FEDERAL REGULATory AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING

The Federal Regulatory Automotive Training (FRAT) program was created with The Association of Dealership Compliance Officers (ADCO) and Product Prep. This program allows dealers to add dealership employees for compliance training and track the training status of current personnel.

The FRAT program is for dealer executives, sales, operations staff, compliance officers, and essential employees. Training modules include the Safeguards Rule, Red Flags Rule, Disposal Rule, OFAC, ECOA, FCRA, and many others.

Customized Learning Experience for Your Rooftops!

Each course is specifically created and tailored for each individuals job role within the dealership. Detailed user roles and flexible permissions is what makes the FRAT program a valuable resource for dealers. Employees access only the necessary modules for their role in the dealership and can access it at anytime.

  • Manage Your Dealer Group
  • Library of Resources
  • Certificate of Completion

Safeguards Rule

Most new requirements went into effect Dec. 9, 2022.

The FTC extended the deadline for certain new provisions to June 9, 2023.

Red Flags Rule

The Red Flags Rule requires creditors to take steps to validate that the customer is who he or she purports to be.

Disposal Rule

A regulation issued by the FTC (16 CFR 682, effective June 1, 2005) requiring the protection of consumer information when it is disposed of, discarded, abandoned, or destroyed.

OFAC Rule

OFAC maintains a number of lists of enemies of the United States and endeavors to prevent assistance to those enemies or their supporters.

ECOA (Reg. B)

This policy and procedures represents your organizations requirements and conduct standards with respect to fair credit policy and ECOA compliance.

The policy applies to all employees who interact with customers, however those who collect, report, and act on a customer’s credit and the financing of the vehicle must follow the guidelines closely.

FCRA LAW

The law that protects consumers and regulates how consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) can access and use their personal information. The FCRA was enacted in 1970 as Title VI of the Consumer Credit Protection Act.

Risk Based Pricing

Effective January 1, 2011, the Risk-Based Pricing Rule requires dealers who use credit reports to provide an informational notice to credit applicants.

NPI

NPI is information typically obtained by a dealership in the normal course of obtaining financing for a customer and selling some insurance products.

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Why Choose FRAT?

  • Satisfy requirements of training for all new and current employees in all departments
  • An educated staff is the foundation of good business and protects your dealership from unethical and wrong practices
  • Understanding the rules and regulations helps to reduce risks, liabilities, potential fines, penalties, and increase accountability in your organization.
  • A well-educated employee is the first line of protection in an effective compliance management system.

ADCO provides training and educational resourses to prepare compliance officers for these responsibilities. 

ADCO provides training and compliance services for the automotive industry with a group of professionals spanning 30+ years of automotive industry experience. Feel free to contact your ADCO Support Team representative below with any additional questions.


Linda Robertson

Executive Director

(682) 279-4858
linda.robertson@adcocommunity.com

Lindsey Sanders

Vice President

(817) 428-2434
lindsey.sanders@adcocommunity.com

Krista Hallecy

Dealer Development & Program Manager

(817) 428-2434
krista.hallecy@adcocommunity.com

Tevis Grisso

Information Technology

(817) 428-2434
tevis.grisso@afip.com

Shannon Robertson

Board Member

(817) 248-2434
shannon.robertson@afip.com