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Are these efforts paving the way for a greener future, or do gaps remain? 📌 𝗝𝗕𝗙 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 Adam Gray Without reading the legislation in detail, I appreciate the government’s commitment to continue advancing Clean Energy initiatives in the transportation sector. While a transition of State and Federal trucking resources to EVs continues to be front and center in funding and focus in the legislation, grid and electrical charging infrastructure seem more implied than directly funded. The $400 million for both the EPA and the additional $400 million from the DOT are expressed as either air quality “mitigation” or as efforts to “improve air quality and reduce pollution for truck drivers, port workers and people who live in communities surrounding ports," though it doesn’t exactly describe how. My immediate mental image was industrial-scale Air Purifier fans decorating our metropolitan skylines, but I don’t think that’s what was intended with the funding. While the purchase of commercial EVs does need to continue to be incentivized in this future migration, I would like to see more explicit investment in the supporting infrastructure for electricity production and charging stations that are going to be required to make this new reality feasible for everyone to operate. Follow 🔔 #jbfreporter for industry news updates

Uncertain about upcoming emissions regulations for your trucking company? This article explains the challenges and emphasizes the importance of seeking expert help. #ACTExpo

Sustainability News impacting all freight sectors - Supply Chain Dive Brief: The Biden Administration on Wednesday announced a national goal to transition to a zero-emissions freight sector covering the #trucking, #railroad, #maritime and #aviation sectors. The strategy engages business and community leaders to strategize how to direct a range of government resources to prioritize actions that address air pollution hot spots and the climate crisis, according to a fact sheet from the administration. The goal is to develop a zero-emissions freight strategy that aligns with the president’s existing pollution reduction efforts in the energy and transportation sectors. Read the article here. All year long, we are your collaborative, caring partner working to keep you informed and provide key industry news and insights. #humanstandard #logistics #forwarding

On behalf of over 200 organizations nationwide, last Friday the Illinois Manufacturers' Association submitted a letter to the USEPA asking for the rejection of a rule from the California Air Resources Board which would "circumvent federal laws and impose unfeasible mandates requiring railroads across the United States to purchase zero emission locomotives that are not yet commercially viable while also artificially limiting the useful life of their locomotive fleets." Freight rail is an environmentally-responsible way to ship product overland; contributing less than 2% of all transportation sector GHG emissions. As the letter stated: "It is difficult to see how the CARB regulation, which would undermine freight rail’s efficiencies and could divert rail freight to highways, are in the national interest." Other Illinois signatories include: Calumet Area Industrial Commission, Chemical Industry Council of Illinois, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers, Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, Illinois Soybean Association, and the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

As we head into 2025, the trucking industry faces several potential regulatory changes to make roads safer and fleets more sustainable. Explore how The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) aims to work together with the new administration to advance the critical priorities of truckers. https://bit.ly/3Bep0PG #TruckingLife #TruckingNews #TruckingIndustry

Arizona Takes a Stand: Balancing Eco-Goals with Trucking Realities Arizona is the latest to join 16 other states to halt California’s zero-emissions trucking mandates. I know we’ve all been talking about it for a while, but it's a big deal. California wants greener trucks, but Arizona and others are concerned about the practical impact on businesses and drivers. The concern: the effect of California's impending emissions requirement reaches far outside the state; limiting access to international ports on the West Coast, impairing trade routes, requiring electric fleet investment, and more. I think it’s fair to say we're all for a greener future, but let's not forget the real-world challenges. This coalition of states has started the dialogue, saying, "Hey, let's find a solution that works for everyone." And that's where the magic happens - using innovation and finding common ground amidst the regulatory chaos. Now is the time for thought leaders to step up, share their insights, and drive the conversation forward. Comment down below - What are your thoughts on a solution? How do we keep trucks moving and still move towards cleaner air quality? #CARB #ZeroEmissionsTrucking #TecEquipment #HeavyDutyTrucking #MediumDutyTrucking

Amidst regulatory developments, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is on the brink of finalizing stringent emissions regulations for truck engines starting from the 2027 model year and extending through to 2032. The expectation has sparked considerable debate within the industry, with the American Trucking Associations and independent owner-operators expressing deep reservations about the rule’s feasibility and financial implications. https://lnkd.in/g6YKS69i

States are challenging California's Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule, seeking to halt it until an EPA waiver is obtained. The lawsuit targets Steven Cliff of California Air Resources Board (CARB), focusing on achieving a zero-emission-vehicle fleet by the mid-2040s. This follows a previous lawsuit by the California Trucking Association for a similar EPA waiver. California's Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule faces legal challenges. What are your thoughts on the push for a zero-emission-vehicle fleet by the mid-2040s? #CleanFleets #EnvironmentalPolicy #RDSCapacitySolutions #LogisticsSolutions #IndustryInsights #Trucking #Transportation #SupplyChain

Railroads fear losing out to trucks if California gets its way WASHINGTON — Major freight railroads and their short-line counterparts raised red flags on Capitol Hill about supply chain consequences of a California regulation aimed at cutting air pollution from locomotives. If the California Air Resources Board is successful in securing approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California’s In-Use Locomotive Regulation, adopted by the state last year, would require all locomotives manufactured after 2035 that travel though the state of California be zero-emission – effectively banning the operation in California of locomotives that are more than 23 years old, based on the original manufacture date, the railroads asserted. Because close to 70% of the Class I locomotive fleet moves in and out of California in any given year, “the rule dramatically increases the cost of providing rail transportation, and most likely shifts a lot of freight onto the highway,” said Ian Jefferies, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads, testifying before the oversight subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee on Thursday. “That makes our customers pay more, consumers pay more, and it adds stress to the public infrastructure by pushing more trucks onto the highways, increasing congestion.” https://lnkd.in/d48vExRp

California has the strictest truck emissions regulations in the US, and other states are following suit. This patchwork of regulations is creating a nightmare for trucking companies, who have to comply with different standards in different states. Some argue for a national standard, while others prefer a state-by-state approach. #ACTExpo