The Advanced Clean Truck Rule Is BAD for New Jersey NJ CAR Continues Fighting for a Two-Year Delay NJ CAR President Laura Perrotta, as well as Coalition members Frank Pezzolla (Frank’s Truck Center), Douglas Hoover (Hoover Truck & Bus Centers), Romolo Gabrielli (Gabrielli Kenworth of New Jersey), Joseph Cambria (Cambria Truck Center), Spencer Campbell (Campbell Supply Company), and Jack Licata (North Jersey Truck Center) testified in front of the Assembly Transportation Committee in December in support of Bill A4967: Legislation that would delay implementation of the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) Rule for two years. Laura, Frank, Douglas, Romolo, Joseph, Spencer, and Jack focused on the economic challenges, operational limitations, and other negative impacts implementing ACT will have on New Jersey auto retailers, their customers, and the entire Garden State economy. The legislation was voted out of committee unanimously, but it still has a long way to go before it becomes law. The Assembly bill continues to await a full Assembly vote, while the companion Senate bill (S3817), sponsored by Senators Patrick Diegnan and Vin Gopal, has been referenced to the Senate Environmental Committee hearing but has not yet been scheduled for a hearing. BACKGROUND ON ACT The ACT Rule went into effect on January 1, 2025, and mandates the sale of an increasing number of zero‑emission Class 2B through Class 8 trucks. Keep in mind that the ACT Rule doesn’t just impact the big 18-wheelers. Several popular pick-up models, such as the Chevrolet Silverado 2500, the Dodge Ram 2500, and the Ford F-250, are considered Class 2B vehicles (GVW of 8,501‑10,000 pounds). This timeline is unrealistic and will be devastating for New Jersey dealers and the buyers who rely on Class 2B 19 NEW JERSEY auto retailer
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