A Safe Work Zone ... Is A Smart Work Zone! • Solar Powered Message Boards • Arrowboards • Radar Trailers • Traffic Lights • Camera Trailers • Full-Size, Solar Powered PCMS-1500 Full Matrix Full-Size, Solar Powered PCMS-1210, Text Matrix Mid-Size, Solar Powered PCMS-320 Full Matrix Available In RGB Compact, Solar Powered PCMS-548 Full Matrix Available In RGB Radar Speed Display Trailer SP-715 Summer Edition 2012 Volume 2 Number 3 Published by: EQUIPMENT REVIEW INC. Editorial and Advertising Office Suite 628, 440-10816 Macleod Trail S.E. Calgary, Alberta Canada T2J 5N8 Telephone: (403) 238-8663 email: jerry@equipmentreview.ca Cover – Kenworth T370 4WD This truck is engineered with body builders in mind. The transfer case is mounted strategically to not interfere with the placement of a body. Consequently, the T370 AWD is perfectly suited for flatdecks, cranes or plows. Municipalities, construction, oilfield and many other industries are potential customers for this tough and reliable four wheel drive. A variety of wheel bases and GVW ratings are available… 15 Sales & NTCIP Compliant Rentals *PCMS Units Only Full-Size Trailer-Mounted Traffic Lights TLD-3612 Solar-Powered Semi-Permanent / Permanent Message Signs Smart Work Zones: A Portable Solution for Improving Western Canadian Work Zones (((((((((((((((((((((((( Closed Circut Camera Trailer CT-2430 Solar-Powered )))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((( Solar Powered Arrowboard Trailer ST-4825 (Mast) & ST-4825 (Cage) Mid-Size Trailer-Mounted Traffic Lights TLD-2312 Solar-Powered )))))))))))) Battery-Powered, Trolley-Mounted Traffic Lights TLD-1312 & TLD-1312-FLAGGER Vehicle Mounted Arrowboard VM-306025 Alberta Traffic Supply provides the equipment, technology and expertise to help make your work zones smarter ... resulting in safer roads for motorists, roadworkers and pedestrians. MANAGE YOUR ENTIRE PCMS FLEET WITH JAMLOGIC JAMLOGIC SOFTWARE. Boost efficiency and productivity with JamLogic, the most sophisticated, complete and user-friendly message sign management tool on the market. WORK BETTER, FASTER. WORK BETTER, FASTER. Every message sign equipped with a wireless modem that allows instant internet or server access to all your signs and data. As a result, you can: Manage all your signs from any location Keep track of all your equipment with GPS mapping Communicate with several signs at once Monitor power and communication levels remotely Receive email alerts for low battery and theft Interface with any project from a single screen Publisher / Editor Jerry Skinner Circulation / Reader Matters concerning additions, deletions, address changes etc. - please use regular mail to contact us at the address above. “EQUIPMENT REVIEW” provides, in good faith, information that is believed to be accurate about new products and services. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies or errors, nor should legal or professional advice be assumed from our text. Written permission from the Publisher is required for the commercial reproduction of any part of this magazine. Printed in Canada  Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: Equipment Review Suite 628 440-10816 Macleod Trail, SE Calgary, Alberta T2J 5N8 Publication Mail Agreement Number: 41137025 The Smarter Work Zone Signal timings, permanent message systems, traffic video feeds and a variety of sensors have all contributed to better management of traffic in our day to day travels. However, when construction work zones are considered we all feel like we are thrown back to the Stone Age, and are compelled to tough it out with the aggravation that comes from any disruption to our normal commute. So, why can’t work zones be smarter as well? Peter Magnien, Alberta Traffic Supply, explains why they can… Peterbilt Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction Study Peterbilt has achieved the highest ranking in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 ‘Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study’ in the vocational truck segment. The Study is based on interviews with more than 1,651 owner/operators and fleet managers of 1-year-old trucks. It analyzes customer satisfaction in six key areas: engine; transmission; ride/handling/braking; cab/ body; cost of operation; and warranty… The SNO-WAY 29 VHD Plow The 29VHD is the top of the line in Vee Plow technology. The unique single adjusting arm blade leveling system allows the operator to adjust the center hinge for perfect plowing alignment and no snow trail. With the Down Pressure Hydraulic System as standard equipment this plow will, according to Sno-Way, clean better and can cut 30% of your plowing time… 5 11 20 2 EQUIPMENT REVIEW www.equipmentreview.ca Summer 2012 EQUIPMENT REVIEW 3