 1, 2021 / Grande West Transportation Group Inc. (TSXV:BUS) (OTCQX:BUSXF) (FRA:6LG) ("Grande West" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of electric, CNG, gas and clean diesel buses, today announced it was ranked first place in the Diversified Industries category on the TSX Venture 50. The TSX Venture 50 is a yearly ranking done by the TSX Group of 50 up and coming companies on the TSX...

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Tribal Rides/Xinda Announces Kick-Off of Beta Program

March 1, 2021 6:30 AM

Development progress milestone for transportation technology company MISSION VIEJO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 1, 2021 / This week, Tribal Rides/Xinda International (OTC PINK:XNDA) announced the kick-off of its Beta Program initially focused on its patent-pending "Driver-Centric" Ride-Sharing platform. "The Tribal Rides Development team is pleased to announce the kick-off of our Beta Program," explained Chief Technology...

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Grande West Announces Share Consolidation and Name Change to Vicinity Motor Corp.

February 25, 2021 8:31 AM

Name Change to Reflect Increasing Focus on Next-Generation Electric (EV) Bus Commercialization Efforts Company Announces Share Consolidation Pending Shareholder Approval to Meet Near-Term NASDAQ Uplisting Requirements VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / February 25, 2021 / Grande West Transportation Group Inc. (TSXV:BUS)(OTCQX:BUSXF)(FRA:6LG) ("Grande West" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of electric, CNG, gas and clean...

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Vicinity(TM) Buses Selected For New Mexico Statewide Contract

February 23, 2021 8:31 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2021 / Grande West Transportation Group Inc. (TSXV:BUS)(OTCQX:BUSXF) (FRA:6LG) ("Grande West" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of electric, CNG, gas and clean diesel buses, today announced the State of New Mexico has selected Vicinity buses in a statewide purchasing contract that gives State transit agencies the right to purchase directly from the Company's diverse bus...

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Grande West Enters into Strategic U.S. Distribution Partnership with ABC Companies

February 22, 2021 8:31 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / February 22, 2021 / Grande West Transportation Group Inc. (TSXV:BUS)(OTCQX:BUSXF)(FRA:6LG) ("Grande West" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of electric, CNG, gas and clean diesel buses, today announced that it has entered into a strategic U.S. distribution agreement with ABC Companies ("ABC"), a leading provider of motorcoach and transit equipment in North America. The ABC...

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