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UPCOMING EVENTS
Santa Fe Springs, CA, more... Corona, CA, more... VENDOR NEWS
Arrow Material Handling Products
Mary Nicodemus
16000 W. 108th St., Lenexa, KS 66219
(800) 821-7563, www.ArrowMHP.com
Bosch Tools
Thomas Kessler
1800 West Central Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 917-8138, www.bosch.us
Cushman
Bradley Walton
1451 Marvin Griffin Rd., Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 560-6096, www.Cushman.com
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Joe Micko
233 S. Patterson, Springfield, MO 65801
(417) 829-5866, www.OReillyAuto.com
Palmer Snyder / PS Furniture
Elizabeth Clark
223 N. Water St. #350, Milwaukee, WI 53202
(800) 762-0415, www.PSFurniture.com
PHP (Portable Heater Parts)
Marc Smith
342 N 400 E, Valparaiso, IN 46383
(800) 362-6951, www.PHPDistribution.com
Precision Components
Bill Littler
65099 Boston Road, Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-6200, www.PCAerialParts.com
 Little Wonder, an industry leader in debris management that grounds maintenance and asphalt and paving site preparation equipment, offers the BRC-26 Hydro Brush Cutter. The BRC-26 features a hydrostatic drive with clutchless variable operating speeds — as fast as 4.2 miles per hour driving forward and 1.7 miles per hour in reverse — which makes it easy to adapt to changing worksite conditions. The brush cutter tackles a variety of vegetation including weeds, heavy brush and dense vegetation, clearing about an acre of brush per hour. The Little Wonder brush cutter effectively handles heavy, thick brush and trees up to two inches thick and five feet high. It features solid rods to connect the transmission, park brake and blade clutch eliminating the risk of branches getting tangled in and breaking the cables that are commonly used on competitive units.
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MBW Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Falconer as its Western Regional Sales Manager. Jill's territory covers Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Alaska and Hawaii. Jill comes to MBW with a strong background in account management, with specific focus in client services. Jill plans on establishing herself within these territories and will become familiar with all of our customers over the next year. She will also be working with our manufacturers reps, Johnson Co, Larrabee Co and Lew Hudson Sales. Jill can be reached at 262-483-6091 or by email atjfalconer@mbw.com.
 CRA's 2017 Rental Rally Trade Show is scheduled for January 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...  Founded in 1966, AEI provides patio heaters and fire features and has operated under a consistent premise: provide the finest in innovative outdoor cooking and patio heating products to consumers and commercial customers. They were there in the spring of 1958 when the gas grill was invented; they were there in 1968 when the first production patio heaters were fabricated and have been innovators in both of these industries ever since. Today AEI is the only single source for all aluminum gas grills (their A Series), all stainless steel gas grills (their Legacy Series) and fully commercial gas grills (their T Series). AEI is also the only single source of quartz electric, horizontal gas, umbrella domed, Natural and Propane Gas heaters.
Learn More...  Founded in 1938 in a small garage in the tiny town of Huntley, Nebraska, Allmand celebrates more than 75 years in the manufacturing business, manufacturing light towers and flashing arrowboards. Allmand's reputation pledges quality, high performance equipment built with integrity and excellence. Allmand is now a subsidiary of the Briggs & Stratton Corporation, a trusted global leader in power and power equipment, which provides Allmand with advanced R&D and testing facilities, a strong financial backing and a commitment to focus on and grow the Allmand customer base.
Learn More...  American Turf and Carpet™ provides turf, carpet, custom carpet, event flooring and fencing. American Turf and Carpet was acquired by Signature Systems Group LLC in 2008. Signature manufactures and distributes innovative industrial matting and specialty flooring systems, servicing events globally. Their fencing division manufactures temporary event fencing and barricades for all types of facilities and functions. Their products are available worldwide and they offer a complete line of temporary modular flooring for a variety of applications, including heavy-duty portable roadways, tent floors, military compound floors, stadium concerts, ice arenas, gym floor protection, sideline protection, track crossings, garage floors, hangar floors and many other commercial uses.
Learn More...  Arrow Material Handling Products markets a broad line of forklift attachments offering forks and attachments for most model forklifts (Class 1-5), skid-steers, loaders, telehandlers, excavators, tractors and backhoes; including mini, compact, medium and large equipment. As Arrow has continued to evolve over the years from a supplier of parts into an attachments powerhouse, the company changed its name from Arrow Forklift Parts to Arrow Material Handling Products, better reflecting current positioning and product offerings. Arrow has engineering and design teams, machining centers and welding teams to accommodate and build custom attachments that fit an ever-changing menu of products for common and unique applications.
Learn More...  Bay Area Trenchers / Ditch Witch So Cal manufactures trenchers, vacuum, excavators, mini skid Sseers, attachments and moles, servicing the underground industry and providing equipment and services to find, place and rehabilitate California's underground infrastructure. Ditch Witch has locations in the Bay Area, Central California, Southern California and El Cajon.
Learn More...  The Power Tools Division of the Bosch Group is one of the world’s leading providers for power tools, power tool accessories and measuring tools. In 2015, its roughly 20,000 associates generated sales of 4.5 billion euros, about 85 percent of which outside of Germany. With brands such as Bosch, Skil and Dremel, the division stands for customer focus and great engineering progress. The core success factors are innovative strength and pace of innovation. The division generated about one third of its sales in 2015 with products that have been on the market for less than two years. In 2016, Bosch Power Tools will again launch more than 100 new products onto the German market in its four business segments power tools, accessories, measuring tools and garden tools. Learn More...  California Portable Dance Floor Co. manufactures the most innovative dance floors, making many different styles: the wood grain Vinyl indoor outdoor portable dance floor, the New England Plank indoor/outdoor portable dance floor, the Black Vinyl indoor outdoor portable dance floor, the White Vinyl indoor outdoor portable dance floor, the Black and White Vinyl Check indoor outdoor portable dance floor, the Beech portable dance floor, the Versa Floor portable dance floor, the Oak Parquet portable dance floor and their economical sub floor portable dance floor. They also offer round or oval floors, carts, pole portable dance floor sections and cleaning and maintenance products for portable dance floors. In 2008, the company was acquired by SignatureSystemsGroup.
Learn More...  Chicago Pneumatic's goal is to deliver best-in-class global service and local support to our vehicle servicing, industrial and construction customers through a dedicated product portfolio and a strong network of authorized distributors. Their wide product range includes handheld pneumatic, gas and hydraulic breakers, rig mounted breakers and compressors, light compaction, generators, compressors and ride on rollers.
Learn More...  Cushman® commercial and utility vehicles are known around the world for versatility, durability and dependability. They offer a complete range of heavy-duty industrial material-handling vehicles, comfortable personnel transport and food & beverage vehicles. The Cushman Titan®, Stock Chaser, Minute Miser®, Hauler®, and Hauler 4x4, are all part of the broadest line of utility vehicles on the market. With payload capacities up to 3,000 pounds, there's a Cushman vehicle for almost any application. Gasoline- and electric-powered models plus an extensive list of options and accessories make Cushman the most versatile choice in utility vehicles.
Learn More...  Dieci, manufacturer of Telehandlers & Telescopic Articulated Wheel Loaders, has been manufacturing best-in-class construction and agricultural equipment since 1963 and has been producing telescopic forklifts for over 31 years. Dieci machines are manufactured with extremely heavy duty boom sections and main frames, and are designed to handle the abuse associated with continuous, duty-cycle bucket use. The broad Dieci telescopic forklift product line includes over 75 models, ranging from 5,500 lb. lift capacities through 46,200 lbs., with lift heights reaching as high as 81 feet. Dieci also offer four models of off-highway concrete mixer trucks and four models of site dumpers.
Learn More...  Direct Edge markets outdoor turf and tree equipment and lowering trailers. Their manufacturers are Airtow Trailers, Barretto for Trenchers and Tillers, Boxer for Mini Skids, Morbark for Brush Chippers, Peco for Mowers and Rayco for Stump Cutters.
Learn More...  Epic is a CRA Service Valued Provider, providing insurance products for the rental industry. Headquartered in San Francisco, EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has a depth of industry expertise across key lines of insurance, including commercial property and casualty, employee benefits, unique specialty program insurance and private client services. Since its founding in 2007, EPIC currently ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States and is one of the top 50 brokers in the world (#46), as well as being a fixture on the insurance industry’s‘ "Best Places to Work’ lists."
Learn More...  Essex Silver-Line provides floor sanders, floor buffers and carpet machines, including products from such brands as Bil-Jax, EDIC, Essex Silver-Line, Haulotte Group, Kaeser, LiftSmart, Lug-All, Mi-T-M, Primatech, Toro, Virginia Abrasives and Warner.
Learn More...  Flagro USA is a quality manufacturer of portable heaters, portable air conditioners, commercial BBQ grills, propane torches and air movers. Their heating product line contains a wide variety of commercial portable direct and indirect fired heaters that range from 85,000 BTU/hr to 1,500,000 BTU/hr. Heater parts and accessories including regulators, ducting and thermostats are also available.
Learn More...  Founded in 1959, Generac was the first to engineer affordable home standby generators, along with the first engine developed specifically for the rigors of generator use. Generac is now the #1 manufacturer of home backup generators and manufactures the widest range of power products in the marketplace, including portable, residential, commercial and industrial generators. They are also the leading designer and manufacturer of manual and fully automatic transfer switches and accessories for backup power applications up to 50 kW. Their Magnum® line of powerful, high-quality light towers, trailer-mounted mobile generators and combination units are designed and built for a variety of industries and the most demanding environments.
Learn More...  Genisys 2 Intelligent Rental Software is ideal for all types of rental businesses, small and large. They offer specialized packages with unique features for the sporting goods rental market. The system includes full point of sale and inventory control, along with reservations, quotations, contracts, invoices, dispatch, extensive reporting, automated delivery mapping, accounts receivable and purchase orders. It has everything you need to help you dominate in your local market, as well as keep up with the larger regional and national competitors.
Learn More...  GreatAmerica Financial provides convenient and customized financing for the equipment and technology in rental markets, providing powerful solutions to help vendors sell more equipment and keep their commercial customers for a lifetime. They help customers achieve greater success by delivering financing solutions and complementary business services that differentiate them in the markets they serve and help them keep their customers for life, working diligently to understand the specific needs and trends of their markets and customers.
Learn More...  Green Monster manufactures the Green Monster Hydraulic Stake Puller and Family of Products--professional tools for professional tent installers. Founded in 2002 when Kenny Puff, president of Party Line Tent Rentals, his father Bud and the tent installation managers were discussing how to improve the tent erection and removal process. They first invented the Green Monster Hydraulic Stake Puller which quickly became the industry standard. Additional tools, such as the stake driver, frame wrench, ratchet wrench and structure wrench soon followed. Green Monster Manufacturing strives to improve the ease and speed of tent and structure installations and removals.
Learn More...  At Hilti North America, approximately 2,700 highly trained team members in sales, engineering, marketing and other support roles work together to help construction professionals get the job done faster, safer and more productively, with premium construction tools and service. Construction, civil, energy, mechanical, electrical, steel and metal, interior finishing professionals, and others will find Hilti provides a wide variety of products and services designed to fit their applications. Products offered by Hilti include powder-actuated fastening, drilling and demolition, diamond coring and cutting, measuring, fire-stopping, screw fastening, adhesive and mechanical anchoring, and strut and hanger systems.
Learn More...  As the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of access equipment, JLG products and personnel can be found all over the world. They deliver powerful, versatile equipment, along with unsurpassed training and service. JLG considers themselves a partner in their customer’s success, reaching out worldwide to enable performance, boost productivity, ensure uptime and support forward progress. JLG has long been a pioneer in producing environmentally friendly lift and access equipment.
Learn More...  Joint Venture Sales is a manufacturer's representative serving the construction and rental industry since 1999. Their sales territory includes Northern California and Northern Nevada, and they have three independent representatives that will increase your market share and profits through our extensive product knowledge and large customer base. Joint Venture Sales, Inc. has a warehouse in Sacramento in efforts to better serve our dealers with quick access to equipment.
Learn More...  Keder Solutions sells keder (an attachment mechanism that secures a tight and smooth connection between vinyl tops and sidewalls to a structure), aluminum and PVC rails, cord, vinyl and Gator Hangers®. Keder Solutions takes pride and responsibility as an industry leader, not only in keder manufacturing, but also in extrusion, vinyl and tool manufacturing. Keder can be used on all major structure & frame tents. The company also offers Repair Keder for replacement of worn or damaged Keder on tent and frame structures.
Learn More...  Kubota Tractor Corp. manufactures compact construction equipment, including tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, hay tools and spreaders.
Learn More...  Mission Linen Supply, a CRA Service Valued Provider for Rental Linens & Uniform Service, is a family-owned, privately-held company and a leading provider of linen rental and uniform business products and services to hospitality, medical and industrial businesses. With more than 80 years of industry knowledge and an experienced workforce, the company employs more than 2,500 people in five western states and has expanded beyond linen and uniform rentals to include the service and sale of apparel, mats and janitorial products.
Learn More...  Niftylift, Inc. offers aerial lifts, man Lifts and boom Lifts. Their compact and low weight articulating booms offer maximum performance and reliability. Innovations such as SiOPS®, ToughCage and Hybrid Technology give Niftylift cherry pickers, boom lifts and work platforms a sizable advantage in terms of safety and environmental consciousness. Their products include trailer mounted cherry pickers, self propelled boom lifts, self drive work platforms, track drive lift platforms, static base cherry pickers and vehicle mounted access platforms.
Learn More...  Since 1919, Palmer Snyder / PS Furniture has been building portable folding tables, chairs, dance floors and more, along with building relationships with people. They manufacture almost all their products at their factory in Pennsylvania, making it possible to get you what you need as quickly as possible.The company pushes themselves to understand how to help you move your furniture around easily, so you don’t have to. We manufacture products that are designed to be moved.
Learn More...  Pinnacle Climate Technologies provides circulation fans, evaporative coolers and confined space ventilators. They invent, develop and manufacture heating and ventilation solutions at the forefront of design and engineering. Whether you’re in the home, garage, jobsite or field, they have a solution that can keep you productive no matter what. They pride ourselves on our brands, Master®, Schaefer®, Remington®, Americ® and Stanley®. Pinnacle is the market expert in climate control.
Learn More...  Power Distributors provides Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard Engines and Accessories, and the tools - products, services, systems and staff - to enhance and amplify what our customers already offer. They bring the experience and expertise to bridge the gaps, so customers are free to do what they do best, only better. Power Distributors' experienced team of sales and marketing pros are committed to the independent dealer, hardware, rental, retailer and ecommerce channels.
Learn More...  Chances are if you work with aerial lifts, you've heard the term reconditioned. Precision Components - an Iowa LLC that supports aerial rental companies with quality aftermarket replacement parts for lift equipment. Precision Components offers OEM manufactured or sourced aerial lift replacement parts for JLG, Skyjack, Genie and Snorkel machines. Precision Components is dedicated to helping rental companies meet the needs of their clients and the industry.
Learn More...  Rental Resource Partners is a FORTESSA TABLEWARE SOLUTIONS™ company and supplies Dinnerware, Plateware, and Metalware. FORTESSA TABLEWARESOLUTIONS™ is an integrated designer, developer and marketer of commercial and consumer tableware serving the commercial food service market globally as well as a rapidly growing share of the high-end consumer market. They add value to customers across a variety of industries by identifying their marketing objectives and providing solutions that enhance the profitability of their businesses.
Learn More...  Robinson Oil Corporation, aCRA Service Valued Provider for Fleet Fueling Solutions, owns and operates 34 retail convenience stores under our flagship brand Rotten Robbie. They are members of the nation's largest and most progressive commercial fueling networks, Pacific Pride, CFN and FleetWide, offering thousands of fueling locations nationwide. ROC specializes in commercial fleet fueling programs customized to fit your organizations specific needs.
Learn More...  Since 1979, SALSCO, INC. has built its record on quality and service. SALSCO manufactures gas and electric greens rollers, leaf vacuums, slicer seeders, wood/brush chippers (PTO and Engine Driven up to 18" capacity & 205HP), shaving mills, curbing machines, narrow-width asphalt pavers, bale wrappers and grabbers. SALSCO has built its reputation over the last 35 plus years by listening to our customers. The entire SALSCO team takes pride in producing equipment that allows our customers to meet their goals more efficiently and with less down time.
Learn More...  Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. engineers, manufactures and markets some of the world's most sought-after lawn and garden care equipment including aerators, turf rakes, sod cutters and brush cutters. Their passion for innovation, quality and reliability is evident throughout their full line of high performance products used by professionals, avid gardeners and homeowners around the globe.
Learn More...  Shark commercial and industrial-grade pressure washer equipment and accessories are designed specifically for the rugged demands of industry. Originating over 20 years ago, Shark pressure washers were developed to withstand the demanding rental environment where durability and reliability are tested to the max. Today, Shark’s dominating reputation for ruggedness and safety in the rental market is recognized by a broad array of cleaning professionals and commercial contractors.
Learn More...  Snorkel produces aerial lifts, telehandlers, rental delivery trucks and is a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms. Our comprehensive range of aerial lifts provides safe and efficient working at height, from 4 metres (12 ft) to 40 metres (125 ft).
Learn More...  Solar Technology, Inc. (SolarTech) founded in 1991, is an ISO-9001:2008 certified manufacturer of high-tech construction equipment used for the management and control of traffic in work zones associated with road, highway and bridge construction, maintenance and repair. SolarTech is the oldest manufacturer of portable trailer mounted solar powered flashing arrow panels and changeable message signs and conducts all product research, development, manufacturing, service and support at its single facility in Allentown, PA.
Learn More...  Star Industries manufactures attachments for forklifts and loaders plus forks, as well as new and innovative products for the construction industry. They market their products exclusively through quality equipment dealers and rental yards, selling only through authorized dealers and never direct to the contractor. We believe, believing that this policy will help ensure there are dedicated dealers that will provide quality service to the end user.
Learn More...  The Tentwares Accessory Catalog has been finding and inventing products since 1992 to help businesses save time, labor and money. They understand the party and rental industry and know that rental customers want top quality products. Their knowledgeable sales staff can work with you to make sure you get exactly what is right for you. They provide outstanding customer service and understand the urgency involved by processing and shipping orders as promptly and efficiently as possible.
Learn More...  The Auction Company (TAC) is one of the largest construction equipment and vehicle auction houses in Southern California, catering to local, national and international buyers and sellers. TAC offers a complete, hassle-free service, beginning with quality, effective advertising, and ending with prompt payouts to our sellers. Our eight-page, full-color brochure highlights our vast inventory, and is sent to over thirty thousand of the industry’s prominent buyers prior to each auction. Our knowledgeable staff will work to provide you with quality service, ensuring that all of your auction needs and expectations are met and exceeded.
Learn More...  As a leading worldwide provider of innovative turf, landscape, rental and construction equipment and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions, Toro helps customers care for golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural fields. We value the trust customers place in our people and our products, and are proud to partner with many sites and events around the world. This includes St. Andrews Links in Scotland, the Wimbledon Championships, the Super Bowl Stadium, Rose Bowl, Walt Disney World Resort - along with many other professional and collegiate venues.
Learn More...  Toku America offers hydraulic breakers, compactors and demolition tools to the construction attachment industry. Toku's parent company, Toku Pneumatic, was founded in Japan and has been in business since 1937, offering pneumatic and hydraulic products to over 52 countries around the world. The Toku trademark has become a symbol for quality products worldwide with its exceptional product support.
Learn More...  Volvo Construction Equipment & Services (VCES) has been a construction equipment dealer for nearly 50 years, offering equipment, parts, service and rental. They changed their name to VCES in 2007 when they became owned by Volvo, and expanded their product line. VCES offers a full line of Volvo equipment; excavators, wheel loaders, articulated haulers, motor graders, compactors and Volvo/Blaw-Knox pavers. Volvo also makes some of the finest compact equipment in the business. Additionally, Volvo is still an authorized dealer for Doosan's Ingersoll-Rand branded portable power products, such as generators, air compressors and light towers.
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101 Equipment Rentals, Inc.
Terry Swegle
3354 Regional Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 528-7368
www.101EquipmentRental.com Nearly 2 million American workers report having been victims of workplace violence each year. Unfortunately, many more cases go unreported. So what steps can you take to minimize such risks? OSHA recommends a "zero-tolerance policy towards workplace violence," while the FBI says that "employers should adopt clear no-threats and no-violence policies and prevention plans." A business should prevent the root causes of workplace violence by "creating an atmosphere of fairness, trust and cooperation between employees and management," says the FBI’s National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime.
Learn More...  What really gets a commercial rental truck customer to choose one rental shop over the other? Is it customer service? Or maybe it’s location? Or, perhaps it’s the bells and whistles that a particular rental company offers? Record 360, a company that provides products to document assets, property, project and production milestones, and inventory, set out to answer this question in the first-ever Truck Rental Customer Report.
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A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that incentivizes disability access and education was signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. last week. SB 269 (Roth; D-Riverside), which won unanimous bipartisan approval as it moved through the legislative process, will limit frivolous litigation and claims regarding construction-related accessibility violations by providing businesses that have proactively sought to become compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act with an opportunity to resolve any identified violations. As an urgency measure, SB 269 took effect immediately upon being signed on May 10.
Learn More... The California Chamber of Commerce is engaged in a multi-agency process geared toward changing California’s freight system. The results will affect any business that needs to move products or goods within the state and beyond, from retailers to manufacturers, as well as companies involved in freight movement.
Learn More... The U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) May Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) forecasts that global liquid fuels supply will grow by 0.5 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2016 and by 0.8 million b/d in 2017. The supply growth comes from production increases by members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) that more than offset decreases in non-OPEC supply. This level of supply growth compared with expected demand growth implies that the oil market will remain relatively loose through the first half of 2017, with significant inventory builds continuing through the end of 2016. The May STEO estimates, however, that global crude oil production outages averaged 2.8 b/d in April, up slightly from March. This number will likely be higher for May in the June STEO, based on the reduction of Alberta's oil sands production caused by wildfires. EIA estimates that oil sands output fell in recent days by as much as 1.0 million b/d, as wildfires reached Fort McMurray, Alberta, the center of Canadian oil sands industry. Consequently, EIA expects that second-quarter 2016 Canadian oil sands production will be reduced significantly. Depending on the extent of damage, production outages could carry forward into summer.
Learn More... The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) decided on February 2 to extend California’s May 2015 Emergency Regulation restrictions on urban water use through October 2016. Despite recent rains and a growing snowpack, many of California’s reservoirs and groundwater basins remain depleted, fueling the need for continued water conservation. "While the recent rains and growing snowpack are wonderful to behold, we won’t know until spring what effect it will have on the bottom line for California’s unprecedented drought," Felicia Marcus, chair of the SWRCB, said. "Until we can tally that ledger, we have to keep conserving water every way we can. Every drop saved today is one that we may be very glad we have tomorrow."
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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. 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: May 13, 2016 - Draft changes to the SORE evaporative emission 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. The following sections will assist you with the PERP registration process and present facts on the Portable Diesel Engine Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM).
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. New! Please fill out the Engine Usage Survey Template to assist PERP staff in building an emissions inventory for portable diesel engines operating in California. 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.
New and Trending: Mobile TruckStop goes live, small business trucks receive $10,000 loans, diesel filter requirements, low use and low mileage work truck option clarification, all-new off-road zone goes live, diesel compliance classes and webinars, diesel rule quick-guide walkthrough. 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... 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... 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).
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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