May 22, 2013 (rescheduled from May 15th)
CRA Obama Care Workshop, Concord, CA more...

May 22, 2013
Northern California Heavy Equipment Theft Summit - Dublin, CA more...

May 30, 2013
Crime Prevention of Southern California Training - Anaheim, CA more...

July 16-17, 2013
CRA Board of Directors Meeting, Pismo Beach, CA

July 17-21, 2013
CRA RV Campout at Lake Lopez , Arroyo Grande, CA more...

August 23, 2013
San Diego Territory of CRA – Annual Golf Tournament, Carlsbad, CA more...

October 1-3, 2013
The Demo Expo ICUEE, Louisville, KY more...

October 15-16, 2013
CRA Board of Directors Meeting - Las Vegas, NV

January 13-15, 2014
CRA Rental Rally, Pomona, CA more..
H.G. Makelim and MBW, Inc., will be exhibiting at the show.

January 16-19, 2014
CRA RV Campout in desert - Quartzsite AZ

January 21-24, 2014
World of Concrete Las Vegas, NV more...

See CRA's Calendar page for more information on CRA's upcoming events.

 

Ahern Rentals will be auctioning over 300 items, including skid steers, reach fork lifts, scissor lifts, telescoping boom lifts, and more! The auction takes place Saturday, May 18, 2013, 9:30 a.m., at 1800 West Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89106. The viewing date is Friday, May 17, 2013, 9:30 a.m. Unable to attend? Try their exclusive online bidding service from your home or office. Real time webcasts-timed online auction bidding at www.lyonauctionlive.com (Permit #:TCP-40806). For more information, contact Ahern at 800-400-1610 or click on "Learn More" to visit their website.
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Anchor Tents is excited to announce that Anchor University will take place November 19-21, 2013. Anchor University provides event rental owners the unique opportunity to learn from industry veterans and connect with like-minded tent renters with the ultimate goal of growing their tent business. Ready to reserve one of the limited number of spaces? RSVP by emailing AnchorU@anchorinc.com with your company name and number of people attending. Click "Learn More" to see a flyer. More information will also be sent out in the upcoming months.
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Two new TS diesel towable generators are available from Baldor Generators. The TS500 and TS190 are powered by John Deere engines and meet Interim Tier 4 EPA emissions regulations. The engines are fitted with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and a diesel particulate filter (DPF) to minimize any harmful exhaust gasses given off during operation.
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Atlas Copco Compressors recently announced that it has created a new centralized Distributor Support Service to provide administrative sales support and technical assistance for Atlas Copco Compressors’ complete product portfolio. "Sales support administration and technical assistance make up greater than 90 percent of the calls we receive from our expanding distributor network, making the synergies that come from centralizing these functions critical for our future successes together," said John Brookshire, president, Atlas Copco Compressors LLC.
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Caterpillar exhibited a full range of Stage IV, Tier 4 Final industrial engines and technologies in April at Bauma 2013 in Munich, Germany. With decades of innovation and expertise working on the customer's behalf, Caterpillar is offering a new generation of EU Stage IV, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final engines from 25.2 kW to 895 kw (34 hp to 1200 hp) that meet high expectations for reliability, performance, fuel and fluid efficiency and component life, with significantly reduced emissions.
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Breaking through all industry records at 180 ft (54.9 m), the revolutionary new Genie® SX-180 self-propelled telescopic boom lift was introduced April 15 at the Bauma 2013 tradeshow in Munich, Germany. The largest of its kind in the market, the boom lift is suited for applications in the oil and gas industries, commercial construction, industrial construction and maintenance, and general maintenance.
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Point-of-Rental introduced their new Mobile Workforce App with their most recent update. This app empowers workers on a job site as well as in the rental yard, capitalizing on their mobility. A web-based application rather than device-specific, Mobile Workforce can be utilized with any Internet -enabled mobile device, be it iPhone, Android, any number of tablet devices, or even a laptop. Taking full advantage of the touch-screen user interface of mobile devices, this module reduces tasks from what would normally be several time -consuming steps down to a few simple clicks. Mobile Workforce allows the mobile worker to eliminate the paper equation by performing tasks onsite without having to be granted full access to the company server.
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Chicago Pneumatic sales representatives received hands-on training experience with compaction equipment at the company’s recent training event at its North American distribution facility in Charlotte, N.C. The training had an in-depth focus on the features and benefits of the entire Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment line. Twenty-five representatives participated in the training, taking part in hands-on educational sessions on CP’s construction equipment. Among the product lines reviewed at the event were light compaction (rammers and plate compactors), rig-mounted hydraulic breakers (CP’s RX line), handheld pneumatic and hydraulic construction tools (rivet busters, breakers and chipping hammers), and portable energy (generators, compressors and light towers).
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Kubota Tractor Corporation has received the No. 1 rating and "Dealer’s Choice Award" among Major Tractor Manufacturers, according to the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) 2013 Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey. Nearly 1,000 equipment dealers participated in this year’s survey, rating the manufacturer lines they carry on 12 categories. Kubota rated No. 1 among major tractor manufacturers in overall satisfaction, product quality, product technical support, parts quality, return privileges, warranty procedures, warranty payments, and manufacturer response to dealer needs/concerns. In all 12 categories, Kubota scored above the average rating for all manufacturers.
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The Ditch Witch organization announces the launch of the new and improved Ditch Witch website, which has been redesigned significantly to improve user experience. The new Ditch Witch website is the most complete resource for all things related to Ditch Witch equipment. For more information, please call 800-654-6481 or visit www.ditchwitch.com.
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EDCO has converted paper literature into E-Brochures. Linking to EDCO's new E-Brochure Library from the company¹s homepage gives visitors interactive, 24-hour access to catalogs, parts listings, owner¹s manuals and other relevant information. Embedded inside these E-Brochures are videos, product links and web-training features. These brochures have replaced the PDF versions of the same literature. Included options in the E-Brochures are word searches, text highlighting, and note writing. Also included are EDCO training videos, QR Codes and high-resolution images. All EDCO E-Brochures can be emailed or shared on social media. The company will expand the E-Brochure Library as more content is created. Click on "Learn More" to to view the EDCO E-Brochure Library.
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With around 530,000 visitors from 200 countries, the 2013 Bauma has broken the previous visitor records. Wacker Neuson is also very pleased with the result of the trade fair. "The 2013 Bauma was a great success for us. Already during the first days the congestion at our stand was overwhelming," says Cem Peksaglam, CEO of Wacker Neuson SE. "The atmosphere at Bauma was excellent and gives us an optimistic view of the coming months. This year’s trade fair confirms that Bauma is the leading trade fair for our industry." During the course of the Bauma week, Wacker Neuson was able to greet customers from all over the world. Many new contacts were created at the fair and existing relationships were intensified.
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The California Chamber of Commerce reported in the May 10 Alert Newsletter that a federal court of appeals struck down a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule requiring most companies to post a notice informing employees of their union rights. The controversial poster rule required most private sector employers to put up NLRB-created workplace posters entitled "Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act."
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A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that completely undermines the legal significance of the independent contractor relationship passed a Senate committee on May 8, reported the May 10th California Chamber of Commerce Alert Newsletter. SB 556 (Corbett; D-San Leandro), newly identified as a "job killer," unfairly imposes liability on any contracting entity for the damages caused by the contractor or contractor’s employees, including wage-and-hour violations, penalties, fines, and willful misconduct, solely on the basis that the contractor or its employees wore a uniform similar to that of the contracting entity or drove a vehicle with the contracting entity’s logo.
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The following article by Tom Scott, Executive Director of California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, appeared on foxandhoundsdaily on May 13. In its ninth annual survey, Chief Executive magazine polled 736 CEOs – the highest number ever – about the best and worst states in which to do business. The survey asked business leaders to grade states based on the following metrics: taxation and regulation, quality of workforce and living environment. California placed dead last – the same rank it received in 2012 – right behind Illinois and New York. Texas ranked No. 1, followed by Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee.
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Mexico is a net exporter of oil by the broadest measure that encompasses both crude oil and petroleum products. However, like many other major oil producing countries, it depends on cross-border and global trade to meet its need for petroleum products. Most of Mexico's petroleum trade is with the United States, the destination for most of Mexico's crude exports and the source of most of its refined product imports. Since reaching a peak of nearly 3.4 million barrels per day in 2004, Mexico's crude oil production has declined each year, although at a slower rate since 2010.
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The following is from Chris Reed, San Diego Union Tribune editorial writer and former host of KOGO Radio’s "Top Story" weeknight news talk show, and appeared on foxandhoundsdaily.com on May 10th. Last month’s Los Angeles Times’ bombshell about the state bullet-train project could scarcely have made those in charge of the California High-Speed Rail Authority look worse. The Times reported that in determining who would be chosen to build the first segment of the project from Madera to Fresno, a rail authority committee — after a long, well-publicized public hearing — decided to emphasize competence and design skills by ruling that only the three contractors rated highest in this area would be considered. But the rules were subsequently changed with the bare minimum of publicity. The result was the authority’s favored bidder was the one with the cheapest bid. It was Sylmar-based Tutor Perini — a consortium which had the worst "technical" ranking of any bidder and would have been ineligible under the original rules.
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All diesel-fueled trucks, buses, trailers and transportation refrigeration units operating in California, including those based out of state, have requirements to reduce air pollution and improve the state's overall air quality. Staff has summarized common reporting and rule issues on the Diesel Hotline's Frequently Asked Questions and for more specific help, see our Icon saying "NEW example fleets for owners of 1 to 3 trucks page." If you continue to have difficulty, call the Diesel Hotline at 866-6DIESEL (866-634-3735) or send an email to 8666DIESEL@arb.ca.gov. In addition to English, our operators can answer questions in Spanish and Punjabi.
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This area of the Off-Road Mobile Sources website pertains to off-road large spark-ignition (LSI) equipment greater than 25 horsepower and powered by gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and other alternate fuels – forklifts, airport service vehicles, large turf care equipment, portable generators, and other agricultural, construction and industrial equipment. ARB has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency authorization to enforce the Large Spark-Ignition Engine Fleet Requirements Regulation (LSI Fleet Regulation), including the fleet average emission level standards. Enforcement Advisory 441 announces that all provisions of the LSI Fleet Regulation are enforceable and that ARB intends to commence enforcement of all its requirements. ARB has updated the LSI Fleet Regulation tutorial to reflect regulatory changes that were adopted in December 2010. These changes became effective December 14, 2011.
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What's New? By March 1, 2013, large fleets must submit a signed Responsible Official Affirmation of Reporting (ROAR) to ARB. By the same date, large fleets must designate appropriate vehicles as low-use for 2012, and submit hour meter readings. Also, as of March 1, 2013, fleets will no longer have the ability to use the "Oops Unsell" or "Oops Restore" features for vehicles and engines removed in 2012. Similarly, fleets will no longer be able to move vehicles among fleets in their DOORS account using the "Reassign Vehicle" function, nor to change how their fleet portions are aggregated using the "Aggregate Fleet" function. Fleets under common ownership or control must decide now if/how they want to apportion themselves and ensure that parent fleets are reported properly.
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Owners or operators of portable engines and certain other types of equipment can register their units under the Air Resources Board's (ARB) Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP) in order to operate their equipment throughout California without having to obtain individual permits from local air districts. Revisions were made to the PERP Regulation and Portable Engine Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) which became effective on February 19, 2011. All holders of PERP Registrations are now subject to these requirements. On July 1, 2012, to apply for initial registration in PERP, all non-flex diesel engines rated 50 bhp and above must be certified to the interim Tier 4 emission standard. The fleet standards from the Portable Engine ATCM take effect January 1, 2013.
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The small off-road engine (SORE) category consists of off-road spark-ignition engines below 25 horsepower, including small utility equipment, lawn mowers and weed trimmers. This category does not include compression-ignition engines, watercraft or recreational vehicles. ARB has a page on its website that includes general information regarding small off-road engines and ARB's SORE program. Click on "Learn More" to access this page.
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The regulation requires diesel trucks and buses that operate in California to be upgraded to reduce emissions. Heavier trucks must be retrofitted with PM filters beginning January 1, 2012, and older trucks must be replaced starting January 1, 2015. By January 1, 2023, nearly all trucks and buses will need to have 2010 model year engines or equivalent. The regulation applies to nearly all privately and federally owned diesel fueled trucks and buses and to privately and publicly owned school buses with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 14,000 pounds. Small fleets with three or fewer diesel trucks can delay compliance for heavier trucks by reporting and there are a number of extensions for low-mileage construction trucks, early PM filter retrofits, adding cleaner vehicles and other situations.
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In December 2011, major amendments to the Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation, which include delaying the first compliance date to no earlier than January 1, 2014, became effective. The changes to the regulation are reflected in the fact sheets, advisories and answers to frequently asked questions available on ...
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The Truck and Bus Regulation will reduce diesel exhaust emissions from privately owned and federal government diesel trucks and buses. Privately and publicly owned school buses have different requirements and do not need to be reported. This CARB site has the Truck Regulations Upload and Compliance Reporting System (TRUCRS) and was last reviewed February 8, 2013.
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The ARB's Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection Program and Periodic Smoke Inspection Program were adopted into law in 1988 to control excessive smoke emissions and tampering from heavy-duty diesel trucks and buses. The regulations, title 13 CCR, sections 2180-2189 for HDVIP, and title 13 CCR, sections 2190-2194 for PSIP, governing these programs were last amended in 2007. The HDVIP program requires heavy-duty trucks and buses to be inspected for excessive smoke and tampering, and engine certification label compliance. Any heavy-duty vehicle traveling in California, including vehicles registered in other states and foreign countries, may be tested. Owners of trucks and buses found in violation are subject to minimum penalties starting at $300 per violation.
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Driving Toward a Cleaner California (DTCC) is a coalition of owner-operators, farmers, construction contractors and other business and community leaders committed to working with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to craft a sensible truck and bus replacement rule that both cleans the air and keeps California's economy moving forward.
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