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...

July 21-24, 2013
SAIA 2013 Annual Convention & Exposition - Nashville, TN more...

August 21, 2013
Tri-County Territory & ARA of CA joint meeting hosted by Ventura Rentals, Ventura, CA

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

 

CRA is happy to announce that the following Exhibitors have recently reserved booth space for the CRA Rental Rally on January 14 & 15, 2014 in Pomona, CA:

Alert Management Systems - Bandit Industries, Inc. - Ebbert Company - Electric Eel Mfg. - Excavation Supply 4 Less - General Equipment - Mi T M - Solutions by Computer - Tsurumi Pump - Virginia Abrasives.

Click on "Learn More" below to see a complete List of Rental Rally Exhibitors along with their product descriptions.
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CRA now has a YouTube page where our first video, "Benefits of CRA Membership" can be viewed. Click on "Learn More" to access our page with the link to the video. See what several of CRA's board members have to say about the benefits of belonging to our association!
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Bobcat Company has officially broken ground on its $20 million renovation and expansion to create the Acceleration Center in Bismarck, N.D. When complete, the Acceleration Center will be a modern complex for advancing innovation where professionals utilize technology and modern design to ensure the position of Bobcat as the leader in the compact equipment industry. The Acceleration Center will initially house 135 employees tasked with innovating and advancing designs; testing; prototype engineering; and the computer simulation of ideas and concepts. These efforts will be accelerated thanks to the collaborative open environment and modern technology built into the facility.
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Rental Rally Exhibitor!
Mi-T-M Corporation proudly introduces a new product category featuring 2-inch and 3-inch semi-trash pumps. This new product category includes a selection of seven semi-trash pumps that can handle solids up to three quarters of an inch in size, and are perfect for civil engineering, construction, flood relief, and agricultural applications. Mi-T-M Semi-Trash Pumps are equipped with a dependable Honda, Subaru, or Mi-T-M engine. Each model features a total suction lift of 28-feet, maximum head limit of over 100-feet, seal made of silicon carbide for leak-proof operation, and precision molded cast iron impeller and volute for enhanced engine performance.
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California Portable Dance Floor Company (CPDFC) has two new products available for party rental companies. First is its New Peel and Stick Vinyl Floor covering, which lets you change the color of your floor any time. The roll of peel and stick vinyl is 60" wide by 55 yards long, and all that is needed is to cut the vinyl roll to fit your dance floor sections, and then peel and stick. The vinyl comes in many colors. CPDFC also now offers a new Full Sheet Vinyl Seamless 3’ X 4’ Section in their Rustic Cedar Design! The Rustic Cedar section has a solid 3’ x 4’ sheet of vinyl in each section as opposed to the 1’ square vinyl tiles of their other styles. These dance floor sections can be used indoors as well as outdoors with CPDFC's new resin treated material on the bottom of each section for extra protection against the elements. Click on "Learn More" to visit the company's website for more information.
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Chicago Pneumatic launches two new pneumatic breakers. The CP 1260 and CP 1290 offer updated features, more power, and a sleek, ergonomic look in addition to the traditional CP ruggedness and reliability. Known for their power and durability, previous models CP 1230 and CP 1240 have lent many of their value-adding features to the new CP 1260 and CP 1290. Covering the two weight classes of 30 and 40 kg (60 lb and 90 lb), the new breakers offer a variety of 12 models suitable for the world’s different markets. Two spike drivers complete the offering, making this a full line for heavy breaking and other applications in construction, plant maintenance and general demolition work.
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Eric NyBlom recently assumed the role of Western Division CE Business Development Manager with Kubota Tractor Corporation, filling the position of Tony Avila, the previous manager who moved into another position in the company. Eric has been in the construction equipment industry for 16 years, coming through the ranks,as a mechanic, a territory manager, and a service manager.
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Rental Rally Exhibitor!
MBW, Inc. recently introduced David Lindley as their new Southwest Regional Sales Manager. Brian DePaul, Regional Sales Manager Northeast Region, will no longer have responsibility for the Southwest region with the exception of some national projects. DePaul will resume his former responsibilities managing the Northeast region.
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The TAC (The Auction Company) June 22nd auction features construction equipment, trucks, trailers, automobiles, and more. You can buy in person or online. Bidding in person at TAC’s auction is easy. All you need to do is register, bid, pay, and pick up the items. This is all handled at the Auction Site at 1450 Pennsylvania Ave., Colton, California 92324. Bidding online allows you to bid from the comfort of your office or home, or from anywhere in the world that you have access to a computer. You can either leave your bid now or bid live in real time on auction day. Click on "Learn More" for the latest auction brochure, or visit their website at www.theauctioncompany.net.
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CRA Service Valued Provider!
NCR Corp. has teamed with Elavon to combine NCR’s tablet and mobile-based point-of-sale (POS) technology with Elavon’s payment processing and distribution channels. NCR Silver, a cloud-based, small business POS system, is now available through Elavon’s sales channels for small business customers. NCR Silver It is is a all-in-one cash register and point of sale system; a full point-of-sale solution that helps you run your small business. It comes with real-time Back Office access from anywhere, automated email and social media marketing, and fraud alerts so that you can stay on top of your business, even when you can’t be there. With 7-day customer support and next-day hardware replacement, it can make your life a lot easier. Click on "Learn More" for a brochure with more information.
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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has used its international press conference at the Bauma 2013 exhibition in Munich to unveil the low-emissions technology used in the company’s forthcoming Stage IV/Tier 4 Final-compliant machines. The engine system, a result of thousands of hours of both bench and multi-application field testing – as well as already installed in over one million Volvo Trucks – is set for launch when the new legislation comes into force in January 2014.
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Environmental protection and efficiency are more than just empty phrases for Wacker Neuson. In addition to the Group's participation in the VDMA Initiative Blue Competence, Wacker Neuson gives distinction to particularly efficient and ecological products with the new ECO seal – ECO for ECOlogy and ECOnomy. The topic of efficiency will also be in the focus of the company's exhibition at Bauma.
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The June 7th CalChamber Alert newsletter gives an update on the status of "job killer" bills. Following the May 31 deadline for legislation to pass the house in which it was introduced, just six of the 37 "job killer" bills identified so far this year remain active. In addition, numerous bills that would have placed on the ballot proposals to increase commercial property taxes have been tabled until next year.
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The June 7th CalChamber Alert newsletter also reported on a research report released June 5 examining the effects of Proposition 13. According to the report, there has been no shift of the property tax burden from businesses to homeowners. Despite numerous anecdotes or cherry-picked examples involving individual properties or disputes pending in court, Proposition 13 has done what it set out to do: bring predictability, stability and objectivity to California’s property tax structure, concludes the report prepared by the California Taxpayers Association (CalTax) using data from the state Board of Equalization (BOE).
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The U.S. Currency Education Program reports that the redesigned $100 note will begin circulating on October 8, 2013. Will you know how to authenticate it? Protect yourself by using the security features included in the redesigned $100 note. Two new security features have been added, the 3-D Security Ribbon and the Bell in the Inkwell. Both of these features can be found on the front of the note and offer a simple and subtle way to check that the note is real. Click on "Learn More" to see these and other security features in the new bill.
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In April, for the first time ever, estimated total liquid fuels consumption by the industrialized economies that are members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), at 44.3 million barrels per day (bbl/d), was below that of non-member countries who used 44.5 million bbl/d. In the June 2013 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that total OECD liquids consumption will rise through the second half of the year, driven in part by increased consumption in the United States during the summer driving season. OECD consumption is expected to exceed non-OECD consumption for the second half of 2013, before falling back below non-OECD levels in 2014.
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Greening a fleet can be a daunting prospect, but as fuel prices continue to rise, the opportunity to save money has increased. Truckinginfo.com reported in May that significant and easily accessible funding is now available in California through the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project. Similar programs are coming soon to other parts of the country. HVIP is designed to offset about half of the additional cost of eligible vehicles, including hybrid, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Funding is available to both public and private fleets.
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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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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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On July 26, 2007, the Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted a regulation to reduce diesel particulate matter (PM) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions from in-use (existing) off-road heavy-duty diesel vehicles in California. Such vehicles are used in construction, mining, and industrial operations. The regulatory language and information on reporting and compliance tools can be accessed by clicking the quick links buttons above. For more information, please call the diesel vehicle information hot line at (866) 6-DIESEL or (866) 634-3735.
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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 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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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 the Knowledge Center for the Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation web page.
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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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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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