Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced settlements with two trucking companies over claims of violating the California Air Resources Board’s Truck and Bus Regulation.
The companies, Capurro Trucking and Republic Services, operate diesel trucks in California and elsewhere. According to EPA, the companies failed to install controls to reduce pollution, upgrade model year engines, or verify that the trucks complied with state rules. The EPA brought these enforcement actions under the Clean Air Act.
Under the terms of the settlements, Capurro Trucking paid a civil penalty of $119,162, and Republic Services, comprised of 30 entities, paid a civil penalty of $100,000, to resolve EPA’s respective violation claims against the companies.
"We are glad to resolve this matter with US EPA Region 9," Republic Services said in an emailed statement to CCJ. "We look forward to continuing to provide sustainable solutions to our customers in California."
Capurro Trucking has not responded to a request for comment as of Tuesday afternoon.
