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BigRentz Partners with Solar Technology, Inc. to Provide GPS Tracking to Over 7,000 Equipment Rental Yards

On November 9, BigRentz, the world’s largest online equipment rental network, announced their partnership and technology integration with Solar Technology, Inc. (SolarTech) a leading manufacturer of telematics fleet management services. This partnership provides BigRentz’s network (over 7,000 construction equipment yards across the United States and Canada) with advanced GPS tracking using the SolarTrak telematics fleet management solution, allowing them to track, monitor and manage their fleet.

Visit http://www.BroceBroom.com to view the full article online.

 

 

CRA's 2016 West Coast Rental Rally Tradeshow is scheduled for January 26-28, 2016, at the Cashman Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since the publication of the October e-newsletter, 32 more exhibitors have signed up to exhibit at the show. Thank you to these exhibitors! See the following articles about each of these exhibitors and the products they offer. Click on "Learn More" for more information about the show and to see the complete list of exhibitors to date.

Visit http://www.calrental.org/events/RentalRallyShow.php to view the full article online.

 

For 50 years, Ted Johnson Propane has been recognized as a distinguished leader in the propane industry, offering a full range of supplies, delivery services and product safety training throughout the four counties of Southern California, including Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles. They specialize in industrial accounts and are committed to the highest safety standards, education, and training of all their customers.

Visit http://www.TedJohnsonPropane.com to view the full article online.

 

Established in 1989, Beach Cities Wholesalers provides concession and rental equipment, serving Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura Counties, with shipping available outside of Southern California. Tom Dreher and his staff can guide you to the right equipment and supplies and offer advice to increase your snack food profit margins.

Visit http://www.beachcitieswholesalers.com to view the full article online.

 

Essex Silver Line West's product lines include BilJax, Car Caddy, EDIC, Haulotte/BilJax, Kaeser Compressors, LiftSMART, LugAll, Primatech, Toro, Virginia Abrasives, and Warner Tool. They also have product lines for party rental, including Avalon, BilJax Multi-Stage, Caravan Instant Canopies, Creative Converting, Radius, Gold Metal Products, Kangaroo Inflatables, Kwik Covers, Mi-T-M, Palmer Snyder Furniture, Premier Tents, Sephra, and Sound Craft Systems.

Visit http://www.essexsilverlinewest.com to view the full article online.

 

Wirant Sales Inc. was established in 1975 to service the construction industry. They furnish a wide variety of construction equipment to national and independent rental companies and to the construction, industrial, and traffic & barricade equipment dealers, covering California, Nevada, and Arizona. They offer sales training, product demonstrations, and after sales support to customers

Visit http://www.WirantSales.com to view the full article online.

 

Ultimate Services Inc. offers aerial scissor and boom parts, diapers and tire covers. Don't miss their booth at this year's trade show!

Visit http://www.UltimateServices.com to view the full article online.

 

Sonsray Machinery, your Case heavy equipment dealer, also offers a wide range of new, used and rental equipment. They offer same day parts delivery and 24-hour on-site service. Their lines of equipment available include construction equipment, utility equipment, road maintenance equipment, demolition equipment, and a wide variety of ground engaging tools.

Visit http://www.sonsraymachinery.com to view the full article online.

 

Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. They serve customers with innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems, including 90 cfm compressors, light towers, rollers, generators, and hand-held tools.

Visit http://www.atlascopco.us to view the full article online.

 

Titan Tool offers electric airless sprayers, gas airless sprayers, fine finish sprayers, field & turf marking, pavement marking, texture sprayers, air powered sprayers, and HVLP and accessories.

Visit http://www.TitanTool.com to view the full article online.

 

Hilti manufactures and distributes high-quality construction equipment for the professional, providing worldwide leading-edge technology to international construction professionals. Hilti products, systems, and services offer innovative solutions with outstanding added value to customers in the construction and building maintenance industries.

Visit https://www.us.hilti.com/ to view the full article online.

 

Legend Brands global Leader Advancing Cleaning and Restoration Customers worldwide rely on Legend Brands for innovative solutions for cleaning, environmental control, and water and fire damage restoration. They offer highly durable products for drying small floods, reducing moisture, and cleaning carpets and hard surfaces.

Visit http://www.LegendBrands.net to view the full article online.

 

RRP is dedicated to increasing your ROI from catering and event tableware. They do this by staying in front of the tableware trends, developing the most sought-after products, maintaining the highest quality standards, and delivering products directly to you at an affordable price.

Visit http://www.rentalresourcepartners.com/ to view the full article online.

 

Volvo Construction Equipment & Services (VCES) offers Volvo heavy equipment and Doosan power equipment for rent or sale. The company has been a construction equipment dealer for nearly 50 years, offering equipment, parts, service, and rental. VCES offers the 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.

Visit http://www.volvoce.com/constructionequipment/na/en-us/Pages/BAHome.aspx to view the full article online.

 

FarmPlast manufactures milk crates in various colors and in 16- and 24-quart sizes. They use only the highest quality resins available to ensure a long life and re-use standard. They also promise their customers that if a product ever fails within the first 24 calendar months of usage, they will replace their crates free of charge.

Visit http://www.buymilkcrates.com/ to view the full article online.

 

IronPlanet® is the leading online marketplace for used heavy equipment. Our sellers achieve more profitable sales through low transaction costs and better price realizations through a global audience of buyers. Our guaranteed inspection reports and exclusive IronClad Assurance® enable buyers to bid with a high degree of confidence. IronPlanet is backed by Accel Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Volvo.

Visit http://www.IronPlanet.com to view the full article online.

 

Rainier Industries is an industry-leading provider of tents, tent liners, 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.

Visit http://www.Rainier.com to view the full article online.

 

Green Monster Manufacturing makes innovative tenting equipment made to last, striving to improve the ease and speed of tent and structure installations and removals. The company 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.

Visit http://www.greenmonsterinc.com to view the full article online.

 

Meridian Utility Equipment Sales works side by side with manufacturers such as 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.

Visit http://www.muesinc.com to view the full article online.

 

FTG Equipment Solutions, Inc. is the exclusive source for Rotair Air Compressors in the U.S. and Canada. FTG Equipment Solutions, Inc. markets and comprehensively supports the full line of Rotair diesel portable air compressors, from 40 cfm to 900 cfm, as well as high-pressure and specialty models, for construction and industry.

Visit http://www.ftgequipment.com to view the full article online.

 

Wylie offers a wide range of good, clean used equipment, including water wagons. Search for what you need based on type of equipment, location, price, and model year, or just browse through our complete offering. Check back often as our selection changes daily.

Visit http://www.wyliesprayers.com to view the full article online.

 

Established in 1984, Wanco has been the leading manufacturer of highway safety and traffic control products for more than 31 years. Wanco employees are highly dedicated to quality and the company's reputation has been built on a record of service and integrity and the ability to build products that fit a wide variety of needs.

Visit http://www.wanco.com to view the full article online.

 

Yanmar, manufacturer of excavators and skid steers, has always been at home in the dirt. They've been working the land on the world’s farms and job sites for more than 100 years. For nearly 50 years, their compact construction equipment has been tested and trusted in the toughest working conditions. Their commitment to powerful engines and relentless innovation is second to none.

Visit http://www.rulethejobsite.com to view the full article online.

 

ASV Sales & Service is the largest distributor of Terex Compact Equipment in Australia and Eurocomach Mini Excavators. Their product range includes the number one compact track loader in Australia, the Terex Posi-Track Loader, Terex Skid Steer Loader, Terex Mini Excavators, Terex Site Dumpers, Eurocomach Mini Excavators, Fecon Land Clearing equipment, and a broad range of related attachments.

Visit http://www.asvaus.com to view the full article online.

 

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 in the forefront. MATRA is dedicated to promoting the tent rental industry and assisting rental company members in education, safety, and product knowledge.

Visit http://www.MATRAmembers.org to view the full article online.

 

Niftylift USA manufactures aerial equipment, including 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. Their compact & 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.

Visit http://www.Niftylift.com to view the full article online.

 

Anchor Industries, founded in 1892, began as a small riverboat supply house located on the Ohio River. Today, with 300 skilled workers and over 350,000 square feet of production capacity in Evansville, Indiana, Anchor is one of the world’s most respected producers of commercial tents, canopies, awnings, safety pool covers, bags, cases, and contract sewn items.

Visit http://www.AnchorInc.com to view the full article online.

 

Graco Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, including paint and textile sprayers, line stripers, field marking and HVLP sprayers, recently introduced ToughTek™ Fireproofing Pumps for low, medium and high-density sprayed fire resistive materials (SFRMs). Compact and portable, ToughTek Pumps use piston pump technology capable of applying cementitious fireproofing materials through industry-leading long hose lengths and delivering them with a smooth, steady flow.

Visit http://www.Graco.com to view the full article online.

 

Royal Royal is a national supplier of custom forms and business supplies with distribution to all 50 states. Since their inception in 1959, their primary goal has been to provide quality printing, experienced customer service, and a professionally monitored forms management program with multiple ship points to our clients. They produce and distribute a variety of continuous, snap-a-part, register and laser forms, demand style point-of-sale invoices, and many varieties of promotional products.

Visit http://www.RoyalBF.com to view the full article online.

 

UFLOOR Systems, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of UZIN UTZ AG, Ulm, Germany. The company was founded in 1911 and is a manufacturer of product systems designed for the preparation, installation, finishing, and care of all types of floor coverings. UZIN UTZ AG is a family-run business, currently in its third generation, and its some 900 members of staff are leading in the development and manufacture of special products and machinery for floor treatment.

Visit http://www.ufloorsystems.com to view the full article online.

 

Outdoor Design Studio, Inc. offers stow and glow portable lounge chair sets, and their Soldura™ line of sustainable outdoor furniture and outdoor storage is the perfect solution for hotels, resorts, cruise ships, mountain resorts, aquatic parks, playgrounds, or any wet area that needs to be washed often or is frequently exposed to moisture. The furniture never needs paint or stain and is made in the USA!

Visit http://www.Soldura.com to view the full article online.

 

Record360 was founded to address a seemingly unsolvable issue: property gets rented. Property gets damaged. Responsible parties aren’t held accountable for damage. Or damage claims are made when the user did not actually damage the asset. Record360 was created to inspect and document asset condition for vehicles at time of rental or exchange, but development evolved quickly given the much wider applicability and use-case scenarios in need of this technology and process. Record360’s product has proven highly useful, efficient, and yields financial savings for a variety of industries that need to document assets, property, project and production milestones, and inventory.

Visit https://www.record360.com/ to view the full article online.

 

It all began in 1960, when TK Equipment started manufacturing light construction equipment. Through the years, our designs and quality allowed us to export into three different continents, thus giving us the volume so that we can offer the best equipment at the lowest price. Our product lines are concrete equipment, compaction, and saws and vibration. TK Equipment also owns 20 rental stores, which have given us feedback that has helped us redesign our equipment to make them the best in the rental arena--they are "Rental Tough."

Visit http://www.tkequip.com to view the full article online.

 

ReachMaster is the leading provider of compact aerial and material handling equipment. Their product line will allow you to provide groundbreaking solutions for your customers as well as provide lucrative return on investment that is not commonly experienced. Here you’ll not only find unmatched innovation and customer service, but a company whose number one priority is safety.

Visit http://www.ReachMaster.com to view the full article online.

 

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The California Rental Association (CRA) and the ARA of CA had a well-attended San Francisco Bay Area Territory Meeting at the end of October. The meeting was hosted by RGW Equipment at their facility in Livermore, CA. RGW provided delicious appetizers and a BBQ feast. RGW also displayed many pieces of equipment they sell and service, as well as equipment of their vendor partners. CRA and vendors alike provided many raffle gifts, with the proceeds of the raffle to be split between CRA's foundation, Rental Service Industry Foundation (RSIF), and the ARA's foundation. Both organizations encouraged participation at their upcoming trade shows, the CRA Rental Rally in Las Vegas, January 26-28, 2016, and the ARA Rental Rally in Atlanta, GA, February 21-24, 2016.

Visit https://youtu.be/qDiPVUkEnrs to view the full article online.

 

Neff Corporation announced the acquisition of Lewis Rents, Inc., effective October 1, 2015. Lewis Rents is a single-location general rental business in San Lorenzo, California, founded in the 1950’s. "We have taken a very positive step in expanding our presence in the Northern California-Bay Area market through the acquisition of Lewis Rents" said Graham Hood/Mark Irion. "Lewis Rents is a recognized 60-year rental industry operator and we’re excited to have the Lewis team of talented and experienced people join our company." Catalyst Strategic Advisors, LLC served as exclusive adviser to Lewis Rents.

Visit https://swww.naylornetwork.com/ria-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=348933&issueID=35503 to view the full article online.

 

The following information was provided by Gabe Marquez of the Southern California Crime Prevention Program. On the morning of October 14th, the Crime Prevention Program received a call from JF Shea Construction, a CPP member. The call was regarding the theft of a 2007 KW water truck in Pico Rivera which occurred sometime during the night. The truck was not GPS or LoJack equipped and I was thinking this truck could be at the border, getting ready to be shipped at the port or on a lowboy to somewhere. Before the day was over, a stolen bulletin was created with a picture of a very similar truck in the JF Shea fleet. This bulletin was sent to over two hundred law enforcement e-mail contacts and to the CPP members.

Visit https://swww.naylornetwork.com/ria-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=348935&issueID=35503 to view the full article online.

 

The following information about first aid programs is provided by EPIC, CRA's service valued provider for insurance services... California employers are permitted (under specific guidelines) to directly pay for their FIRST AID claims. This practice may have a positive effect in minimizing the impact on future experience modifications, and reduce the future cost of premiums.

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The following information is provided by EPIC, CRA's service valued insurance provider... According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of fatal work injuries among women rose 12.5 percent in 2014. Still, only 8 percent of all fatal occupational injuries involved women. As in prior years, men accounted for 92 percent of all fatal occupational injuries.

Visit https://swww.naylornetwork.com/ria-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=349489&issueID=35503 to view the full article online.

 

The following information is provided by EPIC, CRA's service valued insurance provider... When it comes to workplace safety, ignorance is no defense. OSHA safety and health regulations often apply to all businesses, regardless of size. If you’re not sure of which regulations apply to your business, OSHA provides some resources. It has created a web-based, step-by-step guide to help small employers identify some of the regulations that might apply to them.

Visit https://swww.naylornetwork.com/ria-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=349490&issueID=35503 to view the full article online.

 

CalChamber, Coalition Blast Deceptive Ballot Measure

The California Chamber of Commerce is leading a coalition to stop a November 2016 ballot measure that threatens to significantly disrupt infrastructure development, jobs and the economy in California. The Secretary of State announced on Monday that supporters of the initiative, including the proponent, Stockton-area farmer and food processor Dean Cortopassi, had submitted enough signatures to qualify the measure for the ballot. The measure amends the state Constitution to require statewide voter approval for revenue bonds used to build California infrastructure projects exceeding $2 billion. The growing coalition, Citizens to Protect California Infrastructure, includes labor, business, water, family farmers, environmentalists, and other organizations that have come together to defeat the Cortopassi initiative.

Visit https://swww.naylornetwork.com/ria-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=348907&issueID=35503 to view the full article online.

 

Roughly 9,000 California companies moved their headquarters or diverted projects to out-of-state locations in the last seven years, and Texas has been a prime beneficiary of the Golden State’s "hostile" business environment. That’s the conclusion of study by Joseph Vranich, a site selection consultant and president of Irvine-based Spectrum Location Solutions. Of the 9,000 businesses that he estimates disinvested in California, some relocated completely while others kept their headquarters in California but targeted out-of-state locations for expansions, Vranich found. The report did not count instances of companies opening a new out-of-state facility to tap a growing market, an act unrelated to California’s business environment.

Visit https://swww.naylornetwork.com/ria-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=348908&issueID=35503 to view the full article online.

 

The Short-Term Energy Outlook released on November 10 forecasts average North Sea Brent crude oil prices of $54/barrel (b) in 2015 and $56/b in 2016. Forecast West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices average $4/b lower than the Brent price in 2015 and $5/b lower in 2016. Current values of futures and options contracts continue to suggest high uncertainty in the price outlook (Market Prices and Uncertainty Report). Based on contracts traded during the five-day period ending November 5, the lower and upper limits of the 95 percent confidence interval for the market's expectation of monthly average WTI prices are estimated at $35/b and $66/b for February 2016 widening to $28/b and $95/b for December 2016 (Figure 1). Key market uncertainties include the pace and volume at which Iranian oil reenters the market, the strength of oil consumption growth, and the responsiveness of non-OPEC production to low oil prices.

Visit http://www.eia.gov/petroleum/weekly/ to view the full article online.

 

The November 6 CalChamber newsletter reported that, according to the State Water Resources Control Board, Californians reduced water use by more than 26 percent during September. The conservation rate exceeded the Governor’s 25 percent mandate for the fourth month in a row. The 26.1 percent statewide savings rate for September equates to 165,233 acre-feet/53.8 billion gallons, and was a decrease from the 27 percent savings rate in August, the board said.

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According to a recent article on www.reuters.com, Southern California's biggest drinking water supplier will seek an option to buy 20,000 acres of river delta farm land east of San Francisco, a deal that could benefit a controversial tunnel project to carry Northern California water southward, the agency said on Tuesday. Officials at the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California denied criticism that the move portends a land-water grab in a region long suspicious of efforts in the drier southern part of the state to gain more water from the north.

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An initiative filed November 12 by Board of Equalization member George Runner and State Senator Bob Huff would add an amendment to the California Constitution to make a priority of irrigation and drinking water. To pay for new water storage facilities without raising taxes or adding new debt, the initiative proposes using $8 billion of the unspent portion of the nearly $10 billion rail bond approved by voters in 2008. In addition, the proposed measure calls for moving $2.7 billion of the water bond passed in 2012 for specified water storage purposes.

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Truck and Bus Regulation: On-Road, Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (In-Use) Regulation

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 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.
What's New: Lighter Vehicle Compliance Options (September 21, 2015).
Frequently asked questions about lighter vehicle compliance requirements have been posted.

Visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onrdiesel/onrdiesel.htm to view the full article online.

 

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: November 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.

Visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/offroad/sore/sore.htm to view the full article online.

 

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 November 9, 2015
Combined disclosure of regulation applicability (sales disclosure) language is now available for the Off-Road Regulation and Truck and Bus Regulation. The disclosure Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) has been updated with combined disclosure language that meets the disclosure requirements for both the Off-Road Regulation and Truck and Bus Regulation.

Visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/ordiesel/ordiesel.htm to view the full article online.

 

Purpose of This Site: This website was created at the direction of Governor Schwarzenegger to enhance transparency in state government activities and earn the trust of the voters who approved an historic level of bond funding in November 2006 for the purpose of ensuring a vital infrastructure.
How to Use This Site: In November of 2006, the voters approved five bond measures, Propositions 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E and 84. Links can be accessed to sites for each of these bond measures (as future bonds are authorized, they too will be added to Bond Information page). Selecting a bond link will take you to a site that will contain a variety of information about the expenditures from the bonds' future for California.

Visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/bonds/gmbond/gmbond.htm to view the full article online.

 

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 September 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.

Visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/offroad/orspark/orspark.htm to view the full article online.

 

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.

Visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/hdvip/hdvip.htm to view the full article online.

 

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).

Visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onrdiesel/reportinginfo.htm to view the full article online.

 

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 January 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.

EMERGENCY EVENTS
Butte and Valley Fires: Notification within 24 hours of operation is required for portable engines operating equipment where the portable engine is not permitted (if required), or registered in PERP, and the equipment is operating in support of fire-fighting and/or related clean-up activities in Amador and Calaveras counties (Butte Fire) and Lake and Napa counties (Valley Fire). The notification form is available here and should be mailed to the above address, or sent via email when beginning operation at each location.
Drought Related Projects: Notification within 24 hours of operation is required for water well drill rigs, water pumps, or project-related equipment where the portable engine is not permitted, or registered in PERP, and is operating during California's drought emergency.

Visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/portable/portable.htm to view the full article online.

 

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.

Visit http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/ordiesel/knowcenter.htm#outreachmats to view the full article online.

 

Rental Center Cruise Survey

CRA recently asked both rental centers and vendors to complete a survey about a CRA-sponsored cruise or travel. Click on "Learn More" to see the responses from rental centers.

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CRA recently asked both rental centers and vendors to complete a survey about a CRA-sponsored cruise or travel. Click on "Learn More" to see the responses from vendors.

Visit https://swww.naylornetwork.com/ria-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=349238&issueID=35503 to view the full article online.