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,' Washington-The latest timber connectors and framing , anchors developed by the lumber industriesf engineering research organization are included in the new 1959 cata-

'!oB file issued b-y timbet Engineering Company, affiliite of the National Lumber Manufacturers Association. lTh. 1959 Teco catalog folder includes information on

Wedge-Fit split rings, shear plates, Trip-L-Grip framing anchors and two new products recently introduced to the building industryTeco Du-Al-Clip framing anchors and

Teco-U-Grip joist hangers. For convenience, the Teco cata-

Do You Know . . .?

It is assumed that dealers using drivers and vehicles to transport property across state lines are familiar with the ICC Motor Carrier Safety Regulations which are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C., at 25 cents per copy.

The following are some of the important requirements of the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations which apply both to the driver and the carrier, reports the National Retail Lumber Dealers Association.

folder will include individual loose leaf catalos sheets leaf catalog for each product and a complete listing of product distributors throughout the country.

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;i-.' The American Chain Division, American Chain & Cable , Company, Inc., York, Pa., announces the installation of a Chain Service Station at their San Francisco, Calif., warehouse. Jim Russo, with more than 30 years of gervice in the i production and inspection of chain, has bedn placed in 1, charge of the new operation. His services will -be made lvailable, upon request, to visit plants in the western United States to make ,oh-the-spot chiin inspections and recommendations.

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(1) Drivers must be physically examined by a qualified doctor at least once every 3 years and the driver must carry a doctor's certificate with him at all times when driving.

(2) A driver must not'drive a.motor vehicle unless he shall have satisfied himself, among other things, that the brakes, brake hoses, steering, lighting, tires, windshield wipers, coupling devices, low air or vacuum warning device and required emergency equipment are in good working order and in place on the vehicle.

(3) A driver may not drive more than 10 hours without 8 consecutive hours off duty. He may not remain on duty more than 60 hours in any week.

(4) Every driver must prepare a daily log in the form and manner prescribed. Nearly all published log books contain a sample prepared log and written instructions for the proper preparation of driver's logs.

(5) Drivers must report, in writing, to the carrier on the condition of his vehicle at the end of each day's work or tour of duty. Such report must list all of the defects or deficiencies, or state that none were discovered.

(6) Drivers are subject to penalties for violation of the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Those dealers operating trucks in interstate commerce might avoid delays or other inconvenience by checking their compliance with the Safety Regulations. savs the NRLDA.