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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 29, 2026

California: Clean Truck Check Rules Still in Force for Out-of-State Trucks, Despite EPA Disapproval

The Environmental Protection Agency said California can’t enforce its Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Regulation, known as Clean Truck Check, on vehicles registered outside the state. But California said it will keep enforcing the rule.

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NewsJanuary 27, 2026

Justice Department Pulls Back on Criminal Prosecution of Diesel Emissions Deletes

The Trump administration has announced it will no longer criminally prosecute “diesel delete” cases of truck owners altering emissions systems in violation of EPA regulations. What does that mean for heavy-duty fleets?

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 21, 2025

Zero-Emission Drayage Trucks Make Strides — but Big Barriers Remain

Despite major progress, zero-emission drayage trucks at the L.A. and Long Beach ports still face high costs and limited charging and hydrogen fueling capacity, according to the latest feasibility report.

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Videosby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 29, 2025

Matt Schrap on the TCO of Electric Trucks in the Drayage Business [Video]

Industry veteran Matt Schrap, now at Forum Mobility, talks with HDT about EV charging infrastructure, drayage fleet challenges, California’s regulatory landscape, how electric trucks can truly compete on cost, and why he's no longer so skeptical of the Tesla Semi.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2025

California Proposal Could Reduce Truck Emissions Rules Uncertainty

Owners and operators of large fleets and drayage trucks in California have been in emissions regulations limbo since 2023. This uncertainty may end soon.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 16, 2025

What Standards Apply? CARB Moves to Clarify Emissions Rules Amid Legal Limbo

California is issuing emergency rules reinstating prior emissions standards to ensure vehicles can still be sold in California amid unprecedented legal uncertainty.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 19, 2025

Q&A: Forum Mobility’s Matt Schrap on Helping Drayage Fleets Transition to Electric Trucks

The former Harbor Trucking Association CEO explains why he joined Forum Mobility and how the drayage fleets he's advocated for can navigate California’s zero-emission future.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeAugust 18, 2025

California Under Fire Over Clean Truck Partnership

Truck makers say they're caught in the crossfire as the Trump administration challenges the California Air Resources board over California's contention that the Clean Truck Partnership agreement is still valid.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeAugust 5, 2025

Is the Clean Truck Partnership Still Valid After EPA's California Waiver Repeal?

Truck makers question California's authority to amend or enforce its Advanced Clean Truck rules and challenge the viability of the Clean Truck Partnership agreement..

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 29, 2025

Don’t Feel Sorry for CARB and EPA: They had it Coming

Climate legislators overreached badly with the Advanced Clean Fleets rule. And now they’re paying a heavy price for their arrogance.

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