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CARB Compliance – Are You Ready?

by | Jun 24, 2019 | CARB Regulations

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is taking steps to ensure that trucks and buses meet the California Air Resource Board’s (CARB) regulations. These regulations are currently in effect which means that in order to renew your vehicle’s registration, you must be compliant with the regulatory requirements.

What are the CARB Requirements for 2020?

For Medium Duty and Lighter Vehicles (GVW over 14,000 and under 26,000), the focus for 2020 is 2004 models and older. However, next year the regulations affect 2005-2007 models. In 2023, it will additionally encompass 2008-2010 models. For Heavy Duty vehicles (GVW over 26.000), the 2020 regulations affect vehicle model years 2000 and older. Next year the regulations include 2001-2005. In 2022, vehicles from 2006 and 2007 and finally in 2023, 2008 through 2010 vehicles will be regulated.

Here is the compliance schedule…

CARB compliance

If your vehicle needs to meet the regulatory requirements over the next few years, get your fleet ready. Reporting fleet and vehicles information to CARB, such as VIN numbers, may be needed to ensure you are not denied registration or fined for not verifying compliance.

C&M Motors can help. Get your fleet in shape for 2020 and beyond. Call us today to get you on the road to CARB compliance.

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Questions About the CARB Regulations for 2020?

by | Apr 12, 2019 | CARB Regulations

As 2020 fast approaches, the time to make decisions about your fleet regarding the upcoming CARB Truck and Bus Regulations is now.

The regulations can be confusing and the last thing you want to have happen is being caught out with vehicles that are out of compliance. You also do not want to spend money unnecessarily to bring your trucks up to the new required specifications.

Now is the time to give us a call at C&M Motors and let our staff answer any questions you have about your fleet and how we can help you be compliant in the most efficient and economical fashion.

  • Why are these regulations in place?
  • What vehicles apply?
  • When are the new rules effective?
  • Are there any exceptions?
  • Do I have a grace period?
  • When should I respond?

All of these and any others are questions you might have, we can answer. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you sort out the regulations and how to be best prepared for the upcoming deadlines. To see more details, check out our complete CARB page and learn more with links to the official CARB website. We are sure you will have more questions after reading the full regulations and we will be here to help you make the right decisions for your business.

C&M Motors – San Diego’s premiere Hino dealership!

www.cmmotorsinc.com

(800) 736-3443

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