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Santa Fe Springs, CA, more... Corona, CA, more... VENDOR NEWS
Comseat, Inc.
Mark Ma
2454 Mariondale Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032
(800) 530-9098, www.comseat-inc.com
Olympic Tent
Scott Sutherland
121 North G St., Tacoma, WA 98403
(800) 481-4128, www.OlympicTent.com
Paladin Attachments
Michael Roberto
2800 N. Zeeb Rd., Dexter, MI 48130
(800) 456-7100, www.PaladinAttachments.com
Tomahawk Industrial California, LLC
Lawrence Nora
402 W. Broadway Suite 810, San Diego, CA 92101
Western Computer
Amanda Wells
351 Candelaria Road, Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 581-5020, www.WesternComputer.com
 Based in San Diego, Tomahawk Power manufactures durable, efficient, and superior light equipment and diesel power solutions for the construction and rental industries. Tomahawk recently introduced their new 2016 compaction lineup:HZR80 — Built for heavy duty performance and ideal for roadways, asphalt, and landscapes. PMR68 — Delivering low emission and noise, perfectly balanced to deliver controlled, jumping motions, without causing any decline to impact force. PFM18 — Built for flat sawing, asphalt cutting, and repair applications; on the cutting edge of manuverability. PC4515 — effectively prepares surfaces for road repair, pavement, pipeline applications, and utility work. Learn More...  Broce Manufacturing Company, Inc., the world leader in the mid-mount, self-propelled broom industry, is excited to introduce a new 3-wheel model sweeper—the BW-260. The BW-260 will be equipped with a Kubota V1505 4-cylinder diesel engine, 3-wheel on the ground towing, large operator area, dual forward/reverse foot pedals, redesigned dash with locking cover, and much more. For more than 50 years, Broce has provided the industry with high quality products, excellent customer service, and competitive pricing. This commitment to excellence will continue with the BW-260 model.
Learn More...  CRA's 2017 Rental Rally Trade Show is scheduled for Jan. 30 through February 1, 2017, at the South Point Casino Hotel & Convention Center in Las Vegas. See the following articles about the latest exhibitors who have signed up for the show and the products they offer. Click on "Learn More" for more information about the show.
Learn More...  360 Payment Solutions, Inc. is CRA's Service Valued Provider for credit card processing/merchant services. The people behind 360 have a passion for improving the merchant's experience of accepting electronic payments, whether the merchant is processing credit cards in the store, accepting checks online, or awarding points for consumer loyalty.
Learn More...  Around 40 years ago, Alert Management Systems was one of the founders of the party rental and tool rental software business. Today, they are leaders in multiple rental categories, including party rental software. Their clients include some of the world's largest and most profitable rental companies. Alert EasyPro is installed in almost 30 percent of the Special Event Top 30 Rental Companies—the event and party rental software leader by far. They currently support hundreds of diverse rental businesses throughout North America and five countries.
Learn More...  American Pneumatic Tools (APT) is a leading provider of exceptional tools for the construction and industrial markets, including hand-held pneumatic and hydraulic tools, compressors, generators, rollers, light towers, hydraulic attachment steel, light compaction, concrete finishing parts, accessories, and tool steel. For decades, the APT brand has represented quality, performance and innovation in the pneumatic tool industry. Superior performance, excellent product reliability, competitive pricing, ergonomic designs, and a warranty second to none are what makes American Pneumatic Tools an industry leader.
Learn More...  Avant Tecno produces a compact articulating ladder, and is the wholly-owned U.S. division of Avant Tecno Oy, a designer and manufacturer of compact multi-functional Avant wheeled loaders and attachments. Avant products, available worldwide, are versatile, powerful, compact, innovative, and durable in all working conditions. Avant Tecno Oy was founded in 1991, and since then has produced many innovative solutions in the field of multi-functional loaders and attachments.
Learn More...  Aztec Tents is one of the nation’s most renowned manufacturers of tents, canopies and semi-permanent fabric structures, with over 40 successful years in the tent and event industry. Aztec Tents specializes in providing quality structures for some of the most prestigious events across a variety of industries. They have just the right mix of products for your clients; their tent products include frame tents, kedered frame tents, high peak frame tents, traditional pole tents, high peak pole tents, engineered high peak tension tents, twin pole tents, marquees, party tents, clearspan fabric structures, sailcloth tents, tent sidewalls, tent accessories, tent doors, and replacement parts for all their products.
Learn More...  Best Trailer, Inc. has been manufacturing a line of high-quality, heavy-duty, industrial trailers specifically engineered for the rigorous demands of the rental industry. Its economy trailers are built for the occasional user or homeowner; its pro line is built for the everyday user and for light commercial use; and its rental or industrial line remains its toughest trailer for the extreme user. Best Trailer, Inc. has added a powder coating department to provide a longer-lasting finish, giving an aesthetic punch to all of its trailers. Now available for commercial and individual customers is the ability to powder coat large gates, fences, awnings and other items.
Learn More...  Cal-line Equipment, Inc. will be displaying wood chippers, stump grinders, and other arborist products. In addition to their full line of brush chippers and stump grinders, Cal-Line also offers the Toro Dingo and TRX Track mounted Trenchers with 35 different landscape, irrigation, plumbing, concrete, and fencing attachments; the Toro Dingo does it all. Contact them for a free listing of all of their equipment and their Arborist Catalog.
Learn More...  CPEES offers quality and reliability of product and service for rental and hospitality businesses and event planners products manufactured by Palmer Snyder, Toro, Schaefer, LB White, and Essex Silverline. CPEES has over 35 years experience in the industry with warehouses in California, Washington, and Pennsylvania, making it possible for them to ship locally, nationally, or globally within two business hours.
Learn More...  Canycom is a Japanese company that has been designing, manufacturing, and improving its unique products for over half a century. The company is known for its Canycom Crawler Carriers and IHI Excavators and specializes in rubber track carriers, concrete buggies, and brush cutters. Canycom is affiliated with: Kubota, Komatsu, Mitsubishi, Iseki, Kobelco, Yamaha, Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industry), Kuhn Holding, Rapid Technic, IMER France, and Cormik "Glocalization."
Learn More...  Comseat is an international company and one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of institutional and commercial folding chairs tables and accessories in the United States. They provide high quality plastic folding chairs, wood folding chairs, chiavari ballroom chairs, plastic folding round tables, plastic folding long tables, wood folding round tables, banquet tables, and other equipment and accessories.
Learn More...  CICP is a private sector, nonprofit organization working toward the prevention and reduction of theft and vandalism on residential and commercial construction sites in Central and Northern California. The CICP Network, reward/hotline system consists of public and private sector participants including building trade associations, contractors, law enforcement agencies, criminal justice partners, local and state civic leaders, and community members.
Learn More...  Cormidi USA is a distributor of technologically advanced mini loaders, self loading and hi tip track dumpers, mini track loaders, attachments, aerial lifts, platforms, and cranes.
Learn More...  The Crime Prevention Program of Southern California is a nonprofit organization formed to significantly reduce the theft of all types of construction equipment and to stop vandalism on construction job sites. They serve Southern California and are specialists in the area of construction industry crime prevention. Their primary goal in crime prevention is to educate members on steps they can take to prevent their companies becoming victims. CPP provides law enforcement agencies with educational materials and corporate security contacts, which are vital in recovering stolen construction equipment.
Learn More...  DITEQ Corporation offers concrete, stone, and tile cutting and drilling tools, including diamond blades and bits, core drills, and floor grinders. Visit their booth to see what they can offer you!
Learn More...  Ebbert Company provides manufacturing partners and distributors with a centrally located 17,000 sq-ft office and warehouse, specializing in pressure washers, concrete cutting, and surface prep products. They provide will-call and freight services including next-day shipping services. Ebbert Company is also a full-service sales and marketing agency, assisting distributors in the sale of their products.
Learn More...  Electric Eel manufactures a full range of the highest quality drain and sewer cleaning equipment for plumbing professionals and the rental industry, including sectional drain cleaning machines, drum-style drain cleaning machines, high pressure water jetters, municipal sewer cleaning machines, pipeline inspection systems, cables and replacement parts, and industry-leading service and support.
Learn More...  Genie manufactures aerial work platforms and telehandlers. Terex Corporation is a lifting and material handling solutions company reporting in five business segments: aerial work platforms, construction, cranes, material handling & port solutions, and materials processing. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment serving customers in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utility, quarrying, and mining industries. Terex also offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of equipment through Terex Financial Service.
Learn More...  Haulotte Group is the specialist for people and material lifting equipment. Haulotte Group manufactures and distributes more than 60 models. It meets all customers needs: access equipment (aerial work platform), telehandlers (handling equipments), system and utility scaffolds, and event staging and seating. Haulotte Group has six manufacturing plants in the world, located in France, China, Romania, and the USA. There are two types of Haulotte Group markets: rental companies and industrials.
Learn More...  InTempo Software offers rental software and Internet-based options. Your business moves fast, so you need rental software that can keep up. InTempo’s software is designed to help you run your operation more efficiently, reduce costs and maximize profit on every single transaction. With real-time inventory tracking, order processing, utilization reporting, and much more, you can get a 360-degree view of your job.
Learn More...  JBC offers a full line of construction equipment, featuring backhoes, skid steers, telehandlers, and more. Yale/Chase Equipment and Services Inc. is Southern California's dealer of JCB equipment for construction, agriculture, compaction, forestry, industrial, waste, and recycling needs. They offer five Southern California and Los Angeles area locations to serve you and also serve customers in Long Beach, Oxnard, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Temecula, Anaheim, Irvine, Bakersfield, Chula Vista, Glendale, North Valley, and Hawaii. Yale/Chase has an extensive list of new and used construction equipment for sale as well as heavy equipment rentals, replacement parts, service, and repairs.
Learn More...  Since its founding in 1837, John Deere has seen a great many changes in its business, its products, and its services. Change always comes with opportunity, and Deere has always been ready and willing to embrace it. Yet, through it all, John Deere is still dedicated manufacturing equipment for those who are linked to the land – farmers and ranchers, landowners, builders, and loggers. And Deere has never outgrown nor forgotten its founder's original core values. Those values determine the way we work, the quality we offer, and the unsurpassed treatment you get as a customer, investor, or employee.
Learn More...  Jomar Table Linens is a leading manufacturer of commercial tablecloths and linens for the party rental industry. For almost 30 years, Jomar has provided wholesale table linens for the wedding, party, catering, hotel, banquet, and special event rental industry across the United States and Canada. Fabric tablecloths (round, square, or rectangle tablecloths; custom size linens; casual and elegant tablecloths; overlays and specialty fabrics), napkins, chair covers, aisle runners, and more are available to the party rental industry for both purchase and sub-rental.
Learn More...  Kion is a manufacturer of material handling equipment. KION North America places value on the traditional strengths of material handling, with more than 100 years of experience, to ensure that it continues to provide innovative logistics solutions for our customers in the future. Under the joint umbrella of KION North America Corporation, the brand companies Linde and STILL serve the specific requirements of the U.S., Canadian, and Mexican markets with a comprehensive, customized, and complementary product portfolio.
Learn More...  LiftSmart manufactures portable, telescopic material lifts (such as duct lifts) for the construction and equipment rental markets and is located in Vista, California. The company consists of manufacturing, design engineering, and sales professionals who have successful industry track records and proven experience. Not only are LiftSmart products made in the USA, they also feature advanced designs, providing the "next generation" of material lifts.
Learn More...  With 100 years of experience in advanced motor design, Makita is the innovation leader and "Best in Class" in industrial power tools, saws, and other power equipment. Makita meets the demands of the construction world with industrial tools and accessories engineered to help make professional users more productive to meet high-efficiency standards, contractors work more efficiently with tools that combine industrial power, speed, and run time with superior ergonomics and comfort.
Learn More...  MATRA (Mid-Atlantic Tent Renters Association Inc.) was started back in 1987 as a result of a few rental companies and area vendors that desired to build a stronger relationship in the tenting industry while helping to educate rental owners about safety and new products. Since then, MATRA has continued to present area trade shows and educational conferences where the knowledge of tenting is at the forefront. MATRA is dedicated to promoting the tent rental industry and assisting rental company members in education, safety, and product knowledge.
Learn More...  Meridian Utility Equipment Sales works side-by-side with manufacturers such as ASV, Yanmar, Mustang, Edge by CE attachments, Tag Buckets & Thumbs, NiftyLift, and Star Industries, offering Rotair air compressors, Wylie water wagons, Wanco traffic control, and Yanmar excavators & track loaders. Meridian Utility Equipment Sales also carries a full line of aftermarket rubber tracks and under carriage parts. They specialize in new and used equipment, with expert financing and dependable service.
Learn More...  MMD manufacturers generators, air compressors, heaters, light towers, inverter generators, plate compactors, and trailers, and is one of the most respected names in the construction field. They provide high-quality construction products and are committed to being a market leader through innovation by providing customers the highest-quality products available anywhere. They thrive on the leading edge of the heavy equipment manufacturing and distribution business and have built a service and support infrastructure second to none, known for its keen attention to the needs of its customers.
Learn More...  Olympic Tent manufactures event tents. Olympic is part of Tent & Awning Industries, which has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1937, manufacturing quality custom awnings, tents, tarps, fabric covers, signs, and graphics. Olympic has built their reputation on the progressive design and manufacture of their products, with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship in combination with innovative technology.
Learn More...  Paladin Attachments produces construction attachments and is one of the largest independent manufacturers of coupler systems and attachment tools, while also specializing in custom capabilities for carriers from small compact tool carriers to large excavators, wheel loaders, tractors, and truck chassis. Unifying 11 industry-leading brands with more than 300 years of combined experience, they offer a comprehensive product selection and services both domestically and globally.
Learn More...  Portable Heater Parts (PHP) was started in 1981 as a parts supplier to the rental and construction supply industry. Over the past 25 years, they have grown into the largest single source for heaters, parts, and supplies. Name brands they supply are HeatStar, L.B. White, Master, Universal, and Space Ray, to name a few. PHP's state-of-the-art call center is staffed by knowledgeable customer service representatives who attend product education courses specifically designed to customers make informed purchasing decisions.
Learn More...  Point-of-Rental provides award-winning rental and inventory management software to thousands of companies worldwide. Point-of-Rental Software began over 30 years ago to meet the needs of rental and inventory businesses by streamlining their operations and decreasing manual processes. Technology has changed greatly since Point-of-Rental sold their first system in 1984, but the core values that drive the company haven't. Point-of-Rental currently provides award-winning software and service to over 2,000 clients around the world.
Learn More...  Rainier Industries is an industry-leading provider of tents, tent liners, graphics, tools, doors lights, heaters, and other tenting accessories. They started out in 1896, supplying rugged canvas tents to prospectors during the Klondike Gold Rush. The company has years of experience and extensive product offerings, and achieving quality products is a priority, with a formal quality management system and ISO 9001:2008 certification.
Learn More...  RDO Equipment Co. provides tree care, landscape, and utility installation equipment. The company was started by Ron Offutt in 1968 as a John Deere dealership in Casselton, ND, and grew to become a provider of state-of-the-art products and support for the agriculture and construction industries. RDO Equipment Co. remains a family business and today owns and operates more than 70 dealerships in nine states, focused on agriculture, construction, environmental, tree care, underground and machine control, and RDO Water, and sells quality brands such as John Deere, Vermeer, and Topcon.
Learn More...  RGW Equipment is a dealer for Yanmar, Doosan, Terex, Mustang, Manitou, Wacker Neuson, and Atlas Copco. With a great deal of experience serving Northern California since 1992, they are a dealer of light to heavy equipment. Knowing the importance of equipment on projects has helped RGW Equipment select strategic partnership with manufacturers to handle all your construction projects. RGW Equipment's service department has 20 certified mechanics who have over 500 years of combined experience working on all major brands. With 10 service bays and a highly qualified mechanics team, they are able to provide service to your equipment with as little down time as possible. RGW Equipment carries all major brands and can order the unique parts you may need.
Learn More...  RICE Hydro manufactures hydrostatic test pumps, one- and two-man post hole diggers, and shoring pressure pumps. The company was established in 1976 by Allen Rice, who recognized the contractor need for a hydrostatic test pump versus an adapted pressure washer to test pressurized lines. He designed the first hydrostatic test system that allowed for ease of operation, precision, reliability, and rapid results. The ever-developing RICE product line of hydrostatic test pumps and the Dirt Dawg, a one-man hydraulic towable post hole digger, is designed to meet today's technological challenges and demands.
Learn More...  The Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) is a trade association that is represented worldwide – the voice of the scaffold & access industry. SAIA is committed to safety, training, and education in the scaffold Industry. SAIA’s member companies represent global leaders in the scaffold & access manufactures sellers, renters, erectors, users, educators, laborers, safety professionals, attorneys, and more. The industry information received from SAIA membership keeps your company on the cutting edge for industry trends, updated OSHA regulations, industry statistics, and how they can impact your business.
Learn More...  Western Computer adds industry-specific business knowledge to their technology expertise. They have designed and implemented business solutions that work well for a wide array of industries. Western Computer has been in business since 1987. Western Computer is certified for distribution, discrete manufacturing, and process manufacturing. Western Computer has also been awarded the highest level of partnership with Microsoft.
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On Friday, February 19th, AB 2709 was introduced in California to ban the sale of foil balloons. To defeat this bill we need your help. Please go visit your state representative now! If you can’t make an appointment, please call them to express your opposition to this bill.
Learn More... A red Ferrari stolen 28 years ago from a Newport Beach car lot was recently found by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and prevented from being exported to Poland after a month-long investigation, reported an April 14th article from the Orange County Register. Lou Koven, now an official with the National Insurance Crime Bureau, was involved with its recovery.
Learn More... Sonsray Machinery in Santa Fe Springs, California, will be hosting a yard party for the CRA Greater LA/Orange Territory and ARA of CA Joint Meeting on May 19th. The yard party will be at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., and announcements and raffle at 8 p.m. The menu will include BBQ baby back ribs, BBQ chicken, potato salad, fruit salad, baked beans, rolls/butter, assorted cookies, and soft drinks and water. Mark your calendars and plan to attend! Please RSVP by May 16th; fax: (916) 570-1384, email: Info@CalRental.org, or phone: (800) 272-7400. Click on "Learn More" for more info and a registration form.
Learn More... Join us July 15 - 24, 2016 for the sunny shores and snowy summits of Lake Tahoe! We will be staying at the Tahoe Valley RV Resort where you'll be surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of towering pines and mountain vistas. You'll enjoy the beaches or a stroll by the river, and when you've finished playing and relaxing in the great outdoors, the fabulous casinos of Stateline, Nevada, offer world famous dining and casino night life for your pleasure. This resort offers something for everyone. Some call it camping. We call it fun. CRA has reserved a limited number of spaces. Please send CRA your reservations! Click here for the Registration Form.
Learn More... How can you tell if an employee might have a substance abuse problem? He or she may have physical symptoms (chills, smell of alcohol, sweating, weight loss, physical deterioration), emotional symptoms (increased aggression, anxiety, burnout, denial, depression, paranoia), and/or behavioral symptoms (excessive talking, impaired coordination, irritability, lack of energy, limited attention span, poor motivation). It is important to note, however, that if an employee displays these symptoms, it does not necessarily mean he or she has a substance abuse problem.
Learn More... BUSINESS NEWS
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that incentivizes disability access and education won unanimous bipartisan approval from the Assembly Appropriations Committee last week. In addition, a Senate policy committee unanimously approved one job creator bill while rejecting a second job creator.
Learn More... A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill subjecting employers to financial penalties and litigation for changes to an employee’s schedule with less than seven days notice passed a Senate policy committee this week. SB 878 (Leyva; D-Chino) passed the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee on a 4-1 vote on April 13. The bill mandates an employer in the retail, restaurant, or grocery industry—regardless of size—to provide employees with a 21-day work schedule that must be given to an employee at least seven days before the first scheduled shift, which thereby requires a 28-day notice of their work schedule.
Learn More... U.S. propane exports have increased significantly over the past three years, but only after market participants overcame several transportation challenges to reach export customers. The first challenge was to build sufficient export capacity, which has mostly already taken place. The second challenge is how to economically transport large quantities of propane over long distances. The current solution to the logistics challenge has resulted in import and export data abnormalities, and may indicate that U.S. propane exports have a larger market share in Asia than previously reported. Click on "Learn More" to see the full report.
Learn More... Joel Kotkin, editor of NewGeography.com and presidential fellow in urban futures at Chapman University, offered his opinion about the $15 dollar minimum wage in a recent article on foxandhounds.com. He stated that "in principle, there is solid moral ground for the recent drive to boost the minimum wage to $15, with California and New York State taking dramatic steps Monday toward that goal. Low-wage workers have been losing ground for decades, as stagnant incomes have been eroded by higher living costs." However, Kotkin speculates that raising the minimum wage to $15 could mean the loss of employment in the lower ends of construction, manufacturing, and logistics, and "ultimately represent a case of a well-intentioned measure that, while sounding radical, only accelerates our road back to feudalism: a society dominated by the few where many depend on the generosity of their betters and the middle class, already shrinking, fades into the dustbin of history."
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The regulation requires diesel trucks and buses that operate in California to be upgraded to reduce emissions. Lighter and older, heavier trucks must be replaced starting Jan. 1, 2015. By Jan. 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.
What's New: The Truck and Bus Reporting System Now Available for 2016 (Dec. 10, 2015). The Truck and Bus regulation reporting system is now available for fleet owners to report diesel vehicle information for 2016 at no cost. From this site, you can report your company and vehicle information. We encourage fleets to report early, before the Jan. 31, 2016 reporting deadline. If you have previously reported, you can access your account by using your username and password. Learn More... 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. The following includes general information regarding small off-road engines and ARB's SORE program: Small Off-Road Engines Fact Sheet and Certification Guidelines – online access to relevant certification documents for manufacturers.
What's New: Nov. 10, 2015 - The Air Resources Board has released Mail-Out #ML 15-01 describing changes to the evaporative certification process for SORE equipment and fuel tanks. Learn More... 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.
A Fleet Average Calculator for Small Fleets has been made available for public use. The Small Fleet Average Calculator is for small-sized, off-road fleets (2,500 or less total horsepower) and covers all compliance years. The calculator is available here. Fleet owners utilizing the calculator are advised to first read the User Guide in order to familiarize themselves with the calculator. Posted Dec. 30, 2015 Video of the e-ROAR tutorial is now available. As part of the reporting requirements of the Off-Road Regulation, medium and large fleets are required to submit annual reports by March 1. A training video on how to submit annual reports electronically is now available. The DOORS Userguide on How to Submit an Annual Report and e-ROAR is now available in the Knowledge Center. Fleets are advised to read it before submitting their e-ROAR. For more information on the annual reporting requirements of the Off-Road Regulation, please see the ROAR and Annual Reporting FAQ. Learn More... This page is a convenient place to get all the needed information about: the Diesel Rule QuickGuide, financial assistance, where to get filters, Multi-Regulation Summary (MRS), Factsheets, and upcoming deadlines.
Learn More... This area of the Off-Road Mobile Sources website pertains to off-road, large spark-ignition (LSI) equipment greater than 25 horsepower, including farm, construction, and industrial equipment, powered by gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other alternate fuels. Typical applications that use LSI engines include forklifts, specialty vehicles, airport service vehicles, large turf-care equipment, portable generators, and a wide array of other agricultural, construction, and general industrial equipment. The U.S. EPA has sole authority to control new farm and construction equipment under 175 horsepower.
Posted Sept. 25, 2015: Public Workshops to Discuss Proposed Amendments to the Off-Road Large Spark-Ignition Engine Fleet Regulation Staff is developing a proposal to require reporting and labeling, similar to the existing In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation, for equipment covered by the LSI Fleet Regulation. Additional minor clarifications are also being proposed. The proposed amendments are critical to providing needed inventory updates, facilitating uniform compliance, and identifying incentive opportunities. Staff is also interested in hearing from affected stakeholders on alternatives to achieving these same objectives. For more information, please contact Todd Sterling, air pollution specialist, at (916) 323-2397. To be apprised of public workshops or other opportunities for public input, please subscribe to the regulation mailing list. Learn More... 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, which govern these programs, were last amended in 2013.
The HDVIP program requires heavy-duty trucks and buses to be inspected for excessive smoke and tampering and for engine certification label compliance. Any heavy-duty vehicle traveling in California, including vehicles registered in other states and foreign countries, may be tested. Tests are performed by ARB inspection teams at border crossings, CHP weigh stations, fleet facilities, and randomly selected roadside locations. Owners of trucks and buses found in violation are subject to minimum penalties starting at $300 per violation. Learn More... 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).
Who Needs to Report for 2016? The reporting period for 2016 compliance closes Jan. 31, 2016. Those who had opted-in to mileage-based extension for 2015 must report end-of-year odometer readings and confirm whether you will continue to use the same option in 2016. By reporting, owners can take advantage of flexibility options for heavy-duty diesel powered vehicles subject to the Truck and Bus regulation. Learn More... 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.
Portable Diesel Engine Airborne Toxic Control Measure On Jan. 1, 2013, the Portable Engine Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) fleet emission standards went into effect. The ATCM required owners of portable engines to submit a Fleet Compliance Report to the Air Resources Board by March 1, 2013. The next Fleet Compliance Report will be due March 1, 2017, for the fleet standards that become effective Jan. 1, 2017. NEW! Please review the Regulatory and Enforcement Advisory and its related Q&A regarding the upcoming amendments to the 2017 and 2020 Portable Diesel Engine ATCM fleet average emission standards. Learn More... In December 2011, major amendments to the Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation 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. Categories of information found on this page include: Requirements in Effect Now; Enforcement and Regulatory Advisories; Free Training Seminars; and Frequently Asked Questions.
Requirements in Effect Now - Enforcement and Regulatory Advisories Advisory 377: Limits on Idling Advisory 378: Dealer/Seller Disclosure Advisory 391: Written Idling Policy Advisory 394: Reporting Vehicles Advisory 12-02: Annual Reporting for Large Fleets Due March 1, 2012 Advisory 12-08: New Labeling Requirements Effective Jan. 1, 2013 Advisory 12-25: On-Road Vehicles with Two Engines Were Required to Report by March 1, 2012 (This is an updated version of the old advisory 12-02 B) Advisory 14-1: Enforcement of the In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation (Revision of Mailout# MSC 13-25) Learn More... CRA SURVEY RESULTS
With all the changing regulations and requirements, CRA asked members to take a survey about employee handbooks. Here are the results.
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