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I have a 2005 truck that passed the smoke check earlier in the year
and is equipped with an MXS engine that is not eligible for this PM
filter adjustment so my only other option is to buy a new truck,
which I cannot afford. I am behind on bills and basically stay on
the road to work my way out of these issues. I was turned down by
Paccar and Rush peterbilt for financing because I have no down
payment. I have expensive medical issues as well and an aging
mother that I must care for since our new social status says people
over 70 need to be out of work. With tht back story I also disagree
with California telling independent truckers how to run their own
business by requiring certain options on trucks. I would actually
rather find a replacement career than to continue in this business
being told that I am or am not financially able to buy a new truck.
I have been in the trucking business for over 30 years have no
tickets or CSA points no accidents etc and I feel that I know what
is best for my business normally running my trucks for 10 or 12
years until I can save a reasonable down payment for a new truck. I
feel that if forced to buy a truck for California regs I would be
putting myself in a position for business failure it's that simple.
Possibly if they gave me until 2017 I might be in a better
position.