Category Archives: Transportation

The Seidel Diesel Group Becomes a Master Distributor of Honeywell Garrett Turbochargers

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Seidel Diesel Group is excited to announce its new business relationship with Honeywell Garrett(R). Effective March 1, 2018, Seidel Diesel Group became one of Honeywell Garrett's master distributors for the United States and Canada, representing genuine Garrett original equipment turbochargers.

This new business relationship will provide Honeywell Garrett with additional distribution coverage while allowing The Seidel Diesel group to provide a comprehensive offering across the country. This will provide SDG's customers faster access to the full range of Garrett products by strategically stocking in their warehouses.

"The Seidel Diesel Group is proud to work with such a prestigious organization as Honeywell Garrett," stated Paul Thoms, President of SDG. "We are thrilled to be included in such an elite group as the other Honeywell Garrett master distributors and excited about the potential for our customers and employees."

For more information: http://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, 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 excited to announce its new business relationship with Honeywell Garrett(R). Effective March 1, 2018, Seidel Diesel Group became one of Honeywell Garrett's master distributors for the United States and Canada, representing genuine Garrett original equipment turbochargers.

Related link: http://seideldieselgroup.com/

EPIC’s Chuck Simpson to Present at AESC Safety, Wireline, Trucking Conference and Tradeshow

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC) Safety, Wireline, Trucking Conference & Tradeshow on Wed., April 18 at 10 a.m. at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriot Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.

Simpson will present on "Update - ANSI Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Training Requirements." A recognized expert in Hydrogen Sulfide safety practices and training, Simpson led the revision effort as the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Training Committee's Chairman. Simpson served as Vice-Chairman of the committee from 1994 until his appointment as Chairman in 2015.

Click here to see the full agenda (PDF): http://www.aesc.net/images/Safety_Trucking_Promo.pdf

About the Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC):

The Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC) is the premier association of the energy service industry. It provides information and assistance to members in many important areas of the industry including management and safety conferences, cooperation with industry organizations, safety and training materials, technology developments, meetings with government officials, safety statistics program and more.

About Chuck Simpson, senior risk control consultant:

Chuck Simpson is a health and safety professional with more than 30 years of experience helping companies develop and implement risk management systems in a variety of industries.

Prior to joining EPIC, Simpson served as president of Work Safe International, LLC where he worked on both on- and off-shore projects in the United States, Mexico, Canada, South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Simpson has experience in the sulfur operations, pipeline, fabrication, oil and gas drilling, vessel operations and food processing industries. He is a certified safety professional (CSP) and a widely recognized expert on Contractor Safety Management, OSHA Recordkeeping and Hydrogen Sulfide Safety.

Simpson has presented lectures at the ASSE Safety Professional Development Conference and Exposition, OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference, the International Conference on Offshore Safety, the Gulf Coast Safety and Training Group, and the Sulphur Institute's Sulphur World Symposium in the United Arab Emirates.

Simpson is an active participant in the ASSE, Gulf Coast Safety Training Group and serves as Chairman for the ANSI Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Training Committee. He earned his bachelor's degree in international studies from the University of South Alabama.

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 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC) Safety, Wireline, Trucking Conference & Tradeshow on Wed., April 18 at 10 a.m. at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriot Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.

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

Dallas Moving Company Honored for Fighting Childhood Hunger by National Non-Profit Move For Hunger

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger today announced that Imlach & Collins Brothers, an Atlas Van Lines agent, has been named its "Mover of the Year." In 2017, Imlach & Collins Brothers delivered more than 100,000 lbs. of food to the North Texas Food Bank - which is enough to provide 85,500 meals. The award was presented at the American Moving & Storage Association's 2018 Education Conference and Expo in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Move For Hunger is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that mobilizes the relocation industry to fight hunger and reduce food waste.

People tend to throw a lot of "stuff" away when they move, including perfectly good food. As part of Move For Hunger's national network of relocation professionals, Imlach & Collins Brothers 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.

Imlach & Collins Brothers' partnership with Move For Hunger also led to their participation in the North Texas Food Bank's Food 4 Kids program. Students who receive free or reduced-cost meals at school often face hunger during the weekend. Food 4 Kids provides at-risk children with backpacks full of nutritious, non-perishable food to take home on Fridays during the school year. Once a month, Imlach & Collins Brothers sends a truck and two crew members to pick up and deliver the backpacks to three different school districts in the Dallas area.

"Every month, Imlach & Collins Brothers is delivering more than 10,000 pounds of food to hungry children in Dallas," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director of Move For Hunger. "Without their assistance, the backpacks wouldn't reach those school districts. We are so proud of the work Imlach & Collins Brothers is doing."

"We are so proud to be associated with Move For Hunger and to help support this great cause," said Gregg Imlach, CEO of Imlach & Collins Brothers. "It brings a sense of energy and fulfillment to our staff to know that we are making a difference in so many lives."

More than 42 million Americans, including 1 in 6 children, are food insecure - they lack reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Meanwhile, 40 percent of all the food produced in the U.S. each year ends up in a landfill or is left to rot in a field. Imlach & Collins Brothers recognized the tragedy of so much food going to waste when so many people don't have enough to eat, and joined Move For Hunger in 2012 to help provide meals to their neighbors in need.

There are more than 850 moving companies in the Move For Hunger network, but Imlach and Collins Brothers is one of just two that have delivered more than 400,000 meals.

Move For Hunger 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/.

Headquartered in Dallas, Imlach & Collins Brothers, LLC offers elite moving services, including corporate relocation, government and industrial relocation to specialized transportation and personal moving services. Imlach & Collins Brothers, LLC has served as an Atlas Van Lines agent since 1951 and operates as one of its largest hauling providers. For more information, visit https://imlachcollins.com/.

Atlas Van Lines, a national moving company, is the largest subsidiary of Atlas World Group, an Evansville, Ind.-based company. Atlas World Group companies employ nearly 700 people throughout North America. Nearly 500 Atlas interstate moving agents in the United States and Canada specialize in corporate relocation, household moving services and in the specialized transportation of high-value items such as electronics, fine art, store fixtures and furniture. For more information, visit https://www.atlasvanlines.com/.

The American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA), home of the ProMover certification program, is the national trade association representing the nation's moving and storage companies, which provide household goods moving services, specialized transportation for sensitive freight such as computers and trade show exhibits, and warehouse storage services. AMSA has approximately 4,000 members, including domestic and international companies and industry suppliers, and supports programs and activities that promote consumer protection, professional development, safety, and operational efficiency. Find out more at https://www.moving.org/ and https://www.moving.org/.

Twitter: @moveforhunger @imlachcollins @Atlas_Van_Lines @AMSAProMover #MoveroftheYear

Move For Hunger today announced that Imlach & Collins Brothers, an Atlas Van Lines agent, has been named its "Mover of the Year." In 2017, Imlach & Collins Brothers delivered more than 100,000 lbs. of food to the North Texas Food Bank - which is enough to provide 85,500 meals. The award was presented at the American Moving & Storage Association's 2018 Education Conference and Expo in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

New South Florida Limo Business Does Things Differently

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- FL Limoride is a new, yet experienced, limo service covering Fort Lauderdale and the South Florida area - offering bespoke service packages. This combination of a new business model with experienced chauffeurs makes it one to watch and a quickly expanding and growing business.

The company launched early in 2018 to meet a growing need for a new type of limo service in the Fort Lauderdale area. It's already making a big name for itself because of its unique service.

Increasingly, limo users were being forced into a particular category, which fed through to every aspect of their experience, from their generic quote to their generic service. FL Limoride has been launched to put the customer experience back at the heart of the limo service industry in South Florida.

FL Limoride has brought together some of the most highly experienced chauffeurs, an exceptional fleet, and a new approach to business. Based in Pompano Beach, they cover the entire South Florida and Atlantic Coast region including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, all airports, ports, and beaches.

With five carefully selected and individually excellent vehicles making up their fleet (http://fllimoride.com/our-fleet/), they are able to customize the customer experience in a way most other limo companies can't. This means that if you need a family airport transfer, a corporate business event or a prom limo you won't simply experience the same service. Rather, you will get the right vehicle, the right chauffeur and the right price for exactly your needs. This tailoring process puts the customer at the heart of the experience.

Bespoke limo packages are available whatever your needs including: bachelorette and bachelor parties; airport transfers; seaport transfers; party rides for Sweet Sixteen, Proms and other events; corporate and business transfers and travel arrangements; and adventure expeditions and tourist trips. The customized approach enables immensely competitive prices for the exact limo service you actually require. This is a limo company that recognizes the different needs and expectations of different clients.

The FL Limoride reliable service is made possible by combining a customer-orientated business approach with highly experienced local chauffeurs. The vetted drivers appreciate the importance of a punctual service tailored to the specific client. Their professional 'meet and greet' service is second to none and they are knowledgeable on all local routes. All this is offered within 24-7 operating hours, ensuring the customer doesn't need to compromise.

Tina Colna, Head of Marketing at FL Limoride enthusiastically explains what makes FL Limoride unique: "We focus on the customer. Whereas other limo services try to make their customer fit a particular package, we make the package unique to our customer."

She adds, "This allows us to offer the best price for the best service. Luxury isn't just down to the vehicle; it's about the entire limo experience. Word is spreading quickly about how we do things differently, and customers are making repeat bookings knowing they can rely on us to meet their different needs for different occasions."

There's no doubting that FL Limoride is a quickly expanding and growing business. To find out for yourself about their bespoke limo packages call them on 954-715-7444 or fill in the contact form here: http://fllimoride.com/contact-us/.

Learn more about the company at: http://fllimoride.com/.

FL Limoride is a new, yet experienced, limo service covering Fort Lauderdale and the South Florida area - offering bespoke service packages. This combination of a new business model with experienced chauffeurs makes it one to watch and a quickly expanding and growing business.

Related link: http://fllimoride.com/

Andrea Racanelli of EPIC to Present on Social Media Marketing in the Transportation Industry at International LCT Show

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Marketing Communications Manager Andrea Racanelli of The Capacity Group - an EPIC Company will present at the International Luxury Coach and Transportation (LCT) Show on Tues., March 13 at 9 a.m. at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.

In her presentation "How to Build a Social Media Strategy," Racanelli will explain how to create a social media strategy for the transportation industry, the 70/30 rule on developing social media content, creating ads and boosting posts on Facebook, tools for scheduling social media posts for a month at a time and how to measure social media engagement.

Celebrating its 34th year in 2018, the International Luxury Coach and Transportation Show is the biggest convention in the world for the luxury charter transportation industry. Set in Las Vegas, the event is the ultimate destination for operators around the globe seeking education, product showcases and peer-to-peer networking.

Click here to see the full agenda: https://www.lctshow.com/schedule/schedule.

About Andrea Racanelli, marketing communications manager:

Andrea Racanelli is the marketing communications manager for The Capacity Group - an EPIC Company, leading a team to create niche marketing programs in the transportation industry. With more than 20 years of experience managing communications, Racanelli is an expert in direct marketing, social media, events and trade show marketing.

Racanelli serves on the Marketing Advisory Boards for Ramapo College and Tuxedo Park School. She has a passion for mentoring and leads the intern program at The Capacity Group - an EPIC Company.

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 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Marketing Communications Manager Andrea Racanelli of The Capacity Group - an EPIC Company will present at the International Luxury Coach and Transportation (LCT) Show on March 13 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las VegaS.

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

American Truck Dealers 20 Group Meeting: Frenkel & Company – an EPIC Company’s Michael Feinstein Presents on Cyber Liability

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Michael Feinstein, executive vice president of Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company, will present at the American Truck Dealers (ATD) 20 Group Meeting on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 a.m. at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Feinstein will present on cyber liability as well as the state of the insurance market for truck dealers. Topics will include exposure identification, causes of data breaches, risk mitigation and transfer, insurance products, incident response and benchmarking limits.

NADA/ATD 20 Group programs equip dealers and managers with best practices, new ideas and financial comparisons to improve business performance and profitability. Programs encompass virtually all franchises and offer a variety of meeting formats with noncompeting dealers grouped by franchise, volume, geographic location, travel preferences and budget. Programs include Internet groups, all-make truck groups, fixed operations groups, custom and composite-only groups and the traditional franchise specific groups. Additionally, In-dealership Consulting (IDC) services are available to improve performance of employees, departments and the operation as a whole.

About Michael Feinstein, Executive Vice President, Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company:

Michael Feinstein began his insurance career in New York in 1981 with the broker, Foa & Son Corp., after graduating from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Economics. Feinstein has been with Frenkel since 1985. He is active in the firm's new business development area and also services a number of the firm's key accounts. Feinstein's area of expertise is Professional Liability, Directors & Officers Liability and other financial products. He attained the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in 1989.

About American Truck Dealers:

Established in 1970, American Truck Dealers (ATD), a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), provides programs and services to this highly specialized segment of its membership. ATD represents more than 1,800 franchised medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers holding nearly 3,000 separate franchises, domestic and import.

About Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company:

Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company is a full-service insurance brokerage established in 1878. Frenkel offers an expansive array of traditional and customized risk management, property and casualty and employee benefits consulting services to a broad spectrum of businesses, industries and individuals. Headquartered in New York, NY, the firm has grown organically since 1878 and through a series of acquisitions and strategic partnerships. In November 2017, Frenkel joined EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants. For additional information, please visit https://www.frenkel.com/.

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 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Michael Feinstein, executive vice president of Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company, will present at the American Truck Dealers (ATD) 20 Group Meeting on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 at 7 a.m. at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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

C2SMART Signs Agreement with NEXT Future Transportation for Cyberphysical Test Bed

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C2SMART, a Tier 1 USDOT University Transportation Center based at New York University Tandon School of Engineering, and NEXT Future Transportation have agreed to collaborate on the creation of a cyberphysical test bed to test NEXT's designs for modular self-driving vehicles. C2SMART will build and use scale models of NEXT's vehicles along with simulations to test routing algorithms and operational policies for shared autonomous vehicles, helping the company to propose and start field pilots in cities.

NEXT has developed technology for modular self-driving vehicles that can couple together while in motion, providing a transfer-less travel experience for users from door to door without the significant cost of assigning vehicles to individuals. To fully realize the technology's potential, NEXT needs a safe environment to test dispatch, routing, and idle vehicle repositioning algorithms that can fully make use of the vehicles' capabilities.

One of C2SMART's missions is to partner with technology providers and public agencies to help develop, test, and deploy transportation technologies, such as NEXT's modular vehicles, to different city markets.

For this collaboration, NEXT will share the specifications for their 1:10 scale vehicle models with C2SMART. The center will construct the models with the help of the 3D printing facilities at NYU Tandon's MakerSpace. Once construction is complete, C2SMART will work with NEXT to set up communications between a computer and the vehicles to start testing algorithms for three fleet control strategies.

The three procedures C2SMART will implement are:

* A dispatch with pickup and delivery routing algorithm, used for a service in which a train of vehicles picks up passengers at a terminal, travels along a main route, then redistributes the vehicles at the other end for door-to-door service.

* Dynamic decision making for vehicles merging at a station to determine when to depart, balancing lower operator costs with higher user costs as the wait time increases.

* Idle vehicle repositioning, which assigns idle vehicles to wait in a specified location until they are dispatched to new passengers.

Once C2SMART has successfully tested the algorithms, NEXT can use the documented tests to propose field pilots to city agencies and determine user demand for the service.

About the New York University Tandon School of Engineering:

The NYU Tandon School of Engineering dates to 1854, the founding date for both the New York University School of Civil Engineering and Architecture and the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute (widely known as Brooklyn Poly). A January 2014 merger created a comprehensive school of education and research in engineering and applied sciences, rooted in a tradition of invention and entrepreneurship and dedicated to furthering technology in service to society.

In addition to its main location in Brooklyn, NYU Tandon collaborates with other schools within NYU, the country's largest private research university, and is closely connected to engineering programs at NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai. It operates Future Labs focused on start-up businesses in downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn and an award-winning online graduate program.

For more information, visit http://engineering.nyu.edu/.

NEXT is a patented advanced smart transportation and artificial intelligence system based on swarms of modular self-driving vehicles. Each module can join and detach with other modules on roads and highways. The company has created a proprietary open, bus-like environment among modules, allowing passengers to stand and walk from one module to another while in motion.

To learn more, please visit http://www.next-future-mobility.com/.

Contacts:
NEXT Future Transportation inc. Silicon Valley, USA
(408) 256-2765 info@get-next.com

C2SMART Brooklyn, NY
http://c2smart.engineering.nyu.edu/

C2SMART, a Tier 1 USDOT University Transportation Center based at New York University Tandon School of Engineering, and NEXT Future Transportation have agreed to collaborate on the creation of a cyberphysical test bed to test NEXT's designs for modular self-driving vehicles.

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

RMA’s Redevelopment Plan for Naranja Lakes CRA Approved by Miami-Dade County Commissioners

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Redevelopment Management Associates (www.rma.us.com) today announced that the Miami-Dade County Commission voted 10-1 to approve RMA's redevelopment plan for the Naranja Lakes CRA. The award-winning Pompano Beach-based redevelopment firm was hired by Miami-Dade County to write the plan for the recently expanded CRA area, which will contribute towards the development of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) plan in South Dade.

The county expanded the boundaries of the Naranja CRA to include economically depressed areas of Naranja, Princeton and Leisure City along US 1 and the South Dade Transitway into the CRA.

"The RMA team is very proud that the Board of County Commissioners and the South Dade community have embraced our redevelopment plan, which will lead to new mixed-use projects, job centers and major improvements in transit and business development," said Kevin Crowder, RMA's Director of Economic Development.

As property values increase and new tax dollars are generated, CRAs reinvest the new tax revenues to improve the area by attracting new businesses and creating jobs. The funds are used for infrastructure improvements, public safety, community services and other economic development activities.

RMA team members immersed themselves in the community, engaging with residents and business owners to learn about key attractions and concerns. With that vantage point, the team implemented their BusinessFlare(TM) approach to redevelopment: Preserve, Enhance, Expose, Invest and Capitalize.

"It was very important to residents to preserve the area's small-town feel, the agricultural components along with the parks and recreation facilities," said Crowder. "The enhancements will focus on the area's aesthetics, signage and community pride, as the strategies expose the opportunities in this location, along with the planned transit improvements. The plan looks to invest in aesthetics, safety perceptions, identity and implementation. While capitalization will focus on the area's ease of access and connection to multiple consumer markets."

RMA's redevelopment plan includes an implementation strategy which the county will move to begin shortly.

About RMA:

Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) is comprised of a phenomenal team of redevelopment experts passionate about building better communities. RMA is the most experienced full-service economic redevelopment consulting and management firm in the state of Florida specializing in revitalizing core areas and corridors for cities, counties and special districts nationwide.

More information: http://www.rma.us.com/.

Redevelopment Management Associates ('RMA') today announced that the Miami-Dade County Commission voted 10-1 to approve RMA's redevelopment plan for the Naranja Lakes CRA. The award-winning Pompano Beach-based redevelopment firm was hired by Miami-Dade County to write the plan for the recently expanded CRA area, which will contribute towards the development of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) plan in South Dade.

Related link: http://www.rma.us.com/

NEXT Future Transportation Forms Innovation Partnership with Digital Barriers

SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Future Transportation, the world's only modular vehicle solutions provider and Digital Barriers, a world pioneer and leader in wireless video streaming and deep learning-based facial recognition, today announced a joint integration program around embedded computer vision software.

SmartVis live facial recognition and EdgeVis live video streaming from Digital Barriers will be included with NEXT's patented autonomous mass-transportation and goods-movement fleets. The partnership will enable the development of a new user experience in mobility where your face becomes your secure access to a number of connected services and in-vehicle preferences. At the same time, the adoption of live video streaming will enhance safety and security features, which will accelerate innovative solutions, and a collaborative environment with municipal stakeholders.

"We live in a world where technological innovation has dramatically changed the way in which we communicate and interact in everything that we do," said Emmanuele Spera, CEO, NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. "More importantly, we have come to a point where we now have both a technology push and a consumer pull for advanced transportation technology products and applications. We believe that a strategic partnership with a leading player like Digital Barriers is the ideal platform for developing a new way forward in our industry and answering the evolving needs of consumers on a global scale."

"We want to help NEXT provide its customers with a more secure, enhanced user experience whilst also better understanding the status of individual vehicles to enhance fleet security, and create tailored services and solutions that can be customized for each user," said Zak Doffman, CEO, Digital Barriers.

"Our live facial recognition and live video streaming technologies already lead the market for performance and cost-effectiveness, and as this partnership with NEXT clearly illustrates, have the potential for widespread adoption as facial recognition and wireless video streaming become mainstream embedded solutions," Doffman added.

"Through our new technology partnership with Digital Barriers, we will gain better insights to provide safer, cleaner and more courteous public transportation, further motivating commuters to use our services, including end-to-end multi-modal travel," said Spera.

About NEXT Future Transportation:

NEXT is a patented advanced smart transportation and artificial intelligence system based on swarms of modular self-driving vehicles. Each module can join and detach with other modules on roads and highways. The company has created a proprietary open, bus-like environment among modules, allowing passengers to stand and walk from one module to another while in motion. To learn more, please visit: http://www.next-future-mobility.com/.

About Digital Barriers:

Digital Barriers has redefined edge-intelligent video security and surveillance. The company is a world leader in edge-intelligent solutions for the global surveillance and security markets. The company now provides its EdgeVis Live and SmartViss Face solutions as embedded software to disruptive innovators in the mobility industry. EdgeVis Live provides live, ultra-low bandwidth world-class wireless video transmission over cellular/constrained wireless networks with near-zero latency. SmartVis Face (designed to meet the frontline operational requirements for defense and law enforcement agencies) provides a level of facial recognition performance that has never before been seen in mobility services. To learn more, please visit: https://www.digitalbarriers.com/.

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NEXT Future Transportation, the world's only modular vehicle solutions provider and Digital Barriers, a world pioneer and leader in wireless video streaming and deep learning-based facial recognition, today announced a joint integration program around embedded computer vision software.

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

Michael Nischan of EPIC to Present on Hidden Risks for Motor Carriers at GMTA Leadership Conference

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Transportation & Logistics Risk Control Vice President Michael Nischan will present at Georgia Motor Trucking Association's Leadership Conference on Wed., Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center in Marietta, Ga.

In his panel "What's at Risk - Areas That Deserve More Attention," Nischan will discuss hidden risks for motor carriers from the Risk Management & Insurance perspective.

GMTA's Leadership Conference is an event where industry leaders gather to learn practices that enhance their company's productivity. At the EPIC-sponsored event, attendees will have the opportunity to network with many of the transportation industry's most knowledgeable and influential leaders along with accessing strategic, actionable education that makes the Leadership Conference unlike any other in Georgia.

Click here for more information: http://www.gmta.org/?page=FallLeadership17.

About Michael Nischan, vice president of Transportation & Logistics Risk Control, EPIC:

Michael Nischan is vice president of the Transportation Risk Control Practice of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, working out of the Southeast Region office in Atlanta. With more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, private industry management and consulting, he has a genuine understanding of what it takes to operate a fleet safely and profitably. He helps motor carriers achieve and exceed regulatory requirements, develops management and training programs, implements operational controls to enhance efficiency and educates all members of an organization on compliance and security measures.

He is an instructor with the North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) and provides professional training courses on behalf of the Georgia Motor Trucking Association (GMTA). He is the only Certified Cargo Security Professional (CCSP) employed by an insurance or risk management firm in Georgia and is active in the battle against cargo and equipment theft.

Nischan is a member of numerous organizations, including the GMTA and the Southeastern Transportation Security Council (SETSC). He is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & 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 1,300 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty insurance, Employee Benefits Consulting, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 30,000 clients.

With run rate revenues of roughly $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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ATLANTA, Ga. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 2, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Transportation and Logistics Risk Control Vice President Michael Nischan will present at Georgia Motor Trucking Association's Leadership Conference on Wed., Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center in Marietta, Ga.

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

NEXT Future Transportation Appoints Former Siemens Mobility President Oliver Hauck to Board of Advisors

SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. today announced the appointment of Oliver Hauck to its Board of Advisors. NEXT is commercializing the world's first patented autonomous mass-transportation and goods-movement solution based on swarms of modular self-driving vehicles.

Mr. Hauck is a globally recognized transportation industry leader, having held various executive management positions at Siemens (SI) around the world for more than three decades. He was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Transportation Systems in 2001. In 2009, Mr. Hauck was named President of Siemens Mobility, bringing together the US Transportation, Logistics and Traffic Control Businesses to form one integrated organization. Mr. Hauck led Siemens to the market leadership position for light-rail-vehicle production in North America with half the market share.

Mr. Hauck brings deep vehicle manufacturing and transportation business expertise to NEXT's Board of Advisors, coupled with an acute awareness of the importance of e-mobility in the future of transportation. Mr. Hauck is recognized for applying a "complete mobility" approach, with a focus on networking various modes of transportation to maximize the most efficient transport of people and goods.

"Oliver brings decades of expertise from the industrial vehicle manufacturing business to NEXT's Board of Advisors, having led one of the world's largest transportation companies in North America," said Emmanuele Spera, CEO, NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. "He has accumulated a deep level of industry experience overseeing the development of some of the most innovative transportation and automation products. This, along with his knowledge of large, complex manufacturing ecosystems, makes him a valuable asset to NEXT's team as we continue our mission to deliver exponential transformation to municipal mass transportation and goods movement."

"The time for intelligent electric mobility has finally arrived, and I am excited to support NEXT as the company continues to develop its innovative transportation and logistics solutions," said Hauck. "NEXT is uniquely positioned to leverage advanced manufacturing, distributed manufacturing, digitization of manufacturing operations and material science."

Mr. Hauck earned a master's degree in electrical engineering from the Technical University of Erlangen/Nuremberg, Germany.

About - NEXT Future Transportation:

NEXT is a patented advanced smart transportation and artificial intelligence system based on swarms of modular self-driving vehicles. Each module can join and detach with other modules on roads and highways. The company has created a proprietary open, bus-like environment among modules, allowing passengers to stand and walk from one module to another while in motion. To learn more, please visit: http://www.get-next.com/.

Video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/erRJNtpns00

NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. today announced the appointment of Oliver Hauck to its Board of Advisors. NEXT is commercializing the world's first patented autonomous mass-transportation and goods-movement solution based on swarms of modular self-driving vehicles.

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

Move For Hunger receives 2017 JL Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant, Fifth Year in a Row

ASBURY PARK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger, a 501(c)(3) that mobilizes the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger, today announced that it has again been selected to receive the J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant for 2017/18. The Grant, launched in 2000 by Neotrope(R) helps worthy causes raise visibility to media and public for the charity's good works.

With this commitment, Neotrope again aligns itself with Move For Hunger's ongoing innovative programs to reduce food waste and fight hunger. To date, the non-profit's network of relocation professionals has collected and delivered nearly 9 million pounds of food - providing more than 7 million meals - to food banks and pantries across North America.

As part of this in-kind grant program, Neotrope(R) is providing news dissemination (through its Send2Press(R) Newswire service), and social media marketing for Move For Hunger for 12 months starting in 2017 and running into 2018. This program is intended to help raise awareness of the charity to traditional media, to the public, as well as potential sponsors and donors, regarding their efforts.

"Families and individuals from all walks of life in the United States and Canada are affected by food insecurity. It's a growing problem that affects every community," says Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "With the support of companies like Neotrope - and the 750 relocation companies in our network - we can continue to rescue food and provide meals to our neighbors in need. We appreciate Neotrope's ongoing commitment to helping us promote these efforts."

"We're honored in once again providing this service grant to the folks at Move For Hunger," said Neotrope CEO, Christopher Laird Simmons. "Over the years we have been proud and in awe of how the organization has rapidly grown and expanded programs helping the homeless through their innovative partnerships with the moving and transport industry."

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 8 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 Non-Profit PR Grant:

The Non-Profit PR Grant(TM) program was originally launched in 2000 to help assist U.S. 501(c)(3) charities and their worthy causes to raise awareness, attract halo sponsors, and better connect with donors and volunteers. Other PR industry firms have since copied the name, but ours is the original.

Starting in 2013, the PR Grant was re-named after the company co-founder, the late Dr. J.L. Simmons, PhD, who passed away in 2003. Now the Neotrope PR Grants program is known as the "J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant."

With this cause-related marketing grant program, Neotrope has been honored to help many worthy causes in past years, including the Bob Moog Foundation, C Diff Foundation, Children Awaiting Parents, Girls Write Now, Move for Hunger, Pacific Pinball Museum, The Native Voices Foundation, Special Equestrians, Starlight Children's Foundation, World Savvy and dozens more (use of any org name does not imply endorsement).

Additional information regarding the Neotrope 2017 J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant program for U.S. charitable non-profits and grant recipients can be found at: https://prgrants.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NonProfitPRGrants.

About Neotrope:
Since 1983 Neotrope(R) has delivered services to raise organization awareness including brand identity, marketing, public relations (PR), and SEO services. Neotrope is also an entertainment publishing company involved in books, music, software, and online magazines. The company pioneered the concept of search optimization of press release content back in 1997 and has been at the forefront of many communication and technology movements for over three decades. Neotrope was an Inc. 5000 company in 2009 and is a member of GS1. More information: https://Neotrope.com.

All deliverables provided under the PR Grant for 2017/18 will be managed and delivered by Neotrope's Send2Press(R) Newswire service. Learn more at: https://www.send2press.com/.

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Move For Hunger, a 501(c)(3) that mobilizes the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger, today announced that it has again been selected to receive the J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant for 2017/18. The Grant, launched in 2000 by Neotrope helps worthy causes raise visibility to media and public for the charity's good works.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

NEXT Future Transportation expands Advisory Board with China Market Expert

SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Future Transportation, a company that is commercializing a patented autonomous mass-transportation and goods-movement solution, is adding a new member to its Advisory Board: Bill Russo will strengthen cross-border venture development initiatives to and from China.

Bill Russo is a highly respected automotive industry veteran, and an authoritative thought leader on the topic of automotive and mobility disruption in China.

Mr. Russo's career has spanned the information technology and automotive industries and has been working and consulting with businesses in China since 2004. Mr. Russo has advised numerous Chinese and global companies and institutional investors, most recently as Managing Director and the Automotive Practice leader at Gao Feng Advisory Company, on their overall growth and investment strategies.

Prior to this, Mr. Russo held executive positions at Chrysler, most recently as leader of the Chrysler business in North East Asia. In this role, he was responsible for strategic market expansion initiatives, product localization, and establishing the company's infrastructure for local sourcing and sales distribution.

"We are honored to have an expert in the Asia-Pacific market like Bill Russo join our Board of Advisors," said Emmanuele Spera, CEO of NEXT Future Transportation Inc. "NEXT will benefit from his experience with the Asian market and financial strategies as we pursue a growth plan that includes an emphasis on successfully executing transactions around the world."

"NEXT recognized the need to adopt a 'China at the core' strategy to be successful in a market that is developing rapidly and with a challenging set of conditions," said Bill Russo. "I am excited to support NEXT in identifying new growth opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region. China's unique urban transportation challenges, high rate of adoption of mobile internet services, and rapid and aggressive introduction of alternative mobility solutions have combined to make the country a fertile ground for mobility innovation. DiDi Chuxing's recent investment in Careem is particularly exciting - given NEXT's existing partnership with Careem in the Middle East."

More information: http://www.next-future-mobility.com/.

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NEXT Future Transportation, a company that is commercializing a patented autonomous mass-transportation and goods-movement solution, is adding a new member to its Advisory Board: Bill Russo will strengthen cross-border venture development initiatives to and from China.

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

NEXT Future Transportation Inc. Announces Addition to the Board of Advisors

SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Future Transportation, a company that is commercializing a patented autonomous mass-transportation and goods-movement solution, announces the appointment of Thomas Wendt as a new member of NEXT's Board of Advisers.

Tom is a vision-driven and experienced automotive and mobility executive, VC, investor and trusted advisor to C-level executives of Fortune-500 and start-up companies. He is passionate about the ongoing mobility revolution and determined to play a role in how the way we engineer, build, sell and use cars is changing.

Tom is co-founder and Managing Director of Icebreaker Ventures, Autonomous World Fund, a multi-corporate strategic Venture Capital Fund, currently in fund raising, and focused on autonomous, connected, electrified and shared mobility technology and business models.

Prior to that Tom was a Senior Partner at Roland Berger, co-leading the firm's automotive practice in North America and Vice President at Alix Partners. He gained management expertise in rapid-growth environments with a proven ability to successfully set strategy, grow and turnaround business operations.

As a member of the NEXT's Advisory Board, Tom brings a unique combination of senior experience in Innovation Commercialization and Funding, combined with a strong network of relationships and experience of building a tech start up from the ground up.

"I am very excited to welcome Tom to NEXT's Advisory Board," said Emmanuele Spera, CEO of NEXT Future Transportation Inc. "His advice and expertise comes at an exciting time where NEXT is expanding its commercial growth initiatives and global partnerships. We look forward to working with Tom and we are excited to leverage his knowledge in driving NEXT forward."

"NEXT is intently focused on delivering the most advanced and innovative transportation solutions," said Tom Wendt. "NEXT's proprietary solution will offer a unique open innovation ecosystem for shared mobility and connectivity services, while providing a platform for continuous business model innovation and revenue growth. I am excited to join NEXT's dynamic management team and contribute my experience and leadership to assist in advancing NEXT to the next level."

To learn more, please visit: http://www.get-next.com/.

NEXT Future Transportation, a company that is commercializing a patented autonomous mass-transportation and goods-movement solution, announces the appointment of Thomas Wendt as a new member of NEXT's Board of Advisers.

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

NEXT Future Transportation Inc. Achieves Major Milestone – Exhibits Fully Autonomous Modular Vehicle Prototype

SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ("NEXT"), a startup that is commercializing an autonomous mass-transportation and goods-movement solution, today announced that it has reached an important milestone in its vehicle prototype development. NEXT has made important progress over the past 18 months in developing its patented innovation that is based on swarms of modular self-driving vehicles, which can join and detach with other modules in full motion, allowing passengers to stand and walk from one module to another.

A YouTube video of NEXT vehicle prototype can be accessed via: https://youtu.be/erRJNtpns00.

"NEXT's development milestone success is significant as it demonstrates our commercialization readiness, regardless of the state of the overall autonomous vehicle market," said Tommaso Gecchelin, Co-Founder & CTO of NEXT.

"We will deploy a first generation of driver-operated vehicles, which will immediately allow NEXT fleets to operate on public roadways," said Gecchelin.

NEXT's development since its inception in 2015 has been incredibly rapid, and the mostly self-funded startup has met every milestone. NEXT initially developed and manufactured two 1:10 scale working prototypes to demonstrate docking and undocking in motion capabilities, collective vehicle steering and its own self-driving system. It subsequently manufactured two full-scale units to demonstrate NEXT's superior design, as well as material quality and vehicle strength.

"Today's completion of NEXT's first fully-functional driverless vehicle prototype exemplifies our ability to innovate at rapid speed at a very low cost," said Emmanuele Spera, Co-Founder & CEO of NEXT.

Earlier this year, NEXT signed a contract for a pilot project in Dubai with the RTA (Road Transportation Authority). The pilot project is supported by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

"The NEXT team, which consists of engineers and technicians, has made tremendous progress since late 2015. Building on this work, we are looking forward to providing the Dubai government and other customers with a highly scalable and cost effective municipal transportation solution that will integrate into Dubai's existing infrastructure and emerging modalities like Hyperloop," said Spera.

About - NEXT Future Transportation:

NEXT is an advanced smart transportation system based on swarms of modular self-driving vehicles. Each module can join and detach with other modules on roads and highways. The company has created a proprietary open, bus-like environment among modules, allowing passengers to stand and walk from one module to another while in motion. To learn more, please visit: http://www.get-next.com/.

NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ("NEXT"), a startup that is commercializing an autonomous mass-transportation and goods-movement solution, today announced that it has reached an important milestone in its vehicle prototype development. NEXT has made important progress over the past 18 months in developing its patented innovation that is based on swarms of modular self-driving vehicles, which can join and detach with other modules in full motion, allowing passengers to stand and walk from one module to another.

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

MAGLITE Declares July as ‘National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month’

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MAGLITE wants motorists and pedestrians to be extra vigilant to save lives during the "vacation months" - July through October - which are the most dangerous months the year for traffic fatalities. So MAGLITE is launching a dedicated web page, and promoting a public education campaign, in observance of the newly minted National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month.

The goal is to reduce fatalities and injuries that occur on our roads and highways in vehicle traffic accidents, especially among pedestrians, who are far likelier to be fatally struck by vehicles at night than in the daytime.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data indicate that three of the four deadliest holiday weekends occur during the "vacation months" - Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day Weekends. And while alcohol-impaired driving is a factor in 29 percent of fatal crashes overall, the rate at which a drunk driver is involved rises significantly on those holiday weekends.

The "vacation months" are also a time for special caution at night. Despite traffic volumes being far lower at night than in the daytime, more than 1/3rd of all fatal crashes occur during the hours of dusk, darkness and dawn. And crashes at night are significantly deadlier than daytime crashes: In the hours from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the rate of fatalities (per 1,000 crashes) is more than double the daytime rate, rising to nearly 4 times the daytime rate for crashes occurring in the after-midnight hours. And the later it gets, the more often alcohol plays a role: In after-midnight crashes, the likelihood of alcohol-impaired driver involvement rises to nearly 60 percent (compared to about 15 percent in the noon-to-3 p.m. time frame).

The NHTSA defines a pedestrian as anybody who is not in a vehicle - whether it's somebody just traveling in or near a road on foot or somebody who has gotten out of a vehicle on or near a road (e.g., because of a breakdown or a fender-bender). Pedestrians are especially vulnerable at night. Of the 5,376 pedestrians killed by vehicles in 2015 (amounting to 15 percent of all vehicle fatalities), 74 percent were struck at night (rising to 78 percent if you include dusk and dawn accidents).

When a car becomes disabled at night it is a much more dangerous situation then during the daylight hours due to the reduced visibility. A good flashlight with a traffic/safety wand (a plastic cone that fits on the flashlight and glows when the light is turned on), is an important safety item for anyone who drives at night, and even more important for anybody who walks along a road at night.

A series of statistics about the dangers faced by both drivers and pedestrians, and a series of life saving tips to avoid becoming a statistic of roadside dangers, is available at the National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness web page at http://www.nrtsa.org/.

Additionally, MAGLITE will be offering flashlights, traffic/safety wands, and mounting brackets through the http://maglite.com/ website.

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MAGLITE wants motorists and pedestrians to be extra vigilant to save lives during the "vacation months" - July through October - which are the most dangerous months the year for traffic fatalities. So MAGLITE is launching a dedicated web page, and promoting a public education campaign, in observance of the newly minted National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month.

Related link: http://maglite.com/

Attorney Bernard Walsh Speaks on Trucking Accident Representation at The APITLA Interstate Trucking Super Summit

TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Attorney Bernard Walsh of the Bradenton office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh gave a presentation at the APITLA Interstate Trucking Super Summit.

Prominent trucking accident injury lawyer Bernard F. Walsh, spoke on legal representation for victims of commercial trucking accidents at the APITLA Interstate Trucking Super Summit.

Entitled, "How an Attorney Works a Trucking Case: The A to Z Basics," the CLE accredited seminar instructed the audience of attorney and law students on the essential steps a plaintiff's attorney must take when handling a trucking accident case. The presentation outlined the many areas needed for effective representation during trucking accident cases, which are frequently much more challenging and demanding cases when compared with other types of personal injury law.

Held by the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel in Tampa, Florida, the event included a host of highly experience trucking litigation plaintiff's attorneys as guest speakers, and drew attorney's from across the nation as both participants and attendees.

In addition to speaking at the event and on the behalf of APITLA, Attorney Bernard Walsh invited law students to attend the seminar.

Lauded as a valuable networking and educational resource for plaintiff's trial attorneys across the United States, APITLA's stated goal is to use the law to dramatically reduce the number of traffic accidents caused by unsafe trucking companies.

Attorney Bernard Walsh offered this comment about the event: "Speaking at an APITLA conference is always an honor, but his year I was thrilled that so many attorney and students were in attendance. One aspect of legal studies that is often not emphasized enough in the education environment is the high level of networking and number of professional memberships that a practicing attorney should be engaged in.

"Having the students attend the seminar and see for themselves the importance of attending events like the Trucking Summit is excellent real world experience, and helps the students have a better understanding of what the legal profession is like after school."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:

Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(R), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More at: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

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*Photo Caption: Attorney Walsh (far right) Speaks on 'Trucking Accident Representation' at The APITLA Interstate Trucking Super Summit.

Attorney Bernard Walsh of the Bradenton office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh gave a presentation at the APITLA Interstate Trucking Super Summit. Entitled, "How an Attorney Works a Trucking Case: The A to Z Basics," the CLE accredited seminar instructed the audience of attorney and law students.

Capacity Partners with Lightning Pick for a Brighter Fulfillment Solution

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), has partnered with Wisconsin-based automation experts Lightning Pick to bring a new fulfillment solution to clients.

As the fulfillment partner of choice for household names and global brands, Capacity handles thousands of ecommerce orders every hour. Having passed the 10 million order mark in 2016 - and with a view to managing future demand - Capacity's leadership team chose to invest in Lightning Pick's "Pick-to-Light Cart/Put-to-Light" system. By combining scan-and-pick carts with put walls, this tailored e-commerce solution maximizes Capacity's speed and accuracy for its ecommerce clients.

"With the newly installed system we are scanning each unit twice, all but eliminating our error rates," says Thom Campbell, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder of Capacity LLC. "We are just beginning to mine the data surrounding our productivity but on a maximum throughput day, when we are working shifts around the clock, we are getting as many as 1,000 e-commerce orders through the put wall in any given hour."

The decision to implement light-directed order picking technologies is already paying off for Capacity, and its clients. Fulfillment teams using the new system report a marked increase in throughput from 2,500 orders per day (for a top client) to 12,000 orders per normal work day and more during extended shifts. The availability of real-time productivity data and minimal training required to use the system are additional benefits that enhance Capacity's comprehensive fulfillment solution for clients.

With the new solution installed and another peak season on the horizon, the Capacity team is excited to put the Lightning Pick system through its paces during the busiest time of year. Meeting the latest surge in customer demand is a challenge every year. Partnering with Lightning Pick, Capacity is better prepared than ever to deliver the goods.

For more information about Capacity, visit http://www.capacityllc.com/.

Anyone interested in discussing outsourcing order fulfillment can also contact Capacity's fulfillment experts online at http://www.capacityllc.com/contact, or call (732) 745-7770 and select option 3.

About Capacity LLC:

Since 1999, Capacity LLC has been offering expert order fulfillment services, warehousing, value-added services, assembly services, and technology solutions to businesses nationwide. Capacity LLC provides a bicoastal fulfillment solution, from six facilities in North Brunswick, N.J., and a seventh 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 four 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.

Media Contact:
Rich Reba, Marketing Director
info@capacityllc.com
732-745-7770 x224

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Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), has partnered with Wisconsin-based automation experts Lightning Pick to bring a new fulfillment solution to clients.

EPIC Insurance adds Broker/Producer Nick Pedisich

CONCORD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Nick Pedisich has joined the firm as a Transportation Industry-focused insurance broker/producer. Pedisich will be responsible for new business development and the design and management of insurance and risk management programs for transportation clients and those in related industries. He will be based in EPIC's Concord, Calif. office and report to Curt Perata, President of EPIC's Pacific North Region.

Prior to joining EPIC, Pedisich spent almost 10 years with Paul Hanson Partners Transportation Insurance in Napa, Calif., where he was part of the commercial insurance sales and service teams providing risk management solutions to transportation, warehousing and logistics companies across California, Arizona, Nevada and Oregon.

Pedisich attended the University of California Santa Barbara prior to completing his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing at California State University - Sacramento.

Said Curt Perata, "We are excited to add another dynamic young professional to our growing operations here in Northern California and the West. Nick's energy, knowledge of the transportation industry, strong consulting skills and customer service orientation will be of considerable value to the EPIC clients we serve."

Nick Pedisich can be reached at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
nick.pedisich [at] epicbrokers.com
925-822-9154 - Direct
707-344 6401 - Mobile.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & 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 1,000 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With roughly $280 million in run rate revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Nick Pedisich has joined the firm as a Transportation Industry-focused insurance broker/producer.

Attorney Bernard Walsh Speaks at National Trial Lawyers Summit on Trucking Accident Representation

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bernard F. Walsh, Esq., from the Bradenton office of personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, spoke at the 2017 Trial Lawyers Summit about trucking accident representation for plaintiffs.

Billed as "the number one conference of the year," the Trial Lawyers Summit draws top civil trial plaintiff's attorneys and criminal defense attorneys from around the nation. Attorney Bernard Walsh was selected as a speaker during the event, and gave a seminar entitled "How An Attorney Works - A Trucking Case: The A to Z Basics."

Bernard Walsh has accumulated years of experience working on trucking accident recoveries, and the seminar offered critical information for attorneys considering offering representation for trucking accident victims. Outlining ways a trucking accident case differs from an auto accident case, the seminar also alerted attorneys that trucking accident representation is demanding in both financial and time resources for the plaintiff's attorney, requiring serious commitment.

Held at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel Miami Florida, the Trial Lawyers Summit boasted a lineup of more than 60 speakers made up of the nation's most experienced attorneys and legal industry professionals. An accredited CLE (Continuing Legal Education) event, attendees had the opportunity to earn a years worth of CLE credits as required by the Florida Bar Association.

Featured guest speakers at the event included four-time super bowl champion quarterback Joe Montana, National Trial Lawyers President Tom Girardi and President-Elect Christian Searcy. Entertainment was provided by Don Felder, former lead guitarist of The Eagles.

Attorney Bernard Walsh offered this comment about the National Trial Lawyers Summit, "In an environment where lobbyists and representatives from the powerful insurance industry continuously work to influence state legislatures around the United States to change laws in their favor, it is essential that attorneys and members of the civil justice system remain vigilant and committed to defending the rights of the people. By bringing together member attorneys from law firms around the country at the National Trial Lawyers Summit, we can better share ideas and experiences in an effort to improve courtroom skills and increase awareness to better maintain a strong legal system for all citizens."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:
Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(R), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More at: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

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Bernard F. Walsh, Esq., from the Bradenton office of personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, spoke at the 2017 Trial Lawyers Summit about trucking accident representation for plaintiffs. Billed as "the number one conference of the year," the Trial Lawyers Summit draws top civil trial plaintiff's attorneys and criminal defense attorneys from around the nation.

EZER App to Present at Apps World North America

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 9, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EZER, the app that connects those with trucks to businesses or individuals who need their stuff picked up and delivered, will showcase at Apps World North America on May 11 and 12 in Santa Clara, Calif. The EZER booth will be located in the Startup City section of the expo at space S28.

"We're going to be showcasing the app to potential investors," said Glenn Todd, founder and CEO of EZER. "We're also hoping to connect with tech companies, sales forces and marketing firms that want to help us take EZER to the next level."

During the expo, the company will offer live demos of the app that allow users to see the entire EZER process through, from beginning to end. "They'll be able to experience a live activation of EZER, from placing an order to pick-up, to drivers fulfilling the order and completing the job with delivery," Todd said.

"In addition to demoing the working app, we'll also be looping a multimedia presentation that immerses people in the EZER experience. Our goal is to demonstrate that EZER is convenient, efficient and time-saving."

Apps World North America will be held at the Santa Clara Convention Center at 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA on May 11 and 12. Free expo passes are available to the public at https://na.apps-world.net/.

About EZER:

EZER is a free app that connects drivers with trucks to businesses or individuals who need their stuff picked up and delivered. EZER drivers are licensed, insured, pre-screened and backed by EZER's $1 million general liability insurance policy. EZER drivers work full time or part time using their own trucks, picking up and delivering items for businesses or individuals on demand or on a schedule. "It's like having a truck in your back pocket - because your stuff needs a ride, too."

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getezer/.

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Capital Auto Rentals to Launch with Chamber Event

RALEIGH, N.C., May 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Auto Rental in Raleigh, a division of Capital Ford, is celebrating their grand opening by hosting an After Hours Business Event Tuesday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m. The event, in conjunction with the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, will be held at the new Capital Auto Rental office, 2801 E. Millbrook Rd.

"Our family of dealerships has long been in the business of renting cars, but it was on a limited basis," said Tim Michael, dealer principal. "Last year we decided to dedicate exclusive facilities and employees to our rental program under the name Capital Auto Rental. What makes our program unique is the wide assortment of vehicles available at any given time. Customers will be happy to find our prices very competitive with the national rental agencies."

Michael Erexson, Capital Auto Rental General Manager said, "Here a person can rent anything from a small economy car to 7-passenger SUV's, mini and cargo vans, 12- and 15-passenger vans. We even rent Ford F-150 and F-250 trucks. And with the nice weather upon us we're also finding a lot of demand for our convertibles."

Capital Auto Rental has the ability to meet almost any rental need and provides vehicles for daily, weekly, monthly and long-term rentals. Corporate accounts affording discounts are also available. Erexson added. "Attention to detail and our customer-driven focus has made Capital Ford the number one Ford dealer in the Southeast. We proudly bring that same set of standards to our Capital Auto Rental business."

In addition to the new Capital Ford of Raleigh facility, Capital Auto Rental services are also available at Capital Ford stores in Charlotte, Hillsborough and Wilmington; University Ford in Chapel Hill, Durham and North Durham; and Capital Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge in Garner

For more information about the May 17 After Hours Business Reception call the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce at (919) 664-7000. And to learn more about vehicles and rental plans visit http://www.CapitalAutoRentals.com or call (919) 790-4631.

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Darryl Nowell Named Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year – Grand Champion

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., May 3, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It is a great privilege for Eagle Transport Corporation to announce Darryl Nowell as the "Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year - Grand Champion" for 2015-2016. The prestigious award was announced on April 25, 2016 at the National Tank Truck Carrier's Annual Conference in San Diego, Calif. This honor exemplifies Darryl's incomparable trucking career.

Darryl's career in transportation spans over 31 years including 13 years with Eagle, working out of the Richmond, Va. Terminal. He is a "President's Million Mile Club" member and a Certified Trainer for Eagle. His sense of pride and energy toward error-free work compel him to be a constant mentor and source of knowledge to other drivers within the company.

Darryl is very involved in local Tidewater Virginia activities, and has some very interesting hobbies: He's an Army veteran, a Boy Scout Leader, a Little League football and baseball coach, a Search & Rescue Coast Guard Volunteer, a community advocate for fire prevention -- and most distinctive of all, a Professional Wrestler in the persona of "Pyro the Human Incinerator" complete with flaming fingertips! Needless to say he has a very BIG personality!!

"All of Eagle Transport congratulates Darryl, and celebrates his continued commitment to safety and excellence. We are VERY PROUD to have someone as professional and caring as Darryl to be part of the Eagle family," said Ron Thomas, VP Human Resources, Eagle Transport.

About Eagle Transport Corporation:

Headquartered in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Eagle Transport now owns over 450 power units, with 22 terminals located throughout the eastern United States from Delaware to South Florida and west to Nashville, Tenn.

More information: http://eagletransportcorp.com/.

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Capacity LLC Unlocks the Secrets of Successfully Outsourcing Order Fulfillment

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J., May 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), has released a brand new eBook to help business owners who want to find a third-party fulfillment solution.

The guide, entitled "Outstanding Outsourcing: The Capacity Guide to Contracting Out Your Order Fulfillment," gives owners and managers a valuable resource for all aspects of the outsourcing process.

"If you have ever picked, packed, and shipped an order, you may think it's straightforward. At some point, though, you can no longer justify the time and attention it takes away from the other critical activities which are at the core of building your brand," says Thom Campbell, Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Capacity LLC. Highlighting one of the primary reasons so many businesses outsource their order fulfillment he adds "what is the most important thing you should be doing with your time, and is it really order fulfillment?" It comes down to a couple of questions, he continues: "What happens when you hand this critical aspect of your business off to a third party and when should you consider doing so?"

These questions and many more are answered in this free download, which Capacity created to guide business owners and decision makers through what can be a complicated and lengthy process. From realizing the right time to outsource through to finding the right fulfillment partner and managing the transition, Outstanding Outsourcing has the answers to make a difficult decision that little bit more manageable.

To download the new eBook, visit http://www.capacityllc.com/outsourcing-order-fulfillment-ebook/.

Anyone interested in discussing outsourcing order fulfillment can also contact Capacity's fulfillment experts online at http://www.capacityllc.com/contact or call (732) 745-7770 and select option 3.

About Capacity LLC:

Since 1999, Capacity LLC has been offering expert warehousing, assembly, order fulfillment services and technology solutions to businesses nationwide. Capacity LLC provides a bi-coastal fulfillment solution, from three facilities in North Brunswick, NJ, and a fourth 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 four 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 N.J. and Calif. 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.

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Bradenton Injury Attorney Bernard F Walsh Published in Lawyer’s LogBook

BRADENTON, Fla., March 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Bernard F. Walsh was published in the Lawyer's LogBook, a legal industry periodical that includes articles from some of the nation's best plaintiff's attorneys.

The article, co-written by experienced trucking accident attorney Bernard Walsh, and attorney Elizabeth DeWitt, entitled "The A To Z Basics Of A Trucking Accident Case," advises attorneys who may be considering representing the victims of heavy truck accidents.

In the article Attorney Bernard Walsh notes that while just 3 percent of all accidents involve heavy trucks, large commercial trucks are responsible for 12 percent of all traffic accident deaths. The article goes on to point out that trucking accident cases are more complex and challenging for an attorney to successfully represent, in-part because trucking companies are very aware of the potential costs from lawsuits and will aggressively defend themselves.

Trucking companies may seek to hide or make unavailable log and other recorded data needed by attorneys representing the accident victims, as such the article advises the plaintiff's attorneys to act immediately to ensure the best chance of obtaining accurate logging data. Additionally, the article continues by advising attorneys on moving forward quickly including building a team of professionals from many fields such as accident reconstruction, photography and videography as well as towing and salvage.

Attorney Bernard Walsh had this comment about being published in the Lawyer's LogBook, "It is my hope that sharing my experience on trucking accidents with other attorneys considering taking a trucking case will help the victims of negligent drivers. Many fatal accidents are caused by drivers that break federal and state regulations on how many hours a driver may work during a week, and as a result the driver becomes fatigued.

"Study after study has shown that driving overly tired can be worse than driving drunk, and all too often this can resulted devastating trucking accidents. Many trucking firms will mount an aggressive legal defense, and as such the victims legal team will need to be fully prepared for the large amount of time and resources that will be required to successfully represent their clients."

About Attorney Bernard F. Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbel(R), a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

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

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Midwest Fuel Injection Announces Paul Thoms Promoted to President

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Jan. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As of January 1, 2016, Midwest Fuel Injection Service Corporation (MWFI), which operates under the Seidel Diesel Group, has a new president - Paul Thoms.

Thoms has spent the last 30 plus years working his way through the diesel industry. After graduating from Denver Automotive Diesel College, he worked as a technician for Dynamic Diesel Service in Elk Grove Village, Ill.

In 1992, Thoms was hired as the shop manager for MWFI's Orland Park facility. Three years later, he helped open the Palatine Branch and became branch manager. Over the next 15 years, he was instrumental in its successful start-up and growth.

When MWFI moved to Bolingbrook in 2005, Thoms served as branch manager. In 2010, he was promoted to general manager; in 2012 he was promoted to vice president.

"This promotion is an opportunity for Midwest Fuel Injection to recognize the significant contribution that Paul has provided to our company," states Ben Seidel, Midwest Fuel Injection's CEO. "Paul's strong technical background and leadership skills, complemented by his strength and knowledge of diesel service markets, will help Midwest Fuel Injection continue to grow and succeed," Seidel adds.

His career in the diesel industry is nearly as impressive as his commitment to volunteerism, professionally and personally. He has been a technical committee member with the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) since 2003 and was the ADS technical committee chairman from 2005-2014. He has also been an ADS board member and most recently became an ADS officer and will be on its executive board as incoming treasurer.

On a personal note, he has spent many years as a head soccer coach for the Arlington Heights Park District; has been a stewardship member at St. John UCC and was also on the St. John UCC Search Committee.

While making his way through Denver Automotive and Diesel College, he received the "Perfect Attendance" as well as a "Leadership" Award. He was also the proud recipient of the "Henry Ortner Jr. Memorial Technical Award," established in 1982 to honor the first technical advisor of the Association of Diesel Specialists. This award is presented to an individual or company that has provided constant and diligent technical service to both the industry and ADS.

With this reorganization, Bernd Seidel, co-founder and shareholder, will assume the role of CEO.

For more information: http://www.midwestfuelinjection.com/.

About MWFI:

Established in 1981, MWFI is a factory Bosch authorized diesel service center operating in four locations: Bolingbrook, Palatine and Peru, Ill.; and Marion, Iowa. It operates within the Seidel Diesel Group, and remanufactures diesel fuel injection components, diesel parts sales, and truck repair operating out of nine locations in seven states: Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Oregon and Florida. It employs approximately 140 full and part-time personnel.

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Montway Auto Transport Joins Forces with Move For Hunger to Help Feed Families in Need Nationwide

DES PLAINES, Ill., Jan. 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Montway Auto Transport has partnered with the national non-profit, Move For Hunger to help fight hunger and provide much-needed food to local food pantries across the United States. As a proud partner of the national hunger-relief organization, Montway supports Move For Hunger's efforts to reduce food waste and fight hunger; to date, the non-profit's network of relocation professionals has collected and delivered more than 6 million pounds of food - providing more than 5 million meals - to food banks and pantries across North America.

"One in six Americans are affected by food insecurity - they do not have reliable access to a sufficient supply of food. It's a national problem that affects every community," explains Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "With the support of companies like Montway Auto Transport, we can further reduce food waste and fight hunger across North America."

"When we realized how many of our neighbors were struggling with hunger, we knew we had to do something," says Mike Mihaylov, CEO of Montway Auto Transport. "Partnering with Move For Hunger gives us the opportunity to help our neighbors in a meaningful way every day."

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. Founded in 2009, the hunger-relief organization works with companies across North America to collect unwanted, unopened food from people who are relocating and deliver it to local food banks. To date, their network has delivered nearly 6 million pounds of food to food pantries across North America. For more information or to find out how you can help support Move For Hunger, visit https://moveforhunger.org/.

About Montway Auto Transport:

Montway Auto Transport provides door-to-door, open and enclosed, fully insured car shipping services nationwide to both retail customers and corporate partners in the moving/relocation and OEM/dealer space. With over a decade of experience and the largest transportation system network in the U.S., we ensure safe and reliable car shipping with competitive rates. We are proud to be five-star customer-rated, fully accredited by the Better Business Bureau and recently named to Inc. 500's list of fastest growing companies in the U.S. For more information, visit https://www.montway.com/.

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Civic Resource Group and TransitScreen Selected to Modernize MTC’s Transit Signage across the San Francisco Bay Area

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group (CRG) and TransitScreen, Inc. today announced they have joined forces to modernize the transit displays in 46+ different locations across the San Francisco Bay Area as part of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)'s Hub Signage program.

CRG is a prime contractor to MTC for elements of its 511 Next Generation (Next Gen) System. The company will design and operate the new 511.org website, manage transit data, and migrate the existing Regional Transit Database to the cloud. CRG has subcontracted with TransitScreen, a pioneer in multimodal transportation displays, to modernize signage for the Electronic Traveler Information Displays portion of the project. TransitScreen provides rich, easy to use, and relevant transit information to millions of weekly users in locations throughout the US.

The goal of the joint effort is to provide 511's comprehensive, real-time and scheduled transit departure information on current and future electronic transit information displays. The redesigned MTC displays will help drive increased transit use, sustainable transportation awareness, and overall usability by the traveling public. Once complete, the system will deliver transit information to 180 transit displays in 46+ high foot traffic locations throughout the nine county Bay Area including San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley, Mountain View and other Bay Area cities.

"This project is an opportunity to meaningfully improve the transit customer's experience. Bay Area travelers have come to trust 511's departure times delivered through MTC's network of digital transit information displays. Now, we have the opportunity to use TransitScreen's proven solutions to jointly create world class information signs," said TransitScreen CEO Matt Caywood.

MTC initiated its Hub Signage program in 2008 to standardize the signage system, beginning with 21 key transit hubs and three international airports in the Bay Area. The program seeks to simplify transit riders' experience by creating a consistent "look and feel" through actionable, real-time information.

"Urban mobility is becoming a key focus area for local governments. Transportation agencies now rely heavily on technical innovation to improve mobility while also reducing accidents, carbon footprint, traffic jams, crowding. We feel that it's our civic duty to help agencies be more creative not only in encouraging citizens to use alternative forms of transportation, but most importantly making it easy for today's mobile citizens to get around whenever and however they choose," said Dr. Gregory G. Curtin, Founder and CEO, Civic Resource Group.

About Civic Resource Group:

Civic Resource Group (CRG) is a leading digital government product company. The company pioneered CivicConnect(TM), its first-of-a-kind Mobile/Cloud/Data platform. CRG most recently rolled out its Augmented Reality-based product for the public sector, CivicAR(TM). Since 2000, CRG has been "Fulfilling the Promise of Technology(TM)" for the broad public sector, helping public agencies harness digital advances to connect with their constituents and deliver better and more efficient services. CRG is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif., and Dublin, Ireland. In 2015 CRG was named to the list of Top 20 Government Technology Providers, along with being spotlighted as "Public Sector Augmented Reality Leader" by Wall Street Forensics. CRG is a new breed of company with a new signature approach, blending the best of technology, design and communications in the digital age to support Sustainable Communities, Efficient Public Services, Engaged Citizens and Better Quality of Life.

About TransitScreen, Inc.:

TransitScreen is a Washington, D.C.-based software company providing real-time transit information for the connected and walkable cities of the future. The TransitScreen service is a live, real-time display of all transportation choices at a specific location (including subway, bus, train, bikeshare, and carshare). Founded in 2012, TransitScreen makes transit information more accessible, viewable and engaging so that commuters, visitors, residents and employees can make informed transit decisions. Today, millions of people across North America and Europe live and work in institutions, organizations, companies and shops displaying TransitScreen's multimodal transportation information.

About 511 and the Hub Signage Program:

511 is a one-stop phone and web source for up-to-the-minute Bay Area traffic, transit, rideshare, bicycling, and parking information. It's free of charge and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from anywhere in the nine-county Bay Area. 511 is managed by a partnership of public agencies led by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the California Highway Patrol, public transit agencies and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

MTC's Hub Signage Program is improving transit signage and schedule information for bus, rail, and ferry travelers. MTC has installed new maps, better signage, and electronic displays with real-time transit information in and around Bay Area transit stations to make navigating easier for transit customers and to complement already available transportation information. For photos of Hub Signage Program installations, please visit: http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/photos/hub_signage.htm.

MTC is the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area's transportation planning, coordinating and financing agency.

Visit CRG at http://www.civicresource.com/ or contact us info@civicresource.com.

Visit TransitScreen at http://transitscreen.com/ or contact us press@transitscreen.com.

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geniak@civicresource.com

Graham Caywood, TransitScreen
graham@transitscreen.com

Twitter: @CivicResource #TransitScreen

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‘Oil and Gas and the Texas Railroad Commission: Lessons for Regulating a Free Society’ Explores Commission’s Role in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Mark A. Miller has published "Oil & Gas and the Texas Railroad Commission: Lessons for Regulating a Free Society" (ISBN: 978-1518810398), a new book that examines the complexities and impact of the regulatory actions of the Texas Railroad Commission on matters related to the oil and gas industry.

"Aside from the cowboy, nothing is more iconic to Texas than pump jacks and oil derricks," said author Mark Miller. "Yet fewer than five percent of Texas voters are aware that for a hundred years, the Texas Railroad Commission has been the primary regulator of the State's oil and gas industry. The workings of this important agency, with its misleading name, manage to escape widespread public attention."

The book was written to equip voters with a better understanding of matters related to an industry vital to the Texas economy. "With greater insight into the State agency tasked with protecting property rights, public safety, and the environment, Texas voters will likely pay closer attention to what their Commissioners are doing," said Miller, "and hold them accountable to their responsibilities."

Readers of the book will find general information on oil and gas, as well as more detailed information on production methods such as fracking. Dr. Miller also outlines his recommendations for changing regulatory policy and the Texas Railroad Commission.

"In order to serve all Texans, the Commission should move to become a better protector of the rights of surface owners, commercial entities, and mineral owners," said Miller. "In the book, I stress that public trust can only be ensured by a more transparent Commission and by abolishing the Commission's role as an oil and gas industry champion. I suggest reforms that include limiting the Commission's purview to critical activities and creating a sunset review policy for rules and regulations."

About Mark Miller:

Dr. Mark Miller has enjoyed a long and varied career in the oil and gas industry - petroleum engineer, University of Texas faculty member, worldwide petroleum engineering consultant, and small business owner. He is currently retired and does occasional consulting. Mark was the 2014 Libertarian Party nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner and is running again in 2016. More information: http://www.miller4tx.com/.

Twitter: @miller4tx

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Civic Resource Group International, Urban Systems and Rhythm Engineering Forge Smart City Alliance

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group International (CRGI), Urban Systems and Rhythm Engineering today announced they have joined forces to launch a strategic Smart City Alliance - a multi-company collaboration with the goal of designing and delivering a cloud-based, multifunction transportation solution that provides data and decision insights to metropolitan transportation managers, professionals and users.

The three organizations are pioneering the first complete "Smart City Intelligent Transit Module." The application will include key functional features such as traffic optimization and reporting; upgraded communications network and facilities; physical and cybersecurity design at all layers of the Open Systems Interconnection model. The data warehousing and analytics platform will encompass data elements from traffic equipment, parking structures, tourism providers, advertising partners to include visual presentation of data. Multi-screen presentation platform will be designed for use by the public and city employees and managers. Solution will also include remote administration of traffic management assets.

Benefits of the initiative will include lower greenhouse emissions; lower fuel consumption for all public and municipal transportation vehicles, and improved travel times among others. The general public will be able to make informed travel decisions based on real time data. Public and city officials will be presented with a framework for communication exchange. City employees will be able to analyze data from all devices, optimize the community travel experience and in-app advertising will present new revenue opportunities for cities. Public safety will also be positively affected: lower cost of ownership related to intersection management will allow for more frequently updated timing patterns reducing ill-timed patterns that lead to traffic and pedestrian accidents.

The Smart City Alliance partners will use their respective expertise to accomplish the task: CRGI will design and deliver the user experience and reporting application interfaces across all platforms for use by consumer and city management professionals. Urban Systems will provide general counsel and consulting regarding system design, functionality, and traffic plan optimization for best use in the traffic industry. Rhythm Engineering will procure an adaptive traffic management system and access to associated relevant data elements.

"Our strong belief in Good Governance has always been at the core of all of our business initiatives. 'Smart City' digital technologies are proving to be one of the key factors in effective local governing, and we are committed to building the best products for 'Smart City' technology adopters. Our collaboration with the Alliance partners further strengthens our collective ability to reach across cities, city employees and citizens to help enhance the overall quality of urban services and the quality of urban life," said Dane Smith, President of Civic Resource Group International. "The Smart Cities Alliance unique vision and pioneering spirit will allow us to create highly engaging, connected experiences for thousands of users. Our first order of business is to set the standard for the transportation and urban mobility industry."

About Civic Resource Group International:

Civic Resource Group International (CRGI) is a leading digital government product company. The Company pioneered CivicConnect(TM), its first-of-a-kind Mobile/Cloud/Data platform. The Company most recently rolled-out CivicAR(tm) a mobile augmented reality solution for Smart Cities. Since 2000, CRGI has been "Fulfilling the Promise of Technology(TM)" for the broad public sector, helping the sector to harness digital advances to connect with their constituents and deliver better and more efficient services. The Company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and Dublin, Ireland. In 2015 CRGI was named to the list of Top 20 Government Technology Providers, along with being spotlighted as "CRG International a Public Sector Augmented Reality Leader" by Chief Research Analyst Matt Margolis of Wall Street Forensics. CRGI is a new breed of Company with a new approach, blending the best of technology, design and communications in the digital age to support Sustainable Communities, Efficient Public Services, Engaged Citizens and Better Quality of Life.

About Urban Systems:

Urban Systems Associates is one of Southern California's oldest Traffic Engineering firms. With 35 years in the business of solving the challenging transportation problems of an urban environment, Urban Systems understands how to improve traffic safety and flow. We are a Civil and Traffic Engineering firm using advanced technology to solve transportation problems. With practical knowledge and design experience, Urban Systems' mission is to improve commutes for the average person.

About Rhythm Engineering:

Rhythm Engineering empowers traffic engineers to save lives, save time, and save the environment through cost-effective, innovative traffic solutions. Its flagship product, In|Sync(TM), is a real-time adaptive traffic control system that enables traffic signals to immediately adapt to traffic demand, reducing accidents up to 30 percent, cutting travel times up to 50 percent, and reducing fuel consumption and emissions 20-30 percent. In|Sync is chosen for installation at more than 2,000 intersections in 128 cities in 31 states, creating better, safer traffic for American motorists.

Visit the company's website at http://www.civicresource.com/ and/or contact CRG at info@civicresource.com.

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EPIC’s Michael Nischan to Speak at the Sixth Annual Commercial Motor Vehicle Collision – How to Protect Your Company Seminar

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 23, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that its Vice President of Transportation & Logistics Risk Control Michael Nischan will present at the Sixth Annual Commercial Motor Vehicle Collision - How to Protect Your Company seminar.

The seminar is on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:35 p.m. at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta. EPIC will co-sponsor the one-of-a-kind seminar that Nischan co-founded to educate and promote commercial motor vehicle safety.

The free, interactive program will include sessions on:
* A 90-minute interactive mock crash scene investigation with members of the Georgia State Patrol's Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team (SCRT) and Georgia Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD).
* The latest on-board technology: What's available and how it can help (or hurt) you.
* An interactive pre-trip inspection of a modern tractor-trailer.
* The independent medical examination (IME), a live demonstration by a Board-certified orthopedic surgeon.
* The latest issues and trends affecting the trucking industry and its insurers.
* Other sponsors include: Custard Insurance Adjusters, Inc., Ferguson Frost Moore & Young, Gallagher Sharp, Georgia Motor Trucking Association and Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP.

Click here to download the full agenda (PDF):
http://epicbrokerscom.c.presscdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-CMV-Litigation-Seminar-Brochure.pdf .

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About the Presenter, Michael Nischan, CDS, CCSP, Vice President of Transportation & Logistics Risk Control, EPIC:

Michael Nischan is responsible for the transportation risk control practice of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, working out of the Southeast Region office in Atlanta. With more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, private industry management and consulting, he has a genuine understanding of what it takes to operate a fleet safely and profitably. He helps motor carriers achieve and exceed regulatory requirements, develops management and training programs, implements operational controls to enhance efficiency and educates all members of an organization on compliance and security measures.

Nischan is an instructor with the North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) and provides professional training courses on behalf of the Georgia Motor Trucking Association (GMTA). He is the only Certified Cargo Security Professional (CCSP) employed by an insurance or risk management firm in Georgia and is active in the battle against cargo and equipment theft. Michael is a member of numerous organizations, including the GMTA and the Southeastern Transportation Security Council (SETSC). He is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College.

About EPIC:

Headquartered in San Francisco, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has nationwide presence with a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance, and private client services. Since its founding in 2007, EPIC has grown revenue from $12 million to and estimated run rate of $200 million through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and remains a fixture on the insurance industry's "Best Places to Work" lists. Its strategic partners include private equity firms The Carlyle Group and Stone Point Capital.

To learn more, visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Attorney Bernard Walsh Remarks on Automakers Moving to Make Automatic Braking Standard on All New Cars

BRADENTON, Fla., Sept. 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bradenton accident attorney Bernard Walsh cautions major automakers to include commercial trucks with the decision to make automatic emergency braking systems standard on all new passenger vehicles.

The decision by a group of the worlds largest automakers which includes Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla Motors, Toyota and Volvo, to make automatic braking systems standard on all new cars draws notice from a Florida injury attorney.

Together the group of participating automakers comprised almost 60 percent of auto sales in the United States. This commitment by automakers mirrors previous times that automakers signed on to making major safety improvements standard such as making air bags standard equipment, and adding anti-rollover equipment to SUVs.

Automatic emergency braking systems use a combination of technology such as sensors, microprocessors, and sophisticated software to apply the breaks automatically when a collision is imminent. This technology while new, has been shown highly effective in helping to avoid crashes.

Currently just 4 percent of vehicles in the United states have automatic braking systems and as of yet this technology has not been adopted by the commercial trucking industry where it may prove to be most beneficial. Driver fatigue and distracted driving often lead to deadly accidents when commercial trucks are involved and many feel automatic emergency braking systems would save lives if installed on heavy commercial trucks.

Attorney Bernard F. Walsh shared this comment making automatic emergency braking systems standard, "This new technology is needed not only in cars but critically needed in Intrastate, as well as, Interstate trucking. These drivers of large trucks present the biggest danger because their trucks can weigh 80,000 pounds and fatigue driving mistakes are common in this industry due to the long hours they are on the roads. While I applaud the inclusion of AEB systems in passenger vehicles, this same technology should be standard on heavy trucks where it may be even more beneficial."

About Attorney Bernard F. Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbel(R), a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

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

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On-Bus Camera System Catches Drivers Who Ignore School Bus Stop-Arms

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Across America millions of students travel to school in the more than 100,000 school buses that transport students daily, says Curtiss Routh of Radio Engineering Industries. As they get on or off the bus, each child is in danger of being hit by a motorist who disobeys the flashing red light of the bus's stop arm signal. Last year, nearly 76,000 illegal passes were documented during a one-day survey conducted nationwide - this translates to 13.68 million illegal passes annually. And there have been deaths.

A video camera system developed by an Omaha, Nebraska, manufacturing and engineering company improves student safety by spotting drivers making the illegal passes. Radio Engineering Industries has designed a system that attaches up to five video cameras on the side of a school bus. The cameras automatically record the make, model and license plate of vehicles that drive through the bus's extended stop arm. The system wirelessly sends the information to school officials who can analyze the data and send it to law enforcement for follow up.

It is illegal in every state to drive through the bus stop-arm, which extends a stop sign and triggers flashing lights when the bus stops to load or unload passengers. In some jurisdictions, video evidence can be used to prompt a citation and fines can be up to $500 in some states.

Last year, six school children were killed in the United States by vehicles that had been driven through stop-arms; since 1971 more than 1,200 fatalities have been recorded. In a one-day survey of 29 states, more than 97,000 school bus drivers reported nearly 76,000 illegal passes; across an entire 180-day school year, that comes to 13.68 million violations, according to the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.

School bus drivers, who are busy with students entering or leaving the bus, often do not have time to write down information about drivers who violate the stop-arms. The camera-capture system records violators, allowing bus drivers to concentrate on student safety.

In their home state of Nebraska, Radio Engineering Industries has partnered with Bellevue Public Schools to place systems on 10 of Bellevue's buses. Rich Casey, Bellevue Public Schools transportation director, said that last school year the district documented 163 violations and estimated there were more than 500 undocumented violations. While no students have been hit, the chances are greater when drivers violate the stop-arms.

"Cameras will not stop drivers from violating the law," said Curtiss Routh, vice president of sales at Radio Engineering Industries. "But if drivers know they will be recorded on video cameras, and if drivers are prosecuted, the illegal behavior may be reduced; statistics show that fewer than 1 percent of those ticketed receive a second citation." Routh said enhanced student safety is the top reason driving the installation of these systems.

Police also are involved in the partnership; they believe the cameras will be a valuable tool for driver education and enforcement. Statistics from America Traffic Solutions, a national company that supplies road safety camera equipment, indicate jurisdictions employing similar systems see significant decreases in stop-arm violations.

The Radio Engineering Industries system has rear- and forward-facing high-definition cameras that capture vehicles in up to four lanes of traffic going as fast as 100 miles per hour. The system works in the dark or during rain. The system records the vehicles' rear and front license plates, the bus's extended stop-arm and safety indicators, and uploads the data and video violation information to the school's computer, where officials can review.

Radio Engineering Industries was founded in 1938 and specializes in commercial electronics for manufacturers, suppliers and operators in the transportation and agriculture industries. The company employs about 135 individuals at its plant in Omaha.

For more information, visit: http://radioeng.com/.

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For more information, contact Kathy Kirstine, Vice President, Marketing, Radio Engineering Industries, (kkirstine[at]radioeng.com).

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Transportation Futurist Simon Anderson to Speak at TransForum 2015

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International futurist and award-winning author Simon Anderson, founder of Venture Foresight, LLC, has been selected to be a featured speaker at the TMW TransForum user conference on Sept. 14, 2015 in Orlando. Anderson will focus on the near-future of trucking and transportation in his presentation.

Thought-provoking keynote speaker, transportation futurist, and author, Simon Anderson has been selected to join speakers including Jeffrey Baxter at the annual TMW TransForum User Conference. On September 14, 2015, Anderson will be speaking at a featured session where he'll be discussing new technologies and trends that are transforming transportation and trucking and how businesses and other organizations can better position themselves for an uncertain future.

The presentation, drawn partially from the new edition Anderson's award-winning book "Foresight 20/20: A Futurist Explores the Trends Transforming Tomorrow [Updated & Expanded]" (co-authored with globally acclaimed futurist Jack Uldrich) will discuss trends and technologies including automation, advancements in AI, robotics, and wearables. He will also speak about generational trends, the future of work, unlearning, and creating a corporate culture that can adapt and thrive in a fast-changing world.

"The world is being transformed by exponential advancements in technology and every one of our lives and careers will be touched by these advancements," says Anderson. "My role as a futurist is to be a catalyst for discussion, and to help leaders recognize opportunities before they become challenges."

In the past year, Anderson has addressed businesses and other organizations around the country and in Canada including Wake Tech in Raleigh, N.C., the Agricultural Service Boards of Alberta, in Edmonton, and the North Dakota Department of Transportation, in Bismarck. His work has also been featured in a variety of publications including the World Future Society's site - http://www.wfs.org/ - and the Austrian management magazine, the Hernsteiner.

Parties interested in learning more about Simon Anderson, his book "Foresight 20/20" (ISBN: 978-1592988945), his blog or his speaking availability are encouraged to visit his website at: http://www.ventureforesight.com/.

Twitter: @Futur1st

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Mark Miller Announces Candidacy for Texas Railroad Commissioner

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mark Miller announced today that he is seeking the Libertarian Party of Texas' nomination for Texas Railroad Commissioner in 2016.

Dr. Miller was the 2014 Libertarian nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner and is again running for office because he believes it is imperative for the Texas Railroad Commission to serve all Texans, not just the oil and gas industry.

"As Commissioner, I promise to transform the agency by bringing increased transparency and accountability, a culture of simplification and regular review, and a new focus on surface property rights," says Miller.

The only other announced candidate for the post is the incumbent Commission Chairman, Mr. David Porter. "During Commissioner Porter's tenure, the Railroad Commission was embroiled in many controversies surrounding oil and gas development in Texas," notes Miller. "Among them were appropriate regulations for wastewater wells that trigger earthquakes and eminent domain abuse by common carrier pipelines. Sadly, regulations promulgated by the Commission under Porter's watch turned out to be nothing more than window-dressing, resulting in additional bureaucratic busy-work, but with no substantive positive effects on protecting the Texas public. Even more sadly, this appears to be the usual state of affairs at the most important of state agencies."

There will be three public presentations of some of Dr. Miller's thoughts on the Railroad Commission in the Dallas/Fort Worth area September 2 - 8, 2015 (www.miller4tx.com/events).

"As I look at Commissioner Porter's issues for the 2016 campaign, where are the calls to increase transparency by changing the Commission's name and eliminating openly-admitted crony capitalism?" questions Miller. "Where are the calls for regulatory reform that are needed for a stodgy 100+ year-old agency? And, where are the calls to better protect personal liberties by putting surface property rights on a more equal footing with mineral rights?"

"I challenge all candidates for Texas Railroad Commissioner to engage in a series of serious and spirited public debates over important issues facing the Railroad Commission," says Miller.

Texas Railroad Commissioner is the only State executive position on the November 2016 ballot. "Texas voters should insist on open and robust public discussions befitting this immensely important position and befitting our great state," notes Miller.

About Mark Miller:

Dr. Mark A. Miller, PE, is a native-born and long-time resident of Texas. Dr. Miller began a career in the oil and gas industry as a petroleum engineer. Later, he received a PhD from Stanford University and went on to teach petroleum engineering at the University of Texas at Austin for 18 years. After leaving UT, Dr. Miller established a worldwide petroleum engineering consulting practice and was founder and CEO/CTO of a small company that provided software to the oil and gas industry. Dr. Miller was the Libertarian Party's 2014 nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner.

For more information, visit: http://www.miller4tx.com/.

Twitter: @miller4tx

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