CARB Regulations: Are Trucking Companies Ready to Comply?
If you are a shipper that routes freight within the state of California you should be aware of the requirements for equipment to meet California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations next year and how enforcement on compliance will change over the next few years.
CARB regulations apply to trucks, trailers and refrigeration units that are being used by trucking companies to serve the state of California. Gordon Trucking is 100% compliant with the regulations that impact all three types of equipment.
In fact, GTI is ahead of the required time frames. As a reminder, by January 1, 2012, any fleet serving California must have 50% of its trucks in compliance with the CARB Truck & Bus rule.
The CARB requirement for large fleet truck compliance is:
- 25% by 1/1/11
- 50% by 1/1/12
- 75% by 1/1/13
- 100% by 1/1/14
Over 50% of GTI's 3-axle tractors already meet the CARB Truck & Bus requirements.
The CARB requirement for large fleet trailer compliance is:
- 15% by 1/1/11
- 30% by 1/1/12
- 50% by 1/1/13
- 75% by 1/1/14
- 100% by 1/1/15
63% of GTI's trailer fleet (6,100 trailers) are outfitted with aerodynamic belly fairings and 100% of the trailing equipment have SmartWay certifiied fuel efficient tires.
Refrigerated trucking companies must also comply with the CARB Transport Refrigerated Unit (TRU) regulations. 2004 model year or older refrigerated units face a December 31, 2011 compliance deadline to either retrofit current engines with lower level emissions reduction systems or purchase a new engine. Gordon Trucking has made the necessary investments to ensure all of it's temperature control units are 100% compliant.
GTI takes Environmental Responsibility very seriously. Our new equipment order includes 1,300 new trucks over the next three years. The expense required to comply is significant, but given the extensive services we provide into, within, and out of California it is important to us that we remain compliant as we near these upcoming regulation mile markers. We would like to assure you that GTI is and will continue to be in position to serve you legally and in complete compliance with the CARB requirements.