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China Yuchai International Announces Restatement of 2005 Consolidated Financial Statements

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:32:00 0500

SINGAPORE, May 16 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Yuchai International (NYSE: CYD) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has determined to revise and restate the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year...

Governor Rendell Signs 2 Bills

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:18:43 0500

HARRISBURG, May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed two bills into law:

House Bill 872 names the bridge carrying Lycoming Creek Road over Bottle Run in Old Lycoming Township, Luzerne County...

Missouri Firefighters Dismiss Their Hearing Loss Claims

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:44:00 0500

OAK BROOK, Ill., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) announced today that the Missouri firefighter plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their hearing loss claims. The dismissal follows a string of...

Air Transport Association Opposes DOT New York Auction Proposal

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:41:35 0500

WASHINGTON, May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S...

IdleAire Locations Open and Expected to Remain Open

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:37:00 0500

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 16 PRNewswire — IdleAire locations are operating and serving customers and are expected to remain open and serving customers, the company said today.

Company officials also emphasized that IdleAire...

Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. Announces Participation in Wolfe Research Transportation Conference

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:21:00 0500

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVTI) announced today that on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, CEO and President David R. Parker will present on a truckload...

Mullen Group Income Fund announces May 2008 distribution

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:21:00 0500

CALGARY, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall - (TSX - MTL.UN) The Board of Directors of Mullen Group Inc. announced today that a monthly distribution of $0.15 per trust unit of Mullen Group Income Fund ("Mullen" or "Fund") has been declared for...

CEVA Group Plc Announces the Release of its Quarter 1 2008 Results

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:51:00 0500

HOOFDDORP, Netherlands, May 16 PRNewswire — CEVA Group Plc will publish its Quarter 1 2008 results on Friday, May 23, 2008. The Interim Financial Statement will be made available on CEVA's website $572.2 million of promissory notes (the "Notes...

Canadian Pacific to address Wolfe Research Transportation Conference

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:14:00 0500

CALGARY, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Mike Lambert, Chief Financial Officer, Canadian Pacific (TSX/NYSE: CP) will address Wolfe Research's Transportation Conference at 11:00 am ET on May 21...

American Commercial Lines Names Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:08:00 0500

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Commercial Lines Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLI) ("ACL" or the "Company") announced today that it has appointed Dawn R. Landry to the position of Senior Vice President and General...

Janel World Trade, Ltd. Announces Second Quarter Operating Results

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:30:00 0500

JAMAICA, N.Y., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Janel World Trade, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: JLWT), a full-service global provider of integrated logistics services, today announced its operating results for the second quarter and first half of...

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for May 16

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

WASHINGTON, May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

FRIDAY, MAY 16: BIKING TO WORK

Profile America...

Goodyear Names Patrick Stobb Director of Investor Relations

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

AKRON, Ohio, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber (NYSE: GT) Company announced today that Patrick Stobb has joined the company as director of investor relations. Stobb will report to Darren...

Volkswagen Builds on Their Sponsorship of Independent Cinema With a Follow-Up Campaign That Urges You to "See Film Differently"

Fri, 16 May 2008 07:05:00 0500

LONDON, May 16 PRNewswire — Created by DDB London, Volkswagen's "See Film Differently" campaign, continues the idea of shedding light on cinema classics. The straight-to-camera interviews expound conspiracy theories that expose the apparent...

Albemarle Reaches Agreement in Principle with Weifang Sinobrom Import and Export Company, Ltd. to Form New Bromine Derivatives JV in China

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:56:00 0500

BATON ROUGE, La., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) and Weifang Sinobrom Import and Export Company, Ltd. (Sinobrom) have reached an agreement in principle to form a new joint venture that will combine the existing...

Teamsters Support Fuel Surchage Bill

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:15:08 0500

" TRUCC Act" Would Remove Middle Man, Ensure Truckers Are Paid for Gas

WASHINGTON, May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Teamsters Union on Thursday urged Congress to pass the "TRUCC Act," which would lower fuel...

House Committee Passes Clean Boating Act of 2008, Moves Bill to Full House for Consideration

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:01:23 0500

Time running out for America's boaters; NMMA continues call for action

WASHINGTON, May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today applauded the House Transportation &...

Pan Am Railways and Norfolk Southern Create the Patriot Corridor to Improve Rail Service and Expand Capacity in New York and New England

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:53:00 0500

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. and NORFOLK, Va., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pan Am Railways (PAR) and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NS) have agreed to create an improved rail route between Albany, N.Y.

DRA Co-Chairman Pete Johnson Discussed Transportation Issues during Capitol Hill Briefing

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:38:36 0500

WASHINGTON, May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The federal co-chairman of the Delta Regional Authority told members of Congress and key congressional staffers Thursday that a four-lane connection from Interstate 55 in Batesville...

Remy International, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:09:00 0500

PENDLETON, Ind., May 15 PRNewswire — Remy International, Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer, remanufacturer, and distributor of heavy duty systems, starters and alternators, locomotive products and hybrid technology, announced today its...

Frontier Deal Blocked by Management Demand For Golden Parachute

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:53:02 0500

Teamsters Say Management Greed Jeopardizing Future of Airline

DENVER, May 14 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Teamsters Union on Wednesday said Frontier Airlines management is demanding a golden parachute even as it demands...

MHF Logistical Solutions Aggressively Pursuing Special Waste Bulk Transloading Capabilities

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:38:00 0500

PITTSBURGH, May 15 PRNewswire — MHF Logistical Solutions, Inc. (MHF-LS), a leading provider of packaging, transportation and logistics, announced today that the company is aggressively going after the non-hazardous and clean fill markets, which...

Quality Distribution, Inc. Appoints Thomas M. White as Chairman of the Board

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:31:00 0500

TAMPA, Fla., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Quality Distribution, Inc. (Nasdaq: QLTY) announced the election of Thomas M. White as Chairman of the Board. Tom is currently an operating partner for Apollo Management L.P. specializing...

Research Leader to Address Transportation Table May 30

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:20:22 0500

ARLINGTON, Va., May 15 PRNewswire-USNewswire — American Transportation Research Institute Vice President of Research Dan Murray will discuss new research on trucking safety and economics at the...

ATA to Manage Distribution and LTL Carriers Association

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:34:59 0500

ARLINGTON, Va., May 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Trucking Associations announced that it has assumed management of the Distribution and LTL Carriers Association, a Kansas City, MO-based...

Siemens Breaks Its Own Record for Largest Light Rail Vehicle Order

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:23:00 0500

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 15 PRNewswire — Siemens Transportation Systems Inc. (STS) received notice to proceed from Salt Lake City's Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to build and deliver 77 S70 light rail vehicles over a four-year...

Norfolk Southern CFO Squires to Address Wolfe Research Transportation Conference

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:00:00 0500

NORFOLK, Va., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — James A. Squires, executive vice president finance and chief financial officer for Norfolk Southern Corporation, will address the Wolfe Research Transportation Conference at 1:15...

Axelerate Brings Ground Transportation Services to North America

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:42:00 0500

DETROIT, May 15 PRNewswire — Axelerate, an independent Landstar Agency, announced today the opening of its office in Detroit, Michigan. Axelerate offers customized transportation and logistics services to meet your...

Magellan Transport Logistics Partners with SmartSCM(TM) to Manage Global Transportation For its Customers

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:39:00 0500

PITTSBURGH, May 15 PRNewswire — Magellan Transport Logistics, a leading provider of transport logistics, warehousing and supply chain management, announced today that the company has partnered with Overland Park, Kansas-based...

Transportation: Making Connections Forum Explores Beyond the Bus for People with Disabilities

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:04:00 0500

HARTFORD, Conn., May 15 PRNewswire — Public and private leaders met today at the first Transportation: Making Connections Forum and discussed new ways to overcome the number one challenge for residents with disabilities: affordable and accessible...

CEVA Logistics Named 2008 'Transportation Partner of the Year' by Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:00:00 0500

HOUSTON, May 15 PRNewswire — CEVA Logistics, the fourth largest supply chain management company in the world, was recently recognized as "Transportation Partner of the Year" by Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. (FCPA). For the second year...

Here to Here World Tour officially underway

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:39:00 0500

CALGARY, May 15 PRNewswire - The 2008 Here to Here World Tour got off to a successful start on Saturday, May 10, as hundreds of Calgarians gathered at local motorcycle dealership, Calgary Harley-Davison & Buell, to celebrate the...

Boeing Contributes $700 Million Annually to Alabama Economy through GMD Program

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:06:00 0500

ST. LOUIS, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA), through its work on the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program, contributed more than $700 million to Alabama's economy in 2007 and...

United Airlines Offers Inter-Island Hawaii Flights with New Hawaiian Airlines Codeshare Agreement

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 0500

CHICAGO, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — United Airlines customers may visit the Hawaiian Islands more easily this summer through a new codeshare agreement with Hawaiian Airlines, complementing United's 18 flights daily between...

Chambers Elected CFO by Ashland Inc. Board

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:59:00 0500

COVINGTON, Ky., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — At its meeting today, the board of directors of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) elected Lamar M. Chambers senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 1

Quartz Mountain Aerospace, Inc. Expands Operations to Coffeyville, Kansas

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:24:00 0500

ALTUS, Okla., May 15 PRNewswire — A tentative lease agreement has been signed between Coffeyville Industries and Quartz Mountain Aerospace, Inc. (QMA), an aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Altus, Oklahoma. QMA desires to...

Press Invitation: International Transport Forum 2008: High Ranking Transport Summit

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:00:00 0500

PARIS, May 15 PRNewswire —

- German Federal Chancellor, Angela Merkel, Transport Ministers From More Than 50 Countries, Rajendra Pachauri, Yvo de Boer, Thomas...

CSX Sends Letter to Shareholders and Files Investor Presentation

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:45:00 0500

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) today announced that it has sent a letter to all CSX shareholders and filed an investor presentation with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection...

PHH GreenFleet(R) is Finalist in Stevie(R) Awards

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

SPARKS, Md., May 15 PRNewswire — PHH GreenFleet, the fleet management industry's most comprehensive program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, has been named as a finalist in the "Best New Product or Service" category by The American Business...