All members, We have had some requests for copies of the PA Transportation Bill that was signed by the governor. I’ve removed a lot of the pages which don’t pertain to us and highlighted some of the language that may affect your businesses. You can review the bill, by clicking here. You’ll notice there is […]
PennDOT released a bulletin that serves to advise you that there are many updates and changes throughout chapter 175 of the Vehicle Equipment and Inspection Regulations. A Chapter 175 Regulation Comparison Chart is available to download from our website below. You should review it in its entirety as you will be responsible for complying with […]
The availability of qualified repair technicians in the collision repair industry is an ongoing concern for shop owners and operators in recent years and appears that it will continue to be for the foreseeable future. There are a variety of factors that have contributed to the shortage of qualified technical employees in the industry. They […]
If you don’t already have one, one of the best things you can do for your business is to create a Technician’s Operating Procedure. By having such a procedure in place, every technician in your shop will approach, execute and close out every job, every time, in the same format. STEP ONE: One of the […]
While directing traffic is best left to trained public agency personnel, at times towers find themselves in a situation where these trained personnel are not available. This is why towers commonly carry cones and flares with them. CONES: Traffic cones are best used during short-term traffic directions, specifically when traffic is already blocked, moving slowly […]
A question we as parents and our children struggle with at some time in our life, or do we? I would challenge you that we don’t! We hear every day President Obama and other leaders in our country repeat over and over we need our kids to get a college education. Despite the fact that […]
In 2014, the Health Care Reform law creates a new type of online marketplace for purchasing health insurance coverage. It is referred to as a Health Insurance Marketplace, or an Exchange. As an employer, you are required to notify your employees about the availability of coverage through the Marketplace. AASP-PA is providing the notice (links […]
As expected, new legislation has been introduced to make a change to the PA Emission Inspection Program. The legislation is Senate Bill 332 and House Bill 1333. AASP-PA has created an Action Plan for each bill in regards to this proposed legislation. Please take a minute to look at the plans and do your part. […]
The Alliance of Auto Service Providers of Pennsylvania is a state association supporting the automotive service providers throughout Pennsylvania. We offer a range of benefits to our members and are affiliated with the national Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP).
