EPA Says Upcoming Model Idling Law to Promote Consistency

The Environmental Protection Agency said it expects a draft of a model truck idling law aimed at helping state and local governments create more consistent idling laws to be released later this year.

Artelia C. Covington | Staff Reporter
March 6, 2006

ATA, Truck Firms Ask EPA to Reject California Reefer Rule

Click here to write a Letter to the Editor. ASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations and representatives of trucking companies and other associations asked the Environmental Protection Agency to reject a California rule requiring retrofitting refrigeration units on model-year 2001 and older trucks to meet emission standards.

Artelia C. Covington | Staff Reporter
January 30, 2006

Manufacturers to Offer Programs Preparing Technicians for ’07

Click here to write a Letter to the Editor. everal diesel engine and truck manufacturers said they would prepare their technicians and distributors to work on 2007-model engines, offering new certification programs with online and hands-on training.

Artelia C. Covington | Staff Reporter
January 6, 2006