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    Attention Carriers: Upcoming CARB deadlines for the end of 2017 & Start of 2018

Attention Carriers: Upcoming CARB deadlines for the end of 2017 & Start of 2018

It’s that time of year again, time to start getting ready for upcoming CARB (California Air Resources Board) Regulations deadlines. There are three important deadlines for drivers of commercial vehicles to be aware of: […]

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    Reminder for Carriers: CARB Refrigerated Unit Requirements for 2017

Reminder for Carriers: CARB Refrigerated Unit Requirements for 2017

Happy New Year and welcome to our first blog post of 2017! A new year always means that truck engines and their TRUs will potentially be subject to becoming California compliant. January is always […]

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    Attention 2009 Model Year Reefer Owners: Deadlines Are Coming Up!

Attention 2009 Model Year Reefer Owners: Deadlines Are Coming Up!

All model year (MY) 2009 transport refrigeration unit (TRU) engine owners must be aware that if they want to qualify for compliance extensions, only one week remains before the purchase order deadline for ordering […]

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    Reminder for Carriers: CARB Refrigerated Unit, Truck and Drayage Requirements for 2016

Reminder for Carriers: CARB Refrigerated Unit, Truck and Drayage Requirements for 2016

Welcome to our first blog post of 2016! A new year always means that truck engines and their TRUs will potentially be subject to becoming California compliant. January is always a good time to […]

What carriers need to know about Phase 2 of the Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Regulations

Three months ago, the Environmental protection agency (EPA) and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) introduced their joint proposed nationwide Phase 2 greenhouse gas and fuel economy regulations. This week, industry experts spoke […]

By |September 24th, 2015|CARB, Trucking economics|0 Comments

CARB Watch: Truck and Bus Regulation

Predicted to cost the industry more than $1 billion, the Truck and Bus Rule has been publicized by many as the CARB’s most expensive rule. At their meeting back in April 2014, the CARB […]

A Reminder from the CARB on Compliance Dates for 2006 Model Years

With approximately 6 months until compliance is required, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is reminding transport refrigeration unit (reefer) owners take action to plan and order options to ensure TRU model year 2006 […]

January 1st CARB Requirements: Focus on Brokers

Beginning January 1, 2013 the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will be implementing new requirements under the Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) Regulation that were added in the 2011 Amendments, approved by the ARB on […]

CARB Reminds Truckers about New Tire Requirements

The California Air Resources Board recently issued a reminder to drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) that as of Jan. 1 2013, 2010 and older tractors that pull 53-foot dry van or refrigerated trailers […]

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    CARB Outlines Requirements for Brokers, Forwarders, Shippers & Receivers

CARB Outlines Requirements for Brokers, Forwarders, Shippers & Receivers

At the end of August, the California Air Resources Board posted updated requirements for the Guidance for Brokers, Forwarders, Shippers, Receivers, Carriers and Drivers. This update relates to the package of amendments from 2011 […]

By |September 20th, 2012|CARB, Trucking regulations|0 Comments