Posted 4/2/2024, 2:28:00 PM
Truckers Worry New EPA Emissions Rules Could Put Small Operators Out of Business
- New EPA emissions rules for trucks will put many small, independent truckers out of business, says truckers association
- Truckers criticize lack of charging infrastructure to support electric trucks mandated by rules
- Rules require 25-50% of new trucks sold by 2032 to be zero emissions vehicles
- Truckers association questions funding for charging infrastructure and impact on highway funding
- Truckers warn of safety issues like trucks getting stranded due to lack of charging or frozen batteries in winter
