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°Õ³ó±ðÌýAdvanced Clean Trucks (ACT) Rule, adopted by New York State in December 2021, requires manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) vehicles to sell an increasing percentage of zero-emission (ZE) trucks starting in the 2025 model year. The rule aims to address climate change, improve air quality, and transition the transportation sector away from fossil fuels. This is a one-size-fits-all approach that is currently unattainable while halting significant progress. Therefore the  rule needs a delay. A more balanced approach is needed to allow multiple pathways towards continued emissions reduction.

In 2023 the NYC Department of Transportation began utilizing an automated weigh-in-motion (WIM) system to enforce a restriction of overweight trucks on a half-mile portion of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE). The BQE, particularly the triple cantilever section in Brooklyn Heights, has past its useful life and is in a serious state of deterioration. For safety purposes, strict weight limits were set that were applicable to all overweight trucks, whether they were legally operating under an overweight permit or not.

While automated WIM technology has been a useful tool in maintaining the BQE, there are serious concerns that must be addressed before the program is expanded.

At both the state and city levels, 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵhas been successful in preventing legislation which would require commercial vehicles to be outfitted with side guards, this remains a top priority of the association.

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵcontinues to oppose congestion pricing in New York City. Exemption of commercial vehicles from a congestion fee is a top priority of the association

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A long time priority for 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵhas been repeal of New York’s onerous Highway Use Tax. New York is only one of four states in the country which continues to impose this truck only tax. 

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The Indirect Source Rule (ISR) is a regulatory proposal that would fine owners or operators of warehouses and logistics centers based on how many trucks come to the facility daily. Warehouses will receive credits for each electric vehicle (EV) that utilizes the warehouse and fine for those vehicles which are not EV. Many in the industry compare this regulation to a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate – as the goal of ISR is a reduction in emissions in areas where warehouses are located. However, there are still significant questions left unanswered in terms of how this regulation will be implemented. Without clear direction, the trucking industry is in jeopardy of negative impacts on prices, routes and services.

As New York’s highways continue to deteriorate, 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵhas made increased infrastructure funding a top priority.

As New York moves toward legalization of marijuana, 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵis working to ensure highway safety impacts are considered and employer protections are in place.

91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵis advocating for funding to open any rest areas that are currently closed across the state, as well as for funding to improve and expand available truck parking options including the use of technology that will assist drivers in finding available parking.

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91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵcontinues to work toward addressing the driver shortage by advocating for legislation to allow drivers between 18 – 20 years of age to obtain a Class A CDL for intrastate operation following the completion of an extensive training program.

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