$3,500 in Fines Paid by Coach America

COACH AMERICA CASE SETTLES FOR $3,500

In February, 2008, Coach America agreed to pay $3,500 in penalties; $2,625 to the California Air Pollution Fund and $875 to the Peralta Community College District, for violating air quality regulations.  An investigation by the ARB showed that Coach America failed to properly self-inspect their diesel trucks to assure the trucks met state smoke emission standards. ARB documented violations as they related to the Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSI). To settle the case, Coach America agreed to the $3,500 penalty and to comply with the PSI and other ARB programs.