If you want to reduce carbon emissions for your diesel fleet, there are many approaches you can take. There’s no silver bullet, and what might be effective for someone else may not be effective for your fleet of vehicles.

That’s why it’s important to develop a comprehensive emission strategy specific to your fleet. In fact, some states, like California, will fine you if you don’t have an emission strategy.

Even if you don’t operate in one of those states that require it, the benefits of having an effective emission strategy extend from being fully compliant and avoiding fines, to burning less gas and saving money.

Comply with all regulations

The world of emission regulations is a hodgepodge of local, state, an
d federal regulatory bodies, all of which have the goal of reducing harmful emissions. Navigating all these laws can be a daunting task to take up on your own, but consulting with a compliance expert like FleetServ can save you a big headache.

Avoid fines

The fines for non-compliance are quite large—sometimes as much as $10,000 for a single infraction.

Retrofit vehicles cost effectively

When it comes to getting in compliance with the law, trying to save money by cutting corners will always end up costing you big in the long run.

When deciding how to improve your fleet’s emission output, you have several options. Getting an emission retrofit can be a less expensive option that doesn’t require you to replace your older vehicles. Of course, not all vehicles need to be retrofitted right away, if at all, and sometimes replacing a vehicle will be more cost effective in the long run.

Save time and money

With an effective emission strategy, you’re not only avoiding hefty fines and time-wasting paperwork, you’re also reducing your fuel costs. If you can save time and money, and at the same time be compliant with the regulations and help improve the air we breathe, then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t have an emission strategy.

Check back for next week’s blog, which will cover who regulates emissions and how big some penalties can be if you’re not compliant (one is up to $10,000 a day!).