Our three-part blog series on the Port of L.A.’s Clean Truck Program continues today with the background, goals and facts surrounding this controversial initiative. As discussed in the first post, the ATA sued the Port of Los Angeles when they began the new program in 2008, alleging it violated Federal law.

Background

As ports around the nation consider ways to reduce diesel fuel emissions, a court case in California is proving change can be even more complex — and confusing — than expected.

In 2008, American Transportation Association (ATA) filed suit against the Port of Los Angeles, alleging their new Clean Truck Program violated Federal law that limits local jurisdictions’ ability to create trucking regulations.  

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Q.  What does it take to get a full scholarship to Harvard?

A.  Plenty of drive.

In Kerry Anderson's case, that drive not only came from hard work, but because her classroom was the cab of a big rig.

Helping a stranded motorist when en route is a thought many drivers might have, but are not always able to act on. Whether driving under time pressure or not wanting to cause a traffic incident while trying to help, many people choose to keep moving and rely on another individual’s assistance.

But sometimes, a highway hero is there to remind everyone of the difference that can be made by stopping.