Police have recovered a stolen 7-tonne Scania truck in less than an hour – helped by Quartix vehicle tracking technology. The valuable HIAB-equipped lorry, operated by Mid-Kent Electrical Engineering of Sittingbourne, was spotted on the A2 near Cobham. Aided by the tracking system, pursuing police were quickly able to intercept it and arrest the driver. …

Five new transportation acquisition clients have declared an intent to close the sale of specific assets within 30-90 days. Phoenix, AZ, May 10, 2012— Continuing their unparalleled momentum in 2012, the transportation acquisition consulting firm of Ahern and Associates, Ltd., have announced an additional five “letters of intents to close” on the sale of specific …

Quartix, one of the UK’s leading vehicle tracking service providers, has equipped Calor Gas’s national delivery and service fleets with real-time telematics. A total of 520 of the £400-million company’s vehicles, including Scanias, Renaults, Dafs and large tri-axle tanker trailers – operating from centres across the country – have been installed with the award-winning Quartix …

Thieves’ violent attempt to hijack a security-equipment company’s van has been foiled by Quartix vehicle tracking. Driver Roger Hirsch was in slow-moving traffic in Hoe Street, Walthamstow when he a felt a sudden bump from behind.  Leaping from his cab, he was shoved roughly to the ground by one thief while a second slipped behind …

Quartix, one of today’s leading suppliers of vehicle tracking systems, has won the Barclays Corporate prize in this year’s Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards. The UK company met all Barclays’ criteria, including showing market strength in the economic climate, adaptability, good turnover growth, strong market share – and the ability to diversify into new markets. …

Quartix reports increasing concern over the resurgence of lease-finance contracts for vehicle tracking systems and urges prospective buyers to check their supplier’s financial health. Managing director, Andy Walters, said: “Under this model, customers are asked to commit to payments of £1000 or more per unit – over an extended period – to a bank or …

Boca Raton, FL (your-story) March 15, 2012 – Apollo’s World Class transportation team announces major technological and training advancements after attending the industry LCT Show in Las Vegas, NV this February 12 -14. Four members of the Apollo executive team attended intense training and meetings at the MGM Grand with thousands of other industry professionals …

Contact Shannon Rose, Eclectic Media Productions (347) 92-STARS or (347) 927-8277, Email: info@mediaproductions.tv   (Tampa, FL) – Self Storage Centers of America in Tampa are pleased to announce the addition of U-Haul trucks to their many services. A beneficial change, that is sure to please the clients of this company. Especially since U-Haul has a …

TAMPA, Fla. (February 15, 2012) – Tampa’s BlueGrace Logistics’ involvement in sponsoring MMA fighters for Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC) bouts continues with ongoing support of Ben “Smooth” Henderson as the fighter takes on Frankie Edgar for the lightweight title. The packed-card event will take place Saturday, February 25 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, …

Phoenix, AZ, January 31, 2012 — Andy Ahern, CEO of Ahern and Associates, Ltd. has recently introduced a new, one-day sales boot camp aimed at properly preparing owners of transportation companies for the sale of their business.  This new program comes on the heels of Ahern’s recently introduced equipment purchasing and liquidating service for growing …

February 6, 2012 Contact Shannon Rose, Eclectic Media Productions (347)92-STARS or (347) 927-8277, Email: info@mediaproductions.tv Self Storage Centers of America Offers Brand New Service (Tampa, FL) – Self Storage Centers of America in Tampa now offers a brand new service for their customers who are moving. That service is a free moving truck to aid …

Victoria, London ( your-story ) January 19, 2012 – On 1st April 2012 the British Government makes a range of budget decisions which will affect fleets.  Cover 4 Fleet Insurance( http://www.cover4fleetinsurance.co.uk/ ) examines one of these important cuts – the annual investment allowance reduction from £100,000 to £25,000. Any business who invests more than £25,000 …

TAMPA, Fla. – BlueGrace Logistics, the nation’s most progressive logistics, transportation and technology provider, announced today its certification by the Central & North Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (CNFMSDC). As a minority business enterprise (MBE), BlueGrace serves small and large businesses throughout the U.S. by offering best-in-class technology and logistics services such as less than …

West Oxfordshire District Council, which is using Quartix telematics technology to plan more efficient routes for its service vehicle fleet, has won a top Energy Savings Trust award. The council, winner of the best small public sector fleet prize, has reduced its C02 emissions by 17 per cent – amounting to up to 368 tonnes …

Affordable Windows and Conservatory Group has equipped its 18-vehicle fleet with Quartix telematics: now any member of staff can locate any vehicle round the clock. Quartix has provided Affordable Windows and Conservatory Group with vehicle tracking for its fleet of 18 vehicles. John McVey, sales director of AWCG, said: “I wanted anyone in the company …

November 16th 2011 With fuel prices still within 3pence of the record high set in May this year and duty increases planned for 2012, the cost of transporting goods is set to skyrocket. The public are outraged at the increase in their cost of travelling, but to delivery and removal companies the hikes may hit …

Quartix, one of the UK’s leading telematics suppliers, has introduced a driving style monitoring unit and reporting suite that can save operators as much as £20,000 a year on a fleet of 20 vehicles. The on-line technology gives accurate information on inappropriate acceleration, speeding and harsh braking. If such behaviour is spotted a driver can …

A Dorset door and window company has seen its sales increase by a third thanks to Quartix online vehicle tracking. Doors of Dorset, which has three vans equipped with Quartix tracking units, has also seen its mileage and fuel consumption drop dramatically. Company director Graham Bird said: “Vehicle mileage has dropped on average by 100 …

  A blanket of snow fell across Auckland last Monday for the first time in 30 years.  And as thousands of young people experience the joys of playing in these sorts of conditions for the first time in their lives, an international shipping company is alerting New Zealanders to the wonders of snow sports! Seven …

At the tender age of 17, Josh Sparrow is the latest recruit to join the rapidly expanding team at Yorkshire-based RRS and must be one of the leading contenders for the title of ‘Youngest Recovery Driver of the Year’.  Son of RRS founders Anthony and Becky Sparrow, Josh joined the company last year straight from …

Mumbai, May 31st, 2011 – Indiandrives.com, one of India’s leading web based automotive magazine and car dealer, recently added a Mumbai section on their website. With this move the folks at Indiandrives aim to make buying used cars in Mumbai an even simpler experience.   The newly added section helps to make car buying experience …

May 25th 2011 – Global specialist logistics provider to the wines and spirits industry, JF Hillebrand, has raised its own glass in celebration after yet again being adjudged Logistics Company of the Year in the annual Drinks Business Awards 2011 ceremony held in London on Wednesday 18th May JF Hillebrand, winner of the prestigious award …

Quartix has equipped one of the United Kingdom’s major portable toilets providers with online vehicle tracking. The real-time system is saving Toilets+ as much as £400 per month in fuel costs, cutting engine-idling times throughout its 40-vehicle fleet. Managing director Mick Bowman said: “Through the system we discovered some staff were reaching a site and …

FreeTruckerStuff announced the debut of another new webpage with massive free load board lists for truckers. Over 35 load boards listed and growing! Free Trucker Stuff was created by an actual truck stop manager, for truckers. The website provides truck drivers with a complete menu of “one-click” lists of load boards, truck stops, up-to-date diesel …

Free Trucker Stuff, a provider of big truck freebies, trucking industry information, including free entertainment and productivity links to the trucking and transportation industry, announced the debut of their new and innovative website, Free Trucker Stuff! Free Trucker Stuff was created by an actual truck stop manager, for truckers. The website provides truck drivers with …

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has chosen Quartix vehicle tracking for its fleet after the online system came top for price, quality and technical merit in a European public tendering exercise. Quartix has equipped 85 of the Oldham property management company’s vehicles with its award-winning tracking unit. And, in a separate development, FCHO has commissioned …

A Birmingham vehicle recovery company, which has equipped its specialist fleet with Quartix real-time tracking, reports significant financial and efficiency gains. Director Amar Nandra said: “I would conservatively estimate the return on investment to be in the region of ten times the capital outlay.” Beeches Recovery turned to Quartix as it had no means of …

A Birmingham vehicle recovery company, which has equipped its specialist fleet with Quartix real-time tracking, reports significant financial and efficiency gains. Director Amar Nandra said: “I would conservatively estimate the return on investment to be in the region of ten times the capital outlay.” Beeches Recovery turned to Quartix as it had no means of …

An innovative hi-tech management reporting and safety system designed to prevent the premature departure of vehicles from the loading bay is set to be installed at the Goods In section of every one of Tesco’s distribution centres across the UK. The supermarket is investing in the Dock Management System, which was jointly developed by UK …

International Drilling Rig Manufacturer Loadcraft Industries, Ltd. Acquires Concrete Batch Plant, R&S Industries and their Assets. International rig manufacturers, Loadcraft Industries of Brady, TX expands its manufacturing capabilities and product lines with the acquisition of R&S Industries in Early, TX on Friday, October 29, 2010. R&S Industries is a leader in the concrete batch plant …