Transport Topics (May 20, 2022)
American Trucking Associations in a 29-page written comment on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposal to reduce nitrogen oxides said it generally supports the goal. However, the federation stressed that its fleet members’ message is to minimize purchase, maintenance, warranty and operational costs and maximize performance, durability and driver satisfaction. Of the two options in the proposal, ATA rejects one similar to the California Air Resources Board standard, calling it an “unattainable approach as the next national standard for diesel freight trucks for the rest of the country.”