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New Addition to the Mercedes-Benz Family

2012-01-31T14:47:00.001-08:00

Mercedes has launched a new SL roadster and it has gone though a total makeover. New materials have been used in order to make the body more powerful. Other elements of the vehicle are executed from plastic, such as the boot lid. Mercedes is offering a couple of engine types; a supercharged V8 with about 435HP and 700NM torque (the SL500 version) and a 3.5-liter atmospheric V6 with 306HP and 370NM torque (the SL350 version.) Each car offers very fuel-friendly systems and 7-step automatic transmissions. The max speed is identical on both versions – 250km/h. The list of technologies includes 3 variants of a sunroof that consumers can choose from – painted, glass or panoramic with blackout. To add to the extensive list are low-frequency speakers at the passengers’ feet, crash preparation, adaptive head lights, and multimedia command system. First glimpse of the ride was at a Detroit showroom on January 9th. With all of the many new automobiles that are to come out on the market within such a short span of time, Mercedes sure does know how to compete and conquer. Why not let N-Motion Auto Transport move your new vehicle from point A to point B. Only dependable auto shippers should have the honor of transporting these kings of the road.

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Shipping Wars on A&E – Recap of Episode “Pain in the Caboose”

2012-01-25T12:49:00.000-08:00

On the previous episode of Shipping Wars, that aired January 24, 2012, Marc lands the 1928 train caboose in order to haul. He has no idea what he is really getting into, but decided to steal the job away from Scott and Susie. There are many variables that go along with this shipment, some that could make or break the bank. Marc states that “if the shippers check doesn’t clear, we are going to have a bonfire with this caboose.” Whether joking or not, this is one of the issues that goes along with how things are done on USHIP and why it is better to go with a auto transport broker who can handle all of the logistics. Not only is the car transport broker able to get things done in a timelier manner, due to the larger network of trucks on the road, but the broker is also in control of payment to the driver. So, in such a case as the caboose, the job would have not even begun unless the check cleared. There would be no mix up in payment and everyone is happy in the end. Brokers are only in business because of hard working carriers that get the job done right. Good brokers, like N-Motion Auto Transport, handle things properly the first time so that there are no mix-ups in the end.

Roy wins the privilege to move a 1955 Thunderbird from FL to NY. The bid started at $2500.00 and the final bid closed at $1500.00. This is only 1100 miles and would only have cost a customer $1095.00, if they had used a car shipping company like N-Motion Auto Transport. The customer could then just sit back and relax while they waited for their vehicle to arrive, while not having to be calling the car carrier every so often to find out the location of their vehicle.

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Ford Mustang Boss 302 takes down Ferrari, Audi, BMW, and Porsche

2012-01-24T09:38:00.000-08:00

Watch out all you foreign car lovers, Ford is back in the ring and ready to fight. Performance tests were ran at Hockenheim on several cars to compare the strengths and weaknesses of each ride. Well, turns out that the Boss 302 Laguna Seca has a little more to offer in speed than the Aston Martin DBS, the Audi R8, BMW M3, and the Ferrari California. To add to these accolades, the Boss also beat out the Porsche 991 in braking performance. How bout them apples? The Mustang is loaded with a potent 302 cubic-inch 5.0-liter V8 and holds about 444hp. Although this beast shredded apart the previously mentioned exotics, it failed to outdo the BMW M5 F10. It’s ok Ford, there is still much to be proud of, including the economic price tag of $48,000. This price surely warrants some applause, considering that it is less than half the price of most others on the list. N-Motion Auto Transport takes pride our car shipping of such vehicles to and from the track. Even on a daily basis, we ship cars for the average Joe as if he were part of our family. Being that a car is considered to be one of the largest purchases in a person’s life, we make sure to be the most dependable auto shippers in the industry.

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Houston Auto Show – Trusty Ol' N-Motion Auto Transport

2012-01-23T15:05:00.000-08:00

I hope all of you gear heads are ready for another dose of the Houston Auto Show coming to Reliant Center January 25 – January 29, 2012. Get a chance to see all of the big name companies and what they have to offer. There will be multiple debuts of some of the year’s hottest rides on the market and some that have yet to be seen by the public. Chevy just released a Collectors Edition of their 427 Corvette Convertible and is considered to be the “fastest and most capable convertible in the history of Corvette,” says Chevrolet. Also available is the 60th Anniversary Package, which will be hitting dealerships early this summer. If the dealership near you doesn’t carry the desired package, as previously mentioned, call N-Motion Auto Transport for all of your vehicle shipping needs. Trusting a reliable car transporter with your vehicle is a far better option then driving it yourself. With all of the many variables out there that might hinder the safe delivery of your vehicle while driving it, auto shipping is a safer and more cost effective alternative. These major car manufacturers would never take the chance of moving vehicles themselves. They make sure to call dependable auto shippers such as N-Motion Auto Transport to get the job done right and in a timely fashion.

For all of your enclosed transport and auto moving needs, call N-Motion Auto Transport today for a FREE QUOTE!

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Know the Facts about Auto Transport

2012-01-19T09:59:00.000-08:00

There are several things that a consumer needs to take in consideration about vehicle shipping to anywhere in the nation or even internationally. Make sure that you do plenty of research on the companies that you might have in mind for your auto transport service. There are a lot of shady companies in this industry and we want to make sure that the consumers are getting all of the facts. Many companies lie about a wide array of things in order for you to book your load with them. These “lies” consist of altered time frames, far lower prices than what the load should be in order for it to get picked up in a timely manner (and then once you put down your deposit, they increase the price to what it should be or even higher), and whether they are just a Broker or a Carrier/Broker. Brokers are not asset based, so they do not have their own trucks but have access to several carriers around the nation. Good brokers, like N-Motion Auto Transport, do an extensive screening process and background check on each carrier before the job is contracted out. Broker/Carriers are asset based and have their own rigs, but often broker more than utilize their own trucks. To find out what category these companies fall under, check out SaferSys for further information.

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Shipping Wars on A&E - N-Motion Auto Transport

2012-01-18T09:31:00.000-08:00

Recently, A&E started a new realty show called “Shipping Wars” that follows independent shippers using USHIP to battle for loads to transport. The show gives everyday consumers a taste of how the transport world works and entertains us with the problems/headaches that all of us in the shipping industry have come to know all too well. Basically, a few carriers are followed around documenting how these people live day to day transporting goods all over America. Seeing how these people find loads on UShip, bid on them, and then race to transport the goods without damage is just a taste of how transport really works. Like all realty shows on tv now a days many things on the show are just for ratings and actually do not happen much in the industry. One important thing to remember when watching the show is that bidding for the loads by the carriers is a good way to see how much customers over pay by using UShip. Each week after a new episode N-Motion Auto Transport will recap what had happened for those viewers that were not able to catch it and point out the difference between using UShip and Transport Brokers. As Shipping Wars will be a new fun show to watch let’s remember that the best way for shipping is by contacting a Transport Broker.

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N-Motion Auto Transport Tips for Shipping a Vehicle

2012-01-16T14:27:00.000-08:00

Scheduling:
When choosing to transport your vehicle, one should plan and schedule the auto shipping at least 3-4 weeks in advance before you move. This will give plenty of time to arrange for a car hauler to pick up your vehicle. The more time that is allotted, the better the price and availability of car movers. Make sure that someone, that is trustworthy, will be available at the time of pickup and delivery for multiple reasons. N-Motion Auto Transport offers a Door-to-Door service, which makes it easier for customers to go on with daily activities and not having to sit in a parking lot somewhere waiting on an dependable auto shipper. Some residential neighborhoods do not permit certain sized vehicles to enter the area. So, in that case, the driver will get as close as he can to the front door by asking the shipper to meet at a nearby shopping center or garage for the pickup or delivery of the vehicle.

Insurance:
This is a very important aspect of the auto transport process. Make sure the company that you choose to transport your vehicle has adequate insurance to cover the full value of the vehicle. A BOL (bill of lading) will be filled out on the condition of the vehicle for any dents, scratches, or damages of any sort. This will be signed by both parties at pickup and delivery. ALWAYS check the vehicle for any damages and take pictures too if you feel more comfortable, for these will come in handy if any unclaimed damages are noted at delivery.

Personal Belongings or Household Goods:
The driver of the car carrier is not responsible for any item left in the vehicle before, during, or after it has been delivered. Make sure to remove any personal possessions prior to pickup. If something does have to go with the vehicle, notify the driver and place it in the trunk for safe storage.

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Houston, We have a DON’T have a Problem!!

2012-01-12T11:55:00.000-08:00

The last time that Houston had a football team in the playoffs was far too long ago. The Houston Texans beat the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday at Reliant Stadium. The crowd roared throughout the entire game and surely made the Bengals fans feel like there was less than a chance. As the game went on, that chance diminished. The final score was 31-10 and it doesn’t seem like the Texans are going to slow down, on either end of the field. After four sacks and three interceptions, Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton felt the wrath of the second ranked Texan defense. January 15th will be another trying day for Houston, having to match up against the AFC North champion Baltimore Ravens at 12:00pm. In 1994, Houston’s former team, the Oilers, hosted the Kansas City Chiefs in the Astrodome. T.J. Yates was just a little boy at that time, but he isn’t anymore. He went 11 for 20 for 159 yards and a touchdown to Andre Johnson. Ironically, this was a homecoming for Dalton, the Katy Texas native. Dalton’s numbers actually superseded Yates’s, while finishing with 257 yards, but was no match for the Houston D. Arian Foster is and has been a force to reckon with, with 153 yards and 2 touchdowns on 24 carries.

Good Luck on the road to the 2012 Super Bowl, Houston!

Don't want to drive to the next game? Just hop on a plane and let N-Motion Auto Transport get your vehicle there for you so that you can still have that car for crusin' around the city.

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Sports-Car Pileup vs Auto Transport

2011-12-05T16:56:00.000-08:00

On a trip from Japan’s southern island of Kyushu to Hiroshima sports cars worth $4 million dollars turned into a pileup when a Ferrari leading the pack of exotic cars skidded as it tried to change lanes. After all of the smoke cleared there were eight Ferraris and one Lamborghini in a 20-vehicle group. The cars were driven by amateur sports car aficionados and were deemed “narcissists” by officials. They should have used N-Motion Auto Transport to move vehicles from point A to B. An car hauler would have saved them far more money and even possibly their lives. Only ten people had minor injuries and most of them have already been cleared from the hospital. The accident happened along a 400 meter-long curve Sunday morning. Even though an investigation is still going on based on the initial interviews and the type of damage that was done the police do not believe that the accident was based on “burning rubber” like in the street racing movies “Fast and the Furious”. The cause of the accident may be because of wet road conditions causing the driver to crash into the guardrail. Along with the nine sports cars that were damaged, two Mercedes Benz were also in the pile up. If you need your car moved, call N-Motion Auto Transport today and we will take care of all of your exotic car transport needs.

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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder letter against building of Bridge

2011-12-05T16:21:00.000-08:00

To argue that Gov. Rick Snyder should have a fall-back position to resourcefully make use of Canadian bridge money to serve as matching funds for federal highway funds is ridiculous because by having a fall back position he is then admitting to defeat. Owning private toll roads and bridges were common in the middle ages but now the public should own them since they utilize it the most. The owner of the Ambassador Bridge, Matty Maroun wants to make choices for the citizens of Michigan instead of having the government do so. Auto Transportion might be affected in multiple ways, both positive and negative. Snowbird vehicle transport would be at a standstill due to inflated prices. They would then delay the car shipping process to a later time, thus creating a jam in overall traffic. The political commentator for Michigan public radio, Jack Lessenberry doesn’t think that the bridge project will cost Michigan citizens anything. By bringing in half a billion dollars from Canada, creating 10,000 jobs, and attracting another half a billion dollars in federal highway money would fix the problem. However, the state Legislature opposed this and Gov. Snyder should hold them responsible. Any legislator who has gotten campaign contributions from the owner of the Ambassador Bridge should refrain from voting on this issue because it is a conflict of interest.

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"Wine & Rides in the Village" - N-Motion Auto Transport

2011-12-01T10:34:00.000-08:00

Come join N-Motion Auto Transport and SRS Racing at Felix 55 for an event to remember. Wine & Rides in the Village is Houston’s newest and hottest car show. While offering a mix of some of the most exotic cars and finest wines, everyone can get a little taste of the high life. Felix 55, one of the Village’s premier wine bars, is hosting this exclusive gathering and will be offering a wide array of food, drinks, and entertainment. We cordially invite everyone to come out and start the holidays off right. Bring your friends, family, or even that certain someone you just met, to 5510 Morningside Dr. Houston, TX 77005 December 10, 2011 from 11-4pm. DON”T MISS OUT!!!

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For all of your auto shipping needs, N-Motion Auto Transport is here to help. We focus on offering door-to-door vehicle transport to and from anywhere in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Snyder considering allowing counties to charge vehicle registration fees to raise money for roads

2011-11-05T11:15:00.000-07:00

Gongwer News Service said that Gov. Rick Snyder's vehicle transportation plan is allowing counties and regions to charge auto registration fees as a way to raise money for roads and public transit. On Wednesday, Governor Snyder is supposed to talk about his infrastructure plan as well as talk about the daring changes on how the state funds and maintains its road network and public transit. Some people in Snyder’s group are saying that Michigan isn’t investing enough in its roads. Keith Ledbetter the legislative affairs director for the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association agrees and thinks that the state needs to double its $1.5 billion annual investment in order to provide the minimum level of maintenance. The plan would let counties or groups of counties to ask voters to support registration fees. It is projected to increase revenue without increasing the state's 19 cents per gallon gasoline tax or basing a tax on mileage. The vehicle registration fees are based on a percentage of the manufacturer's suggested retail price and vehicles produced prior to 1984 are based on weight. However, the problem with a gas tax is that revenue will decrease as cars become more fuel efficient. Car carriers would benefit because they would have better roads to drive on and less traffic to deal with in certain areas, thus reducing the time it takes to deliver a vehicle. For all of your auto moving needs, call N-Motion Auto Transport and get a FREE QUOTE.

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In Virginia, GOP double talk on transportation funding

2011-11-05T11:08:00.000-07:00

Any major attempt to improve the car transportation network involves new funding and this has been addressed by many GOP candidates. One idea is for the state to get new income for transportation from offshore oil and gas drilling. However there are quite a few problems with this idea. First problem is the federal suspension on offshore drilling on the Atlantic seaboard. Another is that almost no exploration has been done in the area in 20 years. Even if Virginia tried this idea it would be at least five years before they saw any money from it. Another idea to come up with money is for Virginia to find money for transportation is to “reprioritizing” state spending. Some Republicans are saying that if the state won’t help that northern Virginia is going to have to figure out its transportation problem on its own. The plan is that northern Virginia will have to tax itself. The good thing is that the need for new taxes is known. This, however, would kind of shift the political risk for raising taxes from lawmakers in Richmond to local boards of supervisors. The major funding for transportation is gas taxes and the last time they were raised was in 1986. Auto carriers would be would then have to increase the cost of each item transported in order to compensate for the extra costs incurred. For all of your car shipping needs, call N-Motion Auto Transport and get a FREE QUOTE.

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Where's the plan to repair N.Y.'s roads and bridges?

2011-10-06T10:09:00.000-07:00

There could be major accidents in New York because the state is spending less money to fix its highways and bridges. This possibility might be seen because of the analysis that was seen in the records of the state Department of Transportation. A plan to fix these bridges needs to be decided by Governor Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers. Car haulers would then be able to maneuver easily through the crowded cities. This would make auto shipping a more efficient means of open vehicle transportation than it already is. A five-year DOT plan that would have spent $26 billion for repairs was rejected by the 2009 Democratic- controlled state Legislature. About 80 percent of that money has been spent, and the state needs $250 billion in order to maintain its transportation and water systems. About $80 billion of that amount is unfunded. Sen. Chuck Schumer thinks that a National Infrastructure Bank to help states fund road and bridge projects should be created. However, the problem is that state and federal governments are financially stretched but if local governments were required to help with maintenance cost it could fix the problem. This is a good time for Cuomo and the state Legislature to come up with a solution to make the bridges and roads of New York stronger.

California Turns To China for New Bay Bridge

2011-10-06T09:57:00.000-07:00

Over $7 billion is going to California’s, San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge which is going to be their newest bridge. The bridge is going to have a distinctive design to the Golden Gate Bridge. Bart Ney, a spokesman for the project said that it is going to be the world’s largest self-anchored suspension bridge. A classic suspension bridge is held up by cables strung between two towers much like a hammock. However, this bridge features a single tower and a single mile-long cable that drapes up and over the tower and supports the deck like a sling. New bridges only increse the car haulers ability to move quicker to locations. About five years ago is when the decision for the Bay Bridge started because a contractor offered different bids for the project. One proposing to do work domestically, one proposing to do the work internationally: Tony Anziano, a manager at the California Department of Transportation said that there was a $400 million differential in the bid and because of that it would have cause the work to go international. Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries which is a state-owned Chinese company took the steal contract job and they had many advantages such as modern production facilities, ships to deliver the steel and, of course, low-cost labor. The reason they didn’t go with an American steel company is because the steel doesn’t have capacity for a job like the Bay Bridge.

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Highway funding in Maine is more worrisome than its pothole ridden roads

2011-10-06T09:36:00.000-07:00

The roads in Maine are so bad that there is now a contest to see which road is the worst. The winners based on photos and stories on collapsed bridges, failed culverts and gaping potholes this is set up by the Maine Better Transportation Association. Vehicle transporters are trying to reroute themselves as to not get into the mess. This might cause a slight delay in pickup or delivery times of clients interested in car shipping. Not only are upset drivers and highway maintenance crews complaining about the roads but so are legislators. Lawmakers and highway maintenance advocates are saying that the state is going to end up facing extreme decrease in transportation funding. Also, there is a decrease in revenue base from fuel tax which is being battered as cars are becoming progressively more proficient and need less fuel. The MBTA President Randy Mace said that improvements to Maine’s highways and bridges will be $230 million less then its current two year finances. The Road Information Program, a transportation organization based in Washington said that at recent funding levels, numerous desired highway projects will not go on, pavement conditions on main roads will get worse and more miles of Maine will be limited to lighter cars. Since there is a loss in fuel tax the money is going to have to be made up somehow which is going to be difficult because highways are getting less money from federal government and state general funds.

SC: Economist tells state lawmakers its good time to raise gas tax

2011-10-06T08:48:00.000-07:00

According to an economist at Clemson University, they believe that the unpredictable gas prices could create a chance to raise the state’s fuel tax. The possibility of increasing the gas tax, during this time of “opportunities” facing lawmakers for tax reform was brought up by Holly Ulbrich, an economist and senior scholar with Clemson’s Strom Thurmond Institute. She believes that the gas tax is among a small group of taxes that is not indexed to inflation. Also, she has argued that even if it were coming from tax, people wouldn’t notice. Rep. Tommy Stringer, a Greenville Republican chairing the committee, disagrees and thinks that they would notice. He also believes that you can always tell where we are in the economy based on gas prices; if the gas prices rise you can than tell we are in a recession and by raising taxes on transportation at this point wouldn’t be good. Auto carriers would then have to raise vehicle shipping rates in order to compensate them for the increase in fuel prices. Robert St. Onge, the transportation secretary, thinks that agency leaders are going to have to choose between cutting expenses for a poorly maintained road system or find additional revenue.

I-85 toll project to add to traffic jams in regular lanes

2011-10-03T16:26:00.000-07:00

On I-85 in Gwinnett and DeKalb counties, a new toll system will be opening next week making the drive for solo drivers a quick one. However, for other drivers next to the toll system they won’t have as pleasant of a ride because there will be an increase in traffic due to the project. A study has shown that the regular lanes will have an extra ninety cars per lane but the study also said that most drivers won’t even notice a difference. This will cause a delay in auto transport and the shipment of vehicles within the state. The State Road and Tollway Authority expect the cost of the toll to be about $4.8 million but after the first year it is expected to bring in $3.9 million in toll revenue. The toll is going to range from 10 cents to 90 cents per mile depending on congestion. However, drivers going round trip can expect to pay over twenty- five dollars. Many people, including Tim Lomax, believe that even though this might create a slow down to the main lane drivers, it will only cause a delay that is couple minutes longer but it won’t create a noticeable delay. N-Motion Auto Transport is aware of this situation and will continue to monitor current news in order to keep car shipping as efficient and timely as possible.

Muscle Cars at the Mansion & N-Motion Auto Transport

2011-09-25T20:09:00.000-07:00

Congratulations, N-Motion Auto Transport!! 2011 marks the year that N-Motion Auto Transport teams up with the Muscle Cars at the Mansion for a night to remember. We are proud to announce that our involvement in this event will forever change the way that auto transportation is viewed. Being an Official Sponsor and Preferred Shipper for the first time, N-Motion will make their mark in the industry and truely change it for the better. The Muscle Cars event will be held at the iconic Playboy Mansion, with some 500 guests, from celebrities to professional athletes, car collectors to car enthusiasts. This event will have a little something for everyone. When dealing with such high end clientele, we make it our goal to facilitate their every demand. "The customer comes first," what a true statement. All too often, companies just want to make their clients feel all warm and fuzzy inside, AT THE BEGINNING, but N-Motion Auto Transport gives you the royal treatment throughout the entire transport process. Lets face it, without good customers, you cant have good business.

This event requires the transport of 30 cars, pure American muscle. These aren't your daily drivers,these bad boys deserve more respect than to get you to and from work. These are what make you feel alive and take your mind OFF of work. Only enclosed trailers are utilized to move these beauties to and from the event, because you wouldn't want to take any chances messing up the new paint job and/or scrape the new under carriage. Transport your muscle car with N-Motion and you will feel confident you made the right choice.

Again, CONGRATULATIONS N-Motion Auto Transport!!! Lets make this event LEGENDARY!!!

Branstad may move some DOT duties to state patrol

2011-09-19T14:32:00.000-07:00

In Iowa, the Branstad administration wants to combine the Iowa Department of Transportation’s motor-vehicle enforcement duties with the Department of Public Safety so it will become more efficient and cost effective. This would cause and increase in DOT law officers. Spokesman for Gov. Terry Branstad, Tim Albrecht said that Public Safety Commissioner Larry Noble and DOT Director Paul Trombino III have talked about combining the so-called DOT “blue coat” motor vehicle enforcement responsibilities within the DPS. He also said by doing this it will be saving both general funds and road use tax fund dollars, thus making it cheaper for auto carriers to move cars. Even though the governor knows about these discussions there is no plan to move forward yet. The governor has encouraged all of the state department directors to look for other opportunities that would more closely integrate the service delivery. Sen. Eugene Fraise does not agree with the merger because he believes that it would distract the DOT officers from their core enforcement duties. He is also wondering if it will be able to move forward without having the “go ahead” form the legislature. Fraise said that instead of spending a whole day in court testifying they could be on the road working.

Auto insurance changes debated in Michigan

2011-09-19T14:24:00.000-07:00

The only state in the United States that authorizes unlimited medical benefit treatment for people critically injured in car accidents is Michigan. Under proposals, this would vary because it allows motorists to have a less expensive insurance in exchange for limited personal injury protection coverage. Those who support the change, as well as the auto insurance agencies, believe that it will allow motorists to get rid of auto insurance that is more expensive and that don’t really want. The insurers want help with there system because it is becoming more and more expensive which is hurting there finances. Sen. Joe Hune believes that because the cost of the system is so high it is going to become weak and won’t be able to maintain. People in the proposed legislation believe that the state's no-fault auto insurance system might threaten the financial stability because motorists with less coverage will end up getting in financial trouble if they get in a serious car accident. Pete Kuhnmuench, the executive director of the Insurance Institute of Michigan thinks that the consumers in Michigan shouldn’t focus on an insurance system that is just a one quick fix for everything. For vehicle shipping needs, call 1(855)407-4160.

Missouri Begins Fixing Flood-Damaged Roads

2011-09-19T14:09:00.000-07:00

In northwest Missouri, the repairing of flood-damaged roads has started. However, transportation officials have said that many of the major highways are still under water and Interstate 29 is going to remain closed for awhile. On Tuesday the Missouri Department of Transportation said that work is being done on both U.S. 136 in Atchison County and U.S. 59 in Buchanan County. The department spokeswoman Melissa Black made the comment that since the flood this was the first time that they have been able to make some progress. Even though there is process being made there are still eighteen main roads that are still covered with water and because the interstate bridge in Iowa is still damaged Interstate 29 is going to continue to be closed as well. October 15th is when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers believes that Highway 59 is expected to be open but they are not sure how long the construction will take. Even though US 59 has 40-foot holes in sections of the highway, construction shouldn’t take longer than a couple weeks. On the other hand U.S. 136 has an estimated 500-foot gap in it and it is undetermined how long it will take to repair. This flood damage to the highways is going to make it difficult for car haulers.

Safety alerts for drivers at Ulceby truckstop

2011-09-06T17:11:00.000-07:00

Near the Port of Immingham, drivers that use Ulceby truckstop are starting to receive information about crime spots, traffic, and safe parking spots. North Sea Freight Intelligent Transport Solutions (NS FRITS) is a join private public initiative that has supplied TV screens to show live information. In countries across the North Sea region, North Sea Freight Intelligent Transport Solutions is trying to create efficiency, safety and security. On the right of the screen the drivers are able to see live information and can zoom in to see actual locations and details such as areas with safe parking. The screen also provides information about NS FRITS on the left and on the bottom it gives live BBC news feed. The screens are designed to look just like the ones at a truck stop on a Dutch -German border. The screens are supposed to get underway September seventh. A number of organizations are developing NS FRITS. These organizations include Humberside Police, Avanti Communications, Sheffield-based charity People United Against Crime, Volvo, University of Hull, AVCIS and the Dutch Police. Also, the EU is helping to partially fund them at the moment. For any auto hauling needs, feel free to contact N-Motion Auto Transport @ 1(855)-407-4160.

Sportsmen urge Colorado lawmakers to reject bill to override Colorado Roadless Rule

2011-09-06T16:54:00.000-07:00

By opposing the federal wilderness bill, many people think that it will end up undoing six years of work that was done on the Colorado Roadless Rule. The 2001 Clinton Roadless Rule, which got tossed out by the Bush administration, would be similar to the Colorado Roadless Rule formed by former Republican Colorado Gov. Bill Owens except it would have moreroad-building exemptions for logging, ski area development and natural gas drilling. Later Bush’s Interior Department permitted states to petition for their own rules for governing management of federal lands within their borders. Colorado and Idaho were the only two states that went that route. Years of stakeholder involvement are going to be wasted if this is passed because the Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act could eliminate the Colorado Roadless Rule. Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette is opposing the Colorado Roadless Rule because she believes that it lets numerous exemptions for road building and its future development. Also the EPA is uncertain about the Colorado Rule because they didn’t agree with the draft that was put together last spring. Both in Colorado and nationally the legislation is trying to remove years of stakeholder involvement because it would reduce Colorado’s rural economies, along with its outdoor way of life.

Covered bridges in Vermont take a hit from Irene

2011-09-01T15:07:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, Hurricane Irene ruined many of Vermont’s most famous wooden bridges. The bridges were either covered by debris, had a fallen tree on it, or were barely intact. Most of these bridges have been there for over a hundred years. Vermont has around a hundred covered bridges and these bridges are an important part of there heritage. Information is still trying to be collected about the bridges and roadways but they for sure know that thirty of the bridges are shut down and that there is no access to ten of the towns. Senate President Pro Tempore John Campbell said that many people were crying over the destruction over the bridge in Quechee because it is such a large part of the town it is almost like a gazebo to them. The top of the bridge was able to withstand the hurricane but the majority of the base is gone. Luckily the Quechee Bridge may be repairable. Having to replace a bridge is difficult because not everyone is qualified to do that but it is the next best option for them since these bridges are so important to there community. David Wright, the president of the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges, said that Vermont has done a good job maintaining the covered bridges and are seen as a major part of there landscape.

3,000 state workers reopened N.J. roadways

2011-08-30T13:14:00.000-07:00

On Sunday four state agencies got together and cleaned up New Jersey’s roadways so it could be reopened. Work crews from the State Department of Transportation are having to work all day to clean up the obstacles in the road that were caused from high winds and rain. DOT, NJTRANSIT, the Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Transportation Authority have sent about 3,000 workers to clean up the road ways and form detours from floodwaters. Because the storm damage was so bad people are being asked to stay off the roadways so work crews will be able to clean up faster. Hundreds of floods conditions occurred because of the state average rainfall of seven inches. This was mainly along the flood prone rivers such as the Raritan, Rockaway, Saddle and Passaic. Over 300 roadway complaints of debris and flooding have been reported to DOT and the people are being asked to visit www.511nj.org. www.511nj.org is a website designed to give up to date information on the roadways and it also provides a map of areas that are still flooded or have debris. There is still a major safety issue because the water levels in the rivers have not gone down yet. The southbound lanes on the Garden State Parkway are opened with some detours between exits 98 and 91 and the eastbound lanes on the Atlantic City Expressway will be reopened by Sunday afternoon allowing car haulers to do there job.

DelDOT delays US 301 meeting

2011-08-30T08:08:00.000-07:00

Hurricane Irene has caused state transportation planners to hold off on toll road plans that were planned for Wednesday. By the middle of 2012, officials hope to be working on the $747 million highway that is between west of Middletown, the Roth and Summit bridges. Last year the state lawmakers told the agency that they could start working in phases on the project. For awhile now, attempts to build the road have gone up and down. Originally, the focus was on safer conditions, reduced traffic congestion and pressure to separate local traffic from longer-distance travelers such as transporters. In more recent years, the main focus is on the support of economic development and to reduce congestion-related air pollution. Some businesses and people are supporting this project and have grown interested on seeing how it will turn out, but others don’t agree with it. Some property for the roadway has already been bought by DelDOT, but there are still 110 properties that still need to be bought. In the beginning, purchases started off with the state and buying part of an elementary school, later being turned into 236 acres of property. To complete the land purchases, the state sold $125 million in bonds along with future federal transportation subsidies. Last year, land purchases got put on hold because of controversies. A new date for the meeting has not been set yet by the state officials, but there have been a few sessions that have been scheduled at Middletown Fire Hall.

Curbing Fleet Fuel Costs

2011-08-26T08:28:00.000-07:00

For companies that rely on fleet vehicles, one of the most difficult aspects in fleet management is having to control fuel costs. Even though having to watch fuel costs is a boring job, it is something that has to be done in order to have a beneficial business. Technology has come a long way and luckily now, there are solutions being provided to make things simpler. Another tool that is going to help trucking companies is the use of fuel cards. They have been around over twenty five years and were originally met to make the purchase of fuel for companies easier and faster. However, they also give helpful data on fuel grade purchases, cost per gallon, odometer reading and driver/PIN/vehicle number. The down side about using these fuel cards is that the process can still difficult. The good news is that by uniting the fuel card and the GPS this will create an easy read system and will be able to manage fuel costs which will make transportation easier. This system allows you to be able to get exact information on the fueling for the fleet overall, along with the individual fuel usage of a specific vehicle. It also lets you know if any fuel is being wasted, which is going to be good for the auto transporters who have to make long trips. By getting these fuel cards for your company, you will end up realizing you are saving money, which will help your business become more profitable.

Challenges Ahead for Indiana, Says Panel

2011-08-24T16:10:00.000-07:00

Unlike the states bordering Indiana, Indiana has created a large infrastructure. However, in the long run it could end up having problems. This is just one idea of the infrastructure in Indiana. State Rep. Ed Soliday is the person in charge of directing the board on observing this issue and they testified on Tuesday to a General Assembly committee regarding the matter. Gov. Mitch Daniels has spent the majority of the $3.8 billion that was leased to the Indiana Toll Road in 2006 on road construction for his Major Moves program. The money used for the Toll Road has definitely been a positive for Indiana. Almost every bridge and state road has received an excellent review, there has been a decrease in congestion and the safety is better. This increases the auto transport market due to easier access to more roads. Auto carriers can now maneuver through routes with ease and in a timely manner. The State Transportation Commissioner Michael Cline said that because the economy is weak the cost of construction has been reduced. By 2014, the vice president of the economic development at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce believes that all of the Major Moves money will end up being spent. This is going to put Indiana in a difficult position because the outlook for federal transportation dollars to increase is going to be slim. Soliday never used tax increases or user fees to pay for the infrastructure development but thinks that by not doing anything it is ridiculous.

Hard Times for Drivers as DOT Playing with Road Money

2011-08-24T15:54:00.000-07:00

Hard times are ahead for the drivers who have driven on a state road system that has been underfunded and unmaintained because of the state and nation dealing with a decrease in revenues and costs rising. A process was supposed to be established by the Legislatures overhaul of the state department of transportation that was mandatory for all projects to be ranked to decide the projects to be funded. However, this process isn’t used all of the time. According to the chairman of the senate transportation committee several people who are unhappy with the transport rankings ignore them which are not okay to do. If no alterations are made in the funding process on how the state uses its road money things will become critical. Proposals adopted by Congress could cause federal aid to be cut by $200 million next year. The transportation Secretary said there are two decades of road work that needs to be done which would end up costing billions. The agency’s buying ability isn’t as good as it used to be because of inflation. $344 million is being borrowed to work on multiple projects but the I-75 project is being disproved of because people think it is not need. Many states have come up with there own different funding ideas because they can’t rely on federal funding.

Infiniti Taking over Audi-Lexus in China

2011-08-18T14:43:00.000-07:00

The Chinese Luxury - Auto market is working hard to account for the time lost to Volkswagen AG’s Audi and Toyota Motor Corp. (7203)’s Lexus; and Nissan in planning on quadrupling Infiniti’s share in this market. By 2016, Carlos Ghosn the Chief Executive Officer, plans on captivating at least eight percent of luxury segment in the world’s largest auto market. Doubling the number of Infiniti dealers, adding five product lines over five years, and airing its first TV commercials in a nation where primetime audiences can exceed 500 million are all part of Nissans plan to improve sales. By March 2017, Nissan aims to better Infiniti sales to 500,000 a year. Infiniti’s China doubled last year’s sales from the year before. Bill Russo, the senior adviser at Booz & Co. in Beijing thinks that the real challenge for Infiniti is getting on the consideration list for luxury-auto shoppers in China. Compared to other auto makers such as Lexus or Audi, Infiniti has gotten a late start in terms of entering the market. According to Klaus Paur, a Shanghai-based managing director for Greater China at Synovate Motoresearch believes that Infiniti’s success may depend on manufacturing vehicles in China. Ghosn is counting on the development of China to make Nissan the most profitable automaker since 1992. Also, Infiniti is moving up in China’s market and the Infiniti dealers are planned to double this year.

Speedy Siberian Shipments

2011-08-17T15:05:00.000-07:00

Delivery times for high-value auto parts and electronics from East Asia to Europe are going to arrive 30 days sooner because Russia’s largest privately owned train company is tapping the world’s longest rail network. Four carriers a day are running from the Vostochny port in order to transport goods for customers from Japan, China and Korea. Also, they transport goods for one of South Korea’s biggest car companies, Hyundai Motor Co. By using the 6,000 mile Trans- Siberian railway, N-Trans plans to steal time-sensitive and high-value shipments away from maritime routes. An analyst at Maritime Strategies International Ltd stated that the volumes that can be hauled by train are much lower than on the smallest container ships. He also believes that one of the drivers for the Trans-Siberian venture is a solution to the congestion in St. Petersburg and the Russian ports. Hyundai is one of the customers that ships parts to a Russian factory, which has caused them to amplify their output. The Vostochny port has direct access to the Trans-Siberian railway and 85 percent of cargo is being moved by train. The overland route is a way for returning empty containers from Europe to East Asia.

Slight Improvement in FTR Conditions Index

2011-08-16T16:06:00.000-07:00

In June, -3.1 became the current reading for the FTR Associates’ Shippers Condition Index. The SCI summed up the market influences that affect freight and auto shippers. In order to have a positive shipping atmosphere, the reading must be above zero and anything under zero is insufficient. Even though this index is below zero, its condition is improving because in March, the index was at -11.4. This “low” slowed down the shippers in economic and freight growth in late spring and early summer causing a slowing in the rise of rates; causing an ease in the strain in capacity. The downside to the situation is that the SCI has decreased each month when it comes to there rate of improvement. Sadly, the FTR is predicting the index to fall again which will end up impacting the shippers in a bad way. Larry Gross, the senior consultant for FTR, thinks it may be counterintuitive by saying that rate increases are going to improve. The trucking companies have had solid rate increases, even while the GDP growth has been down, shows that freight demand and capacity are good. The FTR is expecting an increase and they are still going to be watching for a decrease in the upcoming months.

California Cleaning up their Trucks

2011-08-15T13:35:00.000-07:00

Anti-Pollution regulations in California have been looking for a way to clean its air. The soot in the diesel exhaust has been one of the focal points in recent years. The tail pipes in many trucks, off-road equipment, and buses have been throttled with refined filters that strip out particulates. Trucks made before 2007 must have retrofits and the devices needed for periodic servicing. Newer trucks made in 2007 or later are standard and have diesel particulate filters. Ironman Parts & Service is one of the independent companies that are doing this type of work. In the last six years, they have done 10,000 retrofits. The owner, Craig Phillips, specializes in this line of work and has added this ongoing engine rebuilding and maintenance operations to his company. Cleaire, Donaldson, and Johnson-Matthey for on-road trucks, plus another line for off-road equipment are all products that are handled by Ironman. Waste vehicles and publicly owned vehicles were the first items focused on by the California Air Resources Board. Diesel-powered commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds GVWR must comply within the next three years. Vehicles between the model-years of ’96 and ’06 are where the majority of the work is being done. Trucks that are privately owned are exempt but commercial trucks made 94’ and earlier have been banned by the state. This benefits the auto shipping industry because carriers will now be more efficient and reliable. Vehicle transport customers, in return, get a reduced price and a better time frame for which their vehicle will get delivered. A large part of Phillip’s business has been based on the cleanup. An installation per truck takes 8-20 hours and can cost anywhere from $7,500 to $15,000 depending on the engine and type of DPF. A healthy engine is needed in order to have a successful installation, but in many cases they are not because they have been uncared for.

The Obama Admin Announces Medium & Heavy Truck Fuel Economy Standards

2011-08-12T09:26:00.000-07:00

Obamas program is said to make trucks, buses, and other large vehicles more fuel-efficient and save these companies roughly $50 billion in gas over the programs life span. Many people’s reactions to the program’s proposal were/are positive ones. From 2014 to 2018, oil consumption will be a projected reduction of 530 million barrels. This will immediately impact the reduction of greenhouse gases as well, by about 270 million metric tons. Obama was given the idea by the hard working engine manufactures and drivers of these large trucks. The question was brought up: “If we are focusing so hard to improve the efficiency of everyday driver vehicles, why shouldn’t the larger trucks that actually move around the US everyday have a fuel-efficiency program.” These trucks are a major part of the ozone depletion and need just as many regulations, if not more, than passenger vehicles. This program, in no way, is negative because it adds an additional cost of about $6,000 to the purchase of these vehicles while in return saves about $73,000 a year in fuel costs. This will also make it even more efficient for vehicle shipping and car haulers . ATA CEO Bill Graves proposed, in addition to this program, that vehicles be limited to a speed of 65 mph and that trucks be governed at that speed.

Japan's Fuel Rates Increase while Profit Declines

2011-08-04T11:41:00.000-07:00

Two of Japans largest shipping lines have lowered their annual profit estimates due to falling rates and rising fuel costs. Fuel costs have climbed along with higher crude prices, while the rates for leasing out commodity ships have fallen 34 percent in a year. Container shipping is going to end up being the biggest struggle and dry- bulk shipping does not look like it is going to get any better either. Japan’s other shipping line has also lowered its operating estimates. These three shipping lines have greatly suffered in the demand for car shipping because of the earthquake that occurred in March. In April, vehicle transports dropped 68 percent, which is the biggest drop since 1973. Even though this drop hurt them in the first quarter, it will end up being their highest profit source for the rest of the year. This year, the three shipping lines have fallen more than 20 percent. As the Asia-U.S. and Asia- Europe routes expand and demands decrease, it has caused container shipping rates to fall. However, the global fleet of dry- bulk carriers will end up rising thirteen percent this year with an overtake of traffic by four percent.

Auto Shipping Companies Affected by Fuel Prices

2011-08-01T14:40:00.000-07:00

Throughout the nation, car shipping companies are having a difficult time staying in business and are having to raise prices due to the bad economy and high gas prices. The increase on gas prices has also affected the cost of goods around the world because of the influx in oil prices. This increase has affected the auto shipping rates , making it difficult for consumers to afford these kinds of services. Smaller companies have to increase their prices because they are going to be more affected than larger companies. Many companies will price their bids months before shipping and will end up losing money on their deals because gas prices go up between the scheduled dates. However, these auto shipping companies will have low bids in order to get the job, but they have learned that there profit margin will end up decreasing even further. N-Motion Auto Transport will get you a fast and free quote to save you time and money. We ensure that you will be getting the best deal on all of your car shipping needs.

Car Shipping Security

2011-03-21T06:22:00.000-07:00

Making sure vehicles are secure during transport in one of the most important parts of controlling auto shipping rates and transport drivers traveling through the beautiful American state of New Jersey have a new location to help store and secure cargo. Sangar Cargo Security Incorporated recently announced the opening of a new location at 7373 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, New Jersey, with 24-hour security staff and a completely fenced facility. Drivers and firms in the business of shipping cars overseas that stop in to take a look at the facility will see the location uses high resolution cameras, is well lite, and implements a bar coding system of all cargo entering the facility.

This location implements a web enabled security platform that allows customers to directly control the release of cargo from the location preventing unauthorized removal from the site, according to the people over at Sangar Cargo Security. In addition, this location also offers office space, tractor and trailer parking, preventative trailer maintenance and repair facilities, and other services transport drivers in the business of controlling car shipping prices can use to help protect vehicles during transport through New Jersey.

This new Sangar Cargo Security location could help you enhance the security of the transport services you provide while traveling through New Jersey during the miles ahead. Stop by and talk to the professionals on hand about the services provided at this location and you might decide this facility is perfect to help you deliver cars in a secure and reliable way during the miles ahead.

New Auto Shipping Drive Tire

2011-03-18T07:33:00.000-07:00

Transport firms and drivers shipping cars overseas for a living looking for a new driver tire to help them deliver cars in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective way during the weeks and months ahead on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America can stop looking. Kelly Tires has recently rolled out a new transport wheel for heavy-duty trucks designed and engineered to provide exceptional traction during pickup and delivery of vehicles that the company believes will help car shipping firms save money and time during the miles ahead and help enhance the transport services they provide.

Called Kelly KTD, this new drive tire for heavy duty transport vehicles come in 225 and 224/70R19.5 sizes, and feature a strong traction-block tread design with 400 molded-in sipes to help enhance the traction of transport vehicles out on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America, according to Kelly Tires. Kelly KTD drive tires also feature tough rubber compounds to help resist chunking, chipping and scrubbing of tires while vehicle shipping on the road, and a tread radius to evenly distribute pressure for even wear.

Vehicle transport firms that want to check out the new Kelly KTD drive tire should contact Kelly Tires directly for more information on this product, or drop by a local dealer of Kelly Tires to see if they have some on hand to check out. This new drive tire could be another way to enhance the transport services you provide and reduce the cost of transport tires during the miles ahead.

New Mobile Computing Platform for Car Transport

2011-03-16T08:04:00.000-07:00

Transport drivers and firms in the vehicle transport business looking for a new solution to help their fleet manage transport safety and stay in line with the rules and regulations for the transport industry of the United States of America will be able to stop looking sometime in the fall. Qualcomm has announced that it will be offering the car transporter out on the transport roads and highways of the United States a new cost-effective solution at this time called the Mobile Computing Platform 50 (MCP 50). The Mobile Computing Platform 50 will offer transport firms applications and features designed and engineered to help fleets monitor and manage staying in line with all of the transport rules and regulations in place, while at the same time decreasing the cost of keeping transport services safe and operating in an efficient and reliable way, according to Qualcomm.

Including features to help keep track of Hours of Service, an electronic on board recorder that has been designated okay for drivers to use by the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and a CSA Safety Performance to help auto shipping firms manage performance under the new SMS scoring methodology. In addition to critical event reporting, dashboards to keep track and improve driver performance, on board navigation systems, and an analytics manager to provide information on operational performance in easy-to-use dashboards, graphs and tables.

Transport fleets that want to have a look at Qualcomm's new solution for fleet management of transport safety and regulatory compliance should contact the company directly, sometime in the fall, or stop by a dealer of CB radios at the appropriate time to see what they have on hand.

Ship Cars Using Pre-Set Hub Assemblies

2011-03-14T07:55:00.000-07:00

One job that car haulers of the United States need to take care of in order to help deliver cars on time and budget is the installation of pre-set hub assemblies. Consolidated Metco has announced the introduction of the next-generation of pre-set hub assemblies the transport industry of the United States requires during the miles ahead in order to deliver cars in an efficient, reliable and cost-effective manner during the miles ahead on the car transport roads and highways of the nation.

Called PreSet Plus, these pre-set assemblies include a new integrated spindle nut designed to make installation easier to accomplish and helps protect components during installation and removal, and even helps in the removal of the assembly when being serviced, according to Consolidated Metco. The spindle nut also increases clamp pressure, improves the overall safety of auto transport services and eliminates the adjusting often required to engage a locking ring, according to Consolidated Metco, and a new bearing spacer has been optimized in order to handle the higher clamping loads involved.

Transport drivers and firms in the business of delivering vehicles that want to check out the new pre-set hub assemblies being offered by Consolidated Metco should contact the company directly for more information on where to find this new offer, or drop by a local dealer of Consolidated Metco parts to see what they have on hand. This could be another way for you to save more time and money that you can use to help deliver more vehicles during the miles ahead on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America.

Control Auto Shipping Rates With IntelliRoute

2011-03-11T08:29:00.000-08:00

Transport firms and drivers in the business of great auto transport reviews implementing Rand McNally's IntelliRoute to help deliver cars on time and budget will be interested in the latest addition to this transport tool. Rand McNally has introduced two new transport-specific GPS units to the features of IntelliRoute incorporating some of the ideas the transport industry and auto transport drivers using this tool have requested. Called the 5-inch IntelliRoute TND 510 and the larger, high-definition 7-inch IntelliRoute TND 710, these two virtual dashboards allow drivers to quickly view sunrise or sunset, determine speed and altitude and other essential data.

Rand McNally indicates that the IntelliRoute TND 510 and 710 allow drivers to also calculate the time to destination using the available data on traffic ahead and even find alternate routes to destination when required. Drivers can pinpoint exactly where they're along an interstate using mile markers and these units provide users with more information on the location of transport-specific points of interest along your route, like truck washes, towing and maintenance services, and even specific information to help car carriers taking vehicles to destination in Canada.

Transport drivers and firms that want to check out Rand McNally's new additions to IntelliRoute should contact the company directly for more information, or stop by a local dealer of Rand McNally products to see what they have on hand. This could be another way for you to enhance the transport services you provide and save more money and time during the miles ahead.

Car Shipping to Puerto Rico in a Kenworth

2011-03-09T07:53:00.000-08:00

Transport fleets in the business of controlling auto shipping rates implementing medium-duty Kenworth model trucks in the transport services they use to deliver cars on time and budget will be interested in the latest news concerning these model transport vehicles. Kenworth recently announced they'll soon be offering the Hendrickson Primaax EX rear air suspension with Kenworth T270 and T370 front-drive-axle-equipped medium-duty models sold in the United States of America. Apparently, according to sources in the business of shipping cars overseas, Kenworth made this announcement just before the up coming Work Truck Show in Indianapolis this week, in order to take advantage of the show to tell the world about this news.

The Hendrickson Primaax EX rear air suspension is a system that works well with the new transport trucks introduced during the last few miles in the United States of America, according to transport industry experts and drivers in the business of controlling car shipping prices. Ideal for both vocational and severe transport jobs, the Hendrickson Primaax EX rear air suspension is also engineered and designed for the toughest environmental conditions, to have a long lifespan, and to reduce road shock on a transport vehicle from the rugged highways and roads of the nation.

Transport firms and drivers that want to check out the Hendrickson Primaax EX rear suspension should stop by the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis this week. You'll be able to take a look at the newest transport vehicles available on the market, spend time with other people who love big trucks, and have fun enjoying the sights and sounds available for all to enjoy during the show. This party could be the place you meet new friends and make new connections that will help take your trucking career to the next level.

Car Shipping Water and Wind Leak Detector

2011-03-07T07:04:00.000-08:00

Making sure to check the windows, doors and all of the areas of a transport vehicle for wind and water leaks is a task that can ultimately reduce the cost of vehicle shipping services by reducing the wear-and-tear on a transport vehicle and increasing the fuel efficiency of transporting on the roads and highways of the United States of America. Tracer Products recently announced the introduction of a new leak detection kit that helps transport drivers shipping cars overseas for a living find wind and water leaks on all areas of a transport vehicle, according to Tracer Products. Great news for transport firms and drivers that have been looking for a new way to detect costly wind and water leaks on a transport vehicle.

Called the Tracerline TP-8648 LeakFinder Wind and Water Kit, this new tool uses a non-staining fluorescent dye and spray gun to apply the dye to the areas of a transport vehicle users want to check for possible wind and water leaks, according to Tracer Products. The Tracerline TP-8648 LeakFinder Wind and Water Kit also includes an LED flashlight and viewing glasses to help users during the inspection process. Leaks are revealed when light from the blue 75-watt LED flashlight causes the applied dye to glow bright green.

Drivers operating a vehicle transport on the roads and highways of the United States of America that want to check out the Tracerline TP-8648 LeakFinder Wind and Water Kit should contact Tracer Products directly, or drop by a local dealer of Tracer Products to see what they have on hand. This decision could save you time and money you can use for other tasks and help enhance the transport services you provide during the miles ahead.

Auto Shipping Service Center Locator

2011-03-04T07:23:00.000-08:00

The car transporter and transport fleets of the United States of America have a new tool to help them locate the nearest Goodyear FleetHQ service center while out on the transport roads and highways of the United States during the miles ahead. Goodyear announced the other day the introduction of a FleetHQ application for smart phones that makes it easier for car shipping drivers to locate Goodyear FleetHQ service centers when they need one the most. This new cell phone application can be downloaded and saved on a number of different smart phones, according to the people over at Goodyear, including your iPhone, Android, Palm and BlackBerry. Great news for transport firms and drivers that have been looking for a more efficient and reliable way to find a Goodyear FleetHQ service center when they need one the most.

This Goodyear FleetHQ smart phone application shows users the closest service center and you can always make a quick phone call in order to find the information you need, according to Goodyear. This new Goodyear FleetHQ smart phone application also allows users to access the latest technology available for car haulers in order to increase the efficiency and reliability of the transport services they provide customers as we enter the second decade of the century of the environment in the United States of America.

Transport fleets and firms that want to check out Goodyear's Fleet HQ service center locator should contact Goodyear directly for more information. This is your chance to possibly save a little more time and money that can definitely be used for other tasks and make your boss smile.

Ship Cars on Clean Wheel Nuts

2011-03-02T07:30:00.000-08:00

A very important job transport drivers and firms in the business of great auto transport reviews need to take care of before heading out on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America is to remove rust and dirt from stud treads and make sure the right amount of torque is applied to each wheel nut during installation. Counteract has recently announced the introduction of a new rotary stud cleaning tool designed and engineered to take the rust and dirt off of stud treads and at the same time make sure the proper amount of torque is applied to each wheel nut. Great news for auto shipping firms and all transport drivers looking for a new tool to help them clean stud treads and apply the proper amount of torque to wheel nuts.

Counteract believes this new tool will help car transport firms in the United States of America make sure the transport vehicles they use are ready to take vehicles to destination in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner during the miles ahead on the transport roads of America. The company also indicated that this new rotary stud cleaning tool has a wraparound wire brush that attaches to a 1/2-in drive air tool or standard electric tool, is designed and engineered to operate at low rpm and can clean 10 wheel studs in about ten minutes, give or take a few seconds.

Transport drivers and firms that want to take a look at this new rotary stud cleaning tool from Counteract should contact the company directly for more information, or talk to a truck mechanic to see what they think. This new tool could be the next product to save you time and money you can use for other tasks during the weeks and months ahead on the roads of the nation.

Auto Transport Using Navistar Partsmart Parts

2011-02-28T08:20:00.000-08:00

The car transporter of the United States of America driving a transport vehicle with products having the private label of Navistar's Partsmart Parts product line will be interested in the latest news concerning some of their most frequently ordered truck parts. Navistar Partsmart Parts recently announced an expansion of the parts and services offered to customers that use this brand of truck parts during the months and years ahead in the United States of America. Great news for transport drivers and firms in the business of controlling auto shipping rates that use Navistar's Partsmart Parts in the transport vehicles they use to deliver cars on time and budget and all transport companies and drivers that need good quality truck parts at a reasonable price, according to some sources in the transport industry of the country.

Sources in the transport industry of the nation and the world indicate that Navistar's Partsmart Parts line has been helping transport drivers and auto shipping firms in the United States of America by providing the parts they need to keep their trucks on the road and moving to destination for decades. This news means that these firms and transport drivers will be able to obtain even more of the regularly used truck parts they need in a quick and efficient manner, according to the people over at Navistar Partsmart Parts. Including the brake chambers, chrome accessories, hose assemblies, water pumps, shock absorbers, mufflers, and customized products they need to deliver cars in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner as we enter the second century of the environment in America.

New Auto Transport Life Cycle Analysis Tool

2011-02-25T06:25:00.000-08:00

Transport fleets and drivers in the business of controlling car shipping prices looking for another tool to help them keep track of the life cycle costs of the heavy-duty trucks they use to deliver cars on time and budget have a new tool to help them in this task. The NAFA Fleet Management Association has recently released a narrated learning presentation to help explain to transport fleets and drivers car shipping to Puerto Rico and around the country about the intricacies of life cycle cost analysis of the transport vehicles in their fleet. Great news for transport fleets and drivers that have been thinking about looking for a another tool to implement in the battle to control the costs of operating a transport fleet during the months and years ahead in the United States of America.

Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Fleets is available on a computer flash drive you can take with you and takes about three hours to view, which will include the time required to finish all four review activities included in the analysis, according to the people over at NAFA. It also includes two complete lifecycle cost analysis examples, one using US dollars and miles and the other based in Canadian dollars and kilometers.

The people over at the NAFA Fleet Management Association also believe this new offer will help fleet managers in the business of shipping cars overseas in the United States of America gain a realistic perspective on the future by completing activities using their own transport problems and examples.

Transport fleet operators that want to check out this new offer should contact the people over at the NAFA Fleet Management Association directly for more information on where to find this tool to help them analysis life cycle costs of the transport vehicles they use. This could be your chance to save a little more money and time during the miles ahead on the transport roads of America that could be better used for other tasks.

Vehicle Transport Night Time Tool

2011-02-23T06:59:00.000-08:00

Transport firms and auto transport drivers out on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America after the sun goes down need a good lighting system to help them work safe while making sure the vehicles are delivered on time and budget. Truck-Lite has recently announced they have added white LED auxiliary lighting options to their popular line of safety lights, in the form of round and rectangular work lamps perfect for providing vehicle shipping drivers out on the roads and highways taking cars to destination with the light they need to get the job done safely, according to the people over at Truck-Lite.

Transport drivers operating car carriers using Truck-Lite work lamps on the job indicate that Truck-Lite work lamps include a polycarbonate lens, aluminum housing and multi-volt function ability that allows operation from 9-36 volts in just about any operating environment transport drivers will experience out on the roads and highway of the United States. Truck-Lite indicates that this new product will be well accepted by transport drivers and firms during the miles ahead and along with the price for their work lamps, should make this new offering one of the more popular choices on the market.

Drivers and transport firms that would like to check out Truck-Lite's new white LED auxiliary lighting options should contact the company directly for more information, or drop by a local dealer of Truck-Lite work lamps to see what they have on hand. This could be your chance to find a work lamp that will help you work safer at night and keep you on the road taking vehicles to destination during the years ahead.

New Car Shipping Maintenance Information

2011-02-21T06:41:00.000-08:00

Transport fleets in the business of great auto transport reviews looking for a new way to make sure the essential maintenance on the transport vehicles they use on a daily basis to make sure vehicles are delivered on time and budget is completed in an efficient, reliable and cost-effective manner have a new tool to help in this battle. Decisiv Inc. has just announced the introduction of a new information source to its Decisive Service Management Platform to help vehicle transport firms in the United States of America make sure all essential maintenance is taken care of on their trucks, before they head out on the transport roads and highways of America to take the cars to destination.

Decisiv Inc. has indicated that this new addition to the services the Decisiv Service Management Platform and Motor Information Systems network provides customers with accurate vehicle information to help simplify and improve the process of making sure maintenance on transport vehicles is taken care in a timely manner during the miles ahead on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America for car haulers. In addition, this new offering allows fleets to access web-based information on over 4,000 labor operations for all makes of trucks through the 2010 model year, according to sources in the transport industry of America.

Transport fleets in the business of taking cars to destination that want to check out this new information source being offered by this Decisiv Inc. should contact the company directly for more information, or talk to other transport firms that use Decisiv Inc's products. This could be your chance to save a little more money and time on taking care of maintenance of transport vehicles that could be better spent taking care of other tasks.

Helping Car Transport Firms Find Drivers

2011-02-18T09:36:00.000-08:00

Transport fleets and firms in the car shipping business looking for another way to screen the drivers they hire to make sure cars are delivered on time and budget can stop looking. HireRight has announced the introduction of the HireRight DAC Edition, which gives trucking driver recruiters access to employment applications used to conduct background screening, drug and health testing and I-9 verification and contingent driver screening for transport firms around the United States of America during the miles ahead, and all from a single interface. Great news for transport fleets looking for a better way to screen the drivers they hire to make sure vehicles are delivered in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner as we head into the second century of the environment in the United States of America.

HireRight has indicated they think this new tool will allow transport firms that ship cars for a living find the drivers they need to make sure their transport services are both professional and reliable during the months and years ahead in the business of transporting cars to destination. A possible new benchmark for screening drivers in the trucking industry and a better way to manage a comprehensive screening program, while at the same time enhancing the efficiency of transport services, reducing the cost of transport, and keeping drivers in line with the current rules and regulations for transporting cars on the roads and highways of the United States.

The car transporter that wants to check out HireRight's new HireRight DAC Edition should contact the company directly for more information, or drop by a local dealer of HireRight products to see what they have on hand. This could be a better way to find the drivers you need to keep your transport services current and on time during the miles ahead.

Car Transport Air Fittings for the Road

2011-02-16T09:06:00.000-08:00

Transport drivers in the business of controlling car shipping prices can save money and time by making sure they have a reliable set of air fittings available to help them at all times while out on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America. Phillips Industries has announced the introduction of two new combination kits containing their most popular QWIK-FIT Push-to-Connect Composite Air Fittings, to help keep your transport vehicle on time and budget during the months and years ahead on the roads of the United States of America.

According to Phillips Industries these two new combination kits contain a collection of male connectors, straight unions, 45-degree male elbows and dust boots in various sizes typically used by transport drivers in the business of great auto shipping rates. The individual parts are arranged in their own containers to help keep them in place, whether the case is sitting in the cab of your transport vehicle, or on the bench in your garage. The 80-1291 Travel Kit contains a total of 48 parts, while the Shop Kit contains 110 parts, according to Phillips Industries, and both kits are available through Phillips Industries distributors.

Transport drivers and firms car shipping to Puerto Rico that would like to check out these two new combination kits should contact Phillips Industries directly for more information, or drop by a local dealer of Phillips Industries products to see what they have. This could be your chance to always make sure you have the air fittings you need while out on the roads and highways of America taking vehicles to destination.

On The Road Auto Shipping Oil Analysis Kit

2011-02-14T07:52:00.000-08:00

One job the car transporter out on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America needs to take care of on a regular basis is checking the oils and fluids used to help keep the transport vehicle they drive in working order. Having the ability to quickly and efficiently check these fluids for quality while out on the road taking cars to destination on time and budget could save you money and time better suited for other tasks, than paying for repairs to the engine or running gear of a transport vehicle.

Fumoto Engineering's is now offering a new on-site Instant Oil Analysis Kit the company indicates has been engineered and designed to allow you to quickly test the oils and fluids you use with your transport vehicle and keep your car transport moving down the road to destination, rather than sitting in the shop being repaired. The company also indicates this on-site Instant Oil Analysis Kit costs a fraction the cost of traditional oil analysis and you can get the results you need in seconds just by dropping a few drops of oil, or fluid, to the test sheet provided.

You can use Fumoto Engineering's new on-site Instant Oil Analysis Kit on both gas and diesel engines, and on the transmission, brake and steering fluids used in the auto transport vehicles out on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America on a daily basis, according to Fumoto Engineering.
Transport drivers and firms that want to check out Fumoto Engineering's new on-site Instant Oil Analysis Kit should contact the company directly for more information, or stop by a local dealer of Fumoto Engineering products.

Making Car Carriers More Aerodynamic

2011-02-11T10:27:00.000-08:00

Transport firms in the business of shipping cars overseas for a living using SmartTruck's new UT-6 Trailer UnderTray Aerodynamic System will be glad to hear SmartTruck has announced they have added two new distributors for this product. This means you have more locations to help you find the replacement parts you need to keep your UT-6 Trailer UnderTray Aerodynamic System in working order and keep saving money on fuel during the months and years ahead.

SmartTruck's UT-6 Trailer UnderTray Aerodynamic System was first introduced in October 2010, according to SmartTruck and auto shipping industry sources, and helps users reduce fuel costs by about 7 percent for the base model and about 10 percent with the full UT-6 trailer system. Significant savings that could definitely save transport drivers money, if true, and possible savings you definitely want to check out, just in case.

SmartTruck recently did a little work on the UT-6 system to create a base system with nearly the same performance as more expensive models, but at a much lower cost to the user, according to the company. Just how successful the company was in enhancing the UT-Trailer system, while keeping the cost of the system to the user under control, is going to be the question during the weeks and months ahead? We'll have to wait and see what the vehicle shipping experts out on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America think during the miles ahead?

Car Haulers Using Mitchel 1 Repair-Connect

2011-02-09T08:44:00.000-08:00

Transport firms in the business of shipping cars overseas for a living using Mitchell 1's Repair-Connect to help keep transport vehicles on the road taking cars to destination on time and budget will be interested in the latest release of this online troubleshooting program. Mitchell 1's program now includes online troubleshooting help for transport drivers and firms implementing Class 4-8 vehicles in fleet operations and provides engine diagnostic information for both gas and diesel engines.

Mitchell 1 indicates they have made enhancements to the user interface of Repair-Connect to allow this product to speed up the process of repairing a vehicle transport and getting it back on the road and taking vehicles to destination in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner. Technicians are taken directly to the service information they need by just inputting the Diagnostic Trouble Code, allowing for easy access to information specific to the code input, and simplifying the process of transport maintenance for technicians.

Mitchell 1 also indicates it has a number of outstanding online vehicle repair products perfect for helping drivers in the business of great auto transport reviews keep their transport vehicle in great shape, including Tractor-Trailer.net, Medium-Truck.net and Repair-Connect.net.

Transport drivers and firms should contact Mitchell 1 directly for more information on the new Repair-Connect and how this enhanced service offer could help you in your transport business, or stop by a local dealer of Mitchell 1 products.

Transport Drivers That Ship Cars for a Living

2011-02-07T11:48:00.000-08:00

Transport car haulers planning on traveling through the beautiful America state of Tennessee taking vehicles to destination on time and budget during the miles ahead will be happy to hear that TravelCenters of America has recently opened a Nashville travel center. The site TravelCenters of America is opening is located at 111 North First Street in Nashville, by Exit 48 off of Interstate 24, and the location has undergone about $6 million in renovations designed to provide the services the car transporter out on the transport roads of the United States requires while traveling through Tennessee, according to TravelCenters of America.

The renovations done on this TravelCenters of America location apparently include a 4,000 square foot trucker store for you stop in at, a 114-seat Country Pride full service restaurant for you to eat in, and completely rebuilt showers and restrooms. In addition, they have added a driver's lounge with a 55-inch flat screen high definition television for car shipping drivers to enjoy during their stay, comfortable seats for you to spend time sitting in, and a new driver fitness center outfitted with aerobic exercise equipment to help you stay in shape for the road.

This re-opened TravelCenters of America location also has a six-by truck service center to help you keep your transport truck in shape for the road, the location is open 24-hours a day to help you, and has nine diesel lanes to keep your transport vehicle fueled for the road ahead. This location is apparently also the first TravelCenters of America location to offer StaySafe, an experimental parking lot awareness program, with 24-hour state-of-the-art parking lot security camera for your safety.

Ship Cars on a Properly Greased Vehicle

2011-02-02T12:23:00.000-08:00

One of the most important jobs car shipping drivers need to take care of before heading out on the transport roads and highways of the United States to take cars to destination on time and budget is to make sure they properly grease a transport vehicle. The best grease in the world won't do the job it was designed to do, if it doesn't get to where it's needed, and making sure your transport vehicle is properly greased could save you time and money down the road. Extra vehicle maintenance is definitely something drivers in the business of great car shipping prices want to avoid during the months and years ahead and making sure your transport vehicle is properly greased is going to help you stay on the road, rather than in the shop.

At the same time, you need to make sure the right amount of grease is applied in the right areas, because to much grease can be just as bad as not enough, according to transport industry experts. You need to follow the basics of greasing a vehicle, or it could cause the life span of your transport vehicle to decrease, and it could cost you money for repairs and other problems. Otherwise, drivers and firms in the business of controlling auto shipping rates not paying attention to greasing a transport vehicle, or the training of the transport technicians that grease transports, could end up paying for additional money to make sure the vehicles they use are in the shape required for efficient and reliable transport of vehicles.

New Auto Transport Universal Joint Assembly

2011-01-31T08:30:00.000-08:00

Transport firms and drivers in the business of controlling car shipping prices looking for a new universal joint assembly to help deliver the cars on time and budget during the weeks and months ahead can stop looking. Dana Holding Corporation recently announced they have upgraded Spicer Life Series Driveshafts, with key improvements to the firm's Spicer Life Series Model 170 universal joint assembly. Great news for transport drivers that ship cars for a living looking for a new universal joint assembly that could help them reduce costs and deliver vehicles in a more efficient manner during the weeks and months ahead in the United States of America.

Dana Holding Corporation has indicated that they have upgraded the performance and durability of the firm's entire line of heavy-duty universal joints for the transport industry of the United States. The new SPL-170 universal joint assembly now features a new bearing package that includes larger needle bearings for increased capacity and a special Viton synthetic seal to help improve grease retention and make servicing the vehicle easier. Dana Holding Corporation also indicates that the new SPL-170 universal joint assembly includes a new premium synthetic lubricant that provides even greater improvement in bearing life expectancy through the first three-year/350,000-mile lubrication interval.

Transport firms and car haulers that want to check out the changes made to the Spicer Life Series Driveshafts should contact Dana Holding Corporation for more information, or drop by a local dealer of Spicer Life Series Driveshafts to have a look.

Vehicle Shipping Drivers

2011-01-28T09:09:00.000-08:00

Transport drivers in the business of shipping cars overseas for a living interested in the latest news concerning a possible long-term transportation authorization bill for 2011 will be interested in the latest developments in this area. Sources in the transport industry of the United States of America believe that the people in Washington could be starting to think seriously about implementing this idea during the miles ahead. According to the latest news, House and Senate committees will be holding initial meetings this week on this subject, and United States Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has apparently stated that his goal is to have a long-term transportation authorization bill signed by August of 2011.

This news will certainly get the attention of transport drivers in the business of controlling car shipping prices concerned about the need to see this idea implemented during the miles ahead in the United States of America. Support for this idea is starting to come from all areas of American business and government and this is just what's needed in order to make sure we build the momentum necessary to make sure a new transportation bill becomes reality during the weeks and months ahead. A new long-term transportation plan for the nation is essential to keeping the auto shipping roads and highways of America in great shape and making the job of transporting cars to destination on time and budget as safe as humanly possible. Hopefully, a few miles down the road a new plan is in place and we are talking about all of the jobs created and work that has been done in making America stronger, and the roads safer.

Wireless Technology & Car Carriers

2011-01-26T07:10:00.000-08:00

Transport drivers in the business of great auto transport reviews will be interested in the latest news concerning the wireless technology implemented by the transport industry of the United States of America. United States Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has recently announced through the department's Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) the Connected Vehicle Technology Challenge. A new national competition looking for new ideas on how to best use the wireless technology currently available to help connect the transport vehicles of America. In order to try to make the transport industry safer, reduce the carbon wheel-print of the transport trucks on the roads, and make the job of vehicle shipping drivers easier to accomplish during the miles ahead, according to sources.

RITA is looking for ideas for products or applications that implement Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC), an advanced wireless technology, similar to WiFi, but much faster and more secure, according to sources. This communications system can apparently transmit basic messages, like alerts about up coming accident scenes, or roadway obstructions on the route ahead, from one vehicle transport to another in a fraction of a second. The spectrum implemented with the DSRC technology has also been allocated for use by the transport industry of America by the Federal Communications Commission, according to people close to this news.

The Connected Vehicle Technology Challenge is open to all inventors and innovators that have an idea they would like to pass on, including people not directly involved in the transport industry of the United States of America. This could be your chance to go down in history as the inventor of an idea that transformed the transport industry of the United States and the world during the years ahead.

Car Transport Drivers Get to Comment

2011-01-24T07:49:00.000-08:00

Transport drivers and companies using heavy-duty car carriers to keep customers vehicles on time and budget during the past few miles in the United States of America that would like to tell congress about the transportation requirements of the nation can now do so. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials launched a new social media campaign this week designed to provide you with the ability to let them know what you think. This means that travelers, truckers, commuters, cyclists and transport drivers car shipping to Puerto Rico on the roads and highways of the United States will soon be logging on to let transport experts know what they think needs to be done during the miles ahead.

People and transport drivers that want to have their say should stop by Facebook or YouTube to see what they have set up, and let the transport agencies of the United States tasked with making sure the transportation infrastructure is in good shape know what they think. Anybody driving on the road and highways of the United States of America will certainly want to log on and let these agencies know what they think. This is a chance for the car transporter of America to pass on a good idea they might have concerning this subject and maybe even play a small part in improving and enhancing the transport roads and highways of America as we enter the second decade of the century of the environment in America and the world.

Transport officials indicate that Congress will probably be drafting new legislation this year concerning this subject that will set the transportation policy of the nation and funding levels for years ahead. You might, therefore, want to stop by and have your say about the future transportation needs of the United States, if you have a few good ideas, or would like to see a certain idea implemented. This could be your chance to make a difference during the miles ahead and tell America about some of the ideas and thoughts you have concerning the transportation needs of America during the years ahead.

New Car Shipping Driveline by ArvinMeritor

2011-01-21T09:08:00.000-08:00

Transport drivers and car transport companies looking for a better driveline for the heavy-duty transport vehicles they implement in the battle to keep customers cars on time and budget might have gotten lucky. ArvinMeritor has announced the introduction of the MXL Driveline for transport firms and drivers that implement aftermarket parts in the vehicles they use to deliver customers cars in a efficient, consistent and time-conscious manner. ArvinMeritor has indicated that this particular driveline was designed and engineered to help truck operators reduce the costs associated with keeping vehicles in great shape, by up to $340 per transport vehicle, and also comes with a longer warranty.

ArvinMeritor has also indicated that the MXL Driveline has the same product ratings and application guidelines as the ArvinMeritor 17N, 176N and 18N series drivelines, so transport drivers in the business of controlling auto shipping rates that have experience with ArvinMeritor drivelines will be more comfortable with the MXL Driveline. The MXL Driveline also incorporates the simplicity and durability of the proven RN U-joint design, with the premium sealing ability of a RPL lubed product. The engineers at ArvinMeritor have apparently designed the MXL Driveline to be lubed every 100,000 miles, which according to transport experts is about twice as long as other greaseable drivelines on the market, and falls in line with the lubrication intervals of other chassis components in many transport vehicles on the roads of the United States of America.

Transport drivers and firms that ship cars for a living in the United States of America that want to check out ArvinMeritor's new MXL Driveline should contact ArvinMeritor directly, or drop by a local dealer of ArvinMeritor drivelines to see if they can get more information. This could be your opportunity to find a better driveline for your transport vehicles and possibly save yourself a little time and aggravation down the road.

Car Haulers Can Attend CONEXPO for Free

2011-01-19T08:27:00.000-08:00

Transport drivers in the business of shipping cars overseas that would like a free trip to Las Vegas to take in CONEXPO-CON/AG in March can have their chance by entering Caterpillar's online sweepstakes contest. Caterpillar recently announced this online sweepstakes featuring a trip to Las Vegas to take in the convention to the transport world. Caterpillar is also planning to unveil its new vocational transport truck during the convention as well, according to transport industry sources, and this sweepstakes is part of the companies plans to show the world its new vocational truck. All of the news on this new vocational transport truck for the trucking industry of the United States has been positive, so far, and Caterpillar is certainly looking forward to showing the world this new transport vehicle.

Transport drivers in the business of controlling car shipping prices lucky enough to win the sweepstakes will receive two VIP access passes to take in the invitation-only affair unveiling Caterpillar's new vocational truck to the world on Sunday, March 20. They'll also receive roundtrip airfare for two to Las Vegas to take in the VIP party, accommodations for five nights at a selected Las Vegas hotel, five days of car rental, $750 to spend, and tickets to attend CONEXPO. A great opportunity to take in one of the best conventions of the year, spend time with other truckers, and have fun taking in some of the local attractions of Las Vegas.

Transport drivers in the car shipping business that would like to enter the sweepstakes can submit entries online through until February 22 on the DriveCat website. You can also take a look at the sweepstakes rules and more information on the sweepstakes and Caterpillar's truck line, according to the people over at Caterpillar. Don't wait to long to enter the sweepstakes, or you might forget, and you definitely don't want to miss out on your chance.

More Auto Shipping Truck Parts

2011-01-17T15:25:00.000-08:00

Transport fleet operators and car haulers in the United States that have stopped in at ShowMeTheParts.com to see what this site has to offer during the past few miles might want to drop by and see the new offerings at this site. It was announced recently that ShowMeTheParts.com would be adding a few new partners to the site offerings, which means fleet operators and transport drivers in the United States using the services of this site have a few more parts to check out. Great news for transport fleet operators and transport drivers looking for truck parts to help keep transport vehicles moving to destination on time and budget during the miles ahead.

The free online catalog available at ShowMeTheParts.com now includes over 150 different parts brands for transport drivers and fleet operators in the business of controlling auto shipping rates to look through, according to the people at ShowMeTheParts.com, covering about 2,000 different truck parts. ShowMeTheParts.com also provides truck parts manufacturers and sellers with the ability to immediately distribute new parts information, application carry-over dates, and corrections to customers using the sites services, according to transport experts watching this news.

Transport fleet operators and auto transport firms that want to check out the new parts available at ShowMeTheParts.com should let their fingers to the clicking and head on over to the site to see what they now have to offer. This could be a chance for you to get some of the truck parts you need to keep the transport vehicles you use on the road and customers vehicles moving to destination in a reliable, efficient and cost effective manner as we enter the second decade of the century of the environment in the United States of America.

New Vehicle Transport Service Center

2011-01-14T11:29:00.000-08:00

Transport firms and drivers in the business of great auto transport reviews that find they need a little tender loving care for the transport vehicle they're driving while traveling through beautiful state of Tennessee have a new five bay trucking service center to stop at. TravelCenters of America has announced the opening of the latest truck service center in Tennessee, which is located at Exit 141 on Interstate 75 in Pioneer, Tennessee. The 222nd truck maintenance and repair center the company has opened during the last few years, this new truck center is centrally located according to many experts, and should provide customers with the outstanding services expected of all TravelCenters locations.

Transport drivers in the auto shipping business traveling through Tennessee that happen to find they need the help of the professionals on hand at this new center, should drop on by and say hello. We're sure they'll have a coffee for you to enjoy while you wait for your transport vehicle to be finished and you can spend a little time in the company of people with similar interests. Reports are that this new center will be open twenty four hours a day and 365 days a year to help you keep your transport vehicle moving to destination in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner. Great news for the transport drivers of America in the business of controlling car shipping prices out on the roads and highways on a daily basis taking the vehicles to destination on time and budget.

Undistracted Vehicle Transport

2011-01-12T11:47:00.000-08:00

Transport drivers in the business of controlling car shipping prices that have been watching the unfolding drama around the concern over distracted drivers operating vehicles on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America will be interested in the latest news concerning this affair. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is at work on a new distracted driving transportation program aimed squarely at transport fleets operating on the roads and highways of America during the miles ahead. According to the latest sources in the transport industry of the United States the agency plans on rolling this new program out for all to see sometime in 2011.

Considering the previous history of similar transport safety ideas and programs, transport drivers in the business of shipping cars overseas probably aren't getting to excited by this news. The good news is that transport safety experts are working on ways to train transport drivers to use the tools they need in a safer manner as we head into the second decade of the century of the environment. We'll have to be patient and wait for safety experts and other parties to finish the work on this new distracted driving program, before we can comment on the process, or finished product.

There has been a growth in applications available in mobile technology platforms that the transport driver and industry can use to help them reduce the distractions that exist in modern car carriers. Transport drivers and firms that haven't had the time to check out some of these application might want to slow down a bit and take the time to look at what these new transport tools can do to help them reduce the threat of distractions in the cabs of the transport vehicles they implement.

Car Transport Becoming Environmentally-Friendly

2011-01-10T09:10:00.000-08:00

Transport drivers and transportation firms that ship cars keeping up to date on the latest news related to the desire to make the transport vehicles on the roads and highways of the United States more environmentally-friendly will be interested in the latest news. Sources in the transport industry of America indicate that GreenMan Technologies and its subsidiary American Power Group Incorporated have received a United States Environmental Protection Agency Vehicular Memorandum of Exemption and eleven initial Test Exemptions.

Sources indicate that the exemptions are for the testing and verification of American Power Group's unique non-invasive dual-fuel upgrade system for the aftermarket diesel truck and tractor engines used by vehicle transport firms and other transport companies around the United States of America. American Power Group's dual-fuel system converts diesel engines and generators to work more efficiently and at a lower operating cost by seamlessly displacing about 40-70 percent of the diesel fuel normally consumed with CNG, LNG, or bio-methane based systems, according to sources over at GreenMan Technologies and American Power Group Incorporated.

American Power Group has stated in a press release that the first test exemptions will allow engineers to gather essential data on engine performance and emission information on a pre-dual-fuel and post-dual-fuel basis that will allow help them meet EPA requirements and make their dual-fuel upgrade system available for firms in the business of controlling auto shipping rates and all transport firms in the United States of America during the miles ahead.

Keeping Track of Car Shipping Vehicles

2010-12-22T13:14:00.000-08:00

Controlling car shipping prices for transport fleets and firms in the United States of America and the world is about making sure you know at all times where transport vehicles are and what they're doing. Mentor Engineering has just announced the introduction of a web-based mobile workforce management solution for transport firms to implement during the miles ahead, called Mentor Fleet, that according to the company delivers automatic vehicle location (AVL), GPS, vehicle telematics, driver behavior monitoring, and reporting and maintenance capabilities. This is information that gives users the ability to streamline transport operations right from the desktop, using Cloud computing, according to Mentor Engineering, and provides car haulers with the ability to always know where and what transport vehicles are doing at all times of the work day.

The location of transport vehicles is updated regularly on a real-time map users can view, and important vehicle and driver information can be viewed quickly to help give users an idea of exactly what's going on at all times. Mentor Fleet also tracks unnecessary idling, excessive speed, and the unauthorized use of a transport vehicles out on the roads and highways of America taking vehicles to destination on time and budget. A fleet management tool that could be perfect for helping the car transporter and transport firms in the business of delivering customers cars in an efficient, reliable, and cost-effective manner.

Auto Transport Drivers Who Like Football

2010-12-17T15:46:00.000-08:00

Transport workers and any car transporter planning on watching the up coming uDrove Humanitarian Bowl on December 18th at 3:30 p.m. MST at Bronco Stadium in Boise, Idaho will be glad to hear that the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is planning a few things to help promote truckers and the trucking industry during the game. During the pregame celebration rising country music star Lindsay Lawler will be performing for the people on hand at the game and there will be a Highway Angel of the Year award presentation during the game. A 30-second television commercial will also air during the game highlighting the trucking industries support of the Wreaths Across America program and to help get more Americans in touch with the car shipping industry and the trucking industry of the United States in general.

The game and events planned are sure to be exciting, and TCA Chairman John Kaburick will be on hand to present Shawn Hubbard with a special trophy for heroism, after he saved the life of a man trapped in a burning vehicle. The television commercial is expected to show sometime during the first quarter, according to sources close to this news, so keep your eyes on the television during the first part of the game, and you should get to see the commercial. The 30-second commercial tells the story of the patriotism of the trucking industry of America and the role that TCA members play in Wreaths Across America and honoring the fallen heroes of the country.

Transport drivers in the business of car shipping to Puerto Rico and any person that wants to see a great football game and help to honor the truckers and transport industry of America can tune into the game and take part in the celebration. This is your opportunity to have a little fun and honor the truckers of America who transport cars to destination safely on a daily basis.

New Vehicle Shipping Truck Tire

2010-12-15T15:36:00.000-08:00

Transport firms and drivers in the business of great auto transport reviews looking for a new transport truck tire to help them keep customers vehicles moving to destination in a reliable, efficient and cost effective manner should check out Continental's new HDR1 Eco Plus open shoulder drive truck tires. One of the few open shoulder truck tires to be verified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay program for low rolling resistance, the new HDR1 Eco Plus truck tires are perfect for auto transport fleets requiring a true open shoulder design for optimal traction, according to the Commercial Tire Division of Continental Tire the Americas, with the on-highway fuel efficiency provided by a low rolling resistance truck tire.

Continental indicates that HDR1 Eco Plus open shoulder truck tires are a truly unique truck tire implementing advanced fuel-efficient compounding that helps to reduce transport costs, while providing the traction drivers need while out on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America. The HDR1 Eco Plus also includes an innovative lug angle designed to resist irregular tire wear over the life of the truck tire and a high endurance tread design with grooves that reduce stone retention, according to Continental. Great news for auto shipping fleet operators and drivers looking for an open shoulder truck tire to help them deliver customers vehicles on time and budget during the months and years ahead.

Transport fleet operators and drivers that want to take a look at the new HDR1 Eco Plus should contact a local Continental dealer in the United States. This could be a new truck tire that helps you reduce the cost of transporting vehicles and the carbon wheel-print of the transport services you provide during the miles ahead.

Firms Shipping Cars Overseas

2010-12-13T13:16:00.000-08:00

Transport drivers operating car carriers and transport firms in the United States will be interested in the news that the NAFA Fleet Management Association recently announced they're now a charter member of the Center For Professional Fleet Certification. The Center for Professional Fleet Certification is an alliance of transport fleet industry associations, entities, and universities formed to advance the fleet management profession by establishing standards of educational excellence. The alliance endorses and promotes the Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) and Certified Automotive Fleet Specialists (CAFS) programs, both of which were first introduced and designed by the NAFA Fleet Management Association. Great news for transport firms that ship cars using a fleet of heavy-duty trucks during the miles ahead and hopefully an alliance that's going to enhance the education and training in the industry during the months and years ahead in the United States of America.

The Center for Professional Fleet Certification makes it possible for diverse organizations related to the car shipping industry of the United States to come together in the pursuit of professional excellence in the fleet management profession for both individuals and organizations. A unique resource designed to aide these professionals in their commitments to continuing education and the promotion of establishing widely accepted standards of achievement by members and allied schools, the Center for Professional Fleet Certification is made up of members like the National Conference of State Fleet Administrators, Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association and the Florida Association of Governmental Fleet Administrators. In addition, advisory members of the association include the United States Government Services Administration, the FedFleet Advisory Council, the International Automotive Remarketeers Alliance, and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

Affordable Health Care for Vehicle Shipping

2010-12-10T13:29:00.000-08:00

Drivers and firms operating car carriers out on the transport roads and highways of the United States wondering when we'll see plans to start a nationwide initiative aimed at making affordable health care more accessible for transport drivers can start to relax a little. The Healthy Trucking Association of America (HTAA) has recently announced plans to launch just such a plan across the nation during the miles ahead in order to make health care more affordable for transport drivers taking vehicles to destination on a daily basis.

The plans include a joint project with the Convenient Care Association (CCA), the national trade group representing the retail-based convenient care industry of the United States of America, and the offering of expanded medical services specifically for the transport drivers of America at retail clinics nationwide. Transport drivers shipping cars overseas will soon have access to a variety of medical services customized for the transport drivers of the nation, like Department of Transportation examinations, treatment of acute illnesses, chronic disease management, smoking cessation and weight loss management services designed to help truckers stay healthy.

Sources in the car shipping industry indicate that Convenient Care Association clinics are located in retail locations like pharmacies and large supermarkets across the United States of America. This according to many transport drivers and experts makes the medical services these clinics provide a lot easier to access than the traditional doctors office or emergency rooms transport drivers can visit across North America. They are also trying to make these clinics more trucking-friendly by providing better parking services and other services designed specifically to make the life of the American trucker out on the roads better during the miles ahead.

Car Haulers Dealing With Snow

2010-12-08T12:47:00.000-08:00

Transport drivers conducting vehicle shipping services along the New York State Thruway this week and during the weekend might want to look at alternate routes in order to help them deliver customers cars in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner during the miles ahead. Sources traveling along a 10-mile section of Interstate 90 indicate that this route could be closed to transport in both directions between exits 50 and 55 along New York's eastern suburbs during the next few days. Transport drivers and firms planning on using this route to transport vehicles to destination on time and budget, might want to think about alternate routes, just in case this route should be totally closed to car transport, or even slowed down considerably during the next few days for transportation services.

At the present moment, about two feet of snow has fallen along this transport route in the last few days, and hundreds of motorists have been stranded due to falling snow during the past week. Sources in the transport industry indicate that people have been using snowmobiles and emergency vehicles to try to help stranded drivers along the closed stretch of Interstate 90 running north-south along Buffalo's eastern city limits, but that there are still lots of stranded drivers. There's also lots of work left to do to get this transport route up to full capacity for use by the car transporter needing to move vehicles to destinations along this route.

Transport services and drivers thinking about using this essential transport route that want to make sure there are no problems due to the falling snow, should probably use a different route to move to destination, if possible, just to make sure any possibly problems are avoided.

Auto Transport Heavy-Duty Grease

2010-12-06T12:56:00.000-08:00

Protecting the engine parts of a transport vehicle is one of the most important tasks for car haulers out on the roads and highways of the United States taking customers cars to destination on time and budget. Making sure your engine is protected in all environments while out on the roads of North America by using a high-duty grease could be just the thing to save you time and money that could certainly be used for other things.

Citgo has just introduced a new synthetic heavy-duty grease that according to Citgo stays where you put it and provides superior performance to help protect the valuable engine parts of your transport vehicle, called Citgo OverDrive HD Grease. Considering that it can often be longer between engine oil drain and re-lubrication intervals for some firms in the business of great auto transport reviews, Citgo OverDrive HD Grease could be the heavy-duty grease that helps protect the valuable engine of your transport truck for longer periods of time, according to the people over at Citgo Lubricants.

Citgo OverDrive HD Grease includes a synthetic ISO 460 base oil, combining a full PAO synthetic base oil with patented polymer technology that according to Citgo Lubricants makes this heavy-duty grease easy to washout with water, tremendous staying power and the ability to protect the engine of your transport while car shipping to Puerto Rico during the months and years ahead.

Transport drivers and fleet operators that want to check out Citgo OverDrive HD Grease should talk to their local dealer of Citgo Lubricant products, or talk to Citgo Lubricants directly, for more information on where to find this new heavy-duty grease.

Vehicle Transport Can be Proud

2010-12-03T11:53:00.000-08:00

Transport firms and drivers in the business of controlling auto shipping rates interested in stories of heroic truckers out on the roads and highways of America putting their lives on the line to help people in trouble will be interested in the latest truckers to be named Highway Angels by the Truckload Carriers Association. A husband and wife trucking team, Cliff and Wanda Humphrey, were recently named Truckload Carriers Association Highway Angels for stopping to help out at a fatal car crash in the mid-morning of July 19, 2010. Cliff was fast and grabbed a fire extinguisher to help put out the fire that had erupted after the crash, while Wanda got on the phone and called 911. A truly heroic partnership that probably saved a few lives on this day and certainly they make the auto transport and trucking industry as a whole proud after being named the latest Highway Angels of the United States to be recognized for their bravery while out on the roads and highways.

Sources around the trucking industry and business of controlling car shipping prices indicate that Cliff Humphrey is a seasoned truck driver who has in fact helped quite a few people during his 37 years of trucking. This kind of choice is something that Cliff has made before and to him it could be just the right thing to do, considering he has a habit of stopping to help people he sees in trouble out on the roads of North America. Still, this gentlemen and his partner should be proud of their choice on this day, and give themselves a little reward for being one of the millions of transport industry workers that care about other people in the world.

Auto Shipping Wheel-Off Prevention Tool

2010-11-30T13:19:00.000-08:00

Transport firms in the business of controlling car shipping prices looking for a better way to monitor possible heat build-up in the wheel-end of a transport vehicle before a wheel-off incident or fire erupts in the wheel-end should check out Meritor Tire Inflation Systems (MTIS) by PSI with ThermAlert. Reports from sources around the transport industry of the United States of America indicates that this particular system has been helping vehicle transport firms save money on new tires and repairs during the past weeks and months.

Sources also indicate that delivering the proper amount of air to the rear axle is a major concern for some transport professionals out on the roads and highways of the United States making sure customers vehicles make it to destination on time and budget. If the rear axle doesn't get the right amount of air it could result in heat build-up, blown inside tires and at times a fire related to dragging brakes. Meritor Tire Inflation Systems by PSI has given transport firms that ship cars using this system extra confidence that a driver will be notified before a heat related problem or fire can erupt, according to the people over at PSI.

This news will certainly get the attention of transport firms in the United States trying to control costs and make sure the cars make it to destination in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner in the days and weeks ahead. Hopefully, Meritor Tire Inflation Systems with ThermAlert will be seen on more transport vehicles out on the roads in the future.

New Car Shipping Fleet Management Tool

2010-11-29T13:07:00.000-08:00

Transport firms and drivers that ship cars already implementing Verizon Wireless enterprise with the transport services they provide customers in North America will be interested in the news that Verizon and Xata are teaming up to provide all transport firms in North America and the world with a new transport specific service. Called Turnpike Fleet Management Solution, the new service combines Xata's Turnpike fleet management and compliance solution with the services provided by Verizon Wireless enterprise to help auto shipping companies stay in line with the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 during the miles ahead.

This news means that transport firms already implementing Verizon Wireless enterprise in their fleet operations will be able to easily and quickly access Xata Turnpike's compliance tools in their transport operations. This includes electronic logs to help prevent hours-of-service violations, electronic inspections to help facilitate the prevention of vehicle maintenance violations, and speed management services to provide insight into driver speed versus posted speeds. In addition, transport firms will have access to CSA score cars to help assess and manage overall driver performance and driving behavior alerts to help prevent out-of-service violations for transport firms in the vehicle shipping business during the months and years ahead.

Sources in the transport industry indicate that this new transport solution is compatible with a selection of devices, including a few BlackBerry smartphones. They also indicate that the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration also recently identified Xata Turnpike as the lowest-cost electronic on-board recorder (EOBP) solution available for transport fleets to implement during the miles ahead in North America.

New Piston for the Car Transporter

2010-11-24T10:07:00.000-08:00

Transport drivers and firms in the business of shipping cars overseas have a new heavy-duty piston to help improve the fuel economy and lower the emissions of the transport vehicle they operate during the miles ahead in the United States of America. Federal-Mogul has just announced the arrival of the next generation of the Monosteel piston that has been helping transport firms and drivers reduce the cost of transport operations, for years, according to many experts. Called Magnum Monosteel, the new design of this piston reduces the overall weight of the piston by up to 7 percent and includes design features to help reduce friction and fuel costs, while lowering emissions of a car shipping vehicle, according to Federal-Mogul.

Sources around the transport industry of the United States indicate that the Magnum Monosteel piston is currently under going development tests with transport firms in the United States and Europe. Like the original Monosteel, the new Magnum Monosteel pistons have patented dual friction-welded construction, which enables larger cooling galleries for superior high temperature resistance and strength to withstand the highest cylinder pressures found in the modern heavy-duty car transport. The new Magnum Monosteel implements a unique double-band piston skirt design, which according to the engineers and scientists over at Federal-Mogul is the first piston to use this design. The double-band skirt helps to reduce frictional drag and reduces the overall piston skirt area by 40 percent, which is the main reason this new piston is able to reduce overall friction and mass, according to the experts.

Car Haulers Need to be Ready for Anything

2010-11-23T14:20:00.000-08:00

Transport professionals out on the roads and highways of the United States of America car shipping to Puerto Rico never know when they might need a jumper starter to help them start a troublesome transport vehicle that just won't start. Having a 12-volt commercial jump starter could save time and money and help a transport driver keep customers cars heading to destination in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner in the United States of America. The multipurpose Solar 3001 Clore Automotive 12-Volt Commercial Charger/Starter includes an onboard air compressor and 5-foot retractable jumper cables for ease of use and convenience on the road.

The Solar 3001 Close Automotive 12-Volt Commercial Charger also includes large pneumatic wheels and a small size which will allow professionals in the business of shipping cars overseas to move this unit around with ease, according to Clore Automotive. The Solar 3001 12-Volt Commercial Charger also adds the ability of a heavy-duty onboard compressor with auto shut-off and an adjustable preset pressure, and includes a rugged, high impact case and industrial grade design and engineering strong enough for every day use in all environments, according to Close Automotive. The EZ View control panel included makes it easy to watch the progress of the job and the large gauges make it easy to see what's happening at a distance.

The professional car transporter out on the roads and highways of the United States during the winter months ahead is probably going to need a heavy-duty 12-volt commercial grade jumper starter at some point during the winter. The Solar 3001 could be the tool that saves you money and keeps your transport vehicle on the roads and moving to destination.

Auto Transport Prepares for Winter

2010-11-22T13:05:00.000-08:00

The winter months have arrived in North America and transport firms and professionals trying to control the auto shipping rates they charge customers will be implementing snow chains in order to keep transport vehicles on the snow covered roads and the highways of the United States during the months ahead. Transport drivers and firms looking for a new tool to help them keep transport vehicles on the roadways, rather than the snow chains they have been using for years, now have a new product designed to be an alternate for transport drivers and firms implementing snow chains in their business operations.

GoClaws is an advanced engineered tire traction system for use in mud, sand, snow or ice being marketed by Advanced Traction Systems, and an alternate choice to the snow chains car haulers have been putting on their heavy duty truck tires for years. An injection-molded, high-strength, high-durability polyurethane system offering a smoother ride and longer tire life, according to Advanced Traction Systems, GoClaws accomplished this through improved abrasion resistance and less damage to tires. In addition, GoClaws eliminates road damage, exceeds SAE clearance requirements for each vehicle class and meets the stricter laws enforced by many federal, state and local transportation departments and authorities who have made studded tires and tire chains illegal for vehicle shipping services because of the damage done to the roads and highways of the United States of America.

Transport drivers and firms that want to check out GoClaws for possible use in their transport business should check out local dealers of Advanced Traction Systems products, or contact the firm directly for more information on where to find GoClaws.

Auto Transport Drivers

2010-11-19T12:22:00.000-08:00

Having a little extra weight to carry around for professionals in the business of great auto transport reviews could make the job of efficient, reliable and cost-effective vehicle transport a little harder to achieve, according to transport drivers that are a little overweight. If you have hold your breath while reaching down to tie your shoes, or your wedding ring is too small to wear, now, this could be a sign you need to loose a little weight according to many transport drivers operating out on the roads and highways of the United States of America. Transport drivers operating car carriers that have been steadily gaining weight during their careers might have even noticed how this has changed both their professional and personal lives.

The best way to determine whether you need to loose a little weight is to look at old pictures of when you were a younger and less experienced transport driver and comparing these to recent photographs. If you think maybe losing a little weight is going to improve your on the job performance and increase the level of vehicle transport services you provide, it might be time to begin making changes in your lifestyle. Begin by make a note of the foods you eat while out on the roads of the United States taking customers vehicles to destination and maybe walking to a restaurant with better food choices. Start paying attention to the little things while you're out on the transport roads of America that could help you loose a little weight and before you know it you'll be on the road to losing weight and making the job of transporting vehicles to destination a little easier to complete during the months and years ahead.

Auto Shipping Will Need More Drivers

2010-11-17T13:10:00.000-08:00

Transport firms in the business of controlling car shipping prices could have trouble finding drivers for their transport vehicles in a few years time, according to many transport experts looking at the future. The transport experts over at FTR Associates believe that by the time the transport industry of the United States of America makes it to 2012, there could be shortage of professionals transport drivers to help move customers cars to destination in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner during the miles ahead. They indicate that as many as 400,000 more drivers could be needed to help the transport industry of the United States keep the cargo moving to destination in America by the time 2012 rolls down the road.

What issues will contribute to the shortage of transport drivers for the job of keeping the trucks moving to destination in the United States of America in the future? The professionals over at FTR Associates think that there could be limits to how fast transport fleets in the years ahead will be able to recruit the drivers they need. They also think that regulatory issues will take some drivers out of the available professional transport drivers pool in the miles ahead for firms in the business of shipping cars overseas and the transport industry of the United States in general. In addition, they point out changes in the state laws could keep drivers of questionable immigration status from getting a commercial driver's license to operate in America. There are even a few hints that the coming driver shortage could be the largest shortage of drivers in the history of auto transport and the business of transport in of the United States of America.

New Car Shipping Bluetooth Headset

2010-11-16T14:20:00.000-08:00

Transport drivers and firms in the business of controlling car shipping prices looking for a new headset to implement in the business of transporting vehicles to destination in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner can relax. The new Cobra CBTH8 Ultra Light Bluetooth Headset with T5 Sonance Noise Cancellation Technology is now available for you to use in the miles ahead to help you keep the cars rolling to destination. Weighing only about half as much as current over-the-head style wireless headsets, the new Cobra CBTH8 Ultra Light Bluetooth Headset with T5 Sonance Noise Cancellation Technology is part of Cobra's 50-year Anniversary Edition line of products. The new Cobra CBTH8 Ultra Light Bluetooth Headset also offers long talk and standby times, which can be very useful to the car transporter out on the roads and highways of the United States transporting vehicles to destination, according to Cobra.

Cobra also indicates that the new Cobra CBTH8 Ultra Light Bluetooth Headset with T5 Sonance Noise Cancellation Technology can be worn on either ear using an adjustable headband and flexible boom microphone. It can includes one-touch controls, 20 hours of talk time and about 400 hours of standby time you can use, and be be charged using two available solutions; either the vehicle cigarette lighter port, or a computer USB port.

Professionals in the auto shipping business that want to check out the new Cobra CBTH8 Ultra Light Bluetooth Headset should drop by their local Cobra headset dealer, or contact Cobra directly for more details on where they can find the new Cobra CBTH8 Ultra Light Bluetooth Headset.

Car Transport Firms Ordering More Class 8 Trucks

2010-11-15T14:16:00.000-08:00

Professionals in the business of car shipping to Puerto Rico will be interested in the news that the demand for Class 8 heavy-duty trucks for the transport industry of the United States made a nice rebound in 2010. In fact, according to the numbers being thrown around the total number of Class 8 heavy-duty transport trucks ordered in 2010, will exceed 150,000 new trucks, according to sources over at ACT Research Company. Add to this the fact that the numbers indicate many transport fleets showed a pretty good increase in profit during 2010 and some transport professionals and experts believe there could be a large percentage of transport fleets investing in more Class 8 heavy-duty transport trucks during the miles ahead in the United States of America.

This is great news for transport professionals in the business of producing great auto transport reviews as this represents a 27 percent increase in the number of Class 8 heavy-duty transport trucks ordered by firms during 2009, according to ACT Research Company. The forecasts being made for the future also indicate that the demand for new Class 8 heavy-duty trucks is expected to continue to build momentum into 2011 and 2012, and we could see as many as 300,000 Class 8 heavy-duty trucks ordered by car shipping and transport firms by the end of 2012. Hopefully, the forecasts made the ACT Research Company are a little below the real mark, and in the next two years the number of Class 8 heavy-duty trucks ordered in the United States exceeds the 300,000 predicted by the end of 2012.

Car Transport Trucks Have Evolved

2010-11-12T12:39:00.000-08:00

Professionals in the business of car shipping to Puerto Rico that have been providing transport service for customers that need to transport cars for a few decades probably remember the older heavy-duty trucks manufactured by companies like Mack. They might even be looking at the current conditions in the transport industry of the United States of America and the transport trucks being manufactured, and wonder what life would be for them if the heavy-duty trucks manufactured in the old days hadn't evolved into the transport trucks of today. These thoughts were probably running through the minds of an experienced car transporter, or two, that showed up to take a look at the new Mack trucks on display at Mack's newest Customer Center. The new Mack trucks on display at this center sit side by side with older Mack trucks, from another age of transport in America, which has given the transport professionals on hand at the new Mack center a chance to compare the old with the new.

The new Mack center is actually Mack's old engineering development and test center, but walking through the center you don't smell the grease and diesel fumes that would have filled the development center years ago. Walking outside you can have a look at a collection of old Mack trucks from an earlier age, some of them worked on the roads and highways of the United States of America in the 1920s. Mack trucks are also on hand that worked on the roads of North America during the 1950s to 1980s and car shipping drivers can even get behind the wheel of one of these older transport trucks and take it around Mack's test track to see how they compare to modern heavy-duty transport trucks being manufactured by Mack, today. Once you get behind the wheel of these older transport trucks, you might appreciate your modern Mack truck a lot more, and transport drivers from an earlier age would probably think they had died and gone to transport heaven.

Car Transport Firms Using Peterbilt Trucks

2010-11-11T11:45:00.000-08:00

Transport firms and owner operators in the business of providing the best auto shipping transport services possible also driving a Peterbilt transport truck will be glad to hear the latest news concerning their favorite brand of heavy-duty transport truck. Peterbilt Motors Company has been awarded the Employer of the Year Silver Award by the North Texas Clean Air Association, for the work they have done on improving air quality in the greater North Texas region. A nice accomplishment and feather in Peterbilt’s hat, sources indicate that Peterbilt Motors Company was very happy to receive this award for the work they have done on trying to improve the air quality of Texas and the United States of America during the last few miles. Sources also indicated that Peterbilt stated the company was committed to continuing the work started and on keeping the current course in the months and years ahead.

Transport professionals in the car shipping industry indicate that Peterbilt Motors Company implemented several ideas during recent times to help the firm accomplish the goals that earned the company the Employer of the Year Silver Award. These included reducing lift truck NOx levels and electrical consumption in their Denton truck plant by 17 and 29 percent, respectively. They also started a partnership with Denton Municipal Electric to purchase renewable energy and have maintained their Zero Waste to Landfill designation status for two years. Sources at Peterbilt indicate that this was accomplished by working with employees in efforts to get the job done, recycling programs, participating in beneficial waste to fuel initiatives, and making other deals with strategically positioned partners. News that will certainly make firms in the business of great auto transport reviews using Peterbilt transport trucks smile a little brighter.

Vehicle Transport HOS Proposals

2010-11-10T13:09:00.000-08:00

Professionals trying to control auto shipping rates interested in the latest news on the hours-of-service revision proposals should make note that the revisions are expected to clear the White House Office of Management and Budget, sometime near the end of November, according to sources at the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Apparently, the chief of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mentioned this to a crowd of interested Americans during a forum on driver health in Baltimore, Maryland. The chief of the FMCSA also mentioned at this same time that the United States Department of Transportation recently asked for an extension of 30 days in the current schedule to help in the review of the revision proposals for the hours-of-service regulations currently in law in the United States of America for transport drivers in the business of controlling car shipping prices, according to the people in attendance at this driver health forum.

Delay in this kind of transport safety revision process is hardly news for the professionals in the transport industry of the United States of America and they’ll certainly rather have them take their time in this kind of process. The new plans call for the analysis of the revision proposals for the hours-of-service rules and regulations to be ready by November 26, as long as there aren’t any further delays in the process. Once they get to this point, Americans will get to have their say about the revision proposals for the hours-of-service rules and regulations for car transport drivers and all professional transport drivers out on the roads of the United States of America.

New Truck Rest Stops for Car Carriers

2010-11-09T14:31:00.000-08:00

There are a few more spots for vehicle transport drivers to stop while out on the roads and highways of the United States of America delivering customer’s vehicles in a reliable, efficient and cost-effective manner. IdleAir is now called IdleAirThe, after the new owner Convoy Solution recently took over, and now has 16 locations in eight beautiful American states for transport drivers to stop in at and take a break from the road, in Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. Sources in the transport industry indicate that Convoy Solutions is also offering several welcome back specials for vehicle shipping and all transport professionals that show up to give the facilities a try that includes Fleet Basic Service for about $1.50 per hour through April 30. 2010.

Some of the exact IdleAirThe locations that are now open for business are the Pilot Travel Centers in East St. Louis, Illinois; Newman, GA; Laredo, Orange, and Fort Worth, Texas; Madera, California; West Memphis, Arizona; Hurricane Mills, Tennessee; and Boonville, MO. In El Paso, Texas car haulers can stop by the Flying J Plaza or Love’s Travel Stops to have a look at the new facilities, in Baytown, Texas Love’s Travel Stops is waiting to provide you with services designed to make your trip and life easier.

Transport drivers that want to see a complete list of the 16 IdleAirThe locations now open for business, and the ones they have planned for the future, should check out IdleAir’s website for more information.

Ship Cars Along the Detroit-Windsor Gateway

2010-11-08T14:47:00.000-08:00

It will be a little while before vehicle transport drivers and firms that were looking forward to using the a new, public bridge at the Windsor-Detroit gateway will have to wait a little longer, before this will be possible. The plans to build this particular transport route came up against another roadblock this week as Michigan’s Senate Majority Leader announced to the world that there would be no vote on the bridge in 2010. This is certainly news to the people that read the statements recently that there would indeed be an up and down vote in the Legislature on the plans to build the Windsor-Detroit gateway bridge during a lame duck session after the November 2 mid-term elections.

The new plans on the idea to build this bridge will now be delayed until newly elected Republican governor Rick Snyder takes over in the new year. Hopefully, once they get these plans back on track, we can get the Senate’s approval regarding the building of the Detroit-Windsor gateway, and car carriers moving along this route in the years ahead in the United States of America. At this point in time there appears to be some doubt in the minds of some transport professionals that the Windsor-Detroit gateway bridge is going to be built, but for now it appears this bridge is still in the minds of many drivers and firms that were looking forward to traveling across this bridge, once it was built.

There’s even a belief in some car haulers that we might have to put forth a new plan to build the Windsor-Detroit gateway bridge in 2011, since the current plans seem to be having trouble getting off the ground.

Ship Cars Using the Newest 2010 Engines

2010-11-05T13:29:00.000-07:00

Drivers and transport firms interested in the latest reviews from other transport professionals implementing car carriers using the new fuel-efficient 2010 engines in their transport vehicle will be glad to hear that the transport industry of the United States of America is beginning to embrace these new engines. There are reports coming in of some drivers and firms reluctantly beginning to invest in transport vehicles with the newest fuel-efficient engines designed to help the transport industry meet the current emissions standards of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. There are also reports coming in of some firms in the business of car shipping to Puerto Rico beginning to think about investing more money in transport vehicles with the latest engines designed to help them meet the environmental requirements of transport in America during the miles ahead.

It would appear that the present scorecard of these new fuel-efficient engines designed to help car haulers in North America and the transport industry of the United States reduce the carbon wheel-print of the vehicle transport services they provide is still a bit of a mystery for many transport firms using these engines. The miles ahead will certainly provide the data transport firms need to finish filling in this scorecard. Hopefully, the data collected by the firms and drivers implementing the newest 2010 fuel-efficient engines is even better than the designers and engineers hope, and the scorecard is one that makes us all smile as we head down the roads taking the cars to destination.

New Truck Tires for the Car Transporter

2010-11-04T14:49:00.000-07:00

Transport firms looking for a new tool to help them control car shipping prices will be glad to hear that Cooper Tire has announced the expansion of the Roadmaster Commercial Tire lineup, with the new Roadmaster RM230 line of truck tires. Sources at Cooper Tire indicate that the new 12R22.5 and 12R24.5 sizes of truck tires included with the new Roadmaster RM230 line of truck tires are perfect for helping transport drivers and firms conduct transport in a safe and reliable manner, and include a deep 23/32-inch tread that designers and engineers believe extends the number of miles vehicle shipping firms can achieve using these new truck tires.

Cooper Tires believes their new Roadmaster RM230 line of truck tires are useful for any number of jobs in the transport trucking industry of the United States of America, including the job of car shipping to Puerto Rico. Cooper Tire also believes that the RM230's design, combined with its four-belt construction, offers the strength and performance transport drivers need, while resisting stone penetration and delivering the life expectancy and retread ability transport fleets in the United States of America require during the miles ahead.

This is great news for transport firms in America looking for a new truck tire to help them reduce costs and deliver the cars on time and budge. The additonal tire sizes included with the new Roadmaster RM230 line of truck tires also provides transport professionals with a few more choices in the truck tires they'll use in the months and years ahead.

Auto Shipping Vehicles Evolving

2010-11-03T08:11:00.000-07:00

There are a lot of changes coming down the road for firms shipping cars overseas in the United States of America, the transport vehicles they'll be implementing in their fleet operations will be totally changed in a few decades time. The new greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency regulations for the heavy-duty trucks that will be driving along the roads and highways of the United States in the miles ahead is going to mean changes for transport firms in America car shipping to Puerto Rico and is going to require the trucks of the future be a totally different animal, according to many transport professionals. The trucks of the future will all use engines designed and engineered to both be more fuel efficient and use different types of fuel for transport. These vehicles will also be the most aerodynamic transport trucks to drive on the roads of America, by implementing low rolling resistant tires, speed limiters, idle reduction and other environmentally-friendly tools, and additional new technologies designed during the miles ahead.

This evolution in the transport vehicles firms trying to control auto shipping rates will be using in the years ahead to deliver customers vehicles in an efficient, reliable and cost-effective manner will lead to the development of heavy-duty transport vehicles that will probably only slightly resemble the transport trucks of old, according to many truck manufacturers and transport firms. The United States Environment Protection Agency's SmartWay program also appears to be the favorite of the government, according to many transport professionals watching the evolution of heavy-duty trucks in America, and the heavy-duty trucks of old are no longer viable for transport firms in the United States of America as we enter the second decade of the century of the environment.

Car Shipping Under CSA 2010

2010-11-01T11:12:00.000-07:00

During the miles ahead always getting great auto transport reviews could be more difficult at times for some transport firms in the United States of America. The United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association is preparing to begin total implementation of CSA 2010 during the next few miles in North America. Transport firms and drivers are going to need a few miles to get use to the changes and begin forming new on-the-job habits designed to help them deal with putting the changes in place. Once they get beyond the first few miles of this trip though, things should begin to settle down, and we should start to see a leveling off of sorts in the number of interventions, and such, for auto shipping firms and drivers.

There are a few things you'll want to make sure you take care of before you head out onto the road, in order to make sure you're ready for any friendly transport safety officials you might meet during your trip. You want to make sure you work within the hours-of-service rules and regulations currently in place and part of this is making sure you get enough hours of rest and sleep. You also want to make sure you do a complete maintenance check on your car transport. Transport safety risk management firm Rair recently released a study in which the results indicated vehicle maintenance is the second most important task transport firms and drivers need to take care of in order to help them deal with CSA 2010. According to this study as many as 10 to 15 percent of large transport firms with 500 of more transport vehicles, might want to give transport vehicles one more maintenance check, before sending them back out on the road.

Safety Tips for Drivers That Ship Cars

2010-10-29T11:45:00.000-07:00

Transport safety professionals recently made a few suggestions they think will help make the car transport industry of the United States and the transport drivers on the roads and highways taking cargo to destination safer during the miles ahead for the transport industry of the United States of America. What kind of suggestions are these transport safety professionals suggesting could help transport drivers out on the roads and highways of North America drive safer? They suggest that firms and transport drivers should try to reduce in-cab distractions that take the drivers attention away from the road and the job of driving an auto transport vehicle in as safe a manner as humanly possible. They also suggested that federal transport safety regulators should maybe try to use technology standards, transport safety enforcement, transport driver education and all associated data in order to help them in the battle to reduce in-cab distractions for the transport drivers of the United States of America.

The transport safety professionals in this case also think the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration should take all current research into account in the desire to reduce in-cab distractions for transport drivers trying to control car shipping prices, and all transport drivers in America. They also think that finding alternatives to things like visual messaging and working with firms that manufacture in-cab distractions to see if they can come up with a few standards that could reduce the amount drivers are distracted by the products they manufacture is a good idea. All sound advice that hopefully transport drivers around the United States will take to heart.

Taking Care of Auto Transport Maintenance

2010-10-27T13:41:00.000-07:00

Making sure your car carriers are in shape to conduct vehicle transport in an efficient, reliable and cost-effective manner can be the difference for some transport firms of the United States of America. This job is essential to staying in line with the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new CSA 2010 program for all transport professionals out on the highways and roads of the United States transporting vehicles to destination for customers. Taking care of this work is going to keep interventions by transport safety officials down to a minimum, your boss will be happier, and the car transport services you provide will get to destination quicker and more efficiently, as well.

The latest reports from around the transport industry indicates that the maintenance of transport vehicles is going to be of greater importance to the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as we head down the road. Professionals that ship cars for a living definitely want to make sure the maintenance of the transport vehicle they drive is kept up to current standards, or you could be spending a lot more unwanted time on the side of the road talking to transport safety officials from the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, rather than taking cars to destination. This is the last place you want to be, when out on the roads and highways of the United States taking a customers cars to destination, and it could mean you get to destination a little late.

Need a Bumper for Your Auto Shipping Transport?

2010-10-26T14:17:00.000-07:00

Having a strong bumper on your auto transport can protect the body of your transport vehicle from the little bumps that are very expensive to fix and a new bumper makes your truck look professional and ready for work. Alliance Parts is now offering transport professionals of the United States of America a variety of customizable aftermarket bumpers suitable for about a dozen major truck brands that can protect your transport vehicle while out on the roads and highways of North America. Available options for these customizable aftermarket bumpers includes chrome, painted steel and stainless steel bumpers for about 130 different models of heavy duty transport trucks.

Sources in the business of shipping cars overseas indicate that Alliance's website has a bumper configuration tool that allows users to select the shape, size and cutouts that best suit their transport vehicle. Meaning that with just a few clicks you can create the perfect bumper design for your heavy duty transport vehicle and then print it out and head over to see your Alliance dealer to get the bumper you desire. Sources also indicate that these bumpers are made in the USA, and delivery is fast and reliable, which will minimize the amount of time your transport vehicle is in the shop.

If you're a car transporter that wants to check out these customizable aftermarket bumpers contact Alliance Parts directly, or stop by one of the 1,000s of retail locations across North America providing Alliance Parts for the transport industry.

Heavy Duty Vehicle Transport Orders Up

2010-10-25T13:28:00.000-07:00

Transport professionals in the business of great auto transport reviews will be interested in the news that during September reports indicate there were a lot more heavy-duty Class 8 trucks ordered in the United States of America. The latest numbers indicate that 15,231 heavy-duty Class 8 trucks were ordered in September, which is a 37 percent increase over the number of heavy-duty Class 8 trucks sold during the same period in 2009, and means September was the second best month of orders for heavy-duty Class 8 trucks in the recent past. This is even more significant when you consider that according to transport professionals September isn't traditionally a good month for heavy-duty Class 8 orders. The real question in the months ahead for the transport firms of America will be whether this trend continues to gather momentum, or levels off a bit.

This news definitely indicates an increase in the demand for heavy-duty Class 8 trucks and auto shipping services in the United States of America in the last few months and in the future, according to many transport professionals doing business in North America. This likely means that firms are preparing to ship more vehicles in the days and months ahead in the United States of America and feeling a little more confident about investing money in new transports. Great news that will have auto transport workers and owner operators conducting transport services smiling as they travel down the roads of North America. Hopefully, as we travel further down the road in the months ahead orders for heavy-duty trucks in North America continues to increase, and the business of transport gains additional momentum.

Car Haulers in New Jersey

2010-10-22T14:38:00.000-07:00

You won't find any snow on your auto transport if you're operating in the Garden State of the United States in the next few days, at least the latest weather forecasts are calling for no snow in the near future. If it does snow, you probably want to make sure you clear snow and ice off of your transport vehicle, or you could be assessed a fine of up to $75 for not making sure you take care of this job. Starting October 20, this rule affects the job of transporting cars to destination in New Jersey, and you definitely want to make sure that if it snows you don't allow snow and ice to build up on your truck cab or trailer.

If snow or ice falls from your vehicle transport and causes property damage or hurts someone, you could be given a hefty fine. This doesn't affect snow and ice accumulating on a transport vehicle out on the roads of North America that's heading to a place to have the snow and ice removed. This new idea in New Jersey doesn't seem to meet the logic-test that transport professionals have been putting it through as occupational health and safety legislation in place usually prohibits transport drivers from climbing to the top of trailers, without the proper safety equipment.

The latest thought in connection with this idea includes using the collected revenue from fines issued under the new ruling to create a snow and ice removal safety fund, which according to many professionals in the business of shipping cars overseas would provide incentives for fleets and truckstops to install snow removal equipment in their facilities in the future. There's also a concern that other municipalities looking for ways to generate revenue will see this idea as a great way to put more money in their coffers in the miles ahead.

Vehicle Shipping Fleet Management Tool

2010-10-21T14:55:00.000-07:00

Telogis Scalable Fleet Management Platform, Telogis Fleet 8, has a few new tricks to show vehicle transport firms of the United States of America. Telogis Fleet 8 is GPS fleet management software that incorporates the dynamic traffic and weather data to reroute or make real-time changes to the transport route of your vehicles, based on the environmental conditions of transport. Telogis Fleet 8's new tricks include an International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFA)/International Registration Plan (IRP) data feed, keeping track of the histories of a fleet of transport vehicles, an imaging system that improves the safety of transport and a fuel card component that monitors and manages fuel cards. All of these new features have been built around a platform already offering car transport professionals a useful set of tools to help manage the vehicles of a transportation company, according to Telogis.

Telogis indicates that Telogis Fleet 8 integrates Telogis Route and Telogis Mobile into this new tool to create a complete platform for transport professionals that monitors the location, health, performance and security of your transport vehicles as they travel down the roads of America. Telogis also indicates that many transport professionals believe this new tool could help firms keep a handle on car shipping prices in the months and years ahead, which could help the bottom line of the firms implementing Telogis Fleet 8 in their business operations. Firms and drivers that want to check on Telogis Fleet 8 should contact Telogis directly, or their local dealer of Telogis products.

Car Shipping to Puerto Rico Gets Easier

2010-10-20T14:25:00.000-07:00

Your auto transport reviews will get better and your boss will be happier if you consistently make it to destination on time and budget. ALK Technologies has announced the introduction of CoPilot Live Truck, an application specifically designed for the transport professional of the United States of America that according to ALK Technologies is designed to be more portable and affordable than dedicated navigation aids. An application that works on your iPhone, CoPilot Live Truck allows users to safely and reliably obtain transport directions while out on the roads and highways of America, using vehicle and driver profiles. ALK Technologies indicates that CoPilot Live Truck automatically calculates the best route to take, while taking into account the type of transport vehicle you're driving, and the weight and width of the load being carried on your car transport.

Specific capabilities of ALK Technologies CoPilot Live Truck application for the iPhone include avoiding the low clearances of bridges, the roads that you're not allowed to use for transport, and the ability to help you locate appropriate weight stations, CAT scales, rest areas, truck stops, and truck service facilities on your auto transport route. CoPilot Live Truck has ALK digital maps of North America that have been improved using industry standard PC-Miler transport-specific routing features. All of the digital maps are stored right on your iPhone, which means an Internet interruption isn't going to prevent you from obtaining the digital map you need when transporting customers vehicles to destination.