American auto transport drivers transporting vehicles using the I-5 in Seattle in the days ahead will find parts of this essential transport route have changed. Road construction crews have finished installing Smarter Highways along the I-5 in Seattle, between the Boeing Access Road and the I-90 in Seattle. A space-age traffic management system designed to provide drivers with real-time information on lane and traffic conditions existing along the section of the I-5 in question, the Smarter Highways system also includes the installation of a series of electronic speed-limit and lane status signs over each northbound lane. The signs along this stretch of the I-5 will now display speed limits from 40 to 60 mph, depending on traffic levels along the route, and possibly other factors.

The Washington State Department of Transportation and its partners in this project that is estimated to have cost about $23.8 million are hoping the Smarter Highways system installed along this section of the I-5 is going to improve traffic flows and possibly decrease the number of motor vehicle incidents along this essential transport route. Firms in the business of taking cars to destination in the United States of America using this transport route in the future will be hoping it helps them keep their auto shipping rates competitive.

Sources close to this news also indicate that this Smarter Highways system along this important section of the I-5 in Seattle is going to help prepare this transport route for the increase in traffic once construction of the Alaskan Way Viaduct project gets under way. Either way things have changed for auto shipping firms planning on moving cars along the I-5 between the Boeing Access Road and the I-90 in Seattle and they'll want to be aware of this.

American firms in the business of shipping cars overseas need to control business costs if the rates they currently charge customers are going to make the profit the company has projected to make from its shipping services. UDrove has just announced the release of a new iPhone application designed and developed to help the transport industry of the United States take care of elements of their transport business that will help control business costs. A business management tool designed for transport professionals on the roads of America that runs on smart phones, including iPhone, Android and Blackberry, this new version of uDrove according to the company is an enhancement to the services already provided by the application.

This latest edition of uDrove takes advantage of new functionality of the iPhone OS 4, such as multitasking and the use of an enhanced GPS system, and an enhanced view of available on-duty hours that should help transport firms car shipping to Puerto Rico in their business operations. Users can input data using a handy QWERTY keyboard, keep better track of the loads they transport, and this version even includes an enhanced log approval process using the drivers signature. The designers included enhanced log editing features with this version of uDrove and you can take multiple photos of proof of delivery documents that will come in handy. This version of uDrove also allows drivers to keep a log, track mileage for tax purposes, record all business expenses, and complete and electronically submit driver's vehicle inspection reports.

American vehicle transporters that want to make sure they make the profit they desire from the car shipping prices they charge customers might want to take a look at the latest version of uDrove. This decision could be a move that helps keep your profit line and customers happy as you travel further down the transport roads of America in the years ahead in the century of the environment.

The auto transport reviews of the services you provide customers can quickly go south if the maintenance of the transport vehicles you implement in your business isn't up to date. Fortunately, Arsenault Associates has recently announced the launching of a new website designed to help the fleet maintenance industry stay up to date on the latest information, online tools and technical resources for the industry. Visitors can take part in the Arsenault Maintenance Survey, a service that collects information on real-world trends, opinions and ideas in the transport industry of the United States of America. Fleet professionals can find white papers, case studies, calculators and spreadsheets designed specifically to help them, in addition to articles on subjects important to the industry, links to other sites, and news and updates on the latest innovations that can help them.

American car transport fleet maintenance professionals visiting the site will find information on the upcoming CSA 2010 and the possible changes the new regulations could have on the fleet operations of motor carriers doing business in America. The site designers included information on VMRS coding standards and an informed look at the future of fleet maintenance technology in the century of the environment.

The transport vehicles that you use to ship cars for customers are essential to your business and staying up to date with the latest information, online tools and technical resources available for fleet maintenance professionals could be the advantage that keeps you ahead of the pack. Drop by and take a look at the new site and you might find a few things that can help you keep your vehicles on the road and make the maintenance of your fleet a little easier to handle.

American transport professionals that ship cars for customers in the United States of America now have the new Waco Freightliner facility to stop at when they need help keeping their transport vehicle in running order, a part for their Freightliner or Western Star truck, or a certified part or service for the Detroit, Cummins or Caterpillar engine in their vehicle. The Lonestar Group announced the opening of the Waco Freightliner facility in Waco, Texas the other day, a facility that will include a fully staffed truck detail shop, and 60,000 square feet of space.

The Waco Freightliner dealership is located on the north side of Waco, off of Interstate 35 at the Meyers Lane Exit 340, and sits on a ten acre site that includes a 28,000 square foot service shop with 21 truck bays and about 20,000 square feet of display and warehouse space. Sources indicate that the driver's lounge of this facility has soft leather couches, a flat screen television to keep you entertained, a private bathroom, a few vending machines to provide you with sustenance and wireless internet access, so you can spend the time going over the car shipping prices of the services you provide.

American car haulers might want to stop by and take a look at the new Waco Freightliner in Waco, Texas and talk with the professionals on hand and maybe take a few notes on the services offered at this facility. You never know when you might need the help of these professionals and it's probably a good idea to at least know where the facility is located and how to get there as fast as possible, just in case you need a little help.

Professional auto transport is a time consuming task that requires you have access to instant information on the transport roads and highways of the United States of America at your fingertips. In Dallas the other day, Cobra Electronics announced the arrival of the 7750 Platinum, a new 7-inch navigation unit specifically designed for the needs of the professional drivers of America. Featuring enhanced graphics and Junction View with Lane Assist to keep you on the right track, the 7750 Platinum also comes with a State Mileage Log and Hours of Service Log, and the best last-mile routing to provide professional drivers with superior street coverage of secondary transport routes.

Cobra Electronics 7750 Platinum also includes Quick-Tabs that allow users to access critical data on things like the distance to weight stations on your route, the travel centers and rest areas you can stop at during your vehicle transport, and improved visibility when scrolling across the screen or using the features of the unit. Junction View with Lane Assist calls up 3D images of the highway junctions along your route, provides you with information on the best lane to take, and enhanced turn-by-turn information.

Professional car transport drivers that want to check out the new 7750 Platinum by Cobra Electronics can do so at the upcoming Great American Trucking Show slated for August 26-28 in Dallas. Cobra Electronics will be at booth No. 16074, so stop by and take a look at the latest in navigational aids for professional drivers, and talk and have fun with other transport professionals and the thousands of truck lovers that will be on hand for this event. This could be your chance to unwind, maybe enter your truck in the content, or possibly make a few more connections in the transport industry.