The International Association of Cold Storage Contractors (IACSC) has released the 2000 Annual Services and Membership Directory. This publication assists companies to locate contractors and suppliers to construct plants, warehouses, and other facilities where expertise in cold-storage design and construction is needed. The directory also includes information and a membership application for firms that may wish to join IACSC. Regular membership is available to firms that contract, subcontract, or assemble cold-storage facilities.
This edition contains more than 66 pages, including listings of 79 contractor members and 75 supplier members in Australia, Canada, Italy, M
American Map Issues New Truckers Atlas The 2000 edition of American Map Corp's Truckers Atlas for Professional Drivers features maps and data assembled for professional drivers. This atlas has 215 maps and tips including:
* Weigh scale location maps for each state.
* Information on vehicle registration, operating authority, and hazardous materials for each state.
* Federal Bridge Law Formula.
* Summary of size and weight limits.
* Fuel tax.
* Low-clearance data with more than 9,000 listings.
* Insurance schedule of limits.
* Designated routes for larger trucks.
* Detailed state access provisions.
Featuring a plastic spiral binding, this atlas is designed to lay open and flat at all times at a driver's side. Measuring 91.4" x 107.8", the atlas has a suggested retail price of $19.95. For more information, contact American Map, 780 W Belden Ave, Suite A, Addison IL 60101 or phone 630-458-1500.exico, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Also included are a list of services and membership benefits, IACSC leadership, past presidents, a history/statement of purpose, and information on how to become a member.
To order directories, contact IACSC headquarters, 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1200N, Bethesda MD 20814-3202; phone 301-652-5674; fax 301-652-7269; or e-mail: [email protected]. The first copy is free to firms having an interest in cold-storage construction or desiring membership information. Extra copies are available for US $10 each.
Directory of Truck Dealers New for 2000 The new 2000 edition of The Directory of Truck Dealers reflects 2,460 dealer locations, 347 in Canada. Since many dealerships offer multiple brands, 3,501 truck manufacturer "locations" are represented.
Demographics include company, name, and title of owner or general manager, address, phone (1, 249, toll-free), fax numbers, manufacturer(s) represented; plus, if the dealer offers sales, service, leasing, parts, or specializes in used vehicles. An added feature is web site and e-mail addresses.
Designed for trucking companies, private fleets and suppliers, the 325-page directory is offered by Transportation Technical Services, Fredericksburg VA for $95 (US). Data on disk or CD-ROM (includes book) is $195. To subscribe, phone 888-ONLY-TTS or order online at www.ttstrucks.com.
New Air Gauge Interfaces With Scale System Air-Weigh's new, entry-level electronic air gauge gives operators an accurate estimate of on-the-ground weight. The ComLink air gauge is also weight-ready to interface with the AW5600, Air-Weigh's in-cab scale system. ComLink can display air pressure to 1/10 of a psi.
As a component of the AW5600 on-board scale system, ComLink is ready for actual weight data, in-cab, display, printers, and download to on-board communications, net payload, and GVW via the FSKNet multiplexing network. This network enables Air-Weigh components to communicate over the truck's existing blue-wire circuit.
All Air-Weigh products using the FSKNet now are produced with automatic trailer ABS fault lamp circuits installed for FMVSS 121 compliance. ComLinks are available as either tractor or trailer modules. At no additional cost, ComLink also provides an auxiliary circuit from the cab to the trailer, so operators can switch a trailer lift axle, dome light, or dump valve without installing and maintaining a second disconnect harness between the tractor and trailers. For more information, contact Air-Weigh, 1730 Willow Creek Circle, Eugene OR 97402.
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Captels System Weighs Moving Vehicles Captels has developed the LS WIM system, a portable weighbridge that accurately and automatically weighs individual axle weights, weights of axle groups, and overall weight of heavy vehicles while they are moving. It is designed for checking potential overloads in accordance with Department of Transportation and local highway regulations.
With the LS WIM, weighing is done without intervention of an operator. When compliance with regulations is being checked, the operator can concentrate on keying in information from vehicle documents and information on the route taken.
Actual vehicle and axle weight cannot be altered, and recording of results is forgery-proof. The system can be set up at almost any site. It is available in portable, semi-portable, and fixed versions. For more details, contact Captels, B P 34, 34270 Saint Mathieu de Treviers, France; or the French Technology Press Office, One E Wacker Dr, Suite 3740, Chicago IL 60601.
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Grote Offers Beehive Clearance/Marker Lamps Grote Industries has introduced red and yellow 2" and 21.2" beehive clearance/marker LED lamps. These lamps replace the standard incandescent models, using the same female pin termination. They have spin-welded lenses and connect using the Grote UBS Double Seal Pigtail (part number 66850). Electronic components in these lamps are encapsulated in a potting compound for protection against moisture and vibration.
Solid terminals are drilled out for a strong fit and seal. They employ edge connector technology, which means no wires are needed for the circuit board. Because they use symmetrical optics, the lamps don't require orientation to provide optimal light diffusion for increased visibility.
For full details, contact Grote, 2600 Lanier Dr, Madison IN 47250.
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Cummins Unveils PowerStore Web Site Cummins customers now can purchase merchandise and service manuals and renew service agreements with a click of the mouse-through Cummins PowerStore, a new e-commerce site unveiled recently on the Cummins web site. The site can be accessed at www.powerstore.cummins.com.
The on line store site features hats, T-shirts, golf shirts, jackets, Mark Martin collectibles, sunglasses, umbrellas, gloves, and novelty items. The PowerStore offers more than 40 different apparel and merchandise items.
Customers now can purchase service manuals and parts catalogs on line. PowerStore also offers Access members the opportunity to renew their subscription using the Internet.
For further information, phone 800-343-7357. Cummins' e-mail address is [email protected], and its web site is www.cummins.com.
