The trucking industry is praising the U.S. Senate's votes Thursday to repeal California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule and the Heavy-Duty Omnibus rule.
The Advanced Clean Trucks rule required truck manufacturers to steadily increase the number of zero-emissions vehicles they produce. The Heavy-Duty Low-NOx Omnibus rule required lower emissions of nitrous oxide by trucks.
The Senate also undid the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II), which also sought to reduced the number of gasoline-powered automobiles.
The resolutions were previously approved by the House, and now go to the White House for the president's signature.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state air regulators say they will likely sue.
The trucking industry reacted to the Senate votes.
David Heller, Senior VP of Safety & Government Affairs, Truckload Carriers Association
"As a founding member of the Clean Freight Coalition, TCA is pleased to share that the Senate has voted to repeal California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule and the Heavy-Duty Low-NOx Omnibus rule. This marks a significant victory for the industry as we continue to advocate for affordability, reliability, and achievable solutions for our nation’s fleets.
"The repeal of these poorly planned measures is a testament to the voice that our membership has provided and the resolve of our industry to tell our story. As a major issue during TCA’s 2024 Call-on-Washington, we emphasized the very notion that these rules would have been crippling to our nation’s supply chain and an obstacle to an industry that thrives on delivering a nation. Never underestimate the importance of the Truckload presence on Capitol Hill and our ability to have an impact. This is a great win!"
Chris Spear, president and CEO, American Trucking Associations
"“California is the breeding ground of all bad public policy, and it’s long past time that our nation’s leadership in Washington stop abdicating its responsibility to unelected, cubicle-dwelling bureaucrats in Sacramento who have no understanding of the real world and how it works. Today’s Senate action sends a resounding message nationwide that this is not the United States of California, nor will it ever be.
“We appreciate the leadership of President Trump, EPA Administration Zeldin, and leaders in Congress who listened to our concerns and acted decisively to reverse this destructive rulemaking, which would have decimated our industry and unleashed a torrent of economic pain on the American families and businesses that we serve.”
National Automobile Dealers Association
“NADA applauds the Senate for its passage of legislation which stops California regulators from banning gas and hybrid vehicles in twelve states. This unrealistic mandate, coupled with an insufficient and unreliable charging infrastructure, would have drastically reduced consumer choice and raised prices for new and used cars and trucks for all Americans.”
