A representative of the California Air Resources Board will be a featured presenter Monday, June 9, at the Greening the Supply Chain Conference to discuss draft regulations that would require aerodynamic devices for 53-foot trailers and the tractors pulling them.


During the Government - Rules of the Road panel, conference participants will have the opportunity to learn facts first-hand and ask questions regarding the draft regulation, which, if implemented, will have a major economic impact on the industry.

CARB is circulating a draft regulation that would require heavy duty tractors and 53-foot box-type trailers to be equipped with devices to reduce drag and rolling resistance to improve efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

According to the proposed rule, California-based shippers and receivers must:

1. Ensure that all freight transported by a heavy duty tractor and a 53-foot box-type trailer from a California-based shipper or receiver facility is shipped using tractors and trailers that comply with the operating requirements and compliance deadlines set forth in the regulation; and

2. Ensure that, prior to contracting for any shipment or receipt of goods using a 53-foot box-type trailer that the broker and motor carrier have taken all necessary steps to ensure that the owner of the 53-foot box-type trailer has reported their trailer in accordance with the rule.

Penalties would apply to shippers who use carriers whose equipment is not in compliance. A complete copy of the draft regulation can be found on the California ARB web site.

More info: www.arb.ca.gov