Automotive and Transportation
General Transportation Resources
- North American Transportation Statistics
Database - information on transportation and transportation-related activities among Canada, the United States and Mexico, both within individual countries and between the countries. - Leonard's Guide - Online directory of industry service providers. You will find air cargo, logistics, trucking, warehousing and related service companies in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- Federal Highway Administration Highway Statistics Series - statistical data on motor fuel, motor vehicles, driver licensing, and highway mileage.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - vehicle and equipment regulations/standards; traffic safety/occupant info.
- National Transportation Library collection of transportation studies, links to statistical reports, and reference information.
- U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics - nationwide transportation statistics.
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Automotive
- Aftermarket-The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) provides information and selected resources dealing with the automotive aftermarket industry, the AAIA and its member companies.
- Automotive Oil Change Association - Provides industry information and industry publications
- Auto Repair Marketing Strategies - Article describing marketing techniques for the industry
- Body Shop Profiles various industry statistics from BodyShopBusiness.com (See statistics).
- International Trade Data System U.S. government sites with links for the automotive manufacturing industry.
- IRS Automotive Links tax information and industry links for automotive related industries.
- Just Auto automotive industry news and executive summaries of market research reports.
- Official KelleyBlue Book retail pricing for automobiles.
- National Auto Dealer's Association - data on new car/truck industry and dealerships.
- Office of Aerospace and Automotive Industries' Automotive Team The International Trade Administration (ITA), of the Department of Commerce’s Office of Aerospace and Automotive Industries provides analyses of the U.S. automobile industry, including trends and statistics.
- Office of Automotive Affairs U.S. Dept. of Commerce site with links to a wide variety of industry statistics.
- Professional Carwashing & Detailing Online - Included are articles on topics of interest to carwash owners, fast lube service providers and auto detailing businesses. Find links to cover stories from past issues of Professional Carwashing and Detailing Magazine, and a Buyers Guide to products and services for the car care industry.
- Rates & Allowance Statistics for Body Shops from Insight Magazine.
- Snapshot of the Collision Repair Industry statistics on automotive service businesses.
- The Top 5 Things Lube Customers Want article from Carwash magazine.
- 2004 Underhood Service - Offers industry stats and other trends
Air
- Aerospace Forecast FAA forecast of air transportation activity.
- Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association The site is divided into public and members only sections. The public section provides access to selected articles from AOPA magazines, information on member products, the Air Safety Foundation, and a calendar of events.
- Aircraft Repair overview of industry in North Carolina and nationally prepared by the North Carolina Business & Technology Development Center.
- American and International Association of Airport Executives This site is divided into the following sections: Aviation News, Government Issues, Products and Training, and AAAE Membership.
- Air Transport Association The ATA is the trade association for the principal U.S. airlines. Find news, and information on regulations, operations and safety, fares and finance, customer service, security and airports and more topics dealing with U.S. airlines.
- General Aviation Developed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), this site provides information about General Aviation. Sections include: GA Security, The Future of GA, and a Library of resource documents including fact books, glossaries, federal government airport categories and more..
- National Business Aviation Association, Inc The NBAA is a leading association representing member companies and providing services to the business aviation community. Included is a products and services directory, and industry data. Access to some portions of the website requires membership.
Trucking
- American Trucking Association - provides Covers topics of interest to the trucking industry, legislative and regulatory sections, directories and member resources.
- Layover Sections of this site for professional truck drivers include: truck driving jobs, truck driving schools, directories, routes and maps, newsletters, CDL practice tests, and information for owner operators.
- Trucking Resources a compilation of resources for truckers. Includes addresses and telephone numbers of state licensing agencies.
- TruckingInfo.com Sections include trucking industry articles, links to information on fuel prices, weather conditions, truck dealers, products and services directory, calendar of truck shows and events.
Marine Transportation
- BoatingNews.com Sections include boating news and articles, directories, yellow pages, boats for sale, calendar of events.
- Boat & Motor Dealer Trade magazine for the recreational marine industry. Site also includes a section of recommended industry books, and association links of interest.
- Marina Dock Age a magazine for marina operators and owners.
- National Marine Manufacturers Association includes news, contacts and market trends.
Railroad
- Overview of U.S. Freight Railroads statistical report from the Association of American Railroads.
International Trade
- Automobile Importation and Certification FAQs
Answers to common questions about importing automobiles in the U.S.
How to Become a Registered Motor Vehicle Importer
Motor vehicle importers must comply with the Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act, which requires that all vehicles and vehicle equipment imported for use on the U.S. highways be brought into compliance with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Import Requirements for Vehicles, Engines and Equipment
Environmental Protection Agency guide to import requirements for vehicles, engines, and non-road equipment.
Registered Motor Vehicle Importer Procedures and Requirements
Procedues and regulations for importers of foreign made motor vehicles.
Vehicle Import Regulations
A guide to instructions, FAQ's and guidance on how to comply with federal regulatory law on vehicle importation into the United States.
