by Art Millington | Sep 18, 2019 | CARB Regulations
It’s already September and we are in the final months of the calendar year. As a business owner, are you ready for the new DMV registration restrictions that await California businesses in 2020?
Many trucks will be denied registration next year as a result of a new rule that goes into effect starting in 2020. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will require confirmation from the California Air Resource Board (CARB) that commercial trucks over 14,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) are in compliance with the air quality rules before permitting registration.
CARB is reaching out to businesses whose truck records show their vehicles are out of compliance. If you have received a notice or if you believe you have a vehicle that is out of compliance with the new 2020 CARB Regulations, we can help. C&M Motors, NationaLease of San Diego has been serving small and medium businesses like yours for over 37 years. A trusted family-owned business with NationaLease nationwide support.
We understand the 2020 CARB Regulations and have the resources to help you. Let us help you plan for 2020.
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by Art Millington | May 28, 2019 | CARB Regulations
The California Department of Motor Vehicles will begin compliance verification starting January 1st, 2020. This process will ensure that vehicles are in compliance with the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Truck and Bus Regulation. Failure to comply may result in delays in obtaining DMV registration.
The regulation applies to nearly all diesel trucks; a few minor exemptions are offered.
For lighter vehicles – Commercial Trucks Weighing 14K-26K lbs. GVWR
2004 and older DMV Compliance verification begins on Jan 1st, 2020.
2005-2007 DMV Compliance verification begins one year later Jan 1st, 2021.
2008-2010 DMV Compliance verification begins Jan 1st, 2023.
For heavier vehicles – Commercial Trucks Weighing 26K+ lbs. GVWR
2000 and older DMV Compliance verification begins on Jan 1st, 2020.
2001-2005 DMV Compliance verification begins one year later Jan 1st, 2021.
2006-2007 DMV Compliance verification begins yet another year later Jan 1st, 2022.
2008-2010 DMV Compliance verification begins Jan 1st, 2023.
In some cases, you may already me out of compliance for which the penalty is a registration hold. Don’t delay in learning about the regulations and working with a commercial truck dealer that can help you upgrade your fleet and keep your business moving.
Visit our CARB fact page or give us a call. Our family owned and operated business has been helping greater San Diego business with their transportation needs since 1982.
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by Art Millington | Feb 14, 2019 | C&M Motors, CARB Regulations
Commercial trucks registered in California will be subject to new regulations requiring owners that have older trucks in their fleet comply to the new laws or be subject to DMV restrictions.
These measures, designed to reduce greenhouse gasses, will be in affect starting January 1, 2020. The new “health-based requirements” will need to be met before a driver is allowed to register his or her truck through the Department of Motor Vehicles, CARB says. A new enforcement tool used by the DMV beginning in 2020 will automatically block 2010 and older trucks from registration.
Under these regulations, truckers must meet the following compliance schedule. Vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds GVWR are considered “Heavier” and trucks between 14,001 and 26,000 pounds are considered “Lighter”
Click to see the official document from the California Air Resource Board for full details.
DMV Enforcement
Beginning January 1, 2020, the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Truck and Bus Regulation will be enforced through a new automatic process. Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1), was signed into law on April 28, 2017. This bill states that the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) must check that vehicles are compliant with, or exempt from, CARB’s Truck and Bus Regulation. The new DMV compliance verification process will better enforce the regulation and level the playing field for businesses throughout California.
Vehicles that have met all upgrade requirements or are exempt from heavy-duty diesel regulations in the state will be allowed to register with the DMV. CARB says VIN numbers may be required to ensure your vehicle isn’t mistakenly denied registration.
If a vehicle is not compliant with the rule, DMV can no longer register that vehicle.
C&M Motors Can Help
Many companies are being proactive in their approach to dealing with the coming regulations by upgrading older vehicles in their fleet sooner than later. The market could be flooded with older, out of compliance trucks as the deadline gest closer. These new regulations can be confusing. C&M Motors is prepared to answer any questions you might have about the new laws and help you decide which upgrades will benefit your business. We have a large selection of new Hino trucks available which can be made to serve a wide range of industries. Give us a call and let us help you be prepared. And remember to ask about the all new Hino XL Series of heavy-duty trucks due out soon. We look forward to hearing from you.
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