Emission regulations on the county, state, and national level can be complicated and confusing. You might be tempted to operate without being fully compliant with the law, but the penalties for non-compliance are stiff, and they add up quickly.
Even if you don’t intentionally break the law, being unaware of the various regulations where your fleet operates is not a valid excuse. If your drivers don’t carry the appropriate permits, then you will be fined.
Penalties of Being Non-Compliant
Here are just a few examples of the types of penalties you’ll face if you are found to be non-compliant:
- California Air Resources Board (CARB): as much as $10,000 per day, per vehicle for particulate matter violations.
- $500 per day, per vehicle for oxides of nitrogen violations.
- For Transportation Refrigeration Units (TRU), a $1,000 penalty per non-compliant vehicle.
- Statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP): For each day without a permit, you’re liable for up to $1,000 in civil penalties and up to $10,000 if your lack of permit was due to negligence.
These examples are specific to California, but many other states have similar penalties, and you can see how they would add up fast.
How to Avoid Being Non-Compliant
The best way to avoid getting penalized for being non-compliant is to have an emission strategy. FleetServ’s comprehensive strategy will make sure you’re compliant with the relevant regulatory agencies, including:
- California Air Resources Board
- California Environmental Protection Agency (CEPA)
- Local California Air Districts
- EPA
- Many other state and local agencies
Don’t get stuck with a mess of hefty penalties. Contact FleetServ today, and we’ll help make sure your fleet is in full compliance.
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