California likely to implement new air quality rules on heavy trucks, ATA voices concern
The American Trucking Association has expressed its serious concern over the reports that the Environmental Protection Agency may allow California to create new emission rules that might be unrealistic and harmful to the trucking and transportation industry. California has already stated that they intend to reach its zero-emissions requirement by the year 2035.
While zero-emission laws may be beneficial for the environment, they also have potentially negative impacts on truckers, particularly those who rely on diesel-powered trucks for their livelihood. Many claim that policymakers should consider the potential impacts on all stakeholders when implementing new regulations, despite enviornmentalists call for "extreme" action.
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The DRIVE Safe Coalition leaders celebrate the passing of the fiscal year 2024 transportation funding bill, which includes a provision advocated by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) to revive the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program.