National Motor Vehicle Title Information System March 28, 2012
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in Accidents, All, Automobiles, Public Records, Repair, Transportation.Tags: automobile history, car history, odomotor reading, salvage history, title information, total loss history, vehicle history
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http://www.vehiclehistory.gov/
The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System is provided by the Department of Justice and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators to protect consumers trying to purchase a vehicle. The site shows important information about a vehicle’s history, including title data, the brand history, the odomotor reading, the total loss history, and salvage history. Used car buying tips, along with a glossary and FAQ’s are also included.
MoversReviewed February 6, 2012
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Business, Directories, Transportation, United States.Tags: Business, canada, licensing, moving companies, transportation, trucks, United States
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http://www.moversreviewed.com/
MoversReviewed is a Consumer Advocate Directory of Moving Companies in the United States and Canada. It provides a list of active and licensed movers by mover type, company name, or by city, state. Each entry includes an address, phone number, website address, if the company moves a customer internationally, and its safety record (under the U.S. Department of Transportation number). Entries can be sorted alphabetically, by company size, or by specialties.
Colleges of Memphis June 14, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Colleges, Directories, Maps, Memphis, music, Safety, Shelby County, Transportation.add a comment
The colleges of Memphis website connects over thirteen universities and colleges that are in the Memphis area. From this website, you will find directories to student life, on-campus housing, venues the city has to offer, and college admissions. There is also an insider’s guide with links to all things Memphis such as places to eat, cultural offerings, and local current news. The purpose of collegesofmemphis.org is to promote Memphis to prospective students.
Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture March 22, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in Agriculture, All, Animals, Biographies, Black History, Books, Colleges, Economics, Environment, Geology, Memphis, Plants, Rivers, Science, Shelby County, Tennessee, Transportation, Women.add a comment
http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/about.php
The Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture’s on-line edition is an updated version of the the book that was originally published in 1998. Students, teachers, and researchers can use this website to find information about Tennessee. Topics are broken down into user friendly categories. Popular subjects include the Civil War, Davy Crockett, Andrew Jackson and Daniel Boone. This on-line version has updated and new entries, over 500 images, and also video and audio files.
cars.com September 22, 2010
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Automobiles, Consumer Information, Transportation.Tags: automobiles, blue book value, cars, financing, pricing, used car value
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Cars.com provides an easy place to get information on what kind of automobile to buy, where to buy it, and how much to pay for a new or used car. Searches can be done for specific models, makes, or years. Comprehensive pricing and financing information, along with side by side car comparisons are also available. Additional tools on the site include an automobile loan calculator and the Kelley Blue Book value for used cars.
Traffic Volume Trends March 4, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Automobiles, Statistics, Transportation.Tags: infrastructure, traffic, traffic statistics, TVT
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www.fhwa.dot.gov/ohim/tvtw/tvtpage.cfm
From the site: “Traffic Volume Trends is a monthly report based on hourly traffic count data reported by the States. These data are collected at approximately 4,000 continuous traffic counting locations nationwide and are used to estimate the percent change in traffic for the current month compared with the same month in the previous year.”
Two Transportation Reports August 4, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Automobiles, Statistics, Tennessee, Transportation.add a comment
From ResourceShelf:
State Transportation Statistics 2007
www.bts.gov/publications/state_transportation_statistics/state_transportation_statistics_2007/
“This report presents a statistical profile of transportation in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.”
Transportation Statistics Annual Report 2007
www.bts.gov/publications/transportation_statistics_annual_report/2007/
“This report presents selected transportation data on 13 topics specified in the legislative mandate of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.”
Transportation Energy Data Book June 23, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Automobiles, Energy, Fuel, Statistics, Transportation.add a comment
http://cta.ornl.gov/data/index.shtml
From the Center for Transportation Analysis at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory… Data and statistics on petroleum, alternative fuels and greenhouse gases can be found here.
2008 Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings February 18, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Children, Consumer Information, Safety, Transportation.add a comment
www.nhtsa.gov/portal/nhtsa_eou/info.jsp?type=infant
From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ratings are provided for Infant Rear Facing Seats, Toddler Forward Facing Seats, Convertible Seats and Child Booster Seats, based upon ease of use.
Cell Phone Driving Laws January 31, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Automobiles, Hazards, Law, Safety, Transportation.add a comment
www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html
This site, from the Governors Highway Safety Administration, provides a comparison chart of the various laws regarding the use of cell phones while driving.
OECD Statistics December 12, 2007
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Business, Countries, CPI, Economics, Energy, Environment, Finance, Import/Export, Inventions, Science, Statistics, Taxes, Transportation.add a comment
www.oecd.org/statsportal/0,3352,en_2825_293564_1_1_1_1_1,00.html
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development created this directory of world economic statistics. Users can search by country or topic for information on international trade, purchasing power, energy use and much more.
Bentham Open Access Journals November 19, 2007
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Biology, Chemistry, Computers, Diseases, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Fuel, Geology, Health, Magazines, Materials, Mathematics, Physics, Plants, Psychology, Science, Technology, Transportation, Weather.add a comment
www.bentham.org/open/JrnlsBySub.htm
Bentham Publishers has launced over 200 peer-reviewed, open-access journals. This link directs you to the list of subjects covered. Use the links on the left to access a list of title in alphabetical order. Details about the editorial board and submission guidelines are available for each title. Disciplines covered include: Agriculture, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Dentistry, Energy & Fuels, Engineering, Evolution, Genetics, Imaging, Immunology, Mathematics, Nanoscience, Nursing, Operational Research, Optics, Pharmacology, Psychology, Transportation, Virology, and much more!
SustainLane June 28, 2007
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Energy, Environment, Food, Fuel, Health, Investing, Transportation, Water, Weather.add a comment
According to the site, “With over 300 participating cities, states and counties, SustainLane Government is the premier online sustainability best practices knowledge base for state and local government.” Users can browse the Knowledge Base for Best Practices in a number of areas, including Climate Change Policy, Green Building, Land Use Planning and Parks.
Green Car Congress May 31, 2007
Posted by Sarah in All, Automobiles, Consumer Information, Energy, Environment, Fuel, Transportation.add a comment
www.greencarcongress.com/topics.html
The Green Car Congress’ “mission is to provide timely, high-quality editorial about the full spectrum of energy options, technologies, products, issues and policies related to sustainable mobility.” This link leads to the topics page where users can browse topics within several subject headings: Vehicles, Fuels, Emissions, Energy, Business & Policy, and Geographic Region.
2007 Airline Quality Rankings April 2, 2007
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http://aqr.aero/aqrreports/AQR2007full.pdf
An annual study, produced by researchers from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Wichita State University, ranks major national airlines in a variety of categories.
CDL Online Practice Questions November 25, 2006
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www.testprepreview.com/cdl_practice.htm
This site provides 16 practice modules for those preparing to take the Commercial Driver’s License examination.
Commuting in America October 23, 2006
Posted by Sarah in All, Statistics, Transportation, United States.add a comment
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/CIAIII.pdf
A decadal study put out by the Transportation Research Board, this document reviews the commuting patterns in the United States. Requires Adobe Acrobat.
ClimateBiz September 13, 2006
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Business, Energy, Environment, Fuel, Transportation.add a comment
Created by a partnership of two nonprofits (Business for Social Responsibility and the Green Business Network), this site offers resources for those interested in the interactions between business and climate change. Backgrounders are available on topics such as reducing emissions, climate-friendly policies and best practices.
Driver License Practice Tests September 13, 2006
Posted by Sarah in All, Exams, Job & Career, Safety, Tennessee, Transportation.add a comment
www.tennesseeanytime.org/dlpractice/
The Tennessee Department of Safety offers four practice tests to help citizens prepare to take the driver’s license exam.
FlightStats September 11, 2006
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This site offers on-time performance rates, fare comparisons, airport/airline information. Requires free registration for full access.
