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Registration Open for First Ever Charlotte Truck Pull – Fundraiser to support Move For Hunger, presented by MYMOVE

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger announced today that registration is open for the first-ever Charlotte Truck Pull, presented by MYMOVE. 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 Lenny Boy Brewing Co. (3000 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28217) on Saturday, November 16 from Noon-4 p.m.

Registration is $100 per team and can be completed at CharlotteTruckPull.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.

"MYMOVE is thrilled to deepen our partnership with Move For Hunger and continue supporting our very own community during the inaugural truck pull here in Charlotte," said Ben Mark, MYMOVE's Director of Partnerships. "We hope this represents the first of many future opportunities to combine our two brands, engage people about the Move For Hunger cause, and further the effort to fight hunger."

Suddath Relocation Systems of Charlotte will provide one of their trucks for the event. As a member of Move For Hunger's national network of relocation professionals Suddath provides their customers with the opportunity to donate unopened, non-perishable food during the moving process and volunteers to deliver the donations to the local food bank, free of charge.

"At Suddath Relocation Systems of Charlotte, we are invested in our local community and giving back to those around us," said Monty Miller, Suddath's Vice President & General Manager, Network Operations. "It is an honor to be a Move for Hunger partner and we look forward to making a lasting impact on the lives that we touch with this partnership."

More than 1.5 million people in North Carolina, 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 Charlotte Truck Pull will support Move For Hunger's hunger relief and food rescue programs, both in North Carolina 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 MYMOVE

MYMOVE, LLC, owned by Red Ventures, LLC, is a media company with unbeatable technology, data and marketing expertise. We have an exclusive relationship with the USPS(R) that allows us to connect brands with roughly 39 million movers every year. We help the USPS(R) facilitate the official Change of Address process. Through this partnership, we're able to reach millions of movers at the most important point of their move. We help movers get unbeatable savings on products and services they need - and we help brands get in front of the right audience. We have 25 years of experience connecting movers with top brands in retail, entertainment, banking, insurance, telecommunications, home security and more. And we have a talented team of marketers, analysts, engineers, designers and copywriters who get the job done. For more information, please visit https://www.mymove.com/.

ABOUT SUDDATH RELOCATION SYSTEMS OF CHARLOTTE

With over a decade of local moving, storage and logistics experience in Charlotte, Suddath(R) has become the Tar Heel state's best choice for experienced, high-quality residential and commercial moving services, global mobility solutions and third-party logistics services. Suddath is a family moving company started three generations ago in 1919 in Jacksonville, FL. Since then, we have expanded our services globally, and now move tens-of-thousands of families and military members, thousands of businesses, and millions of pounds of products to destinations across the world each year with personalized care and attention. For more information, please visit https://suddath.com/charlotte/.

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Move For Hunger announced today that registration is open for the first-ever Charlotte Truck Pull, presented by MYMOVE. 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 Lenny Boy Brewing Co. (3000 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28217) on Saturday, November 16 from Noon-4 p.m.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

RYPOS ULETRU Filters Successfully Applied to Carrier and Thermoking Seven-year Engine Transportation Refrigeration Unit Models

FRANKLIN, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- RYPOS, Inc., developer, and manufacturer of advanced, exhaust filtration systems is pleased to announce the successful completion of the application engineering effort to fit their standard Ultra Low Emission Transport Refrigeration Unit Filter system to the CarrierX4 and Thermoking C650 series refrigeration units. These models use a less than 25 horsepower engine that has a seven-year emission compliance life in California. The application of the Rypos filter will extend their compliance to the end of life.

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 a 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, 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. Online: https://www.rypos.com/

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

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RYPOS, Inc., developer, and manufacturer of advanced, exhaust filtration systems is pleased to announce the successful completion of the application engineering effort to fit their standard Ultra Low Emission Transport Refrigeration Unit Filter system to the CarrierX4 and Thermoking C650 series refrigeration units. These models use a less than 25 horsepower engine that has a seven-year emission compliance life in California.

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

EPIC adds Jim Triana in Ontario, California

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Jim Triana has joined the firm as Vice President, Property & Casualty.

Triana will be based in EPIC's Ontario, Calif. office and report to Dan Ryan, Managing Principal of EPIC's Inland Empire Operations as a part of EPIC's Transportation & Logistics Team.

Triana will have responsibility for new business development and for providing expertise and consultation to middle market transportation and logistics clients. Triana will focus primarily on business in Southern California and Las Vegas/Southern Nevada.

Triana joins EPIC from Pan American Insurance Services (Palm Desert and Fresno offices), where he was a senior transportation broker. He also spent time with TI Advisors and The National Truck Services Group in Phoenix, AZ.

Said EPIC's Dan Ryan, "We are thrilled to have Jim join our dynamic Transportation & Logistics team. He will help to drive the growth of our property and casualty operations in the Inland Empire, Las Vegas, and across the West. Jim is the consummate team player and a great collaborator. I couldn't be more pleased to have him on our team."

Said Triana, "I am very excited to be a part of EPIC and its Transportation & Logistics Platform. EPIC's reputation for professionalism, innovation, and service excellence provides a real opportunity to most effectively serve my clients and drive their success."

Jim Triana can be reached at jim.triana@epicbrokers.com or (702) 505-7482

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. 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 now has more than 2,000 team members operating from more than 70 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $600 million, 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.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Jim Triana has joined the firm as Vice President, Property & Casualty.

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

Registration Open For The First Ever Bell Works Truck Pull – Fundraiser to Support Move For Hunger

HOLMDEL, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger announced today that registration is still open for the first-ever Bell Works Truck Pull, presented by WorkWave. 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 Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ, 07733) on Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 3:45 - 7:45 p.m.

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

"We are excited to support Move For Hunger in a way that is not only fun for all, but also helps to get the community involved in raising awareness for such an important cause," said Marne Martin, CEO of WorkWave. "At WorkWave, we are passionate about doing the right thing and supporting the communities around us, and this is a great way to come together and make a difference."

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

As one of the founding members of Move For Hunger, Lowy's Moving Service has delivered nearly 490,000 lbs. of food - the equivalent of 408,000 meals - to Fulfill, Lunch Break, and other food pantries in Monmouth and Ocean Counties since 2009.

Nearly 866,000 people in New Jersey, including 1 in 8 children, do not have reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Meanwhile, 40% of all the food produced in the United States each year is wasted. The funds raised at the Bell Works Truck Pull will support Move For Hunger's hunger relief and food recovery programs, both in New Jersey and nationwide.

ABOUT MOVE FOR HUNGER

Move For Hunger is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger. In addition to collecting food from people who are moving to new homes, Move For Hunger also helps companies and individuals across the United States and Canada organize successful food drives. To date, they have collected more than 15 million pounds of food. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://www.moveforhunger.org/.

ABOUT WORKWAVE

WorkWave empowers service-oriented companies to reach their full potential through scalable, cloud-based software solutions that support every stage of a business lifecycle. We are a trusted partner for over 7,000 customers across a wide variety of industries, including pest control, lawn care, cleaning, HVAC, plumbing and electrical, and last mile delivery. WorkWave is unique in that it offers its customers solutions that support the full service lifecycle, providing businesses with everything from brand awareness and digital marketing to sales, service and customer experience. Through versatile software solutions, strategic business advice, and a broad network of partners, WorkWave goes beyond just software - we are a partner in enabling our customers to reach their full potential at each stage of their business journey. WorkWave is a division of global enterprise applications provider IFS. For more information, visit http://www.workwave.com/.

ABOUT LOWY'S MOVING SERVICE

Lowy's Moving Service has been in business since 1924 and is a highly respected and experienced commercial mover in the Metropolitan area. Lowy's has handled household, commercial and office relocations on local, interstate and international levels. Honesty, dependability and service have always been this company's most valued assets. For more information, visit https://lowys.com/.

Move For Hunger announced today that registration is still open for the first-ever Bell Works Truck Pull, presented by WorkWave. 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 Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ, 07733) on Sept. 12, 2019 from 3:45 - 7:45 p.m.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

First Ever Rose City Truck Pull to be Held on September 12

PORTLAND, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger and the Portland Relocation Council announced today that the first-ever Rose City Truck Pull, presented by Chipman Relocation & Logistics, will take place on Thursday, September 12 from 1 - 5 p.m. 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 Golden Valley Brewing Company (1520 NW Bethany Blvd., Beaverton, OR, 97006).

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.

Chipman Relocation & Logistics, a professional moving company based in Portland, will provide one of their trucks for the event. As a member of Move For Hunger's national network of relocation professionals, Chipman Relocation & Logistics provides their customers with the opportunity to donate unopened, non-perishable food during the moving process and volunteers to deliver the donations to the local food bank, free of charge.

More than 510,000 people in Oregon, including 1 in 6 children, do not have reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Meanwhile, 40% of all the food produced in the United States each year is wasted. The funds raised at the Truck Pull will support Move For Hunger's hunger relief and food recovery programs in Oregon and nationwide.

ABOUT MOVE FOR HUNGER

Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger. In addition to collecting food from people who are moving to new homes, Move For Hunger also helps companies and individuals across the United States and Canada organize successful food drives. To date, they have collected more than 15 million pounds of food. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://www.moveforhunger.org/.

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

Move For Hunger and the Portland Relocation Council announced today that the first-ever Rose City Truck Pull, presented by Chipman Relocation & Logistics, will take place on Thursday, September 12 from 1 -5 p.m.. The event, in which teams of 5-10 will compete to see who can pull a moving truck 100 feet in the fastest time.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Capacity LLC Launches New Online Client Portal for Improved Fulfillment Tracking and Reporting

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and EDI solutions, has launched a revitalized online portal to serve its clients. Reimagined from the ground up as a way for brand managers and executives to monitor their fulfillment activity, Capacity's development team put user experience at the heart of the redesign. Improved architecture and a more intuitive interface make the system simple for clients to navigate, while custom Tableau-based reporting presents key account data in an easily digestible format.

The portal is also optimized for mobile devices, giving busy executives access to their accounts even when they're on the move.

Visibility of order processing and fulfillment performance is increasingly important in today's data-driven supply chain environment. Identifying potential issues and responding to them quickly can be the difference between a lifelong customer or one who's lost forever when problems go unresolved. Capacity's new client portal gives managers instant access to the data they need to make crucial decisions and act on customer concerns in a timely manner.

"This upgrade to our Client Center portal is as important an upgrade as our transition to the Salesforce Service Cloud," says Capacity's Vice President of Client Services, Darren Lavelle. "It enhances the transparency of our partnerships with the exceptional brands we serve and delivers customized, scalable solutions as we continue to grow together."

The new client portal launch, taken together with a new state-of-the-art facility opening in 2020 and Capacity's best-in-class technology partners, demonstrates the company's commitment to providing clients with premium order fulfillment services that deliver brand promises and delight their customers.

About Capacity LLC:

Since 1999, Capacity LLC has offered expert order fulfillment services, warehousing, value-added services, and technology solutions. Capacity provides a bicoastal fulfillment solution from four facilities in North Brunswick, NJ, and a fifth in City of Industry, CA. These strategic locations allow for reduced transit times, cost-effective shipping, and more flexible transportation solutions. All facilities are close to the major ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and Newark/New York.

Capacity also has well-developed infrastructure serving the European market, with fulfillment operations in Lyon, France and a facility near London's Gatwick Airport, in partnership with Yusen Logistics subsidiary ILG. The company provides domestic and international distribution to companies of all sizes, from startups to globally renowned brands.

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

Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and EDI solutions, has launched a revitalized online portal to serve its clients. Capacity's new client portal gives managers instant access to the data they need to make crucial decisions and act on customer concerns in a timely manner

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

ReAgg Launches Heavy Equipment Moving and Equipment Rental Services

TEMPLE HILLS, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReAgg, a leader in the aggregate transportation industry, announced the launch of services to move heavy equipment and rentals. ReAgg's heavy equipment moves and rentals include service to the construction industry. ReAgg's experience with over 30 years working with the construction industry helps contractors, government agencies, developers, and more within the Metro Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia areas.

Heavy Equipment Moves

ReAgg's modern fleet is available for the transportation of heavy equipment and for heavy equipment rental in Baltimore Metropolitan area, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia. ReAgg has experience working with the construction industry for over 30 years. They've worked with contractors, government agencies, developers and more.

The Benefits of Renting for Heavy Equipment Moves

* Instead of buying new equipment, ReAgg helps save time and money through renting from their modern fleet of equipment.
* Instead of buying equipment for the long term, renting equipment provides a way to learn the brands and usage needed for shorter-term projects
* ReAgg's team includes experts who are dependable to answer questions and select the equipment needed for the project
* ReAgg is licensed and insured to provide heavy equipment rentals and give complimentary estimates with fair fees.

Heavy Equipment Rentals

ReAgg carries a modern fleet of heavy equipment for rent in Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia areas with name brands. The fleet includes a diverse set of heavy trucks and trailers. We've provided heavy equipment rentals for projects that include the removal or installation of bridge decks, concrete panels, steel beams, girders, large tanks, and other large item removal or installation.

Equipment Rentals Include:

* Dump Trucks
* Trailers
* Roll Off Dumpsters
* Screens, Crushers
* Conveyor
* Flusher Truck
* Water Tankers

Working with ReAgg includes on-time, friendly service with our professional drivers. Our strong logistical team ensures we meet your schedule criteria and provide cutting edge GPS tracking for our entire fleet of heavy equipment. We provide service, rentals and transportation of heavy equipment in Baltimore, Maryland and the Metropolitan area, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia.

For more information, contact ReAgg at (888) 554-1503 or visit us at https://www.reagg.com/ to request a quote.

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 offers 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.

ReAgg, 8700 Ashwood Drive Capitol Heights, MD 20743.

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ReAgg, a leader in the aggregate transportation industry, announced the launch of services to move heavy equipment and rentals. ReAgg's heavy equipment moves and rentals include service to the construction industry. ReAgg's experience with over 30 years working with the construction industry helps contractors, government agencies, developers, and more within the Metro Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia areas.

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

Registration Open For The Second Annual Detroit Truck Pull – Fundraiser to support Move For Hunger is once again presented by Kroger

DETROIT, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger announced today that registration is open for the second annual Detroit Truck Pull, presented by Kroger. 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 Founders Brewing Company (456 Charlotte Street, Detroit, MI, 48201) on Saturday, August 10 from Noon - 4 p.m.

Registration is $200 per team and can be completed at DetroitTruckPull.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.

"Kroger's social impact plan, Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, takes innovative partnerships that are committed in our mission," said Rachel Hurst, Kroger's Corporate Affairs Manager. "Partnering with Move For Hunger helps not only more meals provided to families in need, keeps food waste out of landfill, but they help raise awareness that hunger is in every community. We are thrilled to have the team with Move For Hunger as part of our family of Zero Heroes."

University Moving & Storage of Farmington Hills will provide one of their trucks for the event. As a member of Move For Hunger's national network of relocation professionals, University Moving & Storage provides their customers with the opportunity to donate unopened, non-perishable food during the moving process and volunteers to deliver the donations to the local food bank, free of charge.

"Move For Hunger is the charity we support because it allows us to leverage our moving company to make a difference in our community," said Ben Cross, University Moving & Storage's Vice President of Business Development. "I am so proud of the University Moving team and our partners, who have come together to make this event a reality."

More than 1.3 million people in Michigan, including 1 in 6 children, do not have reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Meanwhile, 40% of all the food produced in the United States each year is wasted. Since joining Move For Hunger in 2013, University Moving & Storage has delivered more than 16,400 lbs. of food to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, which is enough to provide 13,600 meals.

ABOUT MOVE FOR HUNGER

Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger. In addition to collecting food from people who are moving to new homes, Move For Hunger also helps companies and individuals across the United States and Canada organize successful food drives. To date, they have collected more than 15 million pounds of food. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://www.moveforhunger.org/.

ABOUT THE KROGER CO. OF MICHIGAN

Incorporated in Michigan in 1917 and headquartered in Novi, The Kroger Co. of Michigan operates 120 Kroger stores, 78 fuel centers, 102 pharmacies and the Michigan Dairy. Michigan Kroger's 18,000 associates are dedicated to the Kroger Purpose: to FEED the Human Spirit, by serving the region through food, inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY MOVING & STORAGE

University Moving and Storage is a supplier of moving, storage and distribution services to household, corporate and government clientele since 1969. Our teams of professional movers provide these services for customers moving locally, intrastate, interstate and internationally. Headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI with offices in Grand Rapids, MI; Cincinnati, OH and Indianapolis, IN, University has consistently ranked as a top-5 affiliate of North American Van Lines, an industry leader worldwide among professional movers. We are proud to be a woman owned business since 1986. For more information, please visit https://www.universitymoving.com/.

PRESS CONTACT:
Dan Beam, Communications Manager
Move For Hunger
dan@moveforhunger.org or (732) 774-0521

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Move For Hunger announced today that registration is open for the second annual Detroit Truck Pull, presented by Kroger. 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 Founders Brewing Company on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from Noon - 4 p.m.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Lawsuit Filed Against Uber in San Francisco Superior Court

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On July 8, 2019, Rahman Law PC filed a lawsuit on behalf of their client, a cyclist, against Uber after Uber failed to take responsibility for a May 23, 2018 accident in which an Uber driver veered across several lanes of traffic on Market Street in San Francisco, running a bicyclist off the road and into a light pole. The reckless behavior of the Uber driver was caught on video by witnesses.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ZffYZDkIUwg.

The cyclist was treated for his injuries at St. Mary's Medical Center emergency department. Despite the fact the cyclist suffered serious injuries, Uber has refused to take responsibility for the damages suffered by the cyclist, forcing a lawsuit to be filed.

As Uber forces the use of confidentiality clauses in all settlements with injured parties, it remains difficult to identify the volume of injuries and deaths caused by Uber drivers in California. By design, the use of such confidentiality clauses and gag orders protects the illusion that Uber remains a safe method of public transportation.

About Rahman Law PC:

The personal injury lawyers at Rahman Law PC are powerful advocates for people who have been injured through no fault of their own. What makes Rahman Law PC different from other personal injury law firms is they care about what happens to their clients; they aggressively advocate for their clients' interests and have a personal relationship with each client, taking the time to listen and figure out solutions that make sense from a legal point of view but also from a human perspective.

By providing the highest quality legal services to those who have been injured or have suffered wrongdoing at the hands of other individuals, corporations, or public entities, the personal injury attorneys and trial lawyers at Rahman Law PC have a proven track record of results and have successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients throughout California. Rahman Law PC offers clients attentive service backed with big firm experience, making them ready to take on any opponent.

To learn more about the personal injury lawyers at Rahman Law PC, visit https://www.rahmanlawsf.com or call (415) 956-9245 in San Francisco, (805) 619-3108 in Paso Robles, California.

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Caption: Uber driver runs bicyclist off the road in San Francisco.

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On July 8, 2019, Rahman Law PC filed a lawsuit on behalf of their client, a cyclist, against Uber after Uber failed to take responsibility for a May 23, 2018 accident in which an Uber driver veered across several lanes of traffic on Market Street in San Francisco, running a bicyclist off the road and into a light pole. The reckless behavior of the Uber driver was caught on video by witnesses.

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

60 Unrestricted NYC Taxi Medallions to Hit the Auction Block – 28 Corporate Mini-Fleets in Total Available

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Maltz Auctions, a premier full-service auction company serving the New York Metropolitan region, announced it will auction on behalf of a Secured Party, sixty New York City taxi medallions ("Medallions"), all of which are corporate mini-fleets, and which will be sold by the mini-fleet, at the NY LaGuardia Airport Marriott Hotel, on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 4 p.m. with registration commencing at 3 p.m.

"As this is a two-step bidding process," explained Maltz Auction's CEO, Richard Maltz, "the first step is to submit a binding sealed bid by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Then those with the top three highest or best bulk bids, the top ten highest or best multi-medallions bids, and the top fifteen highest or best single mini-fleet bids will be invited to bid at the live auction the following week."

Additional Details:

* 60 Unrestricted NYC Taxi Medallions
o 28 Mini-Fleets in total- to be sold by the mini-fleet
* Bidders may present bids on one, multiple, or all mini-fleets
* Stalking Horse Bidders Considered, Call Richard Maltz at 516.349.7022 x 202 for details.
* The Medallions may be subject to certain restrictions upon reactivation and/or renewal pursuant to applicable TLC guidelines, policies and regulations and bidders are strongly encouraged to do their own due diligence.
* Free and Clear of Liens as described in the Terms of Sale.
* If two equivalent bids are received, the best bidder will be identified as the first bid received.

Sealed Bid/Bidder Qualification Deadline: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 by 4 p.m. Required Bid Documents (Signed Terms and Conditions of Sale & Bidder Identification and Offer Form) and $20,000 per Medallion deposit (cashier's check) must be included for consideration. See Terms & Conditions of Sale for details or call David Constantino (x205) or Richard Maltz (x202) for additional information.

Sealed Bid Delivery Location: Richard Maltz, Maltz Auctions, Inc., 39 Windsor Place, Central Islip, NY 11722.

Auction Date & Time: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. (Registration commences at 3 p.m.). Only Qualified Bidders as defined in the Terms & Conditions of Sale are qualified to participate.

Auction Location: New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott Hotel, 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, NY 11369.

Terms & Conditions of Sale: The Medallions will be sold and transferred "AS IS", "WHERE IS", "WITH ALL FAULTS", without any representations, covenants, guarantees or warranties of any kind or nature whatsoever, and free and clear of all liens pursuant to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and the Medallions, which are mini-fleet medallions, will be transferred free and clear of the obligations relating the Taxi Improvement Fund and MTA Tax on the transfer of the Medallions comprising the collateral by the TLC (collectively, the "Liens"). The Medallions may be subject to certain restrictions upon reactivation and/or renewal pursuant to applicable TLC guidelines, policies and regulations. Secured Party and Secured Party's Professionals have not made, and do not make, any other representations or warranties of any kind, nature or description about the Medallions.

All prospective bidders must include a cashier's check in the amount of $20,000 per Medallion made payable to "Zeichner Ellman & Krause, LLP, as Escrowee". Please download the complete Terms & Conditions of Sale. Bidders are encouraged to perform their own due diligence prior to participating in the auction.

Buyer's Premium: A Buyer's Premium of six (6%) percent of the highest bid will be added to the Successful Bidder's high bid to determine the contract price to be paid by the Successful Bidder.

Buyer Broker Participation: A two (2%) percent commission may be paid to any properly licensed New York City Medallion Broker who registers a successful buyer in accordance with the Buyer Broker guidelines. Please download the Broker Participation form found online at MaltzAuctions.com for details.

Zeichner Ellman & Krause LLP, Attorneys for the Secured Party
Richard B. Maltz, Auctioneer DCA# 1240836
David A. Constantino, Auctioneer DCA# 1424944
Richard B. Maltz, Licensed Real Estate Broker

Phone (516) 349-7022 Fax (516) 349-0105

By delivering their respective Offers and/or Deposits, all Bidders acknowledge that they have had the opportunity to review and inspect the Medallions, the state of title thereof and laws, rules and regulations applicable thereto, and will rely solely thereon and on their own independent investigations and inspections of the Medallions in making their bids. Neither Maltz, the Secured Party nor any of their collective representatives makes any representations or warrantees with respect to the permissible uses, quantity or condition of the Medallions. All Bidders acknowledge that they have conducted their own due diligence in connection with the Medallions and are not relying on any information provided by Maltz, the Secured Party, or their professionals.

The information contained herein was derived from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Most of the information provided has been obtained from third party sources and has not been independently verified. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to determine the accuracy of all components of the sale and Medallions. Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own independent inspections, investigations, inquiries, and due diligence concerning the Medallions, including without limitation physical attributes of the Medallions. All prospective bidders are urged to conduct their own due diligence prior to submitting an offer. Bid rigging is illegal and suspected violations will be reported to the Department of Justice for investigation and prosecution.

Media Contact
Kerry Gillick-Goldberg
516.455.3179
kerry@kggpr.com

Maltz Auctions, a premier full-service auction company serving the New York Metropolitan region, announced it will auction on behalf of a Secured Party, sixty New York City taxi medallions ("Medallions"), all of which are corporate mini-fleets, and which will be sold by the mini-fleet, at the NY LaGuardia Airport Marriott Hotel, on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 4 p.m. with registration commencing at 3 p.m.

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

UCC Foreclosure Auction of Sixteen NYC Taxi Medallions Announced

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Maltz Auctions, a premier full-service auction company serving the New York Metropolitan region, announced it will auction sixteen New York City taxi medallions, of which fourteen are individual and one is a mini-fleet pair, at the NY LaGuardia Airport Marriott Hotel, on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. with registration commencing at 9:30 a.m.

"It's important to know," stated Maltz Auction's CEO, Richard Maltz, "that at this auction, the minimum bids for unrestricted medallions are from $130,000 and will be sold free and clear of all monetary liens."

"Individual taxi medallions are one of two main classes of yellow taxi licenses issued by the city," Maltz added. "There are restrictions on ownership whereby no person can own an interest in more than one and owners of each medallion are generally required to personally operate the taxi at least 180 days a year. The other class, corporate or 'mini-fleet' medallions, which are sold in pairs, may be owned in fleets by nondriver owners."

Additional Details:
* 16 NYC Taxi Medallions
o Fourteen Individual Medallions and One Mini-Fleet Pair
* Fifteen Unrestricted
* One Handicap
* Selling Free & Clear of All Monetary Liens
* Stalking Horse Bidders Considered, Call Richard Maltz at 516.349.7022 x 202 for Details
* Minimum Bids from $130,000 for Unrestricted Medallions

Auction Date & Time: Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. (Registration commences at 9:30 a.m.).

Auction Location: New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott Hotel, 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, NY 11369.

Terms & Conditions of Sale: Sold free and clear of all liens pursuant to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and the Medallions, will be transferred free and clear of the obligations relating the Taxi Improvement Fund and MTA Tax on the transfer of the Medallions comprising the collateral by the TLC (collectively, the "Liens"). In order to register to bid, all prospective bidders must present a bank check in the amount of $20,000/Medallion made payable to "Aspire Federal Credit Union". Please download the Notice of Sale and complete Terms & Conditions of Sale.

Buyer's Premium: A Buyer's Premium of six (6%) percent of the highest bid will be added to the Successful Bidder's high bid to determine the contract price to be paid by the Successful Bidder.

Buyer Broker Participation: A two (2%) percent commission may be paid to any properly licensed New York City Medallion Broker who registers a successful buyer in accordance with the Buyer Broker guidelines. Please download the Broker Participation form for details.

Richard B. Maltz, Auctioneer DCA# 1240836
David A. Constantino, Auctioneer DCA# 1424944
Richard B. Maltz, Licensed Real Estate Broker
Phone (516) 349-7022 Fax (516) 349-0105

Auction details: http://www.maltzauctions.com/auction/353078/16-nyc-taxi-medallions/

By delivering their respective Offers, Bids and/or Deposits, all Bidders acknowledge that they have had the opportunity to review and inspect the Assets, the state of title thereof and laws, rules and regulations applicable thereto, and will rely solely thereon and on their own independent investigations and inspections of the Assets in making their bids. Neither Maltz, the Secured Party nor any of their collective representatives makes any representations or warrantees with respect to the permissible uses, quantity or condition of the Assets. All Bidders acknowledge that they have conducted their own due diligence in connection with the Real Property and are not relying on any information provided by Maltz, the Secured Party, or their professionals.

The information contained herein was derived from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Most of the information provided has been obtained from third party sources and has not been independently verified. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to determine the accuracy of all components of the sale and Assets. Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own independent inspections, investigations, inquiries, and due diligence concerning the Assets, including without limitation physical attributes of the Assets.

All prospective bidders are urged to conduct their own due diligence prior to submitting an offer or bid. Bid rigging is illegal and suspected violations will be reported to the Department of Justice for investigation and prosecution.

Learn more at: http://www.maltzauctions.com/

Follow Maltz Auctions on social media at:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/maltzauctions
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maltzauctions/

Media Contact
Kerry Gillick-Goldberg
516.455.3179
kerry@kggpr.com

Maltz Auctions, a premier full-service auction company serving the New York Metropolitan region, announced it will auction sixteen New York City taxi medallions, of which fourteen are individual and one is a mini-fleet pair, at the NY LaGuardia Airport Marriott Hotel, on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. with registration commencing at 9:30 a.m.

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

Move For Hunger Receives $50,000 ‘A Community Thrives’ Grant from USA TODAY NETWORK and The Gannett Foundation

RED BANK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger was announced today as a grant recipient of A Community Thrives, a grantmaking and crowd-funding program from the USA TODAY NETWORK and a part of the Gannett Foundation. Move For Hunger will receive a $50,000 "A Community Thrives" grant to expand its Multi-Family Apartment Food Rescue Program.

A Community Thrives supports non-profit organizations with projects focused on community building and has helped to contribute more than $6.5 million since 2017. This year, A Community Thrives engaged participants in 46 states. Move For Hunger was one of 16 organizations to receive the award, and one of just seven to receive a $50,000 grant.

Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger. The organization partners with thousands of moving companies, apartment communities, and relocation management companies to provide their customers, residents, and clients with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Since 2009, Move For Hunger has delivered nearly 15 million pounds of food to food banks & pantries across the United States and Canada. That's the equivalent of 12 million meals.

The A Community Thrives grant will allow Move For Hunger to expand its Multi-Family Apartment Food Rescue Program, onboard new members, distribute food collection bags & educational resources, and organize food drives with participating properties.

"Forty million Americans are facing hunger every day, yet we are wasting 40% of the food we produce each year," said Adam Lowy, Move For Hunger's Executive Director/Founder. "The A Community Thrives grant will allow Move For Hunger to accelerate our plans to scale our Multi-Family Apartment Food Rescue Program and train even more properties on how to incorporate food rescue into their daily operations. We are so grateful to the USA TODAY Network and the Gannett Foundation for their support."

"We are proud of the work Move For Hunger has done to reduce food waste and fight hunger nationwide," said Andy Yost, Chief Marketing Officer of Gannett. "At Gannett, our mission is to connect and empower our readers to make a difference in the communities they are a part of. Through A Community Thrives, we are further fueling our mission and purpose."

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger. In addition to collecting food from people who are moving to new homes, Move For Hunger also helps companies and individuals across the United States and Canada organize successful food drives. To date, they have collected nearly 15 million pounds of food. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://www.moveforhunger.org/.

About A Community Thrives:

A Community Thrives is a grantmaking and crowd-funding program from the USA TODAY NETWORK and is part of the Gannett Foundation. A Community Thrives supports non-profit organizations with projects focused on community building and has helped to contribute more than $6.5 million since 2017.

About USA TODAY NETWORK:

USA TODAY NETWORK, part of Gannett Co, Inc. (NYSE: GCI), is the largest local-to-national media organization in the country, powered by our award-winning newsrooms and marketing solutions business. With deep roots in local communities spanning the U.S. with more than 100 brands, plus USA TODAY, we engage about 126 million people every month through a diverse portfolio of multi-platform content offerings and experiences. For more information, visit https://www.gannett.com/.

PRESS CONTACT
Dan Beam, Communications Manager
Move For Hunger
dan@moveforhunger.org
(732) 774-0521 x109

Move For Hunger was announced today as a grant recipient of A Community Thrives, a grantmaking and crowd-funding program from the USA TODAY NETWORK and a part of the Gannett Foundation. Move For Hunger will receive a $50,000 "A Community Thrives" grant to expand its Multi-Family Apartment Food Rescue Program.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Team Logistics Earns Murphy USA’s Carrier of the Year Award

GREENVILLE, S.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Team Logistics, an innovative fuel delivery solutions provider, was recently honored as 2018 Carrier of the Year by Murphy USA. The prestigious award recognizes Team Logistics as one of the top carriers for Murphy USA through demonstrated leadership in the carrier performance rating system. Team Logistics excelled in all evaluation criteria for compliance, safety, dependability and accuracy.

"We are honored to receive this award in recognition of our commitment to delivering fuel solutions safely, reliably and accurately as Murphy USA expects," says Josh Henderson, President of Team Logistics. "Our core principles of integrity, respect, authenticity and gratitude serve as the foundation for how we perform from the office to the customer site."

He added, "Aligning our shared values creates a mutually beneficial partnership and is recognized by Murphy USA through this award. We congratulate our entire team on this achievement; this is a culmination of great people working hard together. Our young company is experiencing tremendous growth and we know the best is yet to come."

About Team Logistics:

Team Logistics is a joint venture between Mansfield Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mansfield Energy Corp, and Lincoln Transportation, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Lincoln Energy Solutions. Mansfield Energy Corp is North America's largest energy supply and logistics provider, and Lincoln Energy Solutions is a 30-year leader in petroleum and alternative fuel delivery.

The formation of Team Logistics creates a fuel delivery solutions provider offering safe, efficient and reliable service based on a solid foundation of market leadership and expertise.

For more information, visit http://www.myteamlogistics.com/.

Team Logistics, 22 S. Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601 - 888.651.6488

Team Logistics, an innovative fuel delivery solutions provider, was recently honored as 2018 Carrier of the Year by Murphy USA. The prestigious award recognizes Team Logistics as one of the top carriers for Murphy USA through demonstrated leadership in the carrier performance rating system.

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

NEXT Future Transportation Inc. announces the launch of ‘THINK NEXT’ – A Nordic company to change our view on mobility

SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Future Transportation Inc., the game-changing Silicon Valley mobility company, today announced at the URBAN FUTURE Global Conference (UFGC) that it has established THINK NEXT in partnership with electric mobility pioneer Dr. Jan-Olaf Willums. Based in Oslo, Norway, the Norwegian holding will enable NEXT Future Transportation to carry out its business development plan and support its growth throughout the borderless Nordic region.

The Nordic countries have been at the cutting edge of electro mobility for decades, and the Nordics are adopting electric mobility innovation quicker than any other part of the world. Ambitious emissions-reduction targets, growing government and industry support, and rapid technological advances make Norway a perfect location for THINK NEXT.

In Europe, transportation is responsible for a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions. And while Europe's industrial emissions have fallen by 38 percent since 1990, those in the transportation sector have increased by 9 percent. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that greenhouse gas emissions from transportation will "increase by 120 percent from 2000 to 2050.

"We view Norway as a role model for how electric mobility can be realized to tackle the climate and urban congestion issues that all cities face around the world. Goals for the transportation sector can only be met with alternative forms of mobility, and we look forward to becoming a part of the solution," said Emmanuele Spera, CEO of NEXT.

Norwegian serial entrepreneur Dr. Jan-Olaf Willums founded Computas ES, Scandinavia's first Artificial Intelligence company, and later also the world's first electric carsharing company Move About. He pioneered through ZEM (Zero Emission Marine) battery solutions for the shipping sector.

As founding director of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) he was an early champion for public-private partnerships to fight global warming. Willums is recognized for serving as CEO of Th!nk Global, the pioneering electric car company that launched Europe's first highway-approved EV aimed to upend a century-old automotive paradigm by changing the way cars are made, sold, owned and driven. He was chairman of Electro Mobility Norway and co-founder of the Industry cluster SAMS (Sustainable Autonomous Mobility Systems).

"I am honored to have the opportunity to partner with one of the true pioneers of electric mobility. Jan-Olaf was way ahead of his time when he in 2007 promoted a vision of the electric car as an internet-enabled transportation solution that interacts with the public and the power grid through a mobile phone," said Tommaso Gecchelin, CTO, Co-Founder and Inventor of NEXT. An Italian quantum physicist, he adopted swarming concepts known from biology and physics to solve the immense complexity of distributed transportation networks.

An artificial intelligence engine directs the interactions of modular "pods" through a set of algorithms that together optimize transport across a complex network.

THINK NEXT intends to manufacture its first fleets of commercial modular Pods in Scandinavia, and work with the autonomous technology pioneers in the region.

About NEXT Future Transportation:

NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. is a mass transportation and goods movement startup that is developing a patented modular, autonomous, electric vehicle fleet and the supporting operating system required to bring the systems and services to market at scale. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.

More information: http://www.get-next.com/.

NEXT Future Transportation Inc., the game-changing Silicon Valley mobility company, today announced at the URBAN FUTURE Global Conference (UFGC) that it has established THINK NEXT in partnership with electric mobility pioneer Dr. Jan-Olaf Willums.

Related link: http://www.next-future-mobility.com/

Washington, DC-based MindShare Selects Play Octopus’ Cherian Thomas for its 2019 Cohort

BETHESDA, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Play Octopus ("Octopus"), an interactive entertainment platform inside rideshare vehicles, is proud to announce its inclusion in MindShare, an exclusive organization designed especially for CEOs of the most promising high-tech companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Octopus connects brands such as Disney, Sprint, Tiffany & Co., Red Bull, National Geographic, Walmart and more to rideshare passengers through interactive screens inside Uber and Lyft vehicles.

Octopus is live and swimming in New York City, Boston, D.C., Richmond, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Austin and Houston, with national expansion coverage slated for 2019.

Founded in 1997 with the mission to help CEOs build long-term, sustainable companies, MindShare connects select, handpicked CEOs from some of the area's hottest emerging companies, ultimately creating growth opportunities, and fostering collaboration in a collegial environment.

"We are delighted to welcome Octopus to this year's class," said Steve Balistreri, Managing Director at Deloitte and executive committee board member. "Each year, our MindShare participants hail from some of the most innovative organizations in the DMV and this year's class is certainly representative of the momentum and diversity we see in technology companies across this region."

MindShare received more than 160 nominations for 2019, with 57 of those accepted into the final cohort.

The newest MindShare members will complete a series of classes, taught by notable speakers, on building a business as a CEO. At the conclusion of the program, members with significant attendance and participation will graduate and join a powerful alumni network of more than 1,000 CEOs.

2019 members attended a special welcome event on March 11th at the Capital One Arena, hosted by Ted Leonsis and the MindShare Board.

The MindShare Board's Executive Committee includes Harry Glazer of SPROCKIT; April Young of Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.; Steve Balistreri of Deloitte & Touche, LLP, and Michael Lincoln of Cooley, LLP. MindShare is supported by a board of industry veterans who are committed to building a strong ecosystem for success.

Press Contact
Chanel Sedeno
chanel@clarity.pr

About Octopus:
Play Octopus ("Octopus") is an interactive entertainment platform inside Uber and Lyft vehicles. Octopus enhances the rideshare experience with games, cash prizes and other entertainment for riders while delivering non-invasive ads to a captive audience. The company is the leader in rideshare entertainment and the fastest growing digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising platform in the country.

Launched in 2018, the company was co-founded by Cherian Thomas and Bradford Sayler. For advertisers, Octopus reaches millions of rideshare passengers on a monthly basis, putting brands front and center with geo-targeted (non-invasive) video ads with interactivity. For rideshare drivers, the platform increases tips, ratings, and earnings per hour.

For more on Octopus, visit https://www.playoctopus.com/.

About MindShare:
Founded in 1997, MindShare's mission is to help CEOs from the most promising high-tech emerging growth companies in the Greater Washington Metropolitan region build long-term, sustainable companies by providing mentorship, creating business opportunities and a sense of community, and fostering teamwork in a collegial environment. Year after year, the CEOs who graduate from MindShare reaffirm its enduring value through continued business opportunities and lasting friendships.

Play Octopus ("Octopus"), an interactive entertainment platform inside rideshare vehicles, is proud to announce its inclusion in MindShare, an exclusive organization designed especially for CEOs of the most promising high-tech companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

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

Registration Now Open for First Annual Arizona Truck Pull – Fundraiser to Support Move For Hunger

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger announced today that registration is now open for the first annual Arizona Truck Pull. 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 hosted by Beltmann Relocation Group and the Arizona Relocation Alliance at Uncle Bear's Brewery in Gilbert on Saturday, April 13 from 2 - 6 p.m.

Registration is $200 per team and can be completed at http://AZTruckPull.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that mobilizes the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger.

"In previous years, the employees of Beltmann did most of the heavy lifting to get money and food together to make a difference, which we loved," says Beltmann Phoenix's General Manager, Steve Rinaldo. "However, the inaugural truck pull contest is a fun and engaging way to pull in community support this year, and hopefully beyond."

People tend to throw a lot of "stuff" away when they move, including perfectly good food. As a member of Move For Hunger's national network of relocation professionals, Beltmann Relocation Group provides their customers with the opportunity to donate unopened, non-perishable food during the moving process and volunteers to deliver the donations to the local food bank, free of charge.

More than 1 million people in Arizona, including 1 in 5 children, are food insecure - meaning they lack reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Meanwhile, 40% of all the food produced in the United States each year is wasted. Since joining Move For Hunger in 2012, Beltmann Relocation Group has delivered more than 41,000 lbs. of food to the Hope For Hunger Food Bank, which is enough to provide 34,700 meals.

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that mobilizes the relocation industry to fight hunger and reduce food waste. In addition to collecting food from people who are moving to new homes, Move For Hunger helps companies and individuals across the United States and Canada organize successful food drives. To date, they have collected more than 13 million pounds of food. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit http://www.MoveForHunger.org.

About Beltmann Relocation Group:

Beltmann Relocation Group (http://www.beltmann.com) is one of the oldest and largest agents for North American Van Lines. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company delivers relocation solutions to thousands of individuals, families and corporate clients each year. Beltmann Relocation Group has 12 strategic locations with nationwide resources allowing them to control the quality of moves from beginning to end. Owned and operated by the Battina family since 1955, Beltmann Relocation Group, with more than 60 years of consistent profitability and strong leadership, combined with one of the largest household goods hauling fleets, technological advancements and commitment to customer satisfaction is a proven leader in the moving industry.

Twitter: @MoveForHunger @beltmanngroup #ArizonaFoodDrive #ArizonaTruckPull

Move For Hunger announced today that registration is now open for the first annual Arizona Truck Pull. 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 hosted by Beltmann Relocation Group and the Arizona Relocation Alliance at Uncle Bear's Brewery in Gilbert on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 2 - 6 p.m.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Tow Atlanta Proudly Announces the Arrival of ‘Tarva’ the Autobot

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tow Atlanta is proud to announce the arrival of TARVA, Tow Atlanta's Recovery Vehicle Autobot-Robot that goes into low clearance parking decks/garages and other tight areas where vehicles may become disabled and physically carries them out. TARVA is only the second robot from EasTract (a French Company) to be operational in the United States.

This equipment makes getting vehicles out of tight areas and low clearance parking decks/garages with cramped space easier and will cut the time and physical effort required to get vehicles out of these areas. Prior to TARVA people had to endure the physical task of pushing the Vehicles out, risking physical injury & property damage.

TARVA specializes in Parking Garages that are between 5 and 7 feet in height and also Vehicles without keys or locked steering columns. It also has a track system to move and a winch, so it can go into muddy area's and pull vehicles out as well as carrying cars from the side and lifting motorcycles off the ground.

TARVA will also eliminate the need for an additional wrecker needed for the newer aluminum alloy frame vehicles which include Audi, BMW/Mini, Mercedes, Porsche, VW and Volvo. Because the TARVA will pick up the vehicle and load both onto the truck and drive away after being strapped down.

Parking Facilities Managers and Property Owners are thrilled with the very low liability risk exposure due to the reduction of RISK due to TARVA operating in a surgical manner with the way it operates and removes the vehicle out of the facility in a surgical manner compared to the bringing-in a full sized wrecker into a compact and tight area of the parking facilities and risking damages to other vehicles with the boom.

TARVA is unique, versatile and strong. It does tasks that have never been used inside parking structures and cramped areas.

This equipment has been in use several years by Parking Companies and Property Managers in Europe and now available in Atlanta to resolve these complicated issues with all the Atlanta Parking Lots and Garages. The Insurance Industry say this Equipment is a big game changer for the Towing industry in Atlanta.

Tow Atlanta is the only Towing Company in the State that offers enclosed towing services and provides Certified Consensual Towing Services to Vehicles at the motorist's request. Tow Atlanta specializes in the Towing of Luxury, Exotic and Antique Vehicles and is the Official Manufacture Tow Provider for Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Karma, McLaren, Lamborghini, Porsche, Rolls Royce and Tesla.

They have all the manufacturer certifications & required special equipment loaded on all their trucks. They possess $600K On-hook insurance Coverage for Towing of the Luxury and Exotic & Antique Vehicles. The Insurance Association ranks them in the top 1 percent of all towing companies in the United States because of their training, equipment on and high level of services offered that other tow providers can match.

Tow Atlanta is unique because of:
* Tow Atlanta has the lowest load angle flatbed truck in the United States;
* Tow Atlanta has the only enclosed flatbed tow truck in Georgia;
* Tow Atlanta Voted Best Towing Service in 2017 and again in 2018;
* Tow Atlanta proud sponsor of the 2019 Atlanta Concours d'elegance.

This equipment is available 24 Hours a Day, 7 days a week at Tow Atlanta.

Learn more: http://towexotic.com/

Call Syre Perkins, J.D. 404-788-4848 to schedule a live demonstration.

VIDEOS (YouTube)
- https://youtu.be/mb2O1ILzjeI
- https://youtu.be/1pHNMWACF_4

Tow Atlanta is proud to announce the arrival of TARVA, Tow Atlanta's Recovery Vehicle Autobot-Robot that goes into low clearance parking decks/garages and other tight areas where vehicles may become disabled and physically carries them out. TARVA is only the second robot from EasTract (a French Company) to be operational in the United States.

Related link: http://towexotic.com/

UNIS Fulfillment and Transportation Doubles Down in Houston, Texas

PASADENA, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- UNIS LLC, an asset-based fulfillment and transportation provider, announces the opening of their second fulfillment center in Pasadena, Texas near the Bayport and Barbour's Cut Port Terminals. UNIS' expansion doubles their Pasadena footprint to over 500,000 square feet of distribution space.

This build-to-suit, customs bonded facility, mirrors their first building that is located across the street.

"The demand for our services has been overwhelming and the decision to expand was an easy one," said Scott Simanek, UNIS LLC's Chief Commercial Officer. "Our facilities and terminals are strategically located by the major marine and inland ports. We are able to service our clients to 98 percent of the country with two-day service."

This new facility will allow Unis to bring on additional new clients that are looking for either additional capacity or a new footprint in the Houston market.

About UNIS LLC:

Founded in 1989, UNIS LLC has grown into a major, nationally recognized Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL). From humble beginnings with just a few trucks operating in Southern California, Unis has expanded into a Port Centric, asset-based provider of distribution, fulfillment, transportation and drayage services.

With over 8 million square feet of distribution and fulfillment space along with 800 trucks, UNIS has mindfully impacted the successful flow of commerce with superior technology, smarter supply chains and faster execution. We credit our growth to an agile, customer driven mindset, and strategic investments in technologies that give our clients the operational insights they require in today's dynamic supply chain environment.

More Information: http://www.uniscompany.com/

Chief Commercial Officer - Scott Simanek

Sales Contact - sales@UnisCo.com

UNIS LLC, an asset-based fulfillment and transportation provider, announces the opening of their second fulfillment center in Pasadena, Texas near the Bayport and Barbour's Cut Port Terminals. This build-to-suit, customs bonded facility, mirrors their first building that is located across the street.

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

Capacity LLC Signs on for 300,000 Square Foot of Customizable, State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Space

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and EDI solutions, has signed a long-term lease to expand into a built-to-suit 300,000 square foot fulfillment space in North Brunswick, N.J. The state-of-the-art facility will be ready for occupancy later this year, with Capacity planning to begin operations at the site from February 1, 2020. Located at 1601 Livingston Avenue, the space is custom-built for modern fulfillment technology and will serve as Capacity's new headquarters.

The company will retain its existing campus at 1112 Corporate Road in North Brunswick, with its other locations combining to provide existing and future clients with around one million square feet of contemporary warehouse space.

"Capacity's growth continues to outpace our warehouse footprint. Our preference has always been to keep our roots in North Brunswick, offering a centralized location for our employees with a surplus of local labor. We are strategically positioned to service the North East corridor and expand our California operations," said Capacity's Chief Financial Officer Arlen Fish.

"Partnering with Achim Importing Co. provides Capacity with its new headquarters recognizing our accomplishments, celebrating client growth and promoting expansion into new opportunities."

With the lease on this exciting new facility signed, Capacity has moved to ensure the company will continue to offer premium order fulfillment services to internationally renowned brands for years to come.

About Capacity LLC:
Since 1999, Capacity LLC has offered expert order fulfillment services, warehousing, value-added services, assembly services, and technology solutions to businesses nationwide. Capacity LLC provides a bicoastal fulfillment solution, from four facilities in North Brunswick, N.J., and a fifth in City of Industry, Calif. Capacity LLC operates a sixth facility near Gatwick Airport and London, in partnership with ILG, a subsidiary of Yusen Logistics.

These strategic locations on both coasts allow for reduced transit times, cost-effective shipping, and more flexible transportation solutions. All five facilities are close to the major ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and Newark/New York.

Capacity LLC is cGMP certified, operates FDA registered facilities, and is NJ & CA State Board of Health approved food grade. Capacity LLC provides domestic and international distribution to companies of all sizes, from startups to household name brands who ship around the world.

More information: https://www.capacityllc.com/

Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and EDI solutions, has signed a long-term lease to expand into a built-to-suit 300,000 square foot fulfillment space in North Brunswick, N.J. The state-of-the-art facility will be ready for occupancy later this year.

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

Wham-O and Smacircle Establish Strategic Partnership to Develop Wave of eBikes That Will Make City Travel Fun and Easy

CARSON, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Wham-O, the iconic all-American recreational brand synonymous with fun and sport, announced a strategic partnership with Smacircle LMT Ltd to introduce better solutions in "LAST MILE" transportation. This partnership brings a company with 70 years of cultural significance together with the creativity and innovation of the Smacircle startup.

Leveraging the research and development of Smacircle and sales and marketing expertise of Wham-O, the two companies will work to help customers solve the commuting problem with awesome technology.

Wham-O and Smacircle will introduce Smacircle S1, the world's most compact and lightweight eBike. Weighing approximately 17 pounds, the S1 can easily be folded in five simple steps into a small backpack.

Because of its outstanding design, the S1 was named an Honoree for a CES 2018 Innovation Award in the Tech For A Better World product category.

"We expect Smacircle to enhance Wham-O as a leader in the recreational market," said Todd Richards, president of Wham-O, USA. "As our customers' lifestyles change, we evolve with them, and we're now focused on developing products that can be used for both work and play."

The Smacircle S1 is the lightest and smallest eBike in the world with a folded footprint of 19 inches across. While it may appear frail, the body is mostly constructed of carbon fiber capable of supporting up to 220 pounds, making the S1 perfect for work and travel.

Richards added, "While the urban commuter is forced into and onto tighter, more jam-packed circumstances, tweeting their daily woes of public transport, they're looking for a product that has the balance between performance and practicality."

"We believe in innovation and simplicity. And we also believe that products should either make our lives easier or make them more fun," said Olyvia Pronin, director of marketing of Wham-O, USA.

The high-quality, high-capacity Samsung battery for the Smacircle holds up to 1-15 miles on a single charge, and the battery fully recharges in three hours. The 5,700 mAh battery pack and 240W motor are powerful enough to propel the S1 to a top speed of 15 mph and a grade of up to 15 degrees.

The Smacircle S1 comes with an iOS/Android-compatible mobile app that lets the user lock and unlock the bike; adjust the lights; and track routes, maximum speed and trip duration.

"We're excited to partner with Wham-O," said Ivan Wu, CEO of Smacircle LMT. "We look forward to launching Smacircle worldwide together, especially in the North American market, and are delighted to be working with Wham-O to provide people with last-mile transportation solutions while making commuting life easier and our mutual Earth better."

The Smacircle S1 will launch in February and retail for $1,399 USD.

LEARN MORE:
More information on Wham-O: https://wham-o.com/
More information on Smacircle: https://www.smacircle.com/

Twitter: @whamoofficial @Smacircle

Wham-O, the iconic all-American recreational brand synonymous with fun and sport, announced a strategic partnership with Smacircle LMT Ltd to introduce better solutions in "LAST MILE" transportation. This partnership brings a company with 70 years of cultural significance together with the creativity and innovation of the Smacircle startup.

Related link: https://wham-o.com/

Capacity LLC Accelerates Fulfillment for Clients with 20 Million Orders Processed

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and EDI solutions, has confirmed that it passed another significant fulfillment milestone during the 2018 peak season, as the company processed its 20 millionth order.

The order that pushed Capacity over the mark was, appropriately enough, shipped to a customer of Capacity's long-term cosmetics client, Tarte. Founded around the same time as Capacity by the iconic Maureen Kelly, Tarte Cosmetics ( https://tartecosmetics.com/en_US/home ) has played a pivotal role in the fulfillment company's continued growth.

Operating across business sectors worth tens of billions of dollars in the U.S. alone, Capacity is home to some of the most vibrant brands in beauty, health, and lifestyle. Every order shipped fulfills a promise to delight the fans of these clients, which makes 20 million of them more than a milestone. For the team at Capacity, it literally means millions of satisfied customers.

"We owe this achievement - and indeed our longevity - to the remarkable success of our clients and the dedication of our employees," says Thom Campbell, Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Capacity.

"From day one, when it was not uncommon to see team members spend nights on the office floor, to the precision-engineered fulfillment solutions we have in place today, Capacity has experienced a lot over those 20 million orders! Our clients know that our passionate, experienced team members are the last to touch their products before they reach an excited customer, which is why they put their brands in our hands."

About Capacity LLC:

Since 1999, Capacity LLC has offered expert order fulfillment services, warehousing, value-added services, assembly services, and technology solutions to businesses nationwide. Capacity LLC provides a bicoastal fulfillment solution, from four facilities in North Brunswick, N.J., and a fifth in City of Industry, Calif. These strategic locations on both coasts allow for reduced transit times, cost-effective shipping, and more flexible transportation solutions. All five facilities are close to the major ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and Newark/New York.

Capacity LLC is cGMP certified, operates FDA registered facilities, and is NJ and CA State Board of Health approved food grade. Capacity LLC provides domestic and international distribution to companies of all sizes, from startups to household name brands who ship around the world.

Learn more: https://www.capacityllc.com/

Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and EDI solutions, has confirmed that it passed another significant fulfillment milestone during the 2018 peak season, as the company processed its 20 millionth order.

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

Orlando Moving Company Rescues 68,000 LBS. of Food and Drinks from Ironman Triathlon

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger announced today that Ace Relocation Systems of Orlando rescued 68,000 pounds of leftover food and beverages from the IRONMAN Florida triathlon on November 4. The race, which was originally supposed to be held in Panama City Beach, was relocated to Haines City due to the impact of Hurricane Michael.

Ace Relocation Systems volunteered to pick up all of the energy bars, bottled water, and sports drinks that the athletes did not use. A total of 35,500 pounds of bottled water was recovered and delivered to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in Orlando. All of the leftover sports drinks and energy bars -- 32,500 pounds worth -- were delivered to the United Way of Northwest Florida in Panama City to assist people who were affected by the hurricane.

Ace Relocation Systems is one of more than 900 professional moving companies that participate in the Move For Hunger program.

Members of the Move For Hunger network provide their customers with the opportunity to donate unopened, non-perishable food during the moving process and delivers the donations to their local food bank, free of charge. Move For Hunger also helps the network organize food drives and coordinate large food rescues across the United States and Canada.

"We love doing the heavy lifting," said Craig Morreale, Director of Marketing for Ace Relocation Systems. "We wouldn't have anything to lift, haul and deliver, however, if it weren't for Move For Hunger's amazing coordination and dedication to getting food into the hands of those who need it."

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that mobilizes the relocation industry to fight hunger and reduce food waste. In addition to collecting food from people who are moving to new homes, Move For Hunger helps companies and individuals across the United States and Canada organize successful food drives. To date, they have collected more than 11.7 million pounds of food. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://www.moveforhunger.org/.

Move For Hunger announced today that Ace Relocation Systems of Orlando rescued 68,000 pounds of leftover food and beverages from the IRONMAN Florida triathlon on November 4. The race, which was originally supposed to be held in Panama City Beach, was relocated to Haines City due to the impact of Hurricane Michael.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Western Case Presents How to Select the Right Case for Equipment

RIVERSIDE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Protecting equipment during travel preserves sensitive equipment from damage, as Western Case shares firsthand how blow molded carrying equipment cases and custom foam packaging protects equipment. The in-stock, semi-custom, and custom designed carrying cases can fit any kind of equipment just right to prevent damage.

Western Case has three carrying case options available, depending on the equipment specifications.

We also manufacture to specifications of leading case suppliers in the industry, including:
* Pelican
* SKB
* Aluminum
* Soft / Sewn Canvas
* Shipping
* Rackmount
* Military
* Tradeshow
* Wheeled
* Waterproof

Small to Medium Sized Equipment Cases:

At Western Case, small equipment, such as weight sets, scientific equipment, cameras, tools, and medical equipment are typically specifications we can meet with the in-stock carrying cases. These are ready for immediate shipping. Western Case has one of the largest selections available with over 50 sizes for any equipment type. Custom foam inserts can be cut to fit the equipment to ensure a proper fit for safe transportation.

Cases That Fit the Equipment Shape and Size:

Western Case's semi-custom carrying cases feature the same case sizes available with the in-stock cases but offer more flexibility for designing the inside of the case. The interior of the case can be custom molded to fit the equipment, tools, or parts. It will hold the product securely in place during transport and storage without the need for foam inserts. The exterior of the semi-custom cases also features options that are changeable. These cases are also used for medical, scientific, government, tools, and other industries.

Large Cases and Meeting Specifications:

Equipment that is medium - large and is outside of the standard case sizes are custom fitted with our custom cases. Western Case's team of expert engineers can custom design a case from concept to completed product. The design is ensured to meet needed specifications. Equipment that is outside of the standard case sizes would require custom manufacturing to fit the needed specifications. Our design department can custom create a blow molded carrying case to protect the equipment.

Choosing The Right Case:

Contact Western Case to see whether a small in-stock or semi-custom carrying case is the best option for the protection of the equipment. The design and manufacturing of blow molded equipment cases goes through our highly developed process. We use Solid Works' CAD platform to provide the complex shape and surface modeling of the case before production.

Contact us to tell us the specifications of the equipment and carrying case needed. We can help in the decision of which case is right for the product. Speak with one of our experienced representatives at 951-214-6380 or visit WesternCase.com.

About Western Case:

For over 35 years, Western Case, Inc. has been a leading custom blow-molder, and manufacturer of blow molded plastic carrying cases in the U.S. From our Southern California based manufacturing facility, Western Case has produced millions of blow molded cases and custom blow-molded products, servicing customers in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe, and Asia.

Our broad experience in the design and manufacture of blow molded plastic carrying cases, and custom blow molded products will be an asset to you at any stage of your project. Whether your project is in the concept stage - or if you already have your products developed - our design, engineering, production, and marketing staff is ready to work with you.

Visit http://www.WesternCase.com for more information.

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/9iyuTKqHk_o

Protecting equipment during travel preserves sensitive equipment from damage, as Western Case shares firsthand how blow molded carrying equipment cases and custom foam packaging protects equipment. The in-stock, semi-custom, and custom designed carrying cases can fit any kind of equipment just right to prevent damage.

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

NEXT Future Transportation Inc. Introduces Smart Airport Solutions, Improves Passenger Experience

SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ("NEXT"), a leading robotic vehicle company introduced its Smart Airport Solutions in response to calls for greater convenience, as well as improved operational efficiency and profitability for the industry.

With mounting operational pressures, airports face multiple challenges such as complex safety issues, limited operational resources, and low passenger satisfaction. Consequently, the contradiction between the rapid growth of air transportation volume and insufficient operational support capabilities is prominent. Improving passenger flow is a crucial area of focus as it means that airports can handle increasing traffic without sacrificing passenger experience.

NEXT's solution offers air travelers the convenience of completing a majority of the check in process during their commute to the airport. The solution is based on NEXT's patented modular vehicle platform, which allows individual pods to connect in motion and form a fleet. Once pods are connected, the internal space of the fleet is utilized similar to a buses or rail. While en route, various security technologies are applied in combination to ensure a layered approach to security.

NEXT's passenger authentication solution utilizes artificial intelligence, biometric and facial recognition to accelerate the check in process. A comprehensive range of detection systems screen passengers and their baggage.

"NEXT's new solution provides airports with an innovative platform to enhance the passenger experience. Airlines will value the simplified processes, reduced costs and increased customer satisfaction, while airports will profit from the improved use of existing infrastructure and better service," said Emmanuele Spera, CEO of NEXT.

With most airports serving as multi-modal transportation hubs for passengers and trade, the current challenge is to transform existing systems and processes to become more intelligent, interconnected and simple to use for all stakeholders. As part of NEXT's airport solution, its integrated data collection process will offer aviation stakeholders far greater insights into capacity planning, crowd-modeling, real-time staff requirements and security needs.

"We designed a frictionless door-to-airport passenger experience with the ambition to build a modular, human-centric, and environmentally-friendly solution based on the notion of processing travelers in a contactless manner. Delivering travelers fully credentialed to the airport helps remove the tension between passengers and airlines," said Tommaso Gecchelin, CTO of NEXT.

NEXT's new solution will become an essential marketing and promotional platform for airports.

"The growing inclination of personalized passenger services is generating abundant opportunities for partnerships. NEXT is focused on collaborating with aviation stakeholders who are exceptionally committed to being at the forefront of the industry," said Sven Hackmann, EVP of NEXT.

ABOUT NEXT:

NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. is a mass transportation and goods movement startup that is developing a patented modular, autonomous, electric vehicle fleet and the supporting operating system required to bring the systems and services to market at scale. Learn more: http://www.next-future-mobility.com/.

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/cR5DcfRGi-0

NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ("NEXT"), a leading robotic vehicle company has introduced its Smart Airport Solutions in response to calls for greater convenience, as well as improved operational efficiency and profitability for the industry.

Related link: http://www.next-future-mobility.com/

NEXT Future Transportation: Autonomous Transportation Success Depends on Project Finance and Public Private Partnerships

SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ("NEXT"), the global leader in modular-electric vehicle solutions, today announced it will be participating in the International Project Finance Association ("IPFA Americas") conference, Autonomous and Connected Vehicles: Impacts and Implications, on Thursday, October 25 at the office of Nixon Peabody LLC in Los Angeles.

Information: https://ipfa-portal.smartmembership.net/Events/eventdetail.aspx?si_ec=000531

Autonomous vehicles and connected transportation will revolutionize commercial real estate, commuting, living and working. But, can the vehicle technology alone revolutionize our lives? What infrastructure is needed to usher in the changes? And who will pay for the infrastructure? How large of a role should private industry play in spaces traditionally occupied by government?

Sven Hackmann (EVP) of NEXT will join a panel of experts to discuss the crucial role of project finance and public private partnerships in advancing autonomous transportation initiatives. In many countries the financing requirements of current and prospective infrastructure needs far outstrip resources available, however, meeting needs is critical to ensure continued process, development and economic growth.

Budgetary constraints and an acknowledgement of private sector efficiencies and know-how are two of the principal reasons why governments around the world are taking the economic and political decision to accelerate the use of private sector finance and adopt public private partnership models in order to deliver infrastructure projects which would have been previously built by the public sector using public sector finance.

Rudy Salo, a partner in the Los Angeles office of global law firm Nixon Peabody LLP, will lead the panel. Rudy, a public finance attorney, is widely recognized for his transportation industry expertise and significant experience in funding large transportation infrastructure projects.

Autonomous transportation technology will have significant impact on the way we design cities in the future, including mass transit systems, commercial real estate, and roadways. While self-driving cars are associated with several benefits, including the creation of more open space, cost reduction, and improved travel services - these same may are also create future challenges.

NEXT is a mass transportation and goods movement startup that is developing a patented modular, autonomous, electric vehicle fleet and the supporting operating system required to bring the systems and services to market at scale. NEXT's unique autonomous transportation approach will enable cities to take cars off the road and reduce congestion, ultimately redesigning communities around people - not cars.

"We believe that private mobility providers have the potential of becoming a valuable partner to public transit agencies. Public private partnerships will prove key in making cities more responsive to their citizens' needs," said Emmanuele Spera, CEO of NEXT.

NEXT is committed to supporting solutions that enable sustainable and connected cities, and it is an active participant in a network of cross-disciplinary community design experts around the world.

Video:
https://youtu.be/5a73KhJJXhk

ABOUT NEXT:

NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. is a mass transportation and goods movement startup that is developing a patented modular, autonomous, electric vehicle fleet and the supporting operating system required to bring the systems and services to market at scale. http://Get-Next.com/.

NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ("NEXT"), the global leader in modular-electric vehicle solutions, today announced it will be participating in the International Project Finance Association ("IPFA Americas") conference, Autonomous and Connected Vehicles: Impacts and Implications, on October 25, 2018 at the office of Nixon Peabody LLC in Los Angeles.

Related link: http://www.next-future-mobility.com/

NEXT Future Transportation joins Public Finance thought leadership discussion – contributes perspective on the adoption of autonomous vehicles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ('NEXT'), the world's leading modular-electric vehicle company, is pleased to join municipal finance leaders - from public sector issuers to investors, investment bankers, municipal advisors, rating agencies, buyers and bond counsels to discuss the key topics relating to the advancement of autonomous transportation.

While public opinion polls show continued skepticism about autonomous driving, the conference highlighted the need for the private sector and federal and state regulators to get together to talk about the future. The panel of experts at the conference agreed on the need to have a national conversation on standards and interoperability between the states. The panel also addressed the emergence of transportation network companies (TNCs) as dominant forces that are drastically changing the transportation landscape. Data suggests that TNCs have contributed to an increase in congestion and emissions in communities.

"In light of these facts, it is also important to look at what these trends mean for mobility. NEXT was founded to serve municipal transportation agencies and the public at large, and we are committed to partnering with cities to enable safe and affordable mobility for everyone," said Hackmann. "NEXT's proprietary modular fleets will actually enable cities to take cars off the road and reduce congestion, ultimately redesigning communities around people - not cars."

Autonomous Vehicles will make transportation cheaper and more accessible, however, there is the risk that they could exacerbate the current problems (congestion, pollution) that they were intended to help solve. "NEXT is uniquely able to address this Javons paradox, where technological progress increases the efficiency with which a resource is used (reducing the amount necessary for any one use), but the rate of consumption of that resource rises due to increasing demand", said Emmanuele Spera, CEO of NEXT.

Moving forward, agencies must increasingly consider public-private partnerships and explore creative financing options, such as Mobility-as-a-Service, cost sharing and other approaches that will support the introduction of new technologies without requiring significant up-front investments.

ABOUT NEXT:

NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. is a mass transportation and goods movement startup that is developing a patented modular, autonomous, electric vehicle fleet and the supporting operating system required to bring the systems and services to market at scale. Information: http://www.next-future-mobility.com/

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/5a73KhJJXhk

NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ('NEXT'), the world's leading modular-electric vehicle company, is pleased to join municipal finance leaders - from public sector issuers to investors, investment bankers, municipal advisors, rating agencies, buyers and bond counsels to discuss the key topics relating to the advancement of autonomous transportation.

Related link: http://www.next-future-mobility.com/

NEXT Future Transportation to participate in the World Economic Forum – Tianjin, China (September 18-20)

SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ('NEXT'), has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a global leader in the field of transportation innovation.

"It is a great honor to be selected to participate in the world's foremost global summit on innovation, science and technology, promoting entrepreneurship in the global public interest," said Emmanuele Spera, Co-Founder & CEO of NEXT.

The Summer Davos, or annual meeting of the New Champions 2018 will be held from Sept. 18 to 20 in north China's Tianjin Municipality.

The theme of the meeting is Shaping Innovative Societies in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Central to the meeting will be envisaging new ways to deploy technological innovation to address these and other major global challenges.

More than 2,000 politicians, business people from Fortune 500 companies and rising start-ups, scholars, young scientists, culture and media representatives from over 100 countries and regions are expected to attend, the largest scale of participants that the event has ever attracted.

Established by the World Economic Forum in 2007, the Summer Davos Forum is held annually in China, alternate between two port cities of Tianjin and Dalian.

About NEXT Future Transportation:

NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. is a mass transportation and goods movement startup that is developing a patented modular, autonomous, electric vehicle fleet and the supporting operating system required to bring the systems and services to market at scale. More information: http://www.get-next.com/

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/DZ7QeZAIoOM

NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ('NEXT'), has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a global leader in the field of transportation innovation. Established by the World Economic Forum in 2007, the Summer Davos Forum is held annually in China, alternate between two port cities of Tianjin and Dalian.

Related link: http://www.next-future-mobility.com/

The Seidel Diesel Group Acquires Associated Fuel Injection of Modesto, California

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Seidel Diesel Group has acquired the assets of Associated Fuel Injection of Modesto, California, and the business will continue to operate out of the current Modesto facility. This brings SDG's total number of fuel shops to ten.

"This acquisition provides the Seidel Diesel Group with a great opportunity to serve customers in the Northern California region," said Paul Thoms, President. "We are excited to expand our presence on the West Coast."

Associated Fuel Injection has been serving customers in Northern California since 1982. They have served the automotive, heavy duty, agricultural, industrial and marine markets, specializing in diesel fuel injection parts, repair, diagnostics and exchange units for diesel systems and turbochargers.

The location also repairs and services pumps and injectors for popular applications such as Cummins, Isuzu, John Deere, Caterpillar, Navistar, UD, Detroit, Hino and Kubota. Associated Fuel Injection is also a Factory Authorized Service Dealer for: Bosch, Denso, Delphi, Ambac, Alliant Power, Stanadyne, Yanmar and Zexel.

"Our new affiliation with the Seidel Diesel Group will allow us to service our agricultural customers even better than before. This new alliance also opens up opportunities with many other types of customers in the central California region," states Mike Baer, AFI's prior owner.

About The Seidel Diesel Group:

The Seidel Diesel Group is comprised of Midwest Fuel Injection Service, Metro Fuel Injection Service, Pacific Fuel Injection Service, International Fuel Injection Service, Action Truck Parts and Diesel Service Center. The Seidel Diesel group was founded in 1981 and there are 14 operating entities in eight states. The Seidel Diesel Group has established itself as one of the leading suppliers of new and remanufactured diesel fuel injection components, turbochargers, diesel fuel additives and diesel engine components in the United States. The Seidel Diesel Group is headquartered in Bolingbrook, Ill.

More information: https://seideldieselgroup.com

The Seidel Diesel Group has acquired the assets of Associated Fuel Injection of Modesto, California, and the business will continue to operate out of the current Modesto facility. This brings SDG's total number of fuel shops to ten.

Related link: https://seideldieselgroup.com/

ATI Innovates for the New York Aquarium with a One-of-a-Kind Shark Crane

MENTOR, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Have you ever visited an aquarium and wondered how the animals found their way in there? Engineers at Air Technical Industries (ATI) learned first-hand by designing a creative solution for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in New York City: the first continuous, double-rail, serpentine crane system of its kind.

ATI thrives on customized designs, with a 50-year history built on tackling the projects that others have called "impossible." They pride themselves on their "Challenge Request" form on their website, which was how WCS found them.

WCS needed a magical system of continuous motion to gently move sharks weighing up to 600 pounds from one pool to another, as well as from outdoors to inside the pools in the building without compromising the sensitive indoor environment.

In addition to the unique requirements of the space, the business of moving sharks called for very special adjustments. The motion of the crane had to be smooth to keep the animals calm, not jerky or loud-like traditional models. The trolley needed to move at a continuous, but slow pace so the caretakers could walk alongside the moving sharks. The hoist had to lower carefully and smoothly into the pools without splashing down and the materials used could not interfere with the pH of the water or oxygen levels.

Due to the staggered pools, the path of the track had to pass over each pool in an offset formation, as well as miss the gates located between pools.

ATI's solution arrived as an S-shaped double-girder bridge crane track with a zero-headroom hoist and trolley system. The hoist was built directly into the trolley, saving headspace with only the hook hanging below.

Due to the sensitive nature of the environment, special considerations were necessary to prevent contamination of the aquarium pools including: a special food-grade epoxy coating, wash-down motor, and stainless steel lifting chain and hook, as well as non-toxic and environmentally friendly lubricants.

"The trolley travel was probably the biggest challenge in the whole project," explained Vida Novak, Lead Engineer at ATI. "After making several adjustments to the trolley, we converted it to 'four-wheel drive,' enabling all the rollers to navigate the curves in the track smoothly and effortlessly."

The months of creative collaboration resulted in the first ever double-girder, ceiling mounted, serpentine crane system that perfectly fit the needs of the aquarium.

It was time for the first live shark to go for a test ride on the Shark Crane. Search, "How Do You Move a Shark" for the New York Times May 16, 2018 article. It worked! People and sharks alike sighed in relief. The Shark Crane was perfectly designed for its unique space.

The Shark Crane is used regularly at the New York Aquarium. Customizing the Shark Crane for such a specific environment was certainly an enormous challenge, but the engineers at ATI know that anything is possible!

ABOUT ATI
Founded in 1964, Air Technical Industries is a manufacturer of a broad line of standard and custom material handling equipment. The company specializes in providing innovative, engineered solutions that meet the specific needs of their customers. Learn more at: http://www.airtechnical.com/.

Download the full case study at (PDF): http://www.airtechnical.com/PDF/ATI-shark-crane.pdf

Have you ever visited an aquarium and wondered how the animals found their way in there? Engineers at Air Technical Industries (ATI) learned first-hand by designing a creative solution for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in New York City: the first continuous, double-rail, serpentine crane system of its kind.

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

NEXT Future Transportation announces autonomous Parcel Delivery Solution – Introduces the world’s first Modular Mobile Parcel Locker

SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ("NEXT" or "NFT"), the world's only modular electric vehicle solutions provider today announced a groundbreaking automated logistics solution for Smart and Connected Cities.

NEXT is proud to announce the introduction of its fully automated multiservice "online-to-offline" (O2O) platform, including a modular vehicle solution and the supporting operating system required to bring an ecosystem of logistics services to market at scale.

"To date NEXT has entirely focused on creating innovative solutions for the municipal mass transportation market. Today NEXT enters the global USD $2.3 trillion e-commerce market, which is driving a rapid transformation of the traditional retail supply chain," said Emmanuele Spera, CEO of NEXT.

Built on NEXT's patented modular transportation platform, the logistics solution is an automated electric vehicle system that is designed to be customizable and scalable for a wide range of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) applications. A fully integrated logistics solution, NEXT compliments warehouse optimization strategies, and workflow environments of 3PL's, Retailers and Manufacturers. The unique modular platform seamlessly integrates with mixed fleets of autonomous mobile robots existing operating systems.

Upon completion of the automated warehouse loading process, individual vehicles autonomously connect to form a fleet, thus allowing the joint internal space to be utilized. While in route, parcels may autonomously shift amongst vehicles to ensure optimal final delivery.

"NEXT's approach fundamentally differs from all current Autonomous Ground Vehicles and e-Shuttles in that our vehicle's open interior design layout can flexibly adapt to accommodate specific needs. Furthermore, NEXT's fleets may be operated by a human driver, a remote human operator, or autonomously. Therefore we plan to operate on public roadways in the near term," said Tommaso Gecchelin, CTO of NEXT.

To meet the growing global market demands of future multi-mode transportation and business applications, NEXT is introducing the world's first Modular Mobile Parcel Locker.

"Our unique locker solution will provide retailers with more control, while reducing the overall costs of delivery. The public will benefit from superior flexibility and ease of use as delivery locations are determined by customer proximity," said Sven Hackmann, EVP of NEXT.

NEXT believes that the future of innovation is defined by co-innovation and co-ownership. Consequently, it is collaborating with several partners on various developments on a wide range of applications.

With offices in Europe and the United States, NEXT has identified China and the Gulf region as its primary growth markets.

"We are encouraged by the lifting of restrictions on the business scope of foreign startups, which is a path to ensure fair competition in China. From 2008 to 2015, China's same-city delivery was the fastest growing sector among various logistics businesses, with a 44 percent annual growth rate, according to China's State Post Bureau. It is expected the market will reach over RMB200 billion (USD$29 billion) in 2020, and we are excited to participate," said Spera.

NEXT is preparing to announce its formal China market entry later this year.

ABOUT:

NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. is a mass transportation and goods movement startup that is developing a patented modular, autonomous, electric vehicle fleet and the supporting operating system required to bring the systems and services to market at scale. NEXT received seed funding from DP World, the world's largest owner-operator of marine and inland ports.

Learn more at: http://www.next-future-mobility.com/
Press release text in Chinese (PDF): http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/122fa5_d83f22c2c3fa468d98467749fddeac0d.pdf

Video:
https://youtu.be/DZ7QeZAIoOM

NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ("NEXT" or "NFT"), the world's only modular electric vehicle solutions provider today announced a groundbreaking automated logistics solution for Smart and Connected Cities.

Related link: http://www.next-future-mobility.com/

iFOS Managing Consultants LLC selected as a BPA Provider of Grants Program Support Services for US Department of Transportation

COLUMBIA, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions(R) (iFOS) Managing Consultants, LLC is pleased to announce the signing of a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to provide Grant Program Support Services with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST) located in Washington, D.C. The BPA award performance period is authorized for up to five (5) years.

Under the BPA, iFOS will provide comprehensive grant support services to include process support and policy and program support in assisting with various aspects of the delivery and management of grant programs.

Additional servicing components include: policy development, program performance measurement, program management, stakeholder management, program communication, inquiry coordination and data analytics.

iFOS' President and CEO Tawanda M. Smith noted, "iFOS has a proven grants methodology and engagement approach specific to Federal customers, which has been used to support all aspects of the grants life cycle from pre-award activities to post award monitoring and oversight.

"We believe the best way for us to serve DOT is to provide a team of experienced professionals, who recognize risks and address potential issues as they occur, in order to provide the agency with the critical support required at a competitive price."

About Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions (iFOS)(R), LLC:

iFOS Managing Consultants, LLC is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) consulting firm specializing in audit and assurance, advisory and consulting services. The firm is certified under the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) and 8(m) programs and provides services to public and private organizations under its General Services Administration (GSA) Professional Support Services (PSS) Schedule GS-23F-0102X.

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

Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions (iFOS) Managing Consultants, LLC is pleased to announce the signing of a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to provide Grant Program Support Services with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST) located in Washington, D.C. The BPA award performance period is authorized for up to five (5) years.

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

Osceola’s Altec Continues to Build a Better Future

OSCEOLA, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- The Altec Osceola Body Plant has experienced tremendous growth in the five years it has been operating in Southern Iowa and is looking for the right candidates to join their exceptional team. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala. since 1929, Altec is a leading equipment and service provider for the electric utility, telecommunications, contractor, lights and signs, and tree care markets.

The company provides products and services in more than 100 countries throughout the world. Companies look to Altec for the best equipment engineered and built to their specifications. The Osceola Body Plant builds the entire body, employing their own team of engineers and designers to meet the needs of each and every customer.

Altec purchased an existing fiberglass fabrication plant already established in Osceola, at the end of 2013 to expand their manufacturing capabilities. Now, the Osceola plant is split into metal production, fiberglass production, equipment assembly and is well on its way to expanding capabilities in all departments.

Altec is currently looking to expand their workforce to meet the growing demand for utility equipment designed and fabricated in Osceola. Since each piece of equipment is designed, engineered, fabricated and built to customers' specifications, every work day is different. Fully customized truck bodies are assembled each day with every design different from the one before and using different components.

"Whether the order is for one or one thousand, we're going to build exactly what the customer wants," said Carl Christensen, General Manager for the Altec Osceola Body Plant. "All customer requests are quoted, designed, built and programmed in Osceola. We take great pride in the quality of our products and the employees getting the work done every day."

The Altec Osceola Body Plant is very community-focused and involved. Summer has just started and the Altec calendar is already filling up with Clarke County events. In early June, they sponsored the Clarke County Rodeo and participated in the local Relay for Life to raise money for cancer research. Altec also built the body for the Iowa State University PrISUm solar car and is an ongoing sponsor of the team. When the PrISUm team brings the car to Osceola June 18th, Altec will have a booth with hands-on interactive activities and will partner with Clarke Electric to showcase their new fiberglass lift truck. At Clarke Schools, Altec donated new welders and computers to teach 3D CAD design and introduce students to industrial technology careers.

"As founding members of the Industrial Technology Advisory Board at Clarke Community Schools," said Bill Trickey, Executive Director of the Clarke County Development Corporation, "Altec has given our kids an opportunity for careers that are easily attainable and help keep the local workforce strong."

Altec's employees are mainly from Clarke County but some commute from other Iowa counties and northern Missouri because of Altec's core values and culture. Since moving into Clarke County in 2013, the Altec Osceola Body Plant has tripled in size and continues to increase production as the company focuses on quality and continuous improvement.

For more information on the Altec Osceola Body Plant, contact Susan Miller (susan.miller@altec.com) in Human Resources, or Carl Christensen (carl.christensen@altec.com), General Manager at 1001 Furnas Drive, Osceola, Iowa, 50213, or call 641-342-3456 today.

For more information online, visit: https://www.altec.com/

The Altec Osceola Body Plant has experienced tremendous growth in the five years it has been operating in Southern Iowa and is looking for the right candidates to join their exceptional team. Altec purchased an existing fiberglass fabrication plant already established in Osceola, at the end of 2013 to expand their manufacturing capabilities.

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

Carl Gibson to head WMH’s new Sacramento Office

SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Please join us in welcoming Carl Gibson III to WMH Corporation. Carl will be serving as one of the key transportation leaders in expanding WMH throughout California.

His responsibilities will include managing the new Sacramento office, broadening our client base, and mentoring junior staff in their professional development. Carl's input in key company decisions will help WMH maintain its viability in a fast-changing market.

"The addition of Carl to our management team will augment our capabilities to meet our clients need and expand our geographic footprint," noted William Hadaya, President of WMH Corporation. "Carl Gibson will strategically position us for expansion into new markets, attract new talent, and accelerate growth within the transportation and mobility sector."

Carl is a Licensed Professional Engineer, he earned his Masters of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 1997. Prior to joining WMH, he was Senior Project Manager at Quincy Engineering leading their Highway Department. Over the past 20 years, Carl has successfully completed numerous transportation projects for state, federal, and local agencies throughout California.

The opening of our new office in Sacramento represents WMH's strong performance and commitment to our clients. The Sacramento office will serve as one of our innovation hubs for implementing forward-thinking designs to accommodate multi-modal applications of the future.

About WMH Corporation:
WMH is a civil engineering firm specializing in infrastructure planning and design with offices in San Jose, Oakland, San Diego, and now Sacramento, California. WMH has a record of developing innovative solutions and high-quality designs that will benefit communities for generations.

More information: http://www.wmhcorporation.com/.

Please join us in welcoming Carl Gibson III to WMH Corporation. Carl will be serving as one of the key transportation leaders in expanding WMH throughout California. His responsibilities will include managing the new Sacramento office, broadening our client base, and mentoring junior staff in their professional development.

Related link: http://wmhcorporation.com/

The Seidel Diesel Group Welcomes Jaime Rogan as Marketing Manager

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Seidel Diesel Group is pleased to announce that Jaime Rogan has been named Marketing Manager for the company. Her responsibilities in this new role include directing marketing strategies and programs and developing branding for all SDG affiliates.

"I am excited to be leading our marketing efforts and working with such an innovative and knowledgeable group of people. SDG's history of providing customers with superior quality and service is impressive, and I look forward to helping the company grow into the future," Rogan said.

Rogan comes to SDG with 16 years of transportation and parts experience with companies such as Schneider National and VIPAR Heavy Duty. She also holds an MBA in Marketing and International Business from The University of Wisconsin. This background has helped Rogan to make a great transition into her current role.

"We are thrilled to have someone with Jaime's experience and expertise on our team. Our commitment to growth and best in class service is exemplified in the quality of our people, and Jaime illustrates that commitment," states Paul Thoms, President of SDG.

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

About The Seidel Diesel Group:

The Seidel Diesel Group is comprised of Midwest Fuel Injection Service, Metro Fuel Injection Service, Pacific Fuel Injection Service, International Fuel Injection Service, Action Truck Parts and Diesel Service Center. The Seidel Diesel group was founded in 1981 and there are 13 operating entities in seven states. The Seidel Diesel Group has established itself as one of the leading suppliers of diesel fuel injection components, turbochargers, diesel fuel additives and diesel engine components in the United States. The Seidel Diesel Group is headquartered in Bolingbrook, Ill.

The Seidel Diesel Group is pleased to announce that Jaime Rogan has been named Marketing Manager for the company. Her responsibilities in this new role include directing marketing strategies and programs and developing branding for all SDG affiliates.

Related link: http://seideldieselgroup.com/

Move For Hunger to Hold Food Drives at 9 Kroger Stores in Michigan on April 28

ANN ARBOR, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger announced today that it will be holding "Fill-A-Truck" Food Drives at nine Kroger stores in Michigan on April 28 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Employees from one of four Michigan moving companies - All Around Moving (Romulus), Palmer Moving Services (Warren), Stevens Van Lines (Saginaw), and University Moving & Storage (Farmington Hills) - will be on-site at each location to encourage Kroger shoppers to donate enough non-perishable food to fill an entire moving truck.

Nearly 1.5 million people in Michigan, including 1 in 6 children, are food insecure. Meanwhile, 40-percent of all the food produced in the United States each year is wasted. Each of the participating moving companies are members of Move For Hunger's nationwide network of relocation professionals. In addition to assisting with local food drives, members of the Move For Hunger network provide their customers with the opportunity to donate unopened, non-perishable food during the moving process and delivers it to a food bank, free of charge.

"We are so excited to be partnered with Move For Hunger with our upcoming food drives to support our Zero Hunger Zero Waste initiative," said Rachel Hurst, Corporate Affairs Manager for The Kroger Co. of Michigan. "We are committed to donating more meals each and every day in the communities we live and serve."

The participating Kroger locations and the moving company that will be assisting with each event are as follows:
* Ann Arbor (400 S. Maple Road) | University Moving & Storage
* Clarkston (5990 Sashbaw Road) | University Moving & Storage
* Plymouth (44525 Ann Arbor Road) | University Moving & Storage
* Roseville (20891 East 13 Mile Road) | Palmer Moving Services
* Royal Oak (2200 12 Mile Road) | Palmer Moving Services
* Saginaw (4762 State Street) | Stevens Worldwide
* Shelby Township (14945 23 Mile Road) | Palmer Moving Services
* Southgate (16705 Fort Street) | All Around Moving
* White Lake Twp. (10951 Highland Road) | Stevens Worldwide.

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that mobilizes the relocation industry to fight hunger and reduce food waste. In addition to collecting food from people who are moving to new homes, Move For Hunger helps companies and individuals across the United States and Canada organize successful food drives. To date, they have collected more than 10 million pounds of food. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit http://www.moveforhunger.org/.

About The Kroger Co. of Michigan:

Incorporated in Michigan in 1909 and headquartered in Novi, The Kroger Co. of Michigan operates 123 Kroger stores, 75 fuel centers, 104 pharmacies and the Michigan Dairy. Michigan Kroger's 19,000 associates are dedicated to the Kroger Purpose: to FEED the Human Spirit, by serving the region through food, inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.

Twitter: @MoveForHunger @KrogerNews #ZeroHungerZeroWaste #MichiganFoodDrive #FillATruck

Move For Hunger announced today that it will be holding "Fill-A-Truck" Food Drives at nine Kroger stores in Michigan on April 28, 2018. Employees from one of four Michigan moving companies - All Around Moving (Romulus), Palmer Moving Services (Warren), Stevens Van Lines (Saginaw), and University Moving & Storage (Farmington Hills) - will be on-site at each location to encourage shoppers to donate enough non-perishable food to fill an entire moving truck.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/