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The Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation in California, spearheaded by CARB, aims to significantly reduce emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles by transitioning to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). If the regulation applies to your fleet, the team at Be CARB Compliant can help register your vehicles and ensure you meet your mandatory deadlines.
The Advanced Clean Fleets regulation applies to drayage operations at seaports and railyards, government-owned fleets, and high-priority fleets. High-priority fleets are entities that own, operate, or manage at least one vehicle in California and meet one of the following criteria: they generate $50 million or more in gross annual revenue, or they possess, operate, or control a total of 50 or more vehicles under common ownership. The regulation targets medium- and heavy-duty on-road vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating exceeding 8,500 pounds, off-road yard tractors, and light-duty mail and package delivery vehicles.
Maintaining compliance with ACF rules starts with fleet registration. From there, entities will be required to submit an annual compliance report demonstrating they are following ZEV phase-in guidelines. Failing to follow these mandatory rules could result in financial penalties, registration holds, and potential business disruptions.
Thankfully, Be CARB Compliant has you covered. Our expert team knows the CARB system inside and out. We will make certain your equipment is properly registered and all your timelines have been met. Additionally, we will inform you of any updates you need to make to keep your fleet in compliance with each passing year.
The ACF regulation aims to transition heavy and medium-duty vehicles from diesel engines to ZEVs by 2042. This strategy will dramatically reduce carbon emissions in California over that period.
While it’s possible to handle your compliance duties on your own, working with a partner who is well-versed in the regulations will save you a great deal of time and frustration. Once you register with us, we can handle the whole process.
We will handle your initial registration through the ACF Reporting Portal. Our staff will keep records of your registration data so you will never lose track of this critical information.
Our team can talk you through the options for compliance, whether you want to work with the Model Year Schedule or the ZEV Milestones option. After that decision, we’ll make sure you meet all compliance benchmarks.
Be CARB Compliant will ensure your annual compliance report makes it CARB on time with correct information, making certain there are no interruptions to your business.
We’ll keep your compliance records on hand along with evidence such as vehicle purchase reports to demonstrate you are updating your fleet with ZEVs according to ACF requirements.
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Ensure your fleet remains compliant with the latest ACF regulations. Book a free consultation with our experts to receive personalized guidance on meeting compliance requirements and maintaining accurate records. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve—schedule your consultation today!
New regulations always raise questions, and the ACF is no different. Here are a few questions we frequently receive from clients.
ACF and CTC are separate programs run by CARB. Even if your vehicles are registered under the CTC, you will need to register with ACF if they are part of an applicable fleet.
A high-priority fleet consists of entities that own, operate, or manage at least one vehicle in California and either generate $50 million or more in gross annual revenue, or possess, operate, or control 50 or more vehicles under common ownership. These fleets are subject to specific regulations targeting medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 8,500 pounds, as well as off-road yard tractors and light-duty mail and package delivery vehicles.
In addition to registering the fleet, state and local government fleets must begin purchasing ZEVs as new and replacement vehicles. The requirement is 50% of purchases in 2024 and 100% by 2027.
Beginning in 2024 only zero-emission drayage trucks can be registered in the Truck Regulation Upload, Compliance, and Reporting System (TRUCRS) to conduct drayage activities in California. Non-zero-emission trucks can continue to operate until they reach the end of their minimum useful life. All drayage trucks will be zero-emission by 2035.
CARB penalties for non-compliance include registration holds and financial penalties. However, working with Be CARB Compliant will help you avoid these issues.
Many people in the trucking industry are used to handling problems on their own. However, when it comes to CARB regulations, there’s nothing wrong with asking for a hand. Our friendly staff will help you navigate the system to keep your equipment active and on the road. We take the headaches out of CARB compliance!
