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August 3, 2023

Meet Our Strategic Partners

UST Training has been providing online Class A/B and C UST operator training for the last decade and has been offering live Class A/B training since 2003. And we could not have done it without the help of our partners through various UST associations. UST Training is a proud member or affiliate of the following organizations. Want a strategic partnership for reselling our courses and getting member discounts? Contact us at [email protected]

Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI)

UST Training has been going to the annual PEI trade show since 2003 and has been an active member shortly thereafter. PEI helps support us mightily by providing industry standards that we share with our customers. Plus Ben Thomas has been a 2020-2022 Board member and a committee member on PEI RP 900.

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August 19, 2020

Oregon Deadline Coming Up

This just in from the Oregon DEQ…

New UST Rules in Effect October 1!

Remember that starting October, 1 the new UST Rules changes take effect. Regulated USTs are subject to additional testing requirements, and emergency generator USTs are no longer exempt from release detection requirements.

You can view Underground Storage Tank Compliance Program 2018 Rule Changes & Other Related Guidance Directive on DEQ’s web site: (https://www.oregon.gov/deq/FilterDocs/ust2018RulesDirective.pdf) for more information on the new requirements around

Monthly walkthrough inspections
Overfill prevention equipment tests
Spill prevention equipment tests
Containment sump tests
Operability tests for release detection equipment

DEQ encourages owners and permittees to take the necessary steps to comply with the new requirements now. All requirements be- come enforceable on October 1st. This means that, in order to remain compliant with UST statutes, and avoid the possibility of financial penalties, you must complete all required testing on or before October 1st.

We anticipate Service Providers will be very busy as this due date approaches. Contact Steve Paiko at [email protected] for a current list of service providers who are able to do this work.

 

June 10, 2019

Shields, Harper Now Offers Our Online Class A/B and C Training

Our good friends at Shields, Harper and Co. in Martinez, California now provide links to our online Class A/B and C UST operator training for UST operators in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, and Indian Country. Check it out!

Want to learn how you can make money selling our online courses to your members or customers? Sign up today!

March 28, 2019

Mascott Equipment Now Provides Our Online Class A/B And C UST Operator Training

Our good friends at Mascott Equipment Company in Portland, Oregon now provide links to our online Class A/B and C UST operator training for UST operators in Oregon, Washington Alaska and Idaho. Check it out!

UST Training and Mascott have worked closely together since 2004, when we offered live Class A/B training in Oregon at the Mascott office in downtown Portland. Of late, Mascott has posted our Tank Savvy Minute videos on YouTube. Also check out the new and improved Mascott web page at www.Mascottec.com

 

December 5, 2018

UST Training by the Numbers

2018 – What an amazing year we had:

  • Our 15th Anniversary: 2003 highlighted the first ever state-approved Class A/B UST course in the nation in Portland, Oregon.
  • Almost 10 years ago: in 2009 we launched the first ever-state approved online Class A/B and C courses for Colorado, then Wisconsin and West Virginia.
  • 6 years ago: in 2012 we joined up with our first LMS, to greatly expand the delivery of our online courses.
  • Today: We offer 54 state- and Territory-specific Class C UST operator training courses.
  • Today: We have 13 state-specific Class A/B UST operator classes. We also link to the remaining states and offer our next best choice for training, even when it’s not us.
  • Today: We offer the nation’s only commercially available Class A/B and C UST operator training courses for Indian Country.
  • An amazing 30,660 individuals received certificates of completion for Class A/B and C UST operators from our first LMS since 2012.
  • Several Thousand individuals received live Class A/B and C certificates issued nationwide in over a dozen states since 2003.
  • Over 500,000 Class C certificates have been issued nationwide from our major license clients and resellers.
  • 7,800 folks are currently subscribed to our UST Training News Newsletter.
  • Almost 38,000 visitors came to our web page since January.
  • Over 1,700 folks received UST Resource Bundles over the last five years.
  • We’ve logged 300,700 total hits on our Tank Savvy Minute videos on YouTube since 2012.

Thanks to each and everyone of you who helped make this a super successful year!

December 3, 2018

This Month’s Spotlight: Oregon Fuels Association

UST Training announces a formal partnership with the Oregon Fuels Association (OFA), creating some great benefits for OFA members, including:

  • 20% discount off all online Oregon Class A/B and Oregon Class C UST operator training,
  • Complimentary annual compliance binders, and
  • Free technical and regulatory advice.

UST Training has been working informally with OFA for many years and has been training UST operators in Oregon since 2003. This agreement makes official our years of working together to help Oregon UST operators be the best they can be.

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August 31, 2018

Oregon Class A/B Training Now Available Online

UST Training’s online Oregon Class A/B UST Operator Training course has been approved by the Oregon DEQ and is now available. Check it out!

For a limited time only: use this coupon code ILOVEOR and get a 15% discount off all purchases through November 1.

First in the Nation, Now first in Oregon. Ben Thomas of UST Training did the nation’s first Class A/B live class in Portland in 2003 and he’s been training there non-stop since then. Now you can enjoy the same great training content but at the convenience of your work or home computer.

Why Online?

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November 1, 2017

Last Live Oregon Class A/B courses for 2017

Ben Thomas of UST Training will be providing just two live classes in Oregon before the end of the year: tell your friends and sign up today!

Eugene,
OR (Point S Tire, 25 S. Mill Street, Creswell, OR 97426)
December 5, 2017
Register Now

Portland, OR
December 6, 2017
Register Now

Overview: Oregon has the distinction of being the first state in the US to require UST operator training back in 2003 and instructor Ben Thomas has trained the majority of UST operators in Oregon since then. This course will prepare students to become a certified Class A/B UST operator in Oregon. Attend this lively, interactive class to learn about UST rules, best management practices, and come away with practical advice about being a top notch UST operator. Seating is limited, sign up today!

Approval: This course is approved by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) approves this course by reciprocity.

Discounts: Oregon Fuel Association (OFA) members are eligible for a 25% class discount. Discounts are only valid at the time of purchase. If you are a member and need your discount coupon, email us. UST Training is a proud member of OFA.

Refresher: A refresher training is not required unless the UST owner receives a violation notice for significant non-compliance; then refresher training is mandatory. We do encourage voluntary refreshers to help you stay fresh on the content.

Free help: After you’re trained, new UST owners can qualify for a free site visit from the Oregon DEQ to help continue your education. Learn more.

Need Class C training as well? Register your staff today.