341 The NEWS says the California port situation is caused by a driver shortage. Not so fast: It is in part caused by a California Truck Ban which says all trucks must be 2011 or newer and a law called AB 5 which prohibits Owner Operators. (media.communities.win) posted 3 years ago by GunToast 3 years ago by GunToast +341 / -0 55 comments download share 55 comments share download save hide report block hide replies
Looks like this article omitted a lot of details:
https://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/ab-617-ab-134/steering-committees/wilmington/handouts-may9-2019.pdf?sfvrsn=8
Vehicles that aren't newer than 2010 need to get a report done on emission and various standards to pass. Looks like there's other filter requirements.
Ah. For transportation to ports, there is a strict requirement the engine has to be 2010 or newer but enforcement doesn't start until 2023.