D.C Motor
WASHINGTON, D.C.-District of Columbia Permanent Fitting Station
Despite numerous campaigns to promote the use of safety belts, child safety seats and child passenger safety laws in every state and the District of Columbia, motor vehicle crashes continue to kill and seriously injure children at an alarming rate. Each year, approximately 1,800 children age 14 and under are killed as occupants in motor vehicles, and more than 280,000 are injured. ... [Read More]
Congressman Edward J. Markey, Massachusetts, 7th District
July 14, 2005- Rep. Markey and 23 other members send letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman and Ranking Members in Support of Motor Vehicle Safety Provisions in the Transportation Equity Act more... ... [Read More]
Motor-Vehicle Occupant Injury: Strategies for Increasing Use of Child Safety Seats, Increasing Use of Safety Belts, and Reducing Alcohol-Impaired Driving
Given that motor-vehicle occupant injuries are the leading cause of death among persons aged 1--34 years in the United States ( 24 ), reducing the number of motor-vehicle crashes and crash-related occupant injuries should be relevant to most communities. States and communities can compare their current interventions and activities to prevent motor-vehicle injury with recommendations in this report, as well as with other relevant recommendations proposed by NHTSA ( 25 ), the National Transportation Safety Board**** (NTSB) ( 26 ), DHHS ( 19 ), the American Medical Association ( 27 ), and the American Academy of Pediatrics ( 28,29 ). ... [Read More]
FirstGov.gov for Citizens: Renew Your Driver's License
Click on your state or territory to learn about getting or renewing your driver's license, registering your car or accessing other motor vehicle services. As of January 2005, states may no longer display social security numbers on drivers' licenses, motor vehicle registrations, or other identification documents. If your current card displays your SSN, protect your identity by contacting your state for a replacement. ... [Read More]
Motor Carrier Transportation Oregon Trusted Carrier Partners
Motor Cargo Inc., Salt Lake City UT ... TMS \ Tacoma Motor Freight Service, Tacoma WA ... Following is a list of the "best" motor carriers participating in the Oregon Green Light weigh station preclearance program. By equipping trucks with transponders that allow them to bypass weigh stations, and by having an exemplary record of compliance with registration, tax, and safety requirements, these 1,172 carriers received Trusted Carrier license plates. The plate is a visual cue telling enforcement personnel that the carrier should not be subject to random safety inspections, one of several program benefits. How to Qualify. ... [Read More]
Dura Lube and Motor Up
The Motor Up settlement would prohibit unsubstantiated performance claims for any fuel treatment, motor oil, grease, transmission fluid, or brake fluid. Motor Up Corporation, Inc., is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Motor Up America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, is based in Stuart, Florida. Kyle Burns is president of Motor Up Corporation. ... The FTC alleged that both Dura Lube and Motor Up used labeling, packaging, infomercials, and other ads that represented, among other things, that compared to motor oil alone, their products reduce engine wear; extend engine life; and help prevent engine breakdowns or reduce the risk of serious engine damage when oil pressure is lost. The ads for both products also represented that they protect engines for up to 50,000 miles, according to the complaints. Motor Up ads also allegedly claimed that their product prevents engine corrosion, will not drain out from the engine even when the oil is changed, and protects against engine wear even without motor oil. Dura Lube ads allegedly claimed that their product reduces emissions and improves gas mileage by up to 35%. The FTC alleges that the companies did not possess or rely on competent and reliable evidence to substantiate any of their performance claims, and therefore the claims were deceptive. ... [Read More]
1919 transcontinental motor convoy documents
In the summer of 1919, a young Lieutenant Colonel named Dwight D. Eisenhower participated in the first Army transcontinental motor convoy. The expedition consisted of eighty-one motorized Army vehicles that crossed the United States from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, a venture covering a distance of 3,251 miles in 62 days. The expedition was manned by 24 officers and 258 enlisted men. The convoy was to test the mobility of the military during wartime conditions. As an observer for the War Department, Lt. Col. Eisenhower learned first-hand of the difficulties faced in travelling great distances on roads that were impassable, and that resulted in frequent breakdowns of the military vehicles. These early experiences influenced his later decisions concerning the building of the interstate highway system during his presidential administration. 1919 Transcontinental Convoy . ... [Read More]
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