Transportation

New Contest Brings Connected Intersections and Connected Infrastructure to Canadian Cities this Summer

April 15, 2021 3:30 PM

Winning Cities Will Use Cutting-Edge V2X Technology to Reduce Congestion and GHG Emissions TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / April 15, 2021 / A Canada-wide recruitment campaign launched this week for the 2021 Connected Intersection Challenge. Winning cities will be able to test and deploy V2X solutions such as smart work and school zones as well as connected transit vehicle signal priority systems this summer. The Challenge is accepting applications...

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USA Truck to Announce First Quarter 2021 Results on April 29, 2021

April 7, 2021 6:23 PM

VAN BUREN, AR / ACCESSWIRE / April 7, 2021 / USA Truck, Inc. (NASDAQ:USAK), a leading capacity solutions provider headquartered in Van Buren, AR, today announced it will release its first quarter 2021 financial results after market close on Thursday, April 29, 2021, and will hold a conference call to discuss those results the following day, Friday, April 30, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. CT / 9:00 a.m. ET. To participate in the call, please...

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Vicinity Motor Corp. to Present at Planet MicroCap Showcase

April 7, 2021 8:31 AM

CEO William Trainer to Present Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / April 7, 2021 / Vicinity Motor Corp. (TSXV:VMC) (OTCQX:BUSXF) (FRA:6LG) ("Vicinity Motor" or the "Company") (Formerly Grande West Transportation Group), a leading supplier of electric, CNG, gas and clean diesel buses, today announced that management will present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase taking place virtually April 20-22, 2021. William Trainer,...

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Vicinity(TM) Buses Selected for Washington Statewide Contract

April 6, 2021 8:31 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / April 6, 2021 / Vicinity Motor Corp. (TSXV:VMC)(OTCQX:BUSXD)(FRA:6LG) ("Vicinity Motor" or the "Company") (Formerly Grande West Transportation Group), a leading supplier of electric, CNG, gas and clean diesel buses, today announced the State of Washington has selected Vicinity buses in a statewide purchasing contract that gives State transit agencies the right to purchase from the Company's diverse bus...

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Premier Private Rides Offers Luxury Limo and Exclusive Transportation Services Throughout Metro Atlanta

April 5, 2021 2:00 PM

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / April 5, 2021 / Premier Private Rides indeed has many business clients that use their luxury Atlanta limo services but what they do goes well beyond that too. They offer a variety of different limo sizes that are available to meet the luxury transportation needs of much more than just companies. That's why this Atlanta, GA-based premier transportation service wants to let the general public in Atlanta and elsewhere...

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Vicinity Motors Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results

March 31, 2021 4:05 PM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 31, 2021 / Vicinity Motors Corp. (TSXV:VMC) (OTCQX:BUSXF) (FRA:6LG) ("Vicinity Motors" or the "Company") (formerly Grande West Transportation Group Inc.), a leading supplier of electric, CNG, gas and clean diesel buses, today reported its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020. Fourth Quarter 2020 and Subsequent Operational Highlights Delivered 55...

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COSCO SHIPPING Development Announces 2020 Annual Results Reforms and Developments Move on Despite Pandemic Operating Revenue Seen Major Hike of 49%

March 30, 2021 9:45 PM

HONG KONG / ACCESSWIRE / March 30, 2021 / COSCO SHIPPING Development Co., Ltd. (the "Company" or "COSCO SHIPPING Development") is pleased to announce the consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the "Group") for the year ended 31 December 2020(the "Period"). In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world and hit the global economy hard. Major developed economies were affected by the lingering pandemic and saw a slow...

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Movability Partners With Fetii To Offer Post-COVID Commuting Solutions

March 30, 2021 9:00 AM

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESSWIRE / March 30, 2021 / Movability and Fetii are teaming up to offer Texans a commuting solution in a post-COVID world. The duo are offering commuters and employers unique solutions through a shared vision of improving efficiency and alleviating traffic congestion. Focusing on decreased traffic congestion, individuals can save time, money and gas, and employers can see their company's profitability and workflow...

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A Safe Place to Park and Rest: Truckers Applaud Bipartisan Bill to Relieve Severe Truck Parking Shortage

March 29, 2021 3:19 PM

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / March 29, 2021 / Finding a safe place to park is something most people take for granted, but it's a daily struggle for hundreds of thousands of long-haul truckers. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association applauds the bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives that has shown they understand the challenges truckers face by introducing H.R. 2187, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, which would dedicate...

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Vicinity Motors Receives Vicinity Lightning(TM) EV Orders From ABC Companies

March 29, 2021 8:31 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 29, 2021 / Vicinity Motors Corp. (TSXV:VMC)(OTCQX:BUSXF)(FRA:6LG) ("Vicinity Motors" or the "Company") (Formerly Grande West Transportation Group), a leading supplier of electric, CNG, gas and clean diesel buses, today announced that it has received initial orders for 10 Vicinity Lightning™ EV buses from its strategic U.S. distribution partner ABC Companies ("ABC"), a leading provider of motorcoach, specialty...

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Grande West to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results on Wednesday, March 31 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

March 26, 2021 8:31 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 26, 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 will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020, after market close on Wednesday, March 31st, 2021. Management will host an investor conference call at 4:30...

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Grande West Transportation Group Announces Effective Date of Share Consolidation

March 25, 2021 9:15 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 25, 2021 / Grande West Transportation Group Inc. (TSX.V:BUS)(OTCQX:BUSXF)(FRA:6LG) ("Grande West" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of electric, CNG, gas and clean diesel buses, today announces that, further to its news release dated February 25, 2021, the consolidation of the Company's common shares (the "Consolidation") and change of its corporate name to Vicinity Motor Corp. (the "Name Change") will be...

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Grande West Receives $5 Million USD Order for Vicinity(TM) CNG Buses

March 25, 2021 8:31 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 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 diesel buses, today announced the receipt of a new order for 17 Vicinity™ Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses totaling more than $5 million. These buses are expected to be delivered in Q4 2021. "As cities across North America transition their...

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TLSS Closes Cougar Express Acquisition

March 25, 2021 8:00 AM

Company Raises $2,300,000 to Fund Its 2nd Acquisition in First Quarter of 2021 JUPITER, FL / ACCESSWIRE / March 25, 2021 / Transportation and Logistics Systems, Inc. (OTC PINK:TLSS)("TLSS", or the "Company"), an eCommerce fulfillment service provider, today announced that on March 24, 2021, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Cougar Express, Inc., a New York-based full-service logistics provider specializing in pickup,...

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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 chains. USAT...

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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 includes options, if exercised, to...

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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 Grande West, is...

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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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