One of the trucking industry's best resources for truck maintenance, testing and specification information is now being made available on CD-ROM by the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) of American Trucking Associations.

TMC's 2006-07 Recommended Practice Manual can now be purchased on CD-ROM in either single-user or multi-user versions.
The new set features both TMC's Recommended Maintenance Practices Manual and Recommended Engineering Practices Manual. Together, the two-volume set features more than 2,200 pages of technical information that represents the consensus and collective wisdom of council members.
All TMC members will receive a copy of the single-user version of the RP Manual CD-ROM as a member benefit. Others may purchase the single-user version (Item #T0012CS; member $200; nonmember $267) or the multi-user version for use on multiple workstations (Item #T0012CE; member $2,500; nonmember $3,333) by calling the ATA Marketplace at 800-ATA-LINE or (703) 838-1754; or ordering online at www.truckline.com/store.


A traditional, hardcover, case-bound print version (Item #T0012; member $200; nonmember $267) of this invaluable resource is also available for purchase as well through the ATA Marketplace.
The updated two-volume set includes more than 50 new or revised Recommended Practices adopted by TMC as of December 2005. Some of these practices offered include:
• RP 157, Service & Installation Guidelines for CB Radio Antenna Systems;
• RP 158, Wiring and Circuit Protection Guidelines for 12-Volt Cab and Sleeper Power Outlets;
• RP 209D, Tire and Rim Safety Procedures;
• RP 238, Troubleshooting Disc Wheel Looseness;
• RP 530, Fleet Guidelines for Parts Purchasing;
• RP 531, Parts Inventory Management Guidelines;
• RP 743, Cargo Securement Systems for Van-Type Trailers & Truck Bodies;
• RP 744, Pintle Hook Maintenance Guidelines;
• RP 745, Inspection and Maintenance Guidelines for Cargo Securement Systems Used With Van-Type Trailers and Truck Bodies;
• RP 1217, Tractor-Trailer Interface Guidelines;
• RP 1416, Guidelines for Used Engine Coolant Analysis;
• RP 1417, Lubricant and Fluid Sampling Guidelines;
• RP 1503, Brake Maintenance Guidelines for Severe Vocational Applications; and
• RP 2203, Guidelines for Wireless Data Connectivity at Fixed Points of Presence.
TMC, a council of the ATA, is North America's premier technical society for truck equipment, information technology and logistics professionals.