Trucking news and briefs for Friday, Aug. 12, 2022:
The California Volkswagen Mitigation Program will cover 75% of the purchase of a zero-emission truck that replaces an existing diesel truck, up to $200,000, for non-government entities.California Volkswagen Mitigation Program
Both public and private companies that own and operate eligible vehicles can apply. Funding is available to replace Class 8 freight trucks, including drayage trucks; waste haulers; dump trucks; and concrete mixers.
The funding is part of the Volkswagen Mitigation Program and is available to eligible entities statewide on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are accepted online with the solicitation closing when all funds have been fully allocated.
Interested truck owners will need the following to apply:
Other requirements for funding include:
ContainerPort Group (CCJ Top 250, No. 82) announced this week its owner-operator network grew by nearly 20% during the second quarter of 2022, pushing the CPG fleet to more than 1,300 drivers.
