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 earlier today in support of bill A4967, legislation that would delay implementation of the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) Rule for two years.
The legislation was voted out of committee unanimously and now awaits a full Assembly vote. The last Assembly voting day is December 19th, however the list of bills to be voted on that day has not yet been announced. NJ CAR will continue monitoring to see if A4967 is listed. If the Bill is NOT heard on December 19th, it will be heard sometime in 2025.
The Senate bill (S3817), sponsored by Senators Diegnan and Gopal, was referenced to the Senate Environmental Committee hearing, but has not yet been scheduled for a Committee hearing. NJ CAR will also continue monitoring when the Bill is scheduled.
Background on ACT
Currently, the ACT Rule is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2025 and would be devastating for New Jersey dealers who sell Class 2B through Class 8 trucks.
Keep in mind, the ACT Rule doesn’t just impact the big 18-wheelers. Popular 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).
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.