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Move For Hunger and American Van Lines Renew Partnership In Effort To Fight Hunger Nationwide

RED BANK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- American Van Lines, located in Pompano Beach, FL, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced today a partnership that will help provide much-needed assistance to food banks across the United States. As a partner, American Van Lines will support Move For Hunger's food rescue and hunger relief programs.

To date, Move For Hunger's network of relocation professionals and multi-family properties has collected and delivered more than 22 million pounds of food - providing over 18 million meals - to food banks and pantries across the United States and Canada.

"We are excited to renew our partnership with American Van Lines, as they play an influential role in helping us decrease food insecurity not only in South Florida, but across America," says Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "With more than 2.8 million Floridians food insecure, American Van Lines has taken action to arrange food drives and help support our mission."

Move For Hunger and American Van Lines have been partners since 2015. In combination with their collections and financial commitments, American Van Lines has helped provide a total of 19,000 meals. American Van Lines prides itself on committing to being part of the solution and not part of the problem and has a strong commitment to environmental conservation to help to protect our environment for future generations. In addition to their partnership with Move For Hunger, they work with various local companies to help eliminate hunger.

"We feel it is important to give back especially now because our community needs us now more than ever during these challenging times," says spokesperson of American Van Lines "We're excited to renew with Move For Hunger and continue our commitment of decreasing food insecurity in our communities."

Through the support of partners like American Van Lines, Move For Hunger can continue to feed and empower more to fight for the families, children, seniors, and vulnerable communities who are most in need of food assistance.

About Move For Hunger

Move For Hunger 501(c)(3) is a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit www.MoveForHunger.org.

American Van Lines, located in Pompano Beach, FL, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced today a partnership that will help provide much-needed assistance to food banks across the United States. As a partner, American Van Lines will support Move For Hunger's food rescue and hunger relief programs.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Shipping Now – The Rypos Diesel Particulate Filter for Carrier X4 models 7300 and 7500

FRANKLIN, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- RYPOS, Inc., a developer, and manufacturer of advanced exhaust filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines, is pleased to announce the first shipments of their Rypos DPF for Carrier X4 series Transport Refrigeration Units. A fleet located in Central California received the first shipment of filters in January and production is ramping up to meet an increase in early sales.

The X4 is the most cost-effective way to meet CARB's Level 3+ PM reduction standards. The active DPF monitors time and backpressure and automatically initiates regeneration requiring no driver intervention while ensuring that the filter is clean independent of exhaust temperature.

The X4 DPF is a retrofit solution, with a simple replacement of the existing exhaust system. After installation of the X4 DPF, the TRUs are CARB compliant for life.

* The filter is CARB verified for the Carrier X4 7300 and the X4 7500 models

* The filter and controls are the same as the current Carrier filters

* Installation includes the simple replacement of the OEM frame bracket with Rypos DPF mounting bracket

* The DPF assembly has a static (fixed) rain cap filter system designed for installation efficiency

ABOUT RYPOS:

RYPOS is a privately held company with operations in Franklin, MA. They have designed and developed a number of leading-edge diesel exhaust filtration products for small and large engines that utilize their patented electrical regeneration strategy and technology. Learn more at: https://www.rypos.com/

Rypos Contact: Trish Jacobs, 508-429-4552, or email tjacobs@rypos.com.

RYPOS, Inc., 40 Kenwood Circle, Franklin, MA 02038

RYPOS, Inc., a developer, and manufacturer of advanced exhaust filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines, is pleased to announce the first shipments of their Rypos DPF for Carrier X4 series Transport Refrigeration Units. A fleet located in Central California received the first shipment of filters in January and production is ramping up to meet an increase in early sales.

Related link: https://www.rypos.com/

Move For Hunger and Moving Ahead Services Announce Collaborative Effort to Fight Hunger Nationwide

RED BANK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Moving Ahead Services, an independent mover that has 6 locations nationwide, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced today a partnership that will help provide much-needed assistance to food banks across the United States.

As a partner, Moving Ahead Services will support Move For Hunger's food rescue and hunger relief programs. To date, Move For Hunger's network of relocation professionals and multi-family properties has collected and delivered more than 21 million pounds of food - providing over 17 million meals - to food banks and pantries across the United States and Canada.

"As a result of the pandemic, more than 54 million Americans are unsure of where or when they will find their next meal, yet an estimated 40% of all food grown, processed, and transported in the United States is wasted," explains Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "Moving Ahead Services understands the need is more critical than ever and is committed to helping us provide meals to those struggling to put food on the table."

Move For Hunger and Moving Ahead Services have been partners since 2014. Together, their offices have collected 84,819 pounds, enough to feed 70,682 people. In 2019, Moving Ahead Services organized and picked up leftover food from the Cleveland marathon, where they transported 5,355 pounds of food, providing 4,462 meals to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

"Partnering with Move For Hunger hits on two fundamental core values at Moving Ahead Services: Giving back to our community, and providing a service that is unrivaled. We are thrilled to continue our partnership and excited to see what we can accomplish together in 2021," says President of Moving Ahead Services, Jeff Collins.

Through the support of partners like Moving Ahead Services, Move For Hunger can continue to feed and empower more to fight for the families, children, seniors, and vulnerable communities who are most in need of food assistance.

About Move For Hunger

Move For Hunger is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://moveforhunger.org/.

About Moving Ahead Services

Moving Ahead Services is a locally owned and operated moving company with offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Tampa and Lakeland. Moving Ahead Services has an extensive professional background in residential and commercial moving, storage, real estate, and all additional related services for local, long-distance and international relocations. The experts here at Moving Ahead Services provide an affordable, trusted solution for residential and commercial moves in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida and beyond. Our number one focus is to provide the best customer service, along with moving expertise, for every single move we complete.

Moving Ahead Services' customers, whether moving around the corner, across the US or across the globe, can expect to experience a smooth transition. Our talented team of movers and administrative staff understand every aspect and stressor in a move, and diligently provide moving services on schedule and within budget. Contact one of our moving company offices for additional information, corporate references, specific questions, a free moving quote and more.

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Moving Ahead Services, an independent mover that has 6 locations nationwide, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced today a partnership that will help provide much-needed assistance to food banks across the United States.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

DN Van Lines, a Northborough, MA based moving services company charts their way through challenging decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- As a medium sized services business, DN Van Lines learned the hard way about "Staying the course," an idiomatic expression that means to persevere to the end, no matter what difficulties or obstacles stand in the way. Wikipedia attributes the popularization and modern usage of the phrase to former United States Presidents including Ronald Reagan who all used the phrase as a rallying slogan at various points during their terms in office.

Business leaders are charged with the responsibility to constantly monitor the changing business environment and chart the course with corrections necessary to keep their organizations stable and growing. This requires evaluating the business landscape to understand the changes currently taking place and assessing how these changes affect business conditions in the present and going forward.

Never has there been a more challenging period than now as businesses throughout the country and the world are confronted with the difficult and critical shifts brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Never has the expression "stay the course" taken on a more significant meaning to owners and leaders of mid-sized businesses who have decided to stay put and brave the odds.

DN Van Lines is an example of a mid-sized business that did just that: stay the course. 2020 saw DN Van Lines, a company that provides moving and storage services to consumer, corporate and government clients, faced with enormous challenges, one after the other. Military moves which are an important part of its business mix simply stopped when the Department of Defense issued stop movement orders that effectively halted the normal Permanent Change of Station movement of service members domestically and abroad. Corporate clients also halted transfer of their staff. Even in the private consumer move market the overwhelming effect was great confusion and uncertainty as customers struggled to interpret conflicting guidance from governmental agencies.

Oded Carmi, President of DN Van Lines, saw companies around him react with layoffs, furloughs, salary reductions, and other cost-cutting measures as well as a general cancellation of planned business investments. As a business owner who understands that his staff's livelihood rests on their employment at DN Van Lines, Mr. Carmi did not see lay-offs or salary reductions as options. What he did instead was look for other possibilities, but not before deciding firmly that staying the course would be the main strategy.

It's a lesson that Mr. Carmi learned the hard way in his experience of the 2008 recession. Mr. Carmi, along with many investors, panicked and exited the market at its lowest point as more experienced investors held out. While the ensuing market gyrations tested the resolve of even the savviest investor, the decision of those who stayed the course paid off as the market not only returned but went on to set new record highs.

"When I recollect about the recession, I get reminded of one of George Bush's memorable gaffes, 'There's an old saying in Tennessee - I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee - that says, fool me once, shame on - shame on you. Fool me - you can't get fooled again.' Seriously though, it's impossible to botch the meaning of that classic aphorism. No way was I going to be fooled again a second time. In fact, I have never been more determined to keep going than during this pandemic," Mr. Carmi quipped.

In the most challenging business environment, it has ever found itself in, DN Van Lines chose to stand with its people and protect their employment status. It chose to believe in its staff's capability to adapt to the COVID-19-dictated new normal. It chose to hang on to the faith that even during a pandemic, there was opportunity to be found. And that when the end of the pandemic finally comes, DN Van Lines, armed with dedicated professional staff, will be ready for the expected surge in consumer demand.

"I put my faith in the talented people of my organization to find ways to survive and maybe even thrive. Instead of closing down our offices and going home, we rolled up our sleeves and went to work. We found opportunity to pick up business from other industry competitors that had shuttered their doors or reduced their operating capacity. We formed new relationships with business partners that had an increased demand for our services due to the pandemic such as educational institutions and hospitals," Mr. Carmi said.

How is DN Van Lines faring now, you might ask.

The answer is: not bad at all. Almost a year into the pandemic, recent developments with COVID-19 vaccines indicate that a market resurgence may take place soon. Meanwhile, consumer demand for local and long-distance moving services in the last 10 months has exceeded expectations. In late June of 2020, the Department of Defense lifted its stop movement order. Most importantly the organization has adapted and shifted its focus to serving new market sectors more than making up for shortfalls in other business lines for DN Van Lines.

"It's been an arduous challenge but with our loyal staff who adapted, displayed great patience and kept their sense of humor, we managed not only to stay afloat but do better in other aspects of the business," Mr. Carmi proudly shares. "Moving is hard enough given the regular challenges that we face but add the social distancing, hygienic protocols and even something seemingly simple like using face coverings, it just became so much harder. What this experience has given me is a new level of respect and admiration for our front-line moving staff."

Sir Richard Branson said, "Take care of your employees and they'll take care of your business."

As First Vice President of the Massachusetts Movers Association, Mr. Carmi recently wrote an appeal to the State's governor asking for consideration to have moving staff deemed as essential workers and prioritize them for COVID-19 vaccinations. "The nature of our work requires us to be in close contact daily with customers in homes, businesses and medical facilities. Our work is essential, and I believe the governor will give our request serious consideration."

Mr. Carmi need not look far for affirmation that he made the right decision. 2021 has started off with continued strong demand for moving. Staying the course, a lesson learned the hard way, proved to be the right decision.

More Information: https://dnvanlines.com/

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As a medium sized services business, DN Van Lines learned the hard way about "Staying the course," an idiomatic expression that means to persevere to the end, no matter what difficulties or obstacles stand in the way.

Related link: https://dnvanlines.com/

Chelle Trucking and Logistics Creates New Marketing Positions to Accelerate Growth in 2021

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Despite the challenging business environment of 2020, the team at Chelle Trucking & Logistics hit every benchmark they set for growth. This month, the company announced that they are expanding their marketing team with new Social Media and Engagement specialists to improve their online presence and achieve even higher growth in 2021. This brings the total marketing team to five.

At the end of 2020, Chelle Trucking finished their first year of operations in a strong market position. In just three months, the company reached all their benchmarks for growth, expanding across six South Eastern states and growing its fleet by over 300%.

"I'm amazed at what we've been able to accomplish with a marketing team of just two people," said Content Manager, Vera Sudakova, "but now we want to supercharge our growth and we know the best way to do that is with great new talent. Chelle Trucking is all about innovation, and our new hires bring just the energy and creativity that we are looking for in our marketing and communications."

In their 2019 Social Media Insights Report, Insights West found that social media use is on the rise across all age groups, and 70% of users expect to have insight and communication from businesses on their favorite platforms. Chelle Trucking found the same inside their company, where the majority of business inquiries come from web and social media.

With their new hires, the team at Chelle Trucking hopes to improve their accessibility to clients and promote their new routes, services and promotions online as much as offline.

Today, the marketing team grows to five, with:
* Nishal Sukdhoe, Head of Marketing
* Vera Sudakova, Content Manager and Sr. Staff Writer
* Madawa Fernando, Social Media Specialist
* Aria Alzeer, Community Engagement Specialist
* Konrad Kubicka-Fitzpatrick, Technology Writer

"We've been incredibly fortunate this past year and are very excited about the direction the company is going," explained Head of Marketing, Nishal Sukdhoe. "Our goal has been to deliver great service and transparent communication to our clients while creating exceptional career opportunities within the logistics industry. This approach proved successful as our clients had opportunities for growth despite the challenges faced in 2020. Now we're excited to be creating these new job opportunities in our community and keep providing exceptional service as we accelerate our growth in the future."

About Chelle Trucking & Logistics

Chelle Trucking & Logistics is an innovative freight delivery and logistics provider out of Atlanta, Georgia. They combine cutting-edge technology and decades of industry expertise to transport goods throughout North America at a fraction of the cost charged by larger brokerage companies.

In partnership with their non-profit, Land We Love, they also donate to child welfare, education, and hunger relief efforts from each and every truckload they move.

To learn more about their approach and charitable missions, visit http://www.chelletrucking.com/, or reach out via info@chelletrucking.com or 1-888-341-7983.

Media Contact
Nishal Sukdhoe
Marketing Manager, Chelle Trucking & Logistics
1-888-992-2724
press@chelletrucking.com

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Despite the challenging business environment of 2020, the team at Chelle Trucking & Logistics hit every benchmark they set for growth. This month, the company announced that they are expanding their marketing team with new Social Media and Engagement specialists to improve their online presence and achieve even higher growth in 2021. This brings the total marketing team to five.

Related link: https://www.chelletrucking.com

Capstone Logistics Named to FourKites’ Premier Carrier List for Q4 2020

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capstone Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has earned a spot on the Q4 2020 Premier Carrier List from FourKites, the leader in supply chain visibility.

The Premier Carrier List showcases carriers, brokers, and 3PLs that have achieved the highest standards of visibility-related operational excellence, as demonstrated by their ability to provide high-quality, consistent, accurate data on the majority of their loads. By following these best practices, Premier Carriers provide their shipper customers with data that can streamline operations, increase dock turn times, reduce inventory levels, and better manage labor costs.

"We are thrilled to have Capstone Logistics on the Q4 Premier Carrier List. Capstone is an incredible example of operational excellence when it comes to supply chain visibility," said Jason Eversole, Vice President, Carrier Operations & Strategy, at FourKites. "Their IT and Operations teams work in lockstep to proactively monitor and understand what is happening in their supply chain, and they have taken a very hands-on approach to ensuring that the value of visibility is understood and executed across all parts of their organization. It is an honor to partner with such a committed company, and we are looking forward to seeing continued success for the Capstone team."

Capstone offers end-to-end visibility through a unique integration between transportation and warehousing divisions. The company's interconnected platform allows key data to flow freely, which creates efficiencies and reduces costs for partners. In 2020, Capstone leveraged its visibility services to improve tracking consistency month-over-month, despite a challenging freight environment and tender rejections reaching all-time highs.

"Visibility has become increasingly critical given the supply chain challenges of 2020. The FourKites Premier Carrier List highlights carriers that have truly made visibility a priority during these unprecedented times," said Bill Kropf, Vice President of Client Management at Capstone Logistics. "At Capstone, we've made visibility part of our DNA because we understand the end-to-end value it brings to our partners, and ultimately to their customers. We are excited to do our part in reducing supply chain waste."

"It is an honor to be one of the few non-asset-based providers on the Premier Carrier List," said Jon Ackerman, Executive Vice President of Carrier Sales at Capstone Logistics. "We owe our success to our top-notch network of carrier partners, who have continued to provide excellent service, and our team for driving opt-ins on every load."

Click here to see more of the Premier Carrier List for Q4 2020: https://www.fourkites.com/premier-carriers/

About Capstone Logistics

Capstone Logistics is the leader in providing specialized, technology-enabled solutions for the most challenging supply chains. Powered by an interconnected platform, Capstone creates end-to-end efficiencies and cost-savings that help suppliers, distributors, and retailers exceed customer expectations. From performance-driven labor solutions to high-touch transportation and fulfillment, Capstone delivers the scale, accountability, and continuity that enables modern supply chains to compete in an ever-evolving environment. Learn more at: https://www.capstonelogistics.com/

About FourKites

FourKites is the largest predictive supply chain visibility platform, delivering real-time visibility and predictive analytics for the broadest network of Global 1000 companies and third-party logistics firms. Using a proprietary algorithm to calculate shipment arrival times, FourKites enables customers to lower operating costs, improve on-time performance and strengthen end-customer relationships. With a network that spans millions of GPS/ELD devices in 176+ countries and covers all modes, including truckload, LTL, ocean, rail, air, intermodal and parcel, FourKites has 1 million loads and over $100 billion in freight under management at any given time. The platform is optimized for mobile and equipped with market-leading end-to-end security. To learn more, visit https://www.fourkites.com.

Capstone Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has earned a spot on the Q4 2020 Premier Carrier List from FourKites, the leader in supply chain visibility.

Related link: https://www.capstonelogistics.com/

Rypos ULETRU Filters Achieve In-Use Compliance Goals for Thermo King and Carrier Transportation Refrigeration Units

FRANKLIN, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- RYPOS, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of advanced, exhaust filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines is pleased to announce the successful completion of the On-Road In-Use Compliance required by the California Air Resources Board for their entire Ultra Low Emission Transportation Refrigeration Unit active diesel particulate filter (DPF) product line.

The DPF systems, which are verified to the Level 3+ reduction standard by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and have been operated extensively within the refrigerated trailer fleets in California, have recently been retested after years of field use by an independent lab and found to be fully emission compliant.

The Rypos Active DPF is a filter that traps and burns soot reducing particulate matter emissions by more than 85 percent. Unlike other particulate filter technologies, the Rypos system is self-monitoring and completely autonomous ensuring that the filter is continuously clean and able to accept the full exhaust load of the engine in any operating conditions and at any time.

"This important milestone validates the systems original design premise, that it would be an end-of-life compliance solution for the Tier IV interim and less than 25 horsepower engines powering the majority of the installed base," said Peter Bransfield, RYPOS' CEO.

About Rypos

RYPOS (www.rypos.com) is a privately held Company with operations in Franklin, Mass. They have designed and developed a number of leading-edge diesel exhaust filtration products for small and large engines that utilize their patented electrical regeneration strategy and technology.

Rypos Contact: Trish Jacobs, 508-429-4552 or email tjacobs@rypos.com. RYPOS, Inc. (www.rypos.com) 40 Kenwood Circle, Franklin, MA 02038.

RYPOS, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of advanced, exhaust filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines is pleased to announce the successful completion of the On-Road In-Use Compliance required by the California Air Resources Board for their entire Ultra Low Emission Transportation Refrigeration Unit active diesel particulate filter (DPF) product line.

Related link: https://www.rypos.com/

Chelle Trucking & Logistics Continues Rapid Expansion into 2021

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Chelle Trucking & Logistics, an innovative freight delivery firm out of Atlanta, Georgia, is entering 2021 at a sprint. In today's exciting news, the company announced an expansion into the Western United States and a new purchase order that will increase its trucking fleet by 30 percent at the end of the month. This puts Chelle Trucking squarely on track to meet its goal of reliable coast-to-coast service by summer 2021.

January 8 marked an important milestone for Chelle Trucking - three months since delivering their first load and starting their ambitious expansion. Since October, the company has grown from a small Atlanta operation to a full-service shipping and logistics firm offering local and Over-the-Road transportation, warehousing and logistics services across six South Eastern states.

"In a decidedly difficult economy, I'm thrilled to see that our technology-first approach to logistics and supply chain management is in-demand," said Chelle Trucking CEO, Ronice Harrison. "We believe that digital freight management and machine learning will be the future of this industry, and our partners clearly agree."

The firm's expansion continues into 2021 with no plans to slow down. Today, the company announced a purchase order that will increase its trucking fleet by 30 percent at the end of January and allow them to offer new routes covering Mississippi, West Virginia and Texas.

"One of our long-term goals has always been expansion into the Western United States as far as California," said Chelle Trucking COO, Trivelle Simpson. "We won't stop until our shippers have a reliable, transparent and highly efficient way to transport their freight from coast to coast, anywhere and everywhere in the greater U.S."

Chelle Trucking & Logistics helps shippers build their business with optimized freight management and reliable 24/7 customer service. To learn more about how to optimize your shipping or profit from their Price Match Guarantee, visit https://www.chelletrucking.com/.

About Chelle Trucking & Logistics

Chelle Trucking & Logistics is an innovative freight delivery and logistics provider out of Atlanta, Georgia. They combine cutting-edge technology and decades of industry expertise to transport goods throughout North America at a fraction of the cost charged by larger brokerage companies.

In partnership with their non-profit, Land We Love, they also donate to child welfare, education, and hunger relief efforts from each and every truckload they move. To learn more about their approach and charitable missions, visit chelletrucking.com, or reach out via info@chelletrucking.com or 1-888-341-7983.

MEDIA CONTACT
Nishal Sukdhoe
Marketing Manager, Chelle Trucking & Logistics
1-888-992-2724
press@chelletrucking.com

Chelle Trucking & Logistics, an innovative freight delivery firm out of Atlanta, Georgia, is entering 2021 at a sprint. In today's exciting news, the company announced an expansion into the Western United States and a new purchase order that will increase its trucking fleet by 30 percent at the end of the month.

Related link: https://www.chelletrucking.com

Mopec Announces New Morgue Overflow Cold Storage Container Systems

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mopec, the nationwide leader in pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and supplies, announced a new all-inclusive cold storage container system available on a monthly rental basis to provide morgues, funeral homes, and healthcare organizations with increased decedent refrigeration capacity.

These refrigerated containers are perfect for any organization looking for additional on-site refrigerated space. This temporary and expandable system sits at ground level and comes with an attachable ramp for easier loading and unloading. Available in a 20-foot or 40-foot system, these containers can handle 16 to 50 bodies at max capacity.

"There were a number of problems with the refrigerated semitrailers organizations ran into when the pandemic first hit that we have been working with our customers to solve," said Kirk Gossett, Vice President of Global Sales for Mopec. "We combined all of their feedback with our decades of engineering and design experience and created a whole new system that better fits the varying needs across the country."

While the system is electrically powered via "shore" power, it can be easily converted for use with a diesel generator. Because the unit sits on the ground, it eliminates the need for a loading dock or large and dangerous ramps. Offered as an all-inclusive system, the refrigerated container comes with everything needed to increase surge capacity, including Guardian Four or Five Tier Body Storage Racks, Body Storage Trays, Body Bags, and a Battery Powered Body Lift.

Guardian Morgue Overflow Cold Storage Container Systems are included under the Mopec Guardian Systems line and are the ultimate solution when dealing with surge capacity morgue overflow. Mopec Guardian Systems also includes PPE, the patented MERC portable cooling systems, body bags, the Guardian Rack system, and the MaxAir CAPR System.

For more information, or to obtain a quotation, please visit https://www.mopec.com/, or call (800) 362-8491.

About Mopec

Mopec, based in Madison Heights, Michigan, is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality pathology, anatomy, mortuary, and necropsy equipment and products. Founded in 1992, Mopec differentiates itself through its extensive engineering process, superior design, and market-leading quality. Mopec is Better By Design and specializes in solutions for hospitals, universities, morgues, and a variety of other markets. Mopec is committed to the production innovative products and providing high quality customer service. For more information, visit https://www.mopec.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jeff Pemberton
248.284.0871
jpemberton@mopec.com

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Mopec, the nationwide leader in pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and supplies, announced a new all-inclusive cold storage container system available on a monthly rental basis to provide morgues, funeral homes, and healthcare organizations with increased decedent refrigeration capacity.

Related link: https://www.mopec.com/

Frozen Food Express Increasing Linehaul Driver Pay Significantly

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Frozen Food Express (FFE), the largest nationwide, asset-based temperature-controlled LTL carrier in the United States, is poised to pass along a substantial linehaul company driver pay increase in early January.

"Our drivers have been resilient throughout this entire year dealing with unprecedented challenges in the transportation and shipping industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic," said Nick Cook, FFE Vice President of Operations. "As market conditions have changed and the American economy has roared back to life in recent months, we are thrilled to be in the position to increase our linehaul driver pay significantly starting in only a few weeks."

He adds, "Truck drivers across the country have been the unsung heroes of 2020, and we are very proud of our drivers at Frozen Food Express. This pay increase, coupled with consistent lanes and predictable home time, further positions FFE as one of the most desirable carriers to drive for in the entire industry."

FFE linehaul solo company driver pay is set to increase 25 percent for new drivers and the pay increase will see some experienced drivers earning up to 60 cents/mile base pay.

Additionally, linehaul team company driver pay is also set to increase by 20 percent starting in early January.

About Frozen Food Express:

Founded in 1943, FFE has more than 75 years of providing shipping solutions to some of the most respected brands in America. With both temperature-controlled LTL and Dedicated shipping services offered, FFE has solutions to fit a diverse range of customer needs. Additionally, FFE has 17 locations throughout the country providing cold storage and break bulk services. To learn more, please visit https://www.ffeinc.com/.

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Frozen Food Express (FFE), the largest nationwide, asset-based temperature-controlled LTL carrier in the United States, is poised to pass along a substantial linehaul company driver pay increase in early January.

Related link: https://www.ffeinc.com/

Janet Turner Powers New Expansion of Corporate and International Markets for DN Van Lines

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Industry veteran and a successful entrepreneur in her own right, Janet Turner joins DN Van Lines (headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts), as Director of Corporate Relocation. Ms. Turner brings with her over 40 years of combined experience in international and domestic moving and transportation services.

Ms. Turner founded WISEnterprises NJ in 1992. A freight forwarding company that provided moving and relocation-related services to corporate clients and industry partners worldwide, WISEnterprises succeeded for decades under Ms. Turner's leadership. In 2014, Ms. Turner merged her business with Accelerated Forwarders, a global moving services provider in Ft. Wayne Indiana where she worked on the development of an innovative domestic small shipment program for the growing market trend toward flexible corporate relocation benefit programs, among other projects.

Oded Carmi, President of DN Van Lines, in welcoming Ms. Turner to the team, stressed his enthusiasm about how the timing could not have been more ideal and the fit, more perfect: "It's a perfect fit at a most opportune time. Since DN Van Lines' formation in 2006, our story has always been one of growth built on the relentless pursuit of service excellence. Janet's portfolio of experience and relationships dovetails perfectly with little overlap into our existing business. In fact, it effectively leverages the strength of our foundation and the DN Van Lines brand into the corporate relocation market. That foundation stands strong to this day on the skills, experience and passion of our people. Janet's passion for personal service is a welcome infusion."

A lot of companies in the moving and relocation industry has been seriously impacted by the pandemic and resultant business environment in 2020. The silver lining is that the impact has also accelerated a number of changes which present unique opportunities.

Ms. Turner, with her vast industry experience, is quite attuned and perceptive to the market: "Small shipments often get overlooked but there is a growing need developing from changes in moving consumer preferences as well as corporate client requirements. Corporations are offering their relocating transferees flexible options including lump sum allowances. Not every move involves 2 or 3 bedrooms of furniture and fixtures so the flexibility of our small shipment program will meet this growing demand."

Another unique opportunity for DN Van Lines is the fact that corporate relocation is not limited to just domestic movement. Under Ms. Turner's direction, DN Van Lines can now also offer international services to their corporate clients.

Mr. Carmi is confident of the perfect fit: "We've always had a global mindset and have never shied away from international opportunities. Janet's experience and relationships come at exactly the right time. With the international travel lockdowns associated with the current pandemic may make this move sound counter intuitive, both Ms. Turner and I recognize a vacuum in services tailored to overseas industry partners. Our overseas colleagues rely on us as service partners here in the US to deliver on the service promises they make to their clients. I believe our assets, physical locations and staffing are uniquely qualified to fill that void."

To learn more about DN Van Lines visit: https://dnvanlines.com

To learn more about International Association of Movers visit: https://iamovers.org

About DN Van Lines:

DN Van Lines, based in Northborough, Massachusetts and Jacksonville, Florida is a US Domestic Asset Based Mover, one of over 25 million entrepreneurial small businesses that invest in, provide employment and power America. DN Van Lines provides worldwide moving, relocation and logistics services to private consumers, government, and corporate transferees. It is especially proud of its close working relationship with US Transportation Management Command in a common mission to provide strategic moving services to uniformed military service members and their families.

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Industry veteran and a successful entrepreneur in her own right, Janet Turner joins DN Van Lines, as Director of Corporate Relocation. Ms. Turner brings with her over 40 years of combined experience in international and domestic moving and transportation services.

Related link: https://dnvanlines.com/

Capstone Logistics Reduces Driver Dwell Time with Direct Bill Program

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capstone Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has streamlined the unloading payment process by implementing a Direct Bill program that reduces driver dwell time at their partners' distribution centers by an average of 30 minutes. It also enables contactless payments at these facilities for improved driver safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Typically, a truck driver is notified of unloading fees upon check-in at a warehouse and is responsible for paying the amount by cash or Comchek. Issuing and processing payment happens upon completion of the unload, where significant dwell time can occur.

With Direct Bill, Capstone's contracted carriers can bypass payment altogether at select Capstone-supported sites. This provides unique value for shippers that leverage Capstone's integrated freight management and warehouse services.

Benefits for carriers include:
* Reduction in dwell time and detention
* Eliminates risk of not getting reimbursed
* Less hassle dealing with receipts
* Safe, contactless payment during the COVID-19 pandemic

Benefits for shippers include:
* Faster unloading leads to shipper of choice status and carrier retention
* Streamlined payments that reduce wasted time and resources
* Less risk of fraudulent receipts or billing disputes

Capstone partners that have implemented Direct Bill have seen notable results. For example, one multinational food manufacturer reduced their average unload time by 21 percent.

"Capstone touches nearly seven million loads annually. This means that we have the unique ability to partner with our high-volume vendors to drastically reduce dwell times for carriers," said Chris Ricciardi, President of Freight Management at Capstone. "A better experience for drivers through Direct Bill not only improves their quality of life and ability to generate revenue, it helps us drive carrier retention and reduce supply chain waste."

About Capstone Logistics

Capstone Logistics is the leader in providing specialized, technology-enabled solutions for the most challenging supply chains. Powered by an interconnected platform, Capstone creates end-to-end efficiencies and cost-savings that help suppliers, distributers, and retailers exceed customer expectations. From performance-driven labor solutions to high-touch transportation and fulfillment, Capstone delivers the scale, accountability, and continuity that enables modern supply chains to compete in an ever-evolving environment.

Learn more at https://www.capstonelogistics.com/

Capstone Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has streamlined the unloading payment process by implementing a Direct Bill program that reduces driver dwell time at their partners' distribution centers by an average of 30 minutes.

Related link: https://www.capstonelogistics.com/

KLLM Transport Services Rolling Out One of the Largest Driver Pay Increases in Company History

JACKSON, Miss. /ScoopCloud/ -- KLLM Transport Services (KLLM), one of the leading temperature-controlled, truckload carriers in North America, is set to roll out one of the largest driver pay increases in company history over the coming weeks.

"The resolve and determination of our KLLM company drivers and independent contractors throughout the last year has been remarkable," said Jim Richards, KLLM President and CEO. "They have kept America moving throughout the ongoing COVID-19 crisis by keeping food and pharmaceuticals stocked and on the shelves despite unprecedented challenges. We are proud of these men and women, and this pay package increase only further solidifies KLLM as one of top carriers in the nation for driver compensation."

Over-the-Road and Regional Independent Contractors will see their compensation potential each month increase more than 9 percent with their fuel surcharge now covering all compensated miles, loaded and empty. This will put the average Over-the-Road Independent Contractor compensated mile at more than $1.05/mile. For Regional Independent Contractors, this puts the average compensated mile at more than $1.38/mile.

Additionally, Over-the-Road and Regional Company Drivers will see their earning potential each month increase more than 8 percent with the new pay package, which puts all starting company drivers at the earning potential of at least 52 cents/mile.

With more than 55 years of exceptional service, KLLM partners with some of the largest brands in America each day within the lower 48 states and with service into Mexico. To learn more about KLLM please visit https://www.kllm.com/

About KLLM Transportation Services

KLLM Transportation Services (KLLM) is one of the largest and most prestigious truckload, temperature-controlled carriers in North America with services also into Mexico. Headquartered in Jackson, Miss., KLLM offers a range of transportation solutions including Over-the-Road (OTR), Regional, Dedicated, Intermodal, and Logistics. KLLM delivers unrivaled service to some of North America's largest brands each day and has done so for more than 55 years since its founding in 1962. You can learn more about KLLM by visiting https://www.kllm.com/.

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KLLM Transport Services (KLLM), one of the leading temperature-controlled, truckload carriers in North America, is set to roll out one of the largest driver pay increases in company history over the coming weeks.

Related link: https://www.kllm.com/

Oded Carmi Elected to Executive Committee of International Association of Movers

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- At the recent 58th Annual International Association of Movers' (IAM) Meeting, Mr. Oded Carmi, President of DN Van Lines, was voted into the IAM Executive Committee as a Governing Member-at Large for a one-year term. The IAM Executive Committee is the governing body of the International Association of Movers.

The International Association of Movers is the moving and forwarding industry's largest global trade association representing over 2000 member companies that provide moving, forwarding, shipping, logistics and related services in over 170 countries.

Each of the four Governing Members-at-Large serves as Chair of a Standing Committee. Oded has been appointed the Chair IAM's Claims Committee as well as serving as the Co-Chair of IAM's Domestic Asset Based Committee (US-DAB).

In addition to his IAM Executive Committee duties and functions as Member-at-large, Mr. Carmi also serves on the Executive Committee of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Moving & Storage Conference and is 1st Vice President of the Massachusetts Movers Association.

Of his dedicated commitment to the industry, quite evident in his involvement with IAM, Mr. Carmi shares: "The International Association of Movers addresses specific needs of an industry made up primarily of small to medium-sized businesses domestically and abroad. In the United Stated the industry provides over $10 billion of direct wage employment to Americans."

He adds, "I owe a great deal to the industry associations like IAM that have paved the way for the successful business that DN Van Lines has become. Not only does it make sense to give back to the industry, but it also provides me with a way to contribute to guiding IAM in their mission of service to their members."

His new role at the IAM comes at a time when US asset-based movers have been getting renewed focus and attention. Being an asset-based mover himself, he understands the challenges and struggles of the group: "As asset-based movers, we invest in trucks, warehouses, equipment but most importantly in people. Like most businesses, we are faced with regulatory and environmental challenges which are accelerating change at an exponential pace. We can try to go at it alone, but it makes much better sense to collaborate to solve common issues and develop shared resources through an association like IAM."

Some 99% of all businesses in the U.S. are considered small businesses, according to Small Business Trends Magazine. Representing the needs of these small businesses is at the heart of Mr. Carmi's goals.

To learn more about DN Van Lines visit: https://dnvanlines.com

To learn more about International Association of Movers visit: https://iamovers.org

About DN Van Lines:

DN Van Lines, based in Northborough, Massachusetts and Jacksonville, Florida is a U.S. Domestic Asset Based Mover, one of over 25 million entrepreneurial small businesses that invest in, provide employment and power America. DN Van Lines provides worldwide moving, relocation and logistics services to private consumers, government, and corporate transferees. It is especially proud of its close working relationship with US Transportation Management Command in a common mission to provide strategic moving services to uniformed military service members and their families.

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At the recent 58th Annual International Association of Movers' (IAM) Meeting, Mr. Oded Carmi, President of DN Van Lines, was voted into the IAM Executive Committee as a Governing Member-at Large for a one-year term. The IAM Executive Committee is the governing body of the International Association of Movers.

Related link: https://dnvanlines.com/

New Chelle Trucking and Logistics Website Enhances Shippers’ Digital Experience

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Chelle Trucking & Logistics, an exciting new provider of supply chain solutions across North America, today is excited to announce the launch of the company's new website at www.chelletrucking.com. The refreshed website displays a modern look and feel, and more importantly, gives shippers and carriers access to even more solutions and resources they need to succeed in today's changing world.

Chelle Trucking CEO, Ronice Harrison, said: "At Chelle Trucking and Logistics, we always try to be at the forefront of innovation, so we are committed to delivering an unmatched digital experience for those who seek our expertise in moving freight. This update to ChelleTrucking.com is just the latest example of how we put customer satisfaction at the forefront of everything we do."

The new website reflects the constant evolution of Chelle Trucking, its technology, and its identity as a leader in innovative freight management solutions for the shipping industry.

Customers can easily learn about the technology and expertise that sets the company apart and benefit from enhancements to the site which include:

* the MacroPoint freight matching system, a digital marketplace giving shippers instant access to more extensive and flexible capacity options

* improved navigation that lets shippers and carriers quickly find resources and get loads moving within 24 to 48 hours

* a brand new Knowledge Base with resources to help customers make important supply chain decisions

* easy access to the entire spectrum of Chelle Trucking's logistics solutions that include warehousing, dispatch, full truckload and LTL shipping, dedicated lanes and spot lanes, vehicle transport and more

More information on the company's freight management solutions and new website: https://www.chelletrucking.com.

About Chelle Trucking & Logistics

Chelle Trucking & Logistics is an innovative freight delivery and logistics provider based in Atlanta, Georgia. They combine cutting-edge technology and decades of industry expertise to transport goods throughout North America at a fraction of the cost charged by larger brokerage companies.

In partnership with their non-profit, Land We Love, they donate a portion of each and every truckload moved to education programs in Jamaica and hunger relief programs in Georgia. To learn more about their approach and charitable missions, visit https://www.chelletrucking.com/, or reach out via info@chelletrucking.com or 1-888-341-7983.

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Chelle Trucking & Logistics, an exciting new provider of supply chain solutions across North America, today is excited to announce the launch of the company's new website. The refreshed website gives shippers and carriers access to even more solutions and resources they need to succeed in today's changing world.

Related link: https://www.chelletrucking.com

LoadDelivered Logistics Rebrands to Capstone Logistics and Strengthens Integration Between Warehousing and Transportation Divisions

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LoadDelivered Logistics, a leading food and beverage specialized third-party logistics (3PL) company, announced today that it is rebranding following its acquisition by Capstone Logistics. The company will now operate as Capstone Logistics' freight management solution.

Founded in 2008, LoadDelivered has a large, diverse network of carriers and long-standing relationships with Fortune 500 manufacturers and retailers. Capstone Logistics acquired the company in 2018 to support its strategic expansion into freight brokerage services.

"This rebrand reinforces what we've been working on for the past two years, which is unlocking significant long-term value for partners through our integration with Capstone's warehousing, last mile, and payment solutions," said Chris Ricciardi, President of LoadDelivered. "Our connected services and technology help reduce costs, provide unique value-add, and mitigate risks for both our shipper and carrier partners."

Capstone's expanded transportation management capabilities for shippers, retailers, distributors, and carriers include:

* End-to-end operational continuity

* Bid management technology

* Dynamic dock scheduling

* Touchless payment and automated settlement for drivers

* Driver dwell time reduction

* Last mile delivery services

"This announcement marks a major milestone in our company's evolution," said Steve Taylor, CEO of Capstone Logistics. "The Capstone brand now unifies our expanded capabilities as we continue our mission to provide service and value through innovation. Looking ahead, our focus is on leveraging our integrated brand to drive growth as a holistic supply chain partner."

About Capstone Logistics

Capstone Logistics is the leader in providing specialized, technology-enabled solutions for the most challenging supply chains. Powered by an interconnected platform, Capstone creates end-to-end efficiencies and cost-savings that help suppliers, distributers, and retailers exceed customer expectations. From performance-driven labor solutions to high-touch transportation and fulfillment, Capstone delivers the scale, accountability, and continuity that enables modern supply chains to compete in an ever-evolving environment.

For more information, visit: https://www.capstonelogistics.com/

LoadDelivered Logistics, a leading food and beverage specialized third-party logistics (3PL) company, announced today that it is rebranding following its acquisition by Capstone Logistics. The company will now operate as Capstone Logistics' freight management solution.

Related link: https://www.capstonelogistics.com/

Priority Express Rebrands as Capstone Logistics to Meet Last Mile Demand During Pandemic

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Priority Express, a logistics company in the courier and last mile delivery industry, announced today that it is rebranding following its acquisition by Capstone Logistics. The company will now operate as Capstone Logistics' last mile fulfillment solution.

Founded in 1994, Priority Express has long-standing relationships with partners in the North-East and Mid-Atlantic regions. In 2019, Capstone acquired the company to expand upon its existing last mile capabilities. As COVID-19 continues to impact consumer behavior, Capstone's now fully integrated solution aims to help partners meet their customers' evolving expectations and increased demand.

"Integration with Capstone's warehousing and transportation divisions enables us to rapidly expand our services and geographic footprint," said Jon Rydel, President of Capstone's last mile division. "Looking ahead, our focus is on leveraging this interconnected entity and our operational expertise to accelerate growth within the last mile sector."

Capstone's last mile services include:

* Expedited freight/distribution and reverse logistics at cross-docking facilities for pick-up and delivery of shipments requiring consolidation, repackaging, and/or sorting

* Scheduled, same-day, and next-day delivery for partners requiring fast, secure, and time critical shipments of highly sensitive items

* On-demand or STAT medical delivery which ensures dependable delivery service 24/7/365, exceeding competitor's on-time performance

Capstone has the ability to plug into and automate any segment of customers' networks. A proprietary logistics platform and mobile tracking app provide data-driven visibility, control, and workforce management for all parties within a network. Additionally, strategically placed cross dock facilities and an operational management system create cost efficiencies and reduce transit times.

"Having a reliable, direct-to-customer delivery solution has never been more critical," said Steve Taylor, CEO of Capstone Logistics. "Especially given recent challenges in the supply chain, our partners must navigate heightened customer expectations. They need to know that their products will reach the destination on time, every time. Our last mile solution gives customers complete visibility and control, providing them the assurance they need during these challenging times."

About Capstone Logistics

Capstone Logistics is the leader in providing specialized, technology-enabled solutions for the most challenging supply chains. Powered by an interconnected platform, Capstone creates end-to-end efficiencies and cost-savings that help suppliers, distributers, and retailers exceed customer expectations. From performance-driven labor solutions to high-touch transportation and fulfillment, Capstone delivers the scale, accountability, and continuity that enables modern supply chains to compete in an ever-evolving environment.

For more information, visit: https://www.capstonelogistics.com/

Priority Express, a logistics company in the courier and last mile delivery industry, announced today that it is rebranding following its acquisition by Capstone Logistics. The company will now operate as Capstone Logistics' last mile fulfillment solution.

Related link: https://www.capstonelogistics.com/

RYPOS releases CARB Verified Diesel Particulate Filter for Carrier X4 models 7300 and 7500

FRANKLIN, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- RYPOS, Inc., developer, and manufacturer of advanced exhaust filtration systems that reduce particulate matter (PM) from diesel engines, is pleased to announce the release of an active, self-cleaning Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) for Carrier X4 models 7300 and 7500, 2013 and newer.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations require that engines < 25 HP must meet T4F standards seven years after the engine Model Year (MY 2020 and beyond). Since their release in 2013 the Carrier X4 models have been powered by engines rated < 25hp. To continue to operate legally in the State of California, the 2013 models must be CARB compliant by December 31, 2020.

The Rypos DPF for Carrier X4 series TRU's is a the most cost-effective way to meet CARB's Level 3+ PM reduction standards. The Rypos Active DPF monitors time and back pressure and automatically initiates regeneration requiring no driver intervention while ensuring that the filter is clean independent of exhaust temperature.

The X4 DPF is designed for efficient retrofit, with a simple replacement of the existing exhaust system. Once installed, the Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs) are CARB compliant for life. Rypos has an installed base of over 12,000 filters on a variety of Thermo King and Carrier TRU's. The filters are utilized by large national refrigerated fleets as well as small owner-operators and supported by a trained nationwide dealer network.

RYPOS (www.rypos.com/) is a privately held company with operations in Franklin, Massachusetts. They have designed and developed several leading-edge diesel exhaust filtration products for small and large engines that utilize their patented electrical regeneration strategy and technology.

Learn more at: https://www.rypos.com/

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RYPOS, Inc., developer, and manufacturer of advanced exhaust filtration systems that reduce particulate matter (PM) from diesel engines, is pleased to announce the release of an active, self-cleaning Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) for Carrier X4 models 7300 and 7500, 2013 and newer.

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Jim Fitzhugh Promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer for Brooks Transfer & Storage

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Brooks Transfer & Storage is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Fitzhugh as the organization's next president and chief executive officer. Fitzhugh brings to the position 25 years of experience, a wealth of knowledge and an array of experiences in the Moving & Storage industry.

Prior to joining Brooks Transfer & Storage, Jim started his career in sales and operations from the ground up, eventually holding the titles of VP of Sales & Marketing and General Manager with full P&L responsibility. Jim is mostly recognized by his ability to implement and manage new processes that contribute to the overall health and growth of the enterprise. Over the years, Jim has moved his family several times to advance his career, but is looking forward to settling in and calling Virginia Beach home, as well as contributing to the continued success of Brooks Transfer & Storage.

Fitzhugh is taking over from Jeff Brooks, who has served as president and CEO since 1998 and is now assuming the role of Chairman.

Jeff is the 5th generation of the Brooks family to run and own the company. "I have been working at the company my Great-Great Grand Dad founded since I was in middle school and I look forward to my new role overseeing the company as Chairman. Jim's background in business process and customer satisfaction, coupled with our excellent team leaders and dedicated staff will ensure that Brooks Transfer & Storage enjoys continued success," says Brooks.

Fitzhugh feels that this is a tremendous opportunity to contribute in building the sustainability and growth of the business. "Success requires a keen understanding of business fundamentals while focusing on mentoring and empowering our team to deliver superior customer experiences. I look forward to advancing our employees skills and growing the business."

About Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc.

A professional full-service moving company headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA serving families and businesses throughout Hampton Roads for over 141 years. In 1878, the Brooks family began the business as movers helping people transport their belongings. As one of United Van Lines founding agents, Brooks is one of the most experienced moving companies in the country.

Learn more at: https://www.brookstransfer.com/

Brooks Transfer & Storage is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Fitzhugh as the organization's next president and chief executive officer. Fitzhugh brings to the position 25 years of experience, a wealth of knowledge and an array of experiences in the Moving & Storage industry.

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Ward North American and Move For Hunger Renew Partnership to Fight Hunger As Food Insecurity Levels Rise in U.S.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Ward North American, a national moving company with more than 40 years' experience, announced it has renewed its partnership with Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization. As a partner, Ward North American will continue to support Move For Hunger's efforts to fight hunger and reduce food waste.

Due to the current pandemic and economic crisis, many families have been left struggling to put food on the table and are turning to food banks in record numbers. The Move For Hunger and Ward North American collaboration will help food banks across the country meet the unprecedented demand they are facing.

People throw away a lot of things when they move, including perfectly good food - food that could be delivered to a family in need rather than just left behind. With this simple observation, Move For Hunger was born and in 2009 they started building a network among relocation professionals to collect those food items and deliver them to food banks across the country. The network has grown to now include more than 1,000 moving companies, many of the world's leading relocation management companies, and more than 1,500 multi-family apartment communities.

To date, Move For Hunger's network has collected and delivered more than 19 million pounds of food - providing 15.8 million meals.

As members of the Move For Hunger network, Ward North American and their multiple locations educate their customers about the issues of hunger and food waste and encourage them to donate their unopened, non-perishable food items on moving day. The service is free to their customers and turns every move into an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. They also provide Move For Hunger with additional support by organizing food drives and by assisting with transportation for larger food recovery efforts. In June 2020, Ward North American was recognized for their extraordinary dedication to fighting hunger and named Move For Hunger's Mover of the Month.

"Ward North American has been a valuable partner since 2015 and their support has never been more important than it is right now," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "They recently assisted with our pandemic relief efforts and delivered more than 24,000 pounds of food to various social service organizations throughout Texas. We are extremely grateful for all their hard work and proud to call them our partner."

"During this pandemic, our local food banks and community organizations that provide meals and food for those in need, are under tremendous pressure" said Kevin Ankenbauer, President of Ward North American." Our partnership with Move for Hunger has helped us provide increased support to these critical resources in our communities"

Through the support of partners like Ward North American, Move For Hunger can continue to feed more and empower more to fight for the families, children, seniors, and vulnerable communities who lack reliable access to affordable, nutritious food.

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://moveforhunger.org/.

About Ward North American:

Ward North American is a nationally recognized provider of household goods moving and storage services. Through unparalleled recruiting practices, training processes and quality assurance measures, Ward North American strives to redefine the industry with every move. Ward North American has proudly represented northAmerican Van Lines for over 40 years. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Ward North American operates from five locations across Texas. Ward North American employs a staff of 350 and operates a dedicated national fleet of over 110 drivers. Find out more at https://www.wardnorthamerican.com/.

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Ward North American, a national moving company with more than 40 years' experience, announced it has renewed its partnership with Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Nationwide auto transportation firm releases new case study highlighting company’s award-winning services

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- A new case study from a top U.S. vehicle transporter details the rapid rise of RCC Auto Transport, one of the largest and most trusted providers of auto transportation and car shipping services in the country.

RCC Auto Transport, LTD employed the services of an outside firm to create a six-page case study detailing industrial trends and the company's 17-year history specializing in vehicle transportation and consultation services within the shipping industry.

The conclusion: RCC's success hinges on the company's unparalleled ability to build and maintain lasting business relationships while delivering superior customer service.

RCC Auto Transport, the 8th fastest growing business in the state of Florida according to Crain's Business, has grown to become one of the largest auto transporters in the country thanks to relationships with major clients like North American Van Lines, Allied Van Lines, Graebel van Lines, Move Management, Unigroup, Mayflower, and United Van Lines, Volkswagen, General Motors, and Chrysler. Clients also include a wide range of new and used car dealerships, auction organizers, auto financing companies, and individual car owners.

To accommodate their growth, the company recently expanded its portfolio of services to include premium retail service while improving their website and their business-to-business platform, Miles Ahead.

RCC Auto Transport Ltd has been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious Patriot Award in 2020 in recognition of the team's commitment to serving as a Military Support Employer.

The report's conclusion: RCC Auto Transport is a reliable car transport service provider that can be trusted to ship vehicles to the customers' desired destination, with responsive customer service along the way.

"RCC Auto Transport LTD is a remarkable company and a tenacious shipping industry player," the case study reports. "Their achievements in the auto transport industry have made them pacesetters with amazing contributions."

RCC Auto Transport, located at 20340 NE 15th Ct. in Miami, maintains the expertise and equipment to move a wide range of vehicle types owned by individuals or companies, from sedans to trucks and from RVs to commercial vehicles. The company can move vehicles to a new home across the country or for college students attending out-of-state universities, military relocations, snowbirds, and online car buyers looking for door-to-door auto transport of new and used car purchases, with the option for enclosed moves for antique vehicles.

The company is licensed, bonded, and insured, operating under U.S. DOT NO. 2247043 and MC #717985.

To request an instant quote for transportation services online any time of day or night, go to https://rccautotransport.com/get-an-instant-quote.

Learn more about RCC Auto Transport LTD at https://rccautotransport.com

A new case study from a top U.S. vehicle transporter details the rapid rise of RCC Auto Transport, one of the largest and most trusted providers of auto transportation and car shipping services in the country.

Related link: https://rccautotransport.com/

Leading U.S. auto transporter launches new vehicle shipping website with ‘instant quote’ feature

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- RCC Auto Transport LTD, a trusted provider of auto transport and car shipping services, has rolled out an "instant quote" option via their newly updated website.

The Miami-based company has been a nationwide leader in shipping vehicles since 2003. Now, the company has introduced a robust new website with simple, easy-to-use web-based and mobile features that take the pain out of the process of moving vehicles to any U.S. destinations.

To receive an instant quote, visitors can simply go to RCC Auto Transport's new user-friendly online form and provide basic information about the vehicle that needs to be moved, including vehicle type, year, make and model.

The simple request form can accommodate a wide range of vehicle types owned by individuals or companies, from sedans to trucks and from RVs to commercial vehicles. They can move vehicles to a new home across the country or for college students attending out-of-state universities, military relocations, snowbirds, and online car buyers looking for door-to-door auto transport of new and used car purchases, with the option for enclosed moves for antique vehicles. They also offer enterprise-level services for corporations looking to transport vehicles.

Once a quote has been submitted, the user will receive an instant quote. Quotes can be requested 24/7 from any desktop or mobile device, with a quote provided in seconds. If a customer chooses to proceed with a move, booking can be completed easily and quickly online, with real time reports and updates throughout the vehicle's move.

"We wanted to harness the power of technology to make a cross-country auto move as easy and seamless as possible from one end to the other," said Shmuel Ovadia, spokesperson for RCC Auto Transport. "Our customers are already reporting that they love our new-and-improved way of requesting quotes and booking services thanks to our attractive new online interface. We look forward to helping many more individuals and enterprises move their vehicles across the U.S. using our new online system."

RCC Auto Transport, located at 20340 NE 15th Ct. in Miami, is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. The company operates under U.S. DOT NO. 2247043 and MC #717985.

Anyone interested in requesting an instant quote for transportation services can do so online any time of day or night at https://rccautotransport.com/get-an-instant-quote/. The company also offers live web chat and a toll-free shipping expert hotline at (877) 873-5512

Learn more about RCC Auto Transport LTD at https://rccautotransport.com/.

RCC Auto Transport LTD, a trusted provider of auto transport and car shipping services, has rolled out an "instant quote" option via their newly updated website.

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Move For Hunger and Nelson Westerberg Renew Partnership to Fight Hunger as Food Insecurity Levels Rise In U.S.

RED BANK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization, and Nelson Westerberg, a global leader in the household goods moving and storage business, announced today that they have renewed their partnership to fight hunger and reduce food waste in the United States. Since 2012, Nelson Westerberg's 9 regional branches across the United States have rescued nearly 11,000 pounds of food and have provided more than 9,000 meals to people who are facing hunger.

As members of the Move For Hunger network, Nelson Westerberg and their multiple branches educate their customers about the issues of hunger and food waste and encourage them to donate their unopened, non-perishable food items on moving day. Then their moving crews volunteer to deliver the donations to a local food bank or pantry at no additional cost. Nelson Westerberg also provides Move For Hunger with additional support by organizing food drives and by assisting with transportation for larger food recovery efforts.

"Nelson Westerberg recognizes hunger is on the rise all across the country right now and that we have a lot of work ahead of us that we cannot do alone," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "We are so grateful for Nelson Westerberg's continued support and commitment to helping provide food for those struggling to find their next meal."

"Covid-19 is creating new thinking, deliberate and urgent protocols for safety. With the unchartered times of this pandemic, basic life sustaining needs are growing at unprecedented levels. Team Westerberg could not be more proud to double down on our commitment to Move For Hunger. We are slowly gaining traction to make a measured difference, organizing for results, and leading with heart to be go givers," said Greg Koehlinger, Executive Vice President of Nelson Westerberg.

To date, Move For Hunger's network of more than 1,000 moving companies, more than 1,500 multi-family apartment communities, and many of the world's leading relocation management companies has collected and delivered nearly 17.8 million pounds of food - providing nearly 15 million meals - to food banks and pantries across the United States and Canada.

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move.

Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://moveforhunger.org/.

About Nelson Westeberg:

Nelson Westeberg is a premier corporate moving, storage and logistics company. Since 1904, the company has perfected its services that include an exceptionally strong footprint throughout the Continental United States & Canada. Established in Chicago, Nelson Westerberg is privately held, financially very strong and has an unbending culture and reputation for service & business integrity. The company's client reference list consists of well-known global corporations with whom it has provided consistent corporate moving service for 5, 10, 20, 30, and several at 40 plus years of service.

We earn loyalty with each relocating employee we are privileged to serve. The Westerberg Companies' offices are strategically positioned with full service domestic and international moving and storage centers in coast to coast major and secondary cities in the US and Canada and near the major US ports (North Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Western Pacific). For more information, visit https://nelsonwesterberg.com/.

Media Contact:
Adam Lowy
Executive Director, Move For Hunger
+1-732-774-0521
Adam@moveforhunger.org

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Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization, and Nelson Westerberg, a global leader in the household goods moving and storage business, announced today that they have renewed their partnership to fight hunger and reduce food waste in the United States.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Move For Hunger and Hilldrup Renew Partnership to Fight Hunger as Food Insecurity Levels Rise In U.S.

RED BANK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization, and Hilldrup, a fourth generation family-owned moving & storage company, announced today that they have renewed their partnership to fight hunger and reduce food waste in the United States. Since 2011, Hilldrup's 10 regional branches (Dulles, Richmond, Stafford (VA), Greenville (SC), Charlotte & Durham (NC), Forestville & Capitol Heights (MD), Atlanta, and Orlando) across the Southeast have rescued more than 64,500 lbs. of food and have provided 53,800 meals to people who are facing hunger.

As members of the Move For Hunger network, Hilldrup and their multiple branches educate their customers about the issues of hunger and food waste and encourage them to donate their unopened, non-perishable food items on moving day. Then, their moving crews volunteer to deliver the donations to a local food bank or pantry at no additional cost.

Hilldrup also provides Move For Hunger with additional support by organizing food drives and by volunteering to rescue food from large events, like marathons. Most recently they assisted Move For Hunger's COVID-19 relief efforts, when their Atlanta branch delivered 100 cases of donated GoGo SqueeZ product to Fulton County Schools in Alpharetta, Georgia.

"Hilldrup has been a valuable partner of ours for the past 8 years and their renewed support for the year ahead has never been more critical than it is right now," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "The COVID-19 Pandemic has increased the need for emergency food nationwide. Food banks and pantries are facing an unprecedented demand, and we are so grateful that Hilldrup remains committed to helping us fight hunger."

"We are thrilled to partner with Move for Hunger for the ninth year," said Jordan McDaniel Hinkebein, Marketing Director, Hilldrup. "They have created such an invaluable network of moving companies to assist in one of the greatest needs of our nation - food insecurity. We are honored and proud to be a partner with them and to continue to help our local communities with these food efforts, through customer donations, employee or community food drives and beyond!"

To date, Move For Hunger's network of more than 1,000 moving companies, more than 1,500 multi-family apartment communities, and many of the world's leading relocation management companies has collected and delivered nearly 17.8 million pounds of food - providing nearly 15 million meals - to food banks and pantries across the United States and Canada.

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://www.MoveForHunger.org/.

About Hilldrup:

Hilldrup is a family-owned moving, storage, relocation and logistics company started in 1903. Today, Hilldrup is one of the largest and most honored agency groups in the entire industry, and operates facilities in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida with its corporate office in Stafford, Virginia. Hilldrup moves families and businesses domestically and internationally, in addition to offering logistics services to meet the needs of its clients, which includes Fortune 100 companies, federal government agencies and universities. Hilldrup was recently recognized by United Van Lines as the top producer in 2019 in residential, national account, government and international sales. In addition, the company is a 24-time honoree of United Van Lines' Customer Choice Award. For more information on Hilldrup's services, please visit https://www.hilldrup.com/.

Media Contacts:
Adam Lowy
Executive Director, Move For Hunger
+1-732-774-0521
Adam[at]moveforhunger.org

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Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization, and Hilldrup, a fourth generation family-owned moving & storage company, announced today that they have renewed their partnership to fight hunger and reduce food waste in the United States.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

HornBlasters Inc. Announces New Location in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- HornBlasters Inc., the maker of train horns for trucks and cars, is expanding its operations and has opened a new location in Tampa, Florida. The new warehouse facility officially opened for business on June 1 and offers customers the convenience of contactless pickup for their orders and room for continued growth as the company continues to expand its offerings.

HornBlasters continues to innovate and lead the way in the consumer air horn and safety device market with a mission to make the roads safer while having a little fun. It delivers the real sound of a locomotive right to vehicles and services all pneumatic needs.

Owner and CEO, Matthew Heller, expressed enthusiasm about the new location's launch and said, "We're so thrilled to be moving into a bigger warehouse and increasing our presence to better serve our customers, nationwide and locally. Moving our base of operations into metro Tampa just made sense."

The new location will also provide jobs to Tampa residents and offer convenience for local customers who can now pick up their orders and get local part support for train horn kits and products.

"We're also very excited about the ability this move gives us to keep growing and offering more products and services to our customers," Heller says.

And, as its website advises, "Don't blow your temper, blow your horns."

For more information: https://hornblasters.com/

About HornBlasters Inc.

HornBlasters is a market leader for automotive train horn applications.

Founded in 2002, it has created a niche automotive product segment of train horns for trucks and cars. Since then, the business has exponentially grown its market and company and has expanded into air suspension, load support and electric air horns too.

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HornBlasters Inc., the maker of train horns for trucks and cars, is expanding its operations and has opened a new location in Tampa, Florida. The new warehouse facility officially opened for business on June 1 and offers customers the convenience of contactless pickup for their orders and room for continued growth as the company continues to expand its offerings.

Related link: https://hornblasters.com/

Move For Hunger and North American Van Lines Renew Partnership

RED BANK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization, and northAmerican(R) Van Lines announced today that they have renewed their partnership to reduce food waste and fight hunger in the United States. Since 2011, northAmerican's 76 participating agents have rescued nearly 440,000 lbs. of food and have provided more than 365,000 meals to people who are facing hunger.

As members of the Move For Hunger network, northAmerican agents educate their customers about the issues of hunger and food waste and encourage them to donate their unopened, non-perishable food items on moving day. Then, the moving companies volunteer to deliver the donations to a local food bank or pantry at no additional cost.

northAmerican Van Lines agents also provide Move For Hunger with additional support by organizing food drives and by volunteering to rescue food from large events, like marathons.

"northAmerican Van Lines has been our partner for 9 years, but their support has never been more critical than it is right now," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "Food banks and pantries are facing an unprecedented demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are so grateful that northAmerican Van Lines remains committed to helping us fight hunger nationwide."

"Food insecurity has been a national issue for years, and is rapidly becoming a crisis," said Kevin Murphy, Vice President and General Manager of North American Van Lines, Inc. "Our agent network has proudly supported Move For Hunger's mission for nearly a decade and we are honored to help keep local food banks stocked as the need for food donations rises drastically due to these unprecedented times."

To date, Move For Hunger's network of more than 1,000 moving companies, more than 1,500 multi-family apartment communities, and many of the world's leading relocation management companies has collected and delivered more than 17 million pounds of food - providing nearly 14 million meals - to food banks and pantries across the United States and Canada..

Move For Hunger is a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs.

For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit http://www.moveforhunger.org/.

Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization, and northAmerican(R) Van Lines announced today that they have renewed their partnership to reduce food waste and fight hunger in the United States. Since 2011, northAmerican's 76 participating agents have rescued nearly 440,000 lbs. of food and have provided more than 365,000 meals to people who are facing hunger.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

iConnect Launches Remote Technology Systems for Companies to Take Employee Temperatures and to Handle Bill of Lading Process to Combat COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. /ScoopCloud/ -- iConnect, a technology company that creates tracking systems for data collection, has developed two programs that will help mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The PIP-ILI System (Possibly Infected Person-Identify, Locate, Isolate) was created to assist companies in taking proactive and preventative measures to protect their employees, as well as the public, from COVID-19, with two products: TrackYourText and NoTouchBOL.

Both products are able to identify when a "Possibly Infected Person," (PIP) is showing symptoms of COVID-19 or has a persistent fever.

TrackYourText was developed for employers to take the temperatures of their employees from their mobile phones, collecting that information, as well as their location data, which is then displayed on a PIP-ILI map, per state, in order to track and monitor possibly infected persons. Each day, companies are able to send bulk text messages, simultaneously, to each of their employees, with a link, where they input their temperature, in addition to their location, if required by the company.

TrackYourText also returns data without the use of a GPS tracking app. While this monitoring system might be mandated by companies and considered a crucial step towards protecting their staff, employees should be informed that TrackYourText does not install any tracking tools on their phones, and they have the right to choose whether they will respond to or share their private information with this voluntary technology.

NoTouchBOL is a logistics system that prevents carriers from having direct contact with shipping personnel that are required to sign bill of ladings. NoTouchBOL also captures the location of carriers, tracks their route, monitoring if they have had direct contact with previous freights they have picked up and delivered. This information is then displayed on a PIP-ILI map, per state, tracing their exact route. The map can be used to show if an employee, from another company, who might have come into direct contact with the carrier, is diagnosed with COVID symptoms, and when and where possible infection might have occurred. Both the carrier and employee can then immediately be identified as possibly infected persons.

Learn more about solutions at: http://textingondemand.com/ and https://notouchbol.com/

About iConnect

iConnect is a technology company, based in Indianapolis and Dallas, that provides tracking products with a data collection system for corporations. Learn more at: http://www.iconnectamc.com/

iConnect, a technology company that creates tracking systems for data collection, has developed two programs that will help mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The PIP-ILI System (Possibly Infected Person-Identify, Locate, Isolate) was created to assist companies in taking proactive and preventative measures to protect their employees.

Related link: http://www.iconnectamc.com/

Registration Open for The First Ever San Diego Truck Pull to Support Move For Hunger

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger announced today that registration is open for its first-ever San Diego Truck Pull fundraiser. The event, in which teams of 5-10 will compete to see who can pull an eight ton truck 100 feet in the fastest time, will be held at AleSmith Brewing Company (9990 AleSmith Ct., San Diego, CA 92126) on Saturday, February 29 from Noon-3 p.m.

Registration is $200 per team and can be completed at http://SanDiegoTruckPull.com (note: link redirects to GoFundMe page).

Proceeds from the event will benefit Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger.

Ace Relocation Systems, a national moving company headquartered in San Diego, will provide one of their trucks for the event. Ace Relocation and Dewitt Move Worldwide are among the more than 1,000 moving companies that have joined Move For Hunger's national network of relocation professionals. Ace Relocation Systems & Dewitt Move Worldwide encourage their customers to donate unopened, non-perishable food during the moving process and then volunteers to deliver the donations to the local food bank, free of charge.

This event will provide Move For Hunger with the resources it needs to continue to expand its network, organize food drives, and to coordinate food rescues.

"More than 4 million people in California are facing hunger every day, including 1 in 6 children," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director/Founder of Move For Hunger. "Meanwhile, we are wasting 40% of the food in the United States each year. The San Diego Truck Pull is going to be a fun event that will raise awareness about these issues, while also providing Move For Hunger with the support we need to collect 4 million pounds of food this year."

"We have a long-standing tradition of helping those in need in the San Diego community," said Jeremy Day, General Manager, Ace Relocation Systems. "This event fits right in with that. We are thrilled to participate."

"It's all about feeding the hungry," said Jeff Nadeau, General Manager, Dewitt Move Worldwide.

Since 2009, Move For Hunger has delivered more than 16.3 million pounds of food - that's the equivalent of 13.6 million meals - to food banks all across the United States and Canada. The funds raised at the San Diego Truck Pull will support Move For Hunger's hunger relief and food rescue programs, both in California and nationwide.

Move For Hunger is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit http://www.moveforhunger.org/.

Ace Relocation Systems is a privately held, family owned and operated corporation headquartered in San Diego, CA. In addition to office and warehouse there, they have the same in eight additional locations from coast to coast. The metro markets they cover locally are Los Angeles/Orange County, The San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle/Tacoma, Phoenix, Austin, San Antonio, Chicago, Orlando, Tampa, Baltimore and Washington, DC. Through the Atlas Van Lines network, they can service any location in North America. Ace Relocation also executes, or arranges for, a substantial amount of international relocations, numbering in the thousands. Their sister companies within ARCA International, international forwarding companies, assists with the shipments being transported by air and sea. The majority of Ace Relocation's revenue comes from servicing the moving needs of the US Government and Fortune 500 companies, including some of the most recognizable entities in the world. For more information, visit https://www.acerelocation.com/.

The DeWitt Companies began as a one-truck operation in 1927 and has transformed into an integrated network of five sister companies that provides relocation, logistics, warehousing and freight forwarding services to businesses, households and military clients all over the world. With wholly-owned assets in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam and the Mainland, our COD, DOD, GSA, and Corporate clients trust us for easy, affordable, and safe transportation of their goods. The DeWitt family of companies includes Royal Hawaiian Movers, DeWitt Guam, Royal Alaskan Movers, Approved Freight Forwarders, and DeWitt Move Worldwide (http://www.dewittmove.com), which operates in more than 100 countries.

PRESS CONTACT:
Dan Beam, Communications Manager
Move For Hunger
dan@moveforhunger.org or (732) 766-1278

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Move For Hunger announced today that registration is open for its first-ever San Diego Truck Pull fundraiser. The event, in which teams of 5-10 will compete to see who can pull an eight ton truck 100 feet in the fastest time, will be held at AleSmith Brewing Company, San Diego, on Saturday, Feb. 29.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Jeff Pederson Joins Move For Hunger’s Board of Directors

RED BANK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger, announced today that Jeff Pederson, Chairman and CEO of CORT Business Services, has joined its Board of Directors.

Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is the largest provider of residential and office furniture rental, as well as tradeshow and event furnishings, in the United States. Pederson has been with CORT since 2002, serving as CORT's Chairman and CEO since 2012, and previously held executive management positions with Equity Residential Properties Trust and Globe Business Resources.

In 2018, Move For Hunger and CORT launched a partnership that provided residents at multi-family apartment communities across the country with the opportunity to donate their unopened, non-perishable food when they move out. More than 1,500 properties are now participating in the program, which CORT makes possible by volunteering to pick up and deliver the donations to a local food bank or pantry.

"Jeff, and his team, have been one of the driving forces behind the rapid growth of our Multi-Family Program, which provided more than 70,000 meals to families in need last year," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director/Founder of Move For Hunger. "He brings a wealth of experience to our Board of Directors, and his knowledge of the multi-family industry will be invaluable as we continue to expand within that space. Jeff is passionate about helping us rescue more food for the 40 million Americans who are facing hunger every day. We are so excited to welcome him to our Board."

"Once in a great while you get an opportunity to join an organization you truly believe in. Such is the case for me as I join the Board of Directors of Move for Hunger," Pederson said. "Adam and his organization have done an outstanding job for such a worthy cause. It's doubly rewarding to know that CORT has collected and delivered more than 100,000 lbs. of food to date since joining the Move For Hunger network. Our partners and everyone who rallies behind this cause is to be congratulated."

Originally from central Minnesota, Pederson grew up in Northern California. He attended the University of California at Davis and San Jose State University where he received his BS in Business Management in 1982. Jeff and his wife, Gail, have four grown children and three wonderful grandkids.

Pederson becomes the fifth member of Move For Hunger's Board of Directors, joining: Richard Schwartz, Owner, Schwartz Consulting Group; Benjamin Samuels, Director, Samuels Family Foundation; Stephan Lowy, CEO, Lowy's Moving Service; and Jenna Weinerman, Marketing Director, Updater.

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit http://www.moveforhunger.org/.

About CORT:

CORT, a part of Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway Company, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring and other services. With more than 100 offices, showrooms and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT's breadth of services and companywide commitment to making a house a home, an office a great place to work and an event a memorable celebration. For more information, please visit http://www.cort.com/.

Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger, announced today that Jeff Pederson, Chairman and CEO of CORT Business Services, has joined its Board of Directors.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

ReAgg Announces Flatbed Rentals for Heavy Equipment Moves

TEMPLE HILLS, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReAgg is one of the leading aggregate suppliers in Baltimore, Maryland. We also offer a fleet of heavy equipment transportation for our customers in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and the area of Northern Virginia.

Have equipment to haul from one location to another?

Need to remove heavy objects from construction projects?

Our fleet and service are available for rental to haul heavy equipment. We've had experience in the construction industry for over 30 years, including working with contractors, government agencies, developers, corporations, and individuals. We're licensed and insured to provide heavy equipment rental in Baltimore, Maryland, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia areas.

The Benefits of Renting a Flatbed for Heavy Equipment Moves

One of the main reasons behind renting a flatbed truck is to help make it possible to haul heavy materials and construction equipment from one location to another.

* Save time and money - rather than buying new or used equipment, maintaining it, and paying for storing the equipment, renting from ReAgg solves these issues
* Short term projects - instead of buying equipment for short-term projects, renting makes more sense to avoid payments
* Expert advice and service - All of ReAgg's team are experts, experienced and dependable to help answer any questions or provide help with your project
* Name you can trust - ReAgg has worked with customers for over 30 years. We're licensed and committed to providing you with high quality services and on-time delivery

ReAgg's Flatbed Truck Rentals:

* Modern fleet of flatbed rentals available
* Eliminate costly equipment purchases through renting
* Large fleet of name brand flatbeds
* Professional and well-trained drivers
* Cutting edge GPS tracking system
* On-time delivery

Areas We Service

We offer flatbed truck rental in the Baltimore Metropolitan area, including Annapolis, Rockville, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia areas, including Fairfax and Alexandria.

Contact ReAgg for Flatbed Rentals

ReAgg is the easy one stop shop for all your truck and flatbed rental needs. We have a reliable customer service who can help every step of the way. Request a quote today by calling us at (888)554-1503 or visit www.ReAgg.com.

About ReAgg:

ReAgg (Recycled Aggregates LLC) is committed to providing quality products and services throughout Northern Virginia the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan areas. We offer a full line of rock, crushed stone products, crushed concrete, sand, gravel and other quality materials.

Our team has built a strong reputation for integrity, professionalism, safety, quality control, efficiency, punctuality, reliability and customer satisfaction. Thirty-three years ago, our company started as a concrete recycler; taking broken concrete, crushing and screening it into useful products. Over this period of time, we manufactured over 7 million tons of recycled concrete materials for use in local construction projects.

We are a privately owned and operated company headquartered in Capitol Heights, Maryland with ongoing operations in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and the Baltimore Metropolitan Area. We have a fully trained staff with many years of experience in the Aggregate, General Construction and Transportation Industry.

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ReAgg is one of the leading aggregate suppliers in Baltimore, Maryland. We also offer a fleet of heavy equipment transportation for our customers in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and the area of Northern Virginia.

Related link: https://www.reagg.com/

EPIC Adds Sheryl Marshall in Napa, California

NAPA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Sheryl Marshall has joined the firm as Principal within the firm's Moving & Storage Practice.

Marshall will be based in Napa, California and report to John Sames, Senior Vice President. In her new position, Marshall is responsible for new business development and the design, placement and management of property and casualty insurance programs, providing risk management strategies and solutions for mid-market and large clients.

Marshall joins EPIC from Paul Hanson Partners, where she spent the last 19 years of her career. While with Paul Hanson Partners, Marshall served as a Senior Vice President, providing strategic risk solutions to her clients within the Moving & Storage Industry, primarily on the West Coast.

"We are thrilled to continue the growth of our Risk Management operations in Napa," said EPIC's John Sames. "Sheryl is a well-respected, highly strategic, and consultative risk management professional who will deliver great value to our clients and to other EPIC team members. I could not be more excited to have Sheryl join our Moving & Storage team, headed by Lou Hefter."

Sheryl Marshall can be reached at sheryl.marshall@epicbrokers.com or (707) 666-1477.

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC Holdings, Inc. is the corporate parent overseeing investments across the entire EPIC platform. The firm's core retail insurance brokerage business, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, now has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Sheryl Marshall has joined the firm as Principal within the firm's Moving & Storage Practice.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

Registration Open For The First Ever Tampa Truck Pull

TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger announced today that registration is open for the first-ever Tampa Truck Pull, presented by First Class Moving Systems. The event, in which teams of 5-10 will compete to see who can pull a moving truck 100 feet in the fastest time, will be held at Tampa Joe's Restaurant and Sports Bar (9316 Anderson Road, Tampa, FL 33634) on Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Registration is $20 per team and can be completed at http://TampaTruckPull.com.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger.

First Class Moving Systems will provide one of their trucks for the event. As a member of Move For Hunger's national network of relocation professionals, First Class Moving Systems encourages their customers to donate unopened, non-perishable food during the moving process and then volunteers to deliver the donations to the local food bank, free of charge.

The inaugural event will allow various community groups to come together for one specific cause, including teams of firefighters, police officers, CrossFit, Boot Camp or other athletes, corporate groups, families, and more. Community members are encouraged to attend, cheer on their favorite teams, and enjoy music, food, beer, and raffles, all in support of Move For Hunger.

"Ten teams will participate and try to put up the fastest time, with support and encouragement from the crowd," said Christ Hunt, partner and CEO of First Class Moving Systems. "This will be a fun way to raise awareness about hunger and food waste in our community and to support a great organization, Move For Hunger."

More than 2.8 million people in Florida, including 1 in 5 children, do not have reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Meanwhile, 40% of all the food in the United States is wasted. The funds raised at the Tampa Truck Pull will support Move For Hunger's hunger relief and food rescue programs, both in Florida and nationwide.

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit http://www.moveforhunger.org/.

About First Class Moving Systems:

At First Class Moving Systems, we are the leading Tampa moving company to manage your next relocation. We provide storage, relocation, distribution, packing and moving services to homeowners, members of the military and businesses of all sizes. We are full-service Tampa movers with the professional staff, expertise and wide range of services to make sure that our customers receive complete first class treatment.

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Move For Hunger
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Move For Hunger announced today that registration is open for the first-ever Tampa Truck Pull, presented by First Class Moving Systems. The event, in which teams of 5-10 will compete to see who can pull a moving truck 100 feet in the fastest time, will be held at Tampa Joe's Restaurant and Sports Bar (9316 Anderson Road, Tampa, FL 33634) on Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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RYPOS Expands Product Coverage to Refrigerated Container Transport

FRANKLIN, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- RYPOS, Inc., developer and manufacturer of advanced, exhaust filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines, have shipped their 600th clip-on generator set filter system to a large global integrated container shipment company. These retrofit exhaust filtration kits for diesel powered portable generator sets bring older engines into full California Air Resources Board emission compliance.

The filter systems, which are verified to the Level 3+ reduction standard by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), are now operational across a significant portion of the generator fleet.

The RYPOS Clip-On Active DPF is a filter that traps and burns soot reducing particulate matter emissions by more than 85 percent. Designed for ease of installation, this new product provides owners of model year 2015 and older generator units a low cost, compliant to end of equipment life option for making their gensets CARB compliant. Following an extensive field test program, the RYPOS Clip-On Active DPF was granted approval under Executive Order DE-11-008-01.

"This product is a natural extension our other product offering in the transport category space. The high quality of the product and the economic and operating benefits it provides the fleet operators of mid-life generator sets, make this product an attractive option when compared to costly unit replacement," said Peter Bransfield, RYPOS' CEO.

About RYPOS:

RYPOS (RYPOS.com) is a privately held Company with operations in Franklin, Massachusetts. They have designed and developed a number of leading-edge diesel exhaust filtration products for small and large engines that utilize their patented electrical regeneration strategy and technology.

RYPOS Contact: Trish Jacobs, 508-429-4552 or email tjacobs@rypos.com. RYPOS, Inc. ( http://www.rypos.com ) / 40 Kenwood Circle, Franklin, MA 02038.

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RYPOS, Inc., developer and manufacturer of advanced, exhaust filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines, have shipped their 600th clip-on generator set filter system to a large global integrated container shipment company. These retrofit exhaust filtration kits for diesel powered portable generator sets bring older engines into full California Air Resources Board emission compliance.

Related link: https://www.rypos.com/

Onions 52 integrates Famous-compatible TMS Freightflow, reducing transportation costs and improving customer service

RENO, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Jay Holstine, President and CEO of Freightflow, said, "As many grower/shippers turn to transportation management software to improve customer service and increase margins, Onions 52 leads the pack with their recent integration of Freightflow TMS into Famous software."

In addition, Freightflow has successful integrations with Produce Pro ERP and many track & trace companies.

"After a thorough evaluation of the leading transportation management software applications, we selected Freightflow because they provide excellent tools to help us reduce our transportation costs and they have an existing certified integration with our ERP solution, Famous Software," said Trevor Flint, Onions 52, CFO.

"After last year's driver shortage and the recent FSMA rules, many grower/shippers are looking to tighten up their transportation department and improve carrier relationships," said Jay Holstine. "Because Freightflow provides lane management, carrier report cards and unique tools for in-network spot-bids and document handling that is already compatible with existing Famous Software installations, Onions 52 was able to get up and running in a matter of weeks not months."

Holstine added, "Many grower/shippers are looking for ways to understand the cost of freight with sophisticated region management tools that allow you to run reports on freight costs for any region by any time range, subset of carriers, or commodity shipped and more. Having accurate shed data such as, hours, locations, phone numbers, contacts, appointment required, or first come first serve etcetera, is highly important to the load management process, but keeping this information in several spreadsheets or in two systems that don't talk to each other has kept transportation departments from being able to make quick improvements."

"Freightflow's intuitive user interface does make it much easier for dispatchers to track their shipments, and for managers and the executive suite to understand the dynamics of their freight business without spending hours running reports each month. With Freightflow's dynamic reporting tools, reports are built once and can be run in real-time," added Jay Holstine.

Onions 52 continues to push the envelope on using technology to increase margins and grow business, after a successful re-brand and website launch last year. As many grower/shippers turn to transportation management software to improve customer service and increase margins, Onions 52 leads the pack with their recent integration of Freightflow.

About Freightflow:

Freightflow delivers strategic lane management, transportation department productivity, and route optimization services to the Produce Industry. Hundreds of professionals at organization such as Indianapolis Fruit & Produce, Piazza Produce, Valley Fruit & Produce, California Giant and Potandon use Freightflow every day to save time and money.

Learn more at https://www.freightflow.co/

For media queries, contact Jay Holstine, President and CEO of Freightflow, at: info@freightflow.co

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Jay Holstine, President and CEO of Freightflow, said, "As many grower/shippers turn to transportation management software to improve customer service and increase margins, Onions 52 leads the pack with their recent integration of Freightflow TMS into Famous software."

Related link: https://www.freightflow.co/

RYPOS ULETRU Filters for Thermoking and Carrier Transportation Refrigeration Units Achieve In-Use Compliance Goals

FRANKLIN, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- RYPOS, Inc., developer, and manufacturer of advanced, exhaust filtration systems is pleased to announce the successful completion of the On-Road In-Use Compliance required by the California Air Resources Board for their entire Ultra Low Emission Transportation Refrigeration Unit active diesel particulate filter (DPF) product line.

The DPF systems, which are verified to the Level 3+ reduction standard by the California Air Resources Board, and have been operated extensively within the refrigerated trailer fleets in California have recently been retested after years of field use by an independent lab and found to be fully emission compliant.

The Rypos Active DPF is a filter that traps and burns soot reducing particulate matter emissions by more than 85 percent. Unlike other particulate filter technologies, the Rypos system is self-monitoring and completely autonomous, ensuring that the filter is continuously clean and able to accept the full exhaust load of the engine in any operating conditions and at any time.

"This important milestone validates the systems' original design premise, that it would be an end of life compliance solution for the Tier IV interim and less than 25 horsepower engines powering the majority of the installed base," said Peter Bransfield, RYPOS' CEO.

About RYPOS:
RYPOS (http://www.rypos.com/) is a privately held Company with operations in Franklin, Massachusetts. They have designed and developed a number of leading-edge diesel exhaust filtration products for small and large engines that utilize their patented electrical regeneration strategy and technology.

RYPOS, Inc., 40 Kenwood Circle, Franklin, MA 02038.

RYPOS, Inc., developer, and manufacturer of advanced, exhaust filtration systems is pleased to announce the successful completion of the On-Road In-Use Compliance required by the California Air Resources Board for their entire Ultra Low Emission Transportation Refrigeration Unit active diesel particulate filter (DPF) product line.

Related link: https://www.rypos.com/