First Name | Robert |
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Last Name | Tennies |
Email Address | rtennies@wtpe.com |
Affiliation | California Truck Association |
Subject | oppposed to small fleet extensions and confusion set by CARB |
Comment | First I would like to share my concern about what CARB is doing and their role in confusing the regulation even more. Since the rule was rolled out we have tried to be a sound board for our customers, trying to explain and help our customer base understand and do what was deemed neccessary to get and stay in compliance. Part of this was explaining that with time, by getting into compliance early they would relieve undue stress and the pressure by CARB to meet these regulations. Now with consideration of extensions for small fleets additioanl pressure is being put on guys who have already extended themselves financially to comply. In addition it is giving an uneven playing field to large out of state companies competing in California, with these large companies hiring small non compliant companies, with extensions, to haul goods at reduce rates against carriers that have been responsible and complied. CARB made amemendments to the regulations in the beginning, in an effort to relieve pressure faced by the down economy. Everyone testified to this fact, shared this concern and was relieved knowing then that they were getting additional time. Now that time has run out and it is time to make decision about upgrading, they again are pleading for additioanl time. These same few will again be back in the room pleading for more time, if new extensions are developed for compliance down the road. I support the California Trucking Association position opposing futher extensions to the small fleet provisions. |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2014-04-21 13:23:09 |
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