It's looking likely that small fleets and other businesses will pre-purchase heavy-duty trucks in the third and fourth quarters of 2026 ahead of 2027 EPA regulations. The implications of these regulations are profound. The trucking industry, which plays a crucial role in the supply chain and the economy, must now prepare for the changes that these emissions standards will bring.
On April 29, legislators such as Senator Joseph Griffo, and local business executives including Mark Stone of Burr Truck, met with the Environmental Protection Agency and federal officials to discuss the problems posed by the mandate.
