Clean Freight Coalition Executive Director Jim Mullen issued the following statement on the California Air Resources Board’s new Clean Truck Partnership:
“The CFC and its members are committed to the sustainable and affordable transition to zero-emission trucks. However, the unachievable standards and timelines set forth by California regulators jeopardize the entire supply chain and risk truck dealers having limited compliant products to sell and fleets holding onto their older trucks longer.
“The CFC questions the benefits of this agreement. Policymakers could make an immediate impact on truck emissions by providing incentives for motor carriers to refresh their fleets with newer, more environmentally friendly trucks. For instance, eliminating the Federal Excise Tax on heavy trucks would provide immediate benefit by reducing emissions while improving roadway safety with trucks equipped with the latest technologies.
According to Mullen, the industry and country’s supply chain are disrupted by a collection of state regulations. He says the CFC will persist in promoting a cost-effective and environmentally friendly shift towards a zero-emission future that safeguards the supply chain without burdening the vast number of American households and business consumers who rely on truck shipments, both financially and in terms of goods.
