U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (CHECK ONE) [ ] Form 10-K or Form 10-KSB [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K [X] Form 10-Q or Form 10-QSB [ ] Form N-SAR For Period Ended: August 31, 2001 [ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K or Form 10-KSB [ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F [ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K [ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q or Form 10-QSB [ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates: Part I-Registrant Information American Commerce Solutions, Inc. f/k/a JD American Workwear, Inc. 1400 Chamber Dr. Bartow, Florida 33830 Part II-Rules 12b-25(b) and (c) If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should be completed. (Check box if applicable.) [X] (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense; [X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form 10-K or Form 10-KSB, Form 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q or Form 10-QSB, or portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and [ ] (c) The accountants statement or other exhibit required by the Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable. Part III-Narrative The Registrant's internal accounting staff has encountered delays in closing the books of the Registrant on a timely basis due to problems in completing financial data. As a result, the Form 10-Q for the period ended August 31, 2001 has not been completed and accordingly, this notification is being filed. Part IV-Other Information (1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification. Daniel L. Hefner (863) 533-0326 (2) Have all other periodic reports required [X] Yes [ ] No under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If answer is no identify report(s). (3) Is it anticipated that any significant [ ] Yes [X] No change in results of operation from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof? If so: attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made. ATTACHMENT: AMERICAN COMMERCE SOLUTIONS, INC. F/K/A JD AMERICAN WORKWEAR, INC. (Name of registrant as specified in charter) has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: October 12, 2001 /s/ Frank D. Puissegur ----------------------- ------------------------------- TITLE: Chief Financial Officer