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ARB has added a “Check TRU Compliance Status” button to the
Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) Website. The California Air
Resources Board (ARB) has added a “Check TRU Compliance Status”
button to the Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) Website.  The
public may use this link to search the ARB Equipment Registration
(ARBER) system for the compliance status of TRUs and TRU
generator sets and provide comments or provide tips on violations
about specific TRUs.  ARB will monitor these comments/tips and
follow up with enforcement action, if warranted.  The TRU Website
is at:  http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/tru.htm

The user must provide at least one search field, which may be
one of the following:

ARB IDN:  The Air Resources Board Identification Number (ARB
IDN) is unique 8-digit number with one check-digit or letter
(nine total digits must be entered) that follows the letters
"ARB".  ARB IDNs are issued by ARB for TRUs that are registered
in ARBER. Only California-based TRUs are required to have an ARB
IDN.  IDNs are voluntary for out-of-state-based TRUs and TRU
generator sets.  The ARB IDN must be affixed to both sides of the
TRU housing.

VIN:  The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique serial
number composed of numbers and letters assigned by the vehicle
manufacturer.  On a truck-mounted TRU, the truck's VIN is located
on the driver's side dashboard, readable through the windshield. 
On a trailer-mounted TRU, the trailer's VIN is located on a plate
that is permanently affixed to the trailer, typically on the
driver's side, exterior front wall.

License Plate Number:  The license plate number is located on
the front and rear of a truck and on the rear of a trailer.

Railcar Reporting Mark:  The Railcar Reporting Mark is a unique
equipment number located on both sides of a railcar.  The Railcar
Reporting Mark includes three to four alpha characters followed
by six numeric digits.  Railcar Reporting Marks may be used
instead of ARB IDNs on the TRU housing.  Do not enter any
spaces.

BIC Code:  The Bureau International des Containers et du
Transport Intermodal (BIC) code is a unique equipment number
located on a TRU generator set or both sides of a refrigerated
shipping container.  The BIC Code includes three to four alpha
characters followed by six numeric digits.  BIC Codes may be used
instead of ARB IDNs on the TRU genset housing.  Do not enter any
spaces.