Abstract: A computer system for automatically allocating periodic maintenance contributions to a maintenance savings account based upon vehicle telematics data includes a processor and a computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including: (i) receiving, from a vehicle, telematics data associated with a vehicle component; (ii) determining a replacement cycle associated with the vehicle component; (iii) determining a replacement cost of the vehicle component; (iv) calculating a plurality of periodic maintenance contributions to a maintenance savings account, the maintenance savings account associated with the vehicle owner and designated to receive the plurality of periodic maintenance contributions; and (v) automatically transferring the plurality of periodic maintenance contributions from a primary account associated with the user to the maintenance savings account.

Abstract: A computer system for automatically allocating periodic maintenance contributions to a maintenance savings account based upon vehicle telematics data includes a processor and a computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including: (i) receiving, from a vehicle, telematics data associated with a vehicle component; (ii) determining a replacement cycle associated with the vehicle component; (iii) determining a replacement cost of the vehicle component; (iv) calculating a plurality of periodic maintenance contributions to a maintenance savings account, the maintenance savings account associated with the vehicle owner and designated to receive the plurality of periodic maintenance contributions; and (v) automatically transferring the plurality of periodic maintenance contributions from a primary account associated with the user to the maintenance savings account.

Abstract: A computer system for automatically allocating periodic maintenance contributions to a maintenance savings account based upon vehicle telematics data includes a processor and a computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including: (i) receiving, from a vehicle, telematics data associated with a vehicle component; (ii) determining a replacement cycle associated with the vehicle component; (iii) determining a replacement cost of the vehicle component; (iv) calculating a plurality of periodic maintenance contributions to a maintenance savings account, the maintenance savings account associated with the vehicle owner and designated to receive the plurality of periodic maintenance contributions; and (v) automatically transferring the plurality of periodic maintenance contributions from a primary account associated with the user to the maintenance savings account.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method of assembling a tank car comprises assembling a top platform. Assembling the top platform comprises coupling a first running board to a first handrail assembly such that it at least partially encloses the first running board; coupling a second running board to a second handrail assembly such that it at least partially encloses the second running board; and coupling the first handrail assembly to the second handrail assembly via at least one closure plate to form a passageway for a rail operator to pass between the first handrail assembly and the second handrail assembly. The method further comprises coupling the top platform to the tank. Particular embodiments include leveling the top platform on the top of the tank.

Abstract: A method of determining effectiveness of television and on-line marketing communications is disclosed. A method for determining when transference occurs between different marketing vehicles is also disclosed. The method uses a modular system for determining effectiveness of marketing communications which provides an efficient and timely process for measuring the effectiveness of marketing activities. The system is modular so that certain functions may be selectively added based upon the type of marketing communications for which return on investment is to be tracked. Additionally, certain functions may be added to the system based upon the type of information and the level of detail of the information that the system provides regarding the effectiveness of marketing activities.