December 11th, 2017 by CCARfrom https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2017/12/08/faa-proposes-1-1-million-penalty-against-sarasota.html The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a $1.1 million civil penalty against a Sarasota battery maker for allegedly shipping lithium ion batteries in violation of hazardous materials regulations. The proposed fine against Braille Battery Inc. is the largest civil penalty the FAA has put forward for alleged violations of requirements for offering an air shipment
August 3rd, 2017 by CCAR “…the site manager couldn’t show that employees were aware of proper waste-handling and emergency procedures.” from http://www.rutlandherald.com/articles/motorcycle-store-fined-for-hazmat/ Central Vermont Motorcycles, a local company that sells and services power sports equipment, agreed recently to pay a fine of about $23,000 to settle accusations of multiple violations involving hazardous waste in 2015. Powersports equipment includes snowmobiles and
June 27th, 2017 by CCARTakata may have sought bankruptcy protection, but it has plenty of work to do Takata Corp.’s bankruptcy filing spells the end of a eight-decade-old auto-parts maker, but the company could limp on for years supplying parts for the approximately 54 million defective air bags that still need to be replaced in the U.S. alone. The
March 10th, 2017 by CCARPalatine, Illinois — March 10, 2017 The Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing best practice information and training resources to the automotive industry, has become the latest member of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) National Member Benefit program. CCAR, whose suite of auto industry training courses have been
January 27th, 2017 by CCARHonda Safety Recall: GL1800-8A airbag order and return process (revised 1/18/17) indicates; “Special return procedures, documentation, and shipping record retention are required in order to ensure compliance with all applicable shipping regulations. All dealership personnel involved in the handling, packaging, or shipping of hazardous materials must be trained in hazmat procedures. Penalties for regulatory non-compliance are significant. For
October 11th, 2016 by CCAR FCA has committed to using the “HazmatU” online training program offered by the Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) for its network of dealers as part of their Hazardous Material handling program October 11,
August 24th, 2016 by CCARAugust 24, 2016 from http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/08/gordon_food_service_facing_54k.html WYOMING, MI — Gordon Food Service is facing a $54,000 fine from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations. The Wyoming-based food distributor tried to send a shipment of 30 four-ounce Fryer Boil-Out Foaming tablets for air transportation from Plant City, Fla., to Greensboro,
June 14th, 2016 by CCARfrom Reuters.com on 6/13/16; The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it is proposing a $350,000 civil fine against Amazon.com Inc for shipping a product that allegedly violated hazardous materials regulations and injured several UPS workers who handled the package. The penalty is the largest fine the FAA has proposed imposing on Amazon,
May 10th, 2016 by CCARMay 10, 2016 – CCAR (The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair) and ShipMate, Inc. are pleased to share with our members a new recurrent HazmatU online training course. The new course — designed for those who are recertifying or repeating their online HazmatU training — is shorter in duration from the traditional course and allows
January 11th, 2016 by CCAR We recently offered up a survey and asked; true or false, DOT only requires one person per dealer location to be trained in the proper handling of Hazardous Materials. Thank you to everyone who responded — the survey results were interesting and enlightening. The correct answer is FALSE. Like many dealerships throughout the country,
