Our Kentucky Class A/B Course Now Approved and Online

We are excited to announce that the Kentucky UST Branch (USTB) has approved our online Class AB operator training course. Now Kentucky operators have access to our nationally recognized, motivational, and down to earth lessons about how to be a great UST operator.

Check it out!

As a Class A/B UST operator, if you are a serious UST regulations geek (like us, at UST Training) this essential list of Federal regulatory interpretations of UST rules is a must:

Underground Storage Tank (UST) Technical Compendium about the 2015 UST Regulation

Periodically we get requests about preventing thefts at convenience stores. This very helpful article shared by the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety and re-shared by our friends at the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association (CWMPA) is really worth passing on to people who are concerned about theft.

This was news to us: thieves somehow electrically isolate certain dispensers from the main point of sale system and pump $50,000 worth of fuel without being charged.

From CWPMA:

Our friends at OPS reached out to provide some courtesy information relative to the publicized fuel theft incident that occurred in Aurora.

Please see below and thank you to Mahesh, Zach and the OPS team.

I’m sure you heard the news story about gas theft in Aurora:

https://kdvr.com/news/local/50000-gas-theft-caught-on-camera/

Apparently $50,000 worth of gas and diesel was stolen by “remote control” at the retail dispensers on March 14th. I want to share what our inspectors found so you can do the same with your members to prevent this from happening at their stores.

More: 

Presented by Titan Cloud.  Ben Thomas, President of UST Training will be one of the speakers for this super helpful and insightful FREE webinar.

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Apr 12, 2022 01:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

There’s a lot going on in the news right now, and most of it directly affects convenience stores–on top of the changes in regulations and requirements that have long been on the horizon. But these challenges don’t affect all convenience stores in the same way.

Small operators have unique challenges that require unique solutions. That’s why we’re teaming up with industry experts Wes Rowe (owner/operator and wholesaler) and Ben Thomas (from UST Training) to discuss the current state of the industry and how they’re staying ahead of the competition.

Since we rolled out our new learning platform called LearnSavvy we’ve had very supportive feedback from our customers.

We survey everyone after each course and we love the feedback so far.

Mahalo,

Ben Thomas
Senior Trainer
866-301-8265
[email protected]

Hello Washington Class A/B UST operators. We recently learned that the Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) is notifying UST operators via email about what’s expected of them for their upcoming compliance inspection. This is very helpful.

(For inspectors in other states, consider this approach to help you be more efficient with your time. Here at UST Training, we are a big fan of advanced warnings to reduce stress and enforcement follow up by letting operators know in advance what’s expected.)

Need WA Class A/B training to get ready for your next inspection?

Sample email from WA DOE. They even provide hyperlinks for all the necessary forms.

UST Training is excited to be attending our first NECSEMA (New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association) 2022 Expo in Springfield MA on March 16.

Stop by Booth 126 and say hi to Ben.

Learn how UST Training can help New England UST operators meet operator training requirements, whether you have one or a thousand operators. Our online Class C UST operator training course is approved or accepted in all New England states and our online Class A/B UST operator training is approved and available for Connecticut and Vermont operators.

More about the show here

Want to schedule a meeting in advance with Ben? Contact him at [email protected] or 866-301-8265.

Do you have UST systems in multiple states? You probably know this by now but each state requires its own unique certification for UST operator training. The days of reciprocity are pretty much over.

But good news: we just added Delaware, Vermont and South Dakota to our list of “AB” states online offerings.

Hello Class A/B UST Operators nationwide: Did you know the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) has a great series of videos about safety at UST sites?

This includes:

• Vehicle safety tips
• Changing filters
• Barricade the worksite
• Safety at the forecourt

Check ’em out!

UST Training has been a proud member of PEI for many years and Ben Thomas, President of UST training is on the PEI board this year. Have a question about PEI? Contact Ben anytime at (866) 301-8265 or [email protected]

Spring time is coming and we are happy to announce a $25 discount for all of our class A/B licenses purchased by June 30.

Spring Sale! Use this discount coupon code 25OFFNEAB in the shopping cart for $25 discount per course license purchased through June. Check it out!

UST Training is excited to offer another course in the New England states: this time in the Green Mountain State. The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has approved our course and now Vermont Class A/B UST Operators have access to another training option.

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Hello South Dakota Class A/B UST operators: We are excited to announce that our course has been revised and has been re-approved by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR).

Check it out!

Previously our course was approved by reciprocity, which did not include South Dakota specific UST rules. Our course has been amended, updated and modernized to meet the requirements of the DANR plus includes all the new rules and regulations.

Any questions about our new course please contact us at [email protected] or 866-301-8265.

UST Training is excited to announce we are the first online vendor for Class A/B UST operator training approved in Delaware by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (NREC).

Check it out!

The Delaware NREC has moved away from providing live classroom-style courses and is approving third party vendors. Like us.

Our popular Class A/B course is now available in 29 states and territories, plus Indian Country and we have more on the way in 2022!

For those companies with many locations, we offer bulk purchases discounts for 5+ licenses upon checkout.

Any questions about our new course please contact us at [email protected] or 866-301-8265.

See you at M-PACT in Indianapolis April 21. Check my podcast about my session: Leveraging Internet Technology for Better UST Compliance. Thanks to Brian and Shane with KPMA.

Leveraging Internet Technology for Better UST Compliance

Last November we unveiled LearnSavvy — our new way to purchase, take, assign and manage your Class A/B and C training.

It’s the same great high-quality UST operator training courses as before: now just better, stronger and faster. And because it’s designed specifically for you, the UST operator, it’s also easier than ever.

IMPORTANT: If you’re one of our many loyal customers, we are standing by to help you learn the ropes. As of December 1, 2021, our courses were no longer available through Coggno. If you have bought licenses through Coggno and need help transitioning over to Learn Savvy, please contact us anytime at 866-301-8265 or [email protected].

Based on decades of experience working with UST operators like you, LearnSavvy will help you train your team faster, easier, and better.  Benefits include:

Twice a year the US EPA publishes UST performance measures of all the states territories and tribes. How did your agency, state, or region do? Is UST compliance up? Are new leakers down? Do more operators have pollution liability insurance? Is operator training mostly a common thing? And how are we doing on those monthly walk-through inspections?

Get the full report here Semiannual Report Of UST Performance Measures
End Of Fiscal Year 2021 (October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021)

National snapshot looks good

86.6%  Class A and B operator training requirements
88.4%  Financial responsibility requirements 
77.6%   Walk through requirements

And while these numbers may look impressive, here are a few things to consider:

We’re excited to be attending our first M-PACT Fuel & Convenience Tradeshow April 19-21 in Indianapolis IN.

Stop by our Booth 1627 and say hi!

And come hear UST Training president Ben Thomas speak on The Equipment & Environmental track, which offers insight on new regulations on equipment, prevention, treatment and the changing technology of how business is being done in today’s economy.

Leveraging Internet Technology for Better UST Compliance

Listen to the podcast inviting you to the session.

There are plenty of digital tools out there to improve UST compliance if you know what’s available. See what’s out there, what works, and why you should consider these at-your-fingertips technological solutions. (9:00 am – 9:50 am)

• Meet PEI’s new Executive Vice President Jason Blake
• Chat with PEI staff
• Network with PEI members
• Learn more about PEI member services
• Enjoy light snacks and beverages.

If you’re new to the UST operator business you may not be aware of the Petroleum Equipment Institute or PEI, located in Tulsa Oklahoma. PEI has been helping UST operators since 1951 by developing industry recommended practices, offering forums for technical discussions and hosting their world famous annual trade show. UST Training is a proud member of PEI and provides complimentary inspection forms in our Class A/B UST operator training.

Some great resources from PEI include: