California backs fuel standard that could raise costs

February 3, 2012

Two years ago, the American Trucking Associations and others filed suit against the board’s low carbon fuel standard.

CARB says Navistar credits to sell engines ending

January 27, 2012

Agency says pollution credits allowing company to sell engines that don’t comply with 2010 environmental standards will expire Feb. 29.

CARB extends ‘Truck and Bus’ deadline

January 25, 2012

The deadline has been extended to March 30 from Jan. 31 for fleet owners to supply information.

January deadlines for CARB truck regulations

December 22, 2011

Heavy truck and bus operators must comply with the Truck and Bus regulation starting Jan. 1.

Editor’s Journal

Unresolved issues shouldn’t outweigh potential for a prosperous 2012.

Golden Rules

With the first of several deadlines looming in 2012, many operators and carriers that run in the state feel the increasing pressure of the state’s air regulations.

Minnesota offers clean diesel grants

November 18, 2011

Grant is for state-based fleets with a focus on 2006 and older vehicles.

CARB amends reefer rule for certain engines

October 26, 2011

Owners of model year 2003 and older reefer engines that met low-emission reefer standards early gain an extra year for meeting future standards.

CARB filter deadline approaching

October 24, 2011

California’s Truck and Bus regulation has its first diesel filter deadline in January 2012.

CARB OKs $40M for clean vehicles

July 22, 2011

The state's Air Quality Improvement Program invests in new emissions-reduction technologies.

Navistar sues EPA again over SCR

July 15, 2011

Navistar alleges nitrogen oxide emissions skyrocket when drivers don't keep diesel exhaust fluid topped off, rendering EPA’s rule 'irrelevant.'

CARB extends trailer fleet date

July 5, 2011

Aug. 1 date set if fleets want to register trailers under a new California regulation designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

CARB offers particulate filter credit

April 8, 2011

Compliance credit will be given for trucking fleets that install a particulate filter by July 1 or that make a commitment to buy a filter by May 1.

Oakland port truckers seek emissions rule delay

March 1, 2011

Truckers seek delay of a California Air Resources Board mandate that requires trucks to reduce nitrogen oxide by 2014.

CARB to hold trucking events

February 25, 2011

Sessions will help truck owners meet new rules for diesel trucks and learn about available government grants and funding.

California dump truck owners sue CARB

February 23, 2011

The association is challenging the legality of the agency’s Truck and Bus Regulation.

CARB counts emissions reductions

January 25, 2011

More than 5,300 diesel trucks are being replaced or retrofitted, the state agency said.

New Products

An inverter and shore power kit, a Bluetooth headset, a heavy-duty clutch and a trailer aerodynamics package are among the products featured.

CARB alters truck rules

December 20, 2010

The agency modified several regulations related to on- and off-road diesel engines to grant some relief to trucking.

CARB amends reefer unit rule

November 19, 2010

The agency has amended its Transport Refrigeration Unit Airborne Toxic Control Measure to allow 2003 engines to meet a less stringent standard.
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