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March 21, 2023
The EPA’s 2027 ultra-low-NOx rules take effect on January 1, 2027. That means the first of the engines designed to meet those standards will hit the street in early 2026. That leaves the truck and engine makers less than three years to pull off a minor engineering miracle. That’s a shorter period of time than the warranty engine makers will have to add to the new engines and emissions systems.
Equipment Editor Jim Park talks with ACT Research Vice President and Senior Analyst Tim Denoyer about the likelihood of a pre-buy occurring ahead of the new emissions rules. He believes the cost and complexity of the new trucks and engines will see fleets stocking up on pre-2027 trucks before the 2026 deadline.
The California pre-buy
Emissions cost may outstrip fuel savings
Used truck pricing will be very competitive
Fewer diesel engine makers
The impact of the CARB Omnibus Clean Trucks rule
The impact of GHG Phase 3 in 2030
Industry will survive, and probably be stronger
EPA 2027 and Beyond: How Will New Low-NOx Rules Affect Fleets?
December 20, 2023
If you’re concerned about how to defend your company against aggressive plaintiffs’ attorneys who target trucking, you’ve probably heard of the “reptile theory.” But there’s another type of attack that has gotten less attention, and it means your safety manuals and policies could be a goldmine for them – and a landmine for you.
December 20, 2023
Joshua Goldman, vice president of E-mobility at microgrid and DER deployment advisor Xendee, says off-grid energy sources offer resiliency from power outages while helping to level the cost of electricity supplied by utility companies. Could a microgrid kickstart your fleet's transition from diesel to BEV?
November 28, 2023
One Energy is an industrial power company and installer of on-site, behind-the-meter, wind energy systems. In early October, the company unveiled its first 30 megawatt battery-electric truck charging site. The site is fully developed, energized, and waiting for its first fleet customers in Findlay, Ohio.
November 22, 2023
Meet Sarah Cates, the rock-star safety director at Keller Trucking of Defiance, Ohio. Her bosses love her. Her drivers love her. And she's the recipient of HDT's 2023 Safety & Compliance award.
November 7, 2023
“Once you really look at the numbers, you will almost always be surprised at what's in there, and that’s golden.” Learn why in this episode of the HDT Talks Trucking podcast.
November 1, 2023
Want to learn how roadside inspectors see that puts trucks out of service? Find out in this episode of HDT Talks Trucking. John Seidl is vice president of risk services at Reliance Partners, the owner of transportation consulting company Trucking Wins, and a former Wisconsin State Patrol roadside inspection officer.
September 30, 2023
Trucking has a parking problem — more trucks than parking spaces. Jim Ward, president of the Truckload Carriers Association, joins HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park on HDT Talks Trucking to discuss the scope of the problem, potential solutions, and the thorny issue of paying for parking.
September 29, 2023
Bison Transport is a big believer in leveraging technology to improve safety, but the real focus of the safety program is the driver. Listen to this episode of the HDT Talks Trucking podcast to learn more.
September 7, 2023
Trucking fleet owner John Vaccaro became a big believer in automatic emergency braking, dashcams, and other advanced safety systems after he nearly lost his business due to what could have been a so-called nuclear verdict. Learn why in this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.
August 22, 2023
Happy drivers tend to stay put. So, it's important to open up communication channels with your drivers -- and keep them open. And modern communication technologies can help you do just that.
August 16, 2023
The softer freight market has made truck drivers more likely to seek greener pastures. What can fleets learn about recruiting and retention from job application data?
August 15, 2023
Today, clean diesels make up 57% of the new commercial vehicle population. That’s nearly double where we were a decade ago. And it’s a 10% jump over this time last year. So, what's going on?
