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towed vehicle from its engine mounted air compressor and is equipped with an <br /> air gauge. <br /> 3) Heavy Duty (Class C) <br /> a) An Operator shall maintain at least one three axle tow truck with a GVWR of at <br /> least 48,000 lbs. The truck shall be equipped with air brakes and must be <br /> capable of providing and maintaining continuous air to the towed vehicle. <br /> 4) Super Heavy Duty (Class D) <br /> a) An Operator shall maintain at least one three axle tow truck with a GVWR of at <br /> least 52,000 lbs. The truck shall be equipped with air brakes and must be capable <br /> of providing and maintaining continuous air to the towed vehicle. <br /> b) If this class of tow truck is used exclusively for salvage and recovery operations, <br /> there is no requirement for providing and maintaining continuous air to the towed <br /> vehicle. <br /> D. To properly and safely tow and service the wide variety of vehicles being operated on <br /> the roadway, a towing procedure may require the use of auxiliary equipment specifically <br /> designed for that purpose. This auxiliary equipment should be used when appropriate. <br /> 12. GENERAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS <br /> A. Tow Truck and Car Carrier Classifications:tow truck and car carrier classifications are <br /> based on the truck chassis GVWR and the classification system used by the American <br /> Trucking Association (ATA) and truck manufactures. Tow truck and car carrier <br /> classifications shall meet all applicable state and/or federal standards. <br /> B. Identification Labels: each piece of towing equipment shall have a label or identification <br /> tag permanently affixed to the equipment in a prominent location to identify the <br /> manufacturer, serial number, and rated capacity. <br /> C. Recovery Equipment Rating:the basic performance rating of the recovery equipment is <br /> the weight the equipment can lift in a winching mode, when the boom is static at a 30 <br /> degree elevation with the load lines vertical and the lifting cable sharing the load <br /> equally, measured with a live load (weight or load cell). <br /> 1) The structural design of the recovery equipment must have a higher load capacity <br /> than the performance ratings. <br /> 2) Winches shall conform to or exceed the specifications set forth by the Recovery <br /> Equipment Rating, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Handbook and the SAE <br /> J706. <br /> 2011-2013 TSA Page 16 of 30 <br />