In a press release, the Washington State Trucking Associations (WTA) is urged Governor Jay Inslee and the Legislature to reconsider Washington’s alignment with California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) policy, which aims to transition medium and heavy-duty trucks to zero emissions.
In a comprehensive letter to Governor Inslee, WTA President & CEO Sheri Call highlighted a range of economic, operational, infrastructure, and competitiveness concerns associated with the policy. Call emphasized the significant impact this policy could have on the trucking industry, Washington’s supply chain, and ultimately, consumers across the state.
“We feel these issues will place constraints on the industry and reduce supply chain resiliency in Washington state – one of the most trade-driven states in the nation. We don’t have to look back too far to understand the impact of shortages of goods and medical supplies during the pandemic as a result of trucking industry labor and equipment shortages,” said Call. “Imagine the negative impact to affordability in our state and to any environmental gains if trucks are dispatched to Washington from further away. This is a reality we are faced with under the ACT policy.”…