CARB – California Air Resources Board

TRUCK AND BUS REGULATIONS

The Truck and Bus Regulation phases in requirements for diesel truck and bus owners to reduce diesel exhaust emissions from existing vehicles beginning in 2012, with final deadlines in 2023. Requirements differ by gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Please contact us for additional information on your available options.

The Tractor-Trailer Greenhouse Gas (GHG) regulation

The Tractor-Trailer Greenhouse Gas (GHG) regulation – Applies to 53-foot or longer box-type trailers, including both dry-van and refrigerated-van trailers, and all heavy-duty tractors that pull them on California highways. All owners, regardless of where their vehicles are registered, must comply with the regulation when operating in California. Fleets must register to take advantage of short haul, local haul or storage trailer exemptions and passes. Any person residing in California who sells an affected vehicle must provide a disclosure notice about the regulation to the buyer. For more information please contact our office.

 

Drayage Truck Regulation

Drayage Truck Regulation is part of the Air Resources Board’s (ARB) ongoing efforts to reduce PM and NOx emissions from diesel-fueled engines and improve air quality associated with goods movement. In addition, this regulation also provides greenhouse gas benefits and is designed to support local emissions reduction goals such as the Clean Air Action Plan by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the Comprehensive Truck Management Program by the Port of Oakland. For more information please contact our office.

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