The Phil Maxwell Memorial Manly Man Fishing Tournament has been rescheduled to Father’s Day Weekend! Join us on the Kern River for some fishing and camaraderie while raising funds for RSIF! The tournament runs from Spillway to Johnsondale Bridge on June 16–18, 2023. A cocktail party will be held at The Kern Lodge on June 17 from 6-7 pm.

 

Winning Fish: The winning fish will be announced at 10 am on Sunday.It will be the biggest fish by weight determined by the judges:  John Frantz, Ron Holbert and Paul Peterson.

 

$250 Guaranteed Prize Fund: Made up of 50% of Sponsor Donations & Entry Fees.

1st Place: 50% of Prize Fund, 2nd Place: 35% of Prize Fund, 3rd Place: 15% of Prize Fund

 

Limestone Campgrounds $32/Night + $10/Vehicle https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/123440

Kern Lodge: from $150/Night (760) 376-2223, https://www.thekernlodge.com

 

Rules: Only 1 Fish per Entry  •  River Trout Only  •  No Frozen Fish!

Entry Fee: $50 — 50% to RSIF, 50% to Prize Fund

Suggested Equipment: Stream Pole 5’ – 6.5’  •  Bait – eggs, lures, flies, worms etc.  •  Net

 

Sponsorships Opportunities:  $100  •  $250  •  $500

 

CPEES - California Portable Event Equipment Sales  •  Aaction Rents  •  Aba Daba Rents

 

Online Registration: CLICK HERE   PDF Registration: CLICK HERE

With great sorrow, we announce the passing of long-time PDQ Rentals team member and leader, Eddie Pittman.

 

Ed started with PDQ in 1978. Beginning as a yardie in Customer Service, Ed’s ability and knowledge quickly earned him promotions to Assistant Rental Manager and then to Manager. Because of his interest and intuition in computers, he migrated to become our IT person and Purchasing/Inventory Manager. Incredibly dependable, Ed volunteered to work evenings, nights and weekends to perform inventories, to monitor and install upgrades to our computer system, and to respond to alarms.

 

Ed was born in 1956. He and his wife Melodie were married for more than 40 years and raised four children, Candice, Brynn, Lindsey and Zack. Ed was a dedicated family man and a dog lover. When a friend needed help, Ed was first to pitch in.

 

We have lost one of the good guys but he will always be remembered.

 

Quinn Rental Services
John Frazier
10006 Rose Hills Rd.
City of Industry, CA 90601
(888) 225-8800
www.QRS-Cat.com

 

Covering more than 32 acres, the Utility Expo is the largest event for utility professionals and construction contractors seeking the latest industry technologies, innovations, and trends.

 

 

• See, touch, and experience 32+ acres of new equipment, safety products and technology
• Network with 19,000+ industry peers from all utility sectors
• Test-drive and compare the latest equipment before you buy or rent
• Attend education right on the show floor to learn about the latest best practices from industry experts
• Talk to product experts from over 900+ manufacturers and hear first-hand how to get the most out of your equipment

Employers are responsible for providing workplaces that are safe from excessive heat. Yet every year, thousands of workers become sick from exposure to heat, and some even die. Heat illnesses and deaths are preventable. The risk of heat-related illnesses and deaths increases during warm summer months; humidity increases the risk. Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: body temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. Body temperature may rise to 106°F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided.

 

Kelly Bye has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Virginia Abrasives Corp. and subsidiary Johnson Abrasives, effective April 17. Mr. Bye brings extensive manufacturing experience and joins the team after nearly four years with Benjamin Moore & Company, and nearly 26 years with Rust-Oleum Corporation, both in the Chicago area. He has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Rockford University. His combined experience in finance, sales management and manufacturing are ideally suited to the manufacturing company, which is based in Petersburg, Virginia.

 

CRA's 2024 Rental Rally Tradeshow will again be held at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Show dates are January 14-17, 2024. Thank you to those exhibitors that have already signed up!

 

 

Kubota Compact Equipment. Since 1982, the Leis family has been dedicated to bringing the highest standard of service and exceptional quality in rental equipment. There are two locations serving the High Desert: Hesperia and Victorville. Stop by and get acquainted with the dedication and expertise that every department has: Rentals, Sales, Service, and Parts. When working with Apex, you can expect the most fulfilling experience in terms of customer service, equipment quality, and personnel efficiency. 

General Construction & Surface Prep Equipment. Bartell Global has grown to become a powerful brand and industry leader, continuing to lead the way in the field of concrete and construction equipment. They are proud of the heritage of their company, one that has been respected for more than 75 years. Bartell Global has what it takes to innovate and grow for generations to come: an excellent product offering, visionary leadership, and a culture rooted in our heritage of resilience, optimism, and determination.

Sodcutters, Brushcutters, Aerators, Power Rakes. Billy Goat, located outside of Kansas City, Missouri, is the premier manufacturer of specialty turf products with a reputation for innovation, productivity and quality. Billy Goat features a complete line of product solutions for residential, commercial and municipal needs serving rental, contractor and retail markets. We invite you to review our website and work with our worldwide network of stocking and servicing dealers to pick the machine that is right for your cleanup application, property and season.

Canycom USA is the sole distributor for Canycom in North America. Canycom Rubber Track Carriers, Concrete Buggies, and Brush Cutters are used extensively in construction, landscaping, trail building, and rental applications throughout the world. Canycom USA, Inc. corporate offices are located in Tukwila, WA, with distribution warehouses in Des Moines, WA, and Elizabethtown, KY.

Committed to the Growth and Preservation of the Rental Industry. "For the Young, Young in Thought, and Young in the Rental Industry"... The mission of California Young Rental Professionals (CYRP) is to facilitate opportunities for strengthening and amplifying the success of young professionals within our trade in order to continue the growing legacy of the rental industry."

GPS Tracking and Telematics for Equipment, Vehicles and Non-Powered Assets. DPL Telematics is a leading provider of advanced asset monitoring, GPS and telemetry technologies for the construction, agriculture, rental, mining, rail, fleet and oil-field industries. With over 20 years of experience and more than $1,000,000,000 in customer mobile assets trusted to us, we deliver a complete suite of cellular monitoring solutions. Our award-winning products include the AssetView and AssetCommand lines, FleetViewOBDII solution for vehicles, and more.

Drain & Sewer Cleaning Equipment, Pipeline Inspection Cameras. Electric Eel Mfg. is committed to providing the industry’s highest quality Sewer and Drain Cleaning Equipment at competitive prices. Along with this commitment to quality, is our dedication to service and support to all our customers and distributors. We will expand our business in the U.S. through deeper market penetration and internationally by aggressively seeking new distributors with which we can work closely and deliver our quality products.

Genie manufactures quality Aerial Equipment. Genie was founded in 1966 when Bud Bushnell bought the manufacturing rights to a material lift that operated on compressed air. Customers seemed to be impressed with the “magic in the bottle” that was used to raise and lower the hoist — and, the “Genie” name was born. With growing demand for material lifts and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), products such as man-lifts, stick booms, articulated booms, scissor lifts and telehandlers have been added to the Genie® product line. Today, Genie equipment is used in a variety of industries and applications worldwide, including rental, aviation, construction, entertainment, government and military, industrial, as well as warehouse and retail.

JLG Industries, Inc. and Oshkosh Corporation company is an American designer, manufacturer and marketer of access equipment. The Company's diverse product portfolio includes leading brands such as JLG® mobile elevating work platforms; JLG and SkyTrak® telehandlers; and an array of complementary accessories that increase the versatility and efficiency of these products. JLG is an Oshkosh Corporation Company.

Table Linens for Purchase or Rental. Jomar linens, recently under new ownership, has been in business since 1982. They manufacture wholesale table linens and accessories for the special event industry. They are extremely proud of their customer service and attention to detail.

Innovative, high ROI products allowing trades to get their jobs done faster, safer & easier. Makinex is an Australian-owned, private company that is expert in the design, development and distribution of innovative solutions to the construction, landscaping, equipment hire, infrastructure,and related industries. Makinex products are innovative, unique and differentiated to our competitors, designed to promote exceptional efficiency, saving time and money. Makinex always looks towards continuous improvement in product development.

Makita Power Tools – Rental Proven Rental Strong. The Makita U.S.A., Inc., Head Office is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. The Makita Corporation of America is located in Buford, Georgia, and is part of a global Makita network of ten manufacturing and assembly plants that is the source of Makita products used on job sites around the world. The product development team works closely with engineers on job sites to develop products that exceed the demands of the American contractor. Makita U.S.A., Inc. operates warehouse and distribution facilities in La Mirada and Buford, as well as Mt. Prospect, Illinois, and Wilmer, Texas. Buford and Wilmer are also the locations of Makita University, a hands-on educational experience where contractors and dealers can learn the latest technologies, products and applications.

Manufacturer of Pressure Washers, Air Compressors, Generators. Founded in 1971 by professional painting contractor AJ Spiegel, the Mi-T-M Corporation, is located in Peosta, Iowa. Their equipment is engineered by one of the leading engineering teams in the industry. This team consistently establishes industry standards through the development of patented technological designs and, through years of hard work and dedication, has helped Mi-T-M become a certified testing facility for CSA. They employ the latest technology in laser cutters, ASME robotic welders, and 7-stage powder-coat paint systems. Because of their commitment to producing the highest quality product possible, a quality assurance team follows each part from the initial fabrication to final assembly.

Pneumatic Air Tools. Michigan Pneumatic Tool is a full-service air tool company, celebrating 75 years as a leader in the design, distribution, manufacture, repair, and rebuilding of industrial air tools. MPT services construction, industrial, demolition, bolting and foundry tools. Michigan Pneumatic Tool has an unrivaled parts inventory that includes brand name, hard to find, obsolete, and discontinued parts. They have the parts you need when you need them.

GeoRipper Minitrenchers and SiBore Drill. As a company and manufacturer, MiniTrencher takes safety very seriously. Handheld trenchers, similar to GeoRipper, have been around for 20+ years with no accidents reported. GeoRipper minitrenchers have been in the market since 2016 with zero accidents reported. MiniTrencher has incorporated safety enhancements into both the Original GeoRipper® and GeoRipper®T/A trenching attachments making it one of the safest trenchers on the market.

Compaction, Generators, Pumps, Concrete Equipment. Founded in 1973, Multiquip is one of the largest, most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of world class quality products and solutions for the construction, industrial, telecom, government, non-commercial, aerospace, entertainment, and oil & gas exploration markets. Multiquip's comprehensive product portfolio encompasses light to medium construction equipment, power generators and lighting. Servicing customers worldwide, Multiquip distributes its products in more than 70 countries through thousands of authorized distribution partners.

Portable Furniture such as folding tables, chairs, dance floor and lecterns for all of your rental needs. For over 100 years we have provided our customers with high quality event furniture that offers maximum profitability and return on investment. Trusted by the largest event rental companies in the world, our tables, chairs, dance floors and other rental products are unrivaled in terms of safety, reliability, and overall value. Most of the products that they sell are manufactured and shipped directly from their Pennsylvania factory. Over 40% of their factory employees are skilled craftsmen with 20+ years of experience.

Point of Rental provides innovative rental and inventory management software solutions that empower businesses to streamline operations and grow strategically. With 600+ years of in-store rental experience on Point of Rental’s team, we know where you’re coming from. Contact us to discover how our innovative rental management software can help get you where you want to be.

Vermeer Equipment is Easy-To-Use & Maintain. While our foundation may be built on John Deere agriculture equipment, our expertise extends into construction, environmental, forestry, irrigation, roadbuilding, underground, and several types of machine technology from partners including Vermeer, WIRTGEN GROUP, Topcon, and Carlson. Both new and used equipment are offered, along with rental options and the latest in machine technology. All equipment and technology are backed with parts, service, and full support.

Aerial Work Platforms. Not only do our scissor and boom lifts raise human beings high into the air, they must also safely bring them back down. And they need to do both safely and smoothly, again and again. So, our machines are engineered to an uncommon level of safety and durability, but they’re also engineered to be simple to operate and simple to maintain. At Snorkel, we feel just as responsible for the environment we build our machines in as we do the people those machines lift. So, we work hard at keeping our environmental impact low, using only water-based paints and carefully using and properly disposing of any solvents or petroleum products. Water use is carefully monitored, using reclaimed water wherever possible. We also recycle as much scrap material as we can. Snorkel products deliver time and time again.

Rubber Tracks, Undercarriage Parts, G.E.T. Multi Machine, Summit Supply’s parent company, began selling rubber tracks in the late 1990’s, and it was quickly apparent that the U.S. needed a track company that offered quality products in stock at a fair price. In 2005, the first containers of rubber tracks started arriving at the Summit Supply Corporate Headquarters in Asbury, New Jersey. During this time, Summit Supply had also begun stocking undercarriage parts for many popular makes and models of equipment. Summit Supply expanded its product offerings to include Undercarriage Wear Parts (Sprockets, Top and Bottom Roller, and Idlers), and Solid Rubber Skidsteer tires. Rubber Track Pads to fit steel tracks were also introduced for many popular makes and models of machines. Summit Supply currently operates 12 distribution locations in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Washington, and has also expanded the Summit Supply brand into Canada.

Compact Utility Loaders, Material Buggies, Trenchers. Rental stores and professionals rely on Toro to deliver easy-to-operate machines that hold up to demands of heavy use, season after season. Toro’s rental and specialty construction business is driven by products that install underground utilities, excavate and move materials, mix mortar and finish concrete for building structures, and compact the earth for secure foundations. Toro's products are also trusted by arborists for tree care management, and landscape professionals and homeowners for aerating, seeding and lawn care maintenance.

Equipment Trailers. For over 40 years, Towmaster has engineered equipment trailers that are easy to use, safe, and designed to last through years of rigorous use. They offer America’s best-built trailers, trusted by municipalities, construction workers, fleet drivers, and landscapers across the country. By engineering customizable options, Towmaster ensures customers have the trailer design they need to work safely, efficiently, and for years to come.

California Business Roundtable President Rob Lapsley issued the following statement today supporting Governor Gavin Newsom’s quick opposition to the State Senate’s business tax proposal:
“We support Governor Newsom’s opposition to the state Senate’s budget proposal, which would raise taxes on California businesses. California’s cost-of-living crisis and economic slowdown are affecting businesses and working families alike. State revenues are still well above historic levels, and we are well-positioned to manage the reduced budget surplus without raising taxes. It is well established that increased taxes get passed on to consumers, so this proposal by the Senate will cynically increase our cost-of-living crisis and disproportionately affect working families.” 

Shown in this report are highlights from the recently released trade data from the US Census Bureau and US Bureau of Economic Analysis. To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca.

     While partial progress appears to have been made finally in the extended West Coast port labor talks, the uncertainty rising over these negotiations combined with growing concerns over a potential recession have seen a growing shift of trade traffic to the other coasts. The overall trade numbers for California were down for the year in the latest data for March.

The latest results on the March jobs and labor force data at best suggest a slowing in the state economy. Putting aside the monthly loss in December, the March nonfarm jobs gain at 8,700 (seasonally adjusted) was the lowest since September 2021, following on the sharp downward estimates in both the January and February numbers

    Compared to the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020, California nonfarm jobs only show a net gain of 295,200, or well below the 867,900 posted by Texas and 624,000 by Florida but still ahead of 4th place North Carolina (265,700) and 5th place Georgia (207,700). Looking at just these 5 states ranked the highest by net job gains since the previous peak, the stronger performance in the other four reflects the results of covid-era job closures that did not cut as deep as California’s combined with subsequent policies that emphasized a much earlier return to work.

    Employment, while the March data showed some improvement to the overall labor force, only returned back to the level previously seen last June. California employment (seasonally adjusted) has essentially stagnated since that point rather than continuing progress towards a recovery level.

    As reflected in the job openings data, the potential for substantial jobs expansion is beginning to show some closure as firms begin to cut back on hiring plans and as the supply of labor remains an issue. While labor demand (employed plus unfilled job openings) continued to exceed the labor supply (employed plus unemployed) through February especially when taking into account the likely level of frictional unemployment, the difference is narrowing but primarily due to steep drops in job openings in January and February.

On May 2, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule that, among other items, authorizes employers to use oral fluid drug testing as an alternative testing methodology to urine drug testing. The final rule also:
• harmonizes with pertinent section of the HHS oral fluid Mandatory Guidelines,
• clarifies certain Part 40 provisions that cover urine drug testing procedures,
• removes provisions that are no longer necessary,
• adds eight new definitions, clarifying language to definitions and web links, and
• updates provisions to address issues that have risen in recent years.

The Center for Jobs and the Economy has released a special report that provides an analysis of the migration patterns of high earning Californians, with a focus on how this trend accelerated in 2021, as evidenced by the significant taxable income loss experienced by the state.
The migration of high earners to other states accelerated in 2021, according to the annual release of tax migration data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

    On balance, the net migration of high earners in 2021 had an average AGI of $747,600, representing a loss of $20.4 billion in taxable income (federal AGI) to the state. Using the tax year 2020 data from Franchise Tax Board (2021 is not yet available), this amount translates into an estimated $1.7 billion reduction in state personal income tax revenues, plus additional tax losses in property taxes, sales and use tax, fees and licenses, other revenues, and related business tax revenues that may have moved with these taxpayers. The estimated tax loss from all earners was $2.0 billion in 2021.

    On a cumulative basis, the 2021 losses bring the 5-year high earner running total to an estimated $3.7 billion reduction in personal income tax.

    The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, California’s leading taxpayer advocacy group, will go forward with an initiative to restore the right of parents to transfer their home and limited other property to their children without reassessment to market value.

    The announcement follows the 3-4 vote in the Senate Governance and Finance Committee Wednesday to defeat Senate Constitutional Amendment 4, authored by Sen. Kelly Seyarto, R-Murrieta, which aimed to reverse the provisions in Proposition 19 regarding intergenerational transfers of family property. Under Prop. 19, which passed narrowly in November 2020, property is now reassessed to market value upon transfer between parents and children, with limited exceptions.

    At a hearing on Wednesday, Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang testified in strong support of SCA 4, emphasizing that voters were not informed of the complex and costly effects that Proposition 19 would have on property tax reassessment of long-held family homes as well as businesses built over generations. “These neighborhood markets, auto shops and family-owned restaurants are community staples,” he said, but they are “in jeopardy of closing their doors when they are hit with high tax bills.”

The Construction Industry Coalition on Water Quality (CICWQ) reports that several proposed bond measure bills have been introduced into the California State Assembly and Senate with the aim of developing water quality and water supply reliability legislation or enacting new rules that impact the construction industry and its workforce. While it is unlikely all the bills will move forward, elements of the proposed measures may be combined into one large bond package, addressing long-term water storage, flood control, and groundwater recharge needs. The legislative process will sort out the details; perhaps the voters will have their say in 2024.

    Several proposed water quality-related bills will try and capitalize on the wet winter and the aftermath of flooding and property damage many areas in California experienced. Some of these bills are helpful to the construction industry and property development (AB 990) while others are problematic and don’t help address core water conservation and reuse issues we face (SB 597).

    Oh, the irony. San Francisco is perhaps the most progressive city in the United States, although Portland and Seattle might put up an argument. So how is it that the one thing that might save the City by the Bay from the fiscal abyss is Proposition 13, the iconic tax-cutting initiative backed by conservative Howard Jarvis and approved by voters in 1978?

May 17, 2023 – Fairfield, CA
Vintage Territory meeting hosted by All Star Rents More…

 

June 14, 2023 – Ontario, CA
Inland Territory meeting hosted by City Rents More...

 

June 16-18 – Kernville, CA
CRA/RSIF Phil Maxwell Memorial Manly Man Fishing Tournament More…

 

July 18, 2023 – Arroyo Grande, CA
Tri-County Territory Meeting hosted by Dennis & Diann Wells More...

 

Sept. 13, 2023 – West Sacramento, CA
Vintage Territory Meeting hosted by Made in The Shade More...

 

Sept. 26-28, 2023 – Louisville, KY
The Utility Expo More…

 

Oct. 16, 2023 – Oak View, CA
Tri-County Territory Meeting hosted by Greg Rents More…

 

Nov. 2, 2023 – Corona, CA
Pre-Golf Yard Territory Meeting hosted by MTA More…

 

Nov. 3, 2023 – Corona, CA
CRA 8th Annual Golf Tournament More…

 

Nov. 6-9, 2023 – Atlantic City, NJ
MATRA – The Tent Show  More…

 

Jan. 14-17, 2024 – Las Vegas, NV
CRA Rental Rally Tradeshow 

This month, we asked members about charging fees and damage waivers. If you have additional ideas for surveys for CRA members, please email CRA at info@calrental.org. 

Greg Flanagan from Hammer Equipment Services, Agua Dulce, CA, is the winner of the May Survey Raffle. Congratulations Greg!