Truck Replacement Program | Valley Air District

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The District is currently accepting applications to replace on-road diesel trucks with alternative technology units. Truck replacement projects that will accelerate emission reductions in low income and disadvantaged communities experiencing greater air quality impacts may receive priority through the project review and selection process. Projects funded under this program must achieve emission reductions not required by law or regulation. Please note that Truck Replacement Program is not a rebate program, any new truck purchased prior to contract execution is ineligible.

For additional information, please contact the SJVAPCD grants program staff by email grants@valleyair.org or phone (559) 230-5800.

Standard Truck Replacement

Yard Truck Replacement

Support Documents

Truck Replacement Program Guidelines
Yard Truck Replacement Option Guidelines
Payment and Procedures
W-9 Form
Old Truck Status Form
Certified Dismantlers
Notice of Destruction Form

Definitions

ARB Resources

Maps

Air District

Options Currently Available

Standard Truck Replacement

Engine Model Year that is 6 or more years of age. Projects funded in the calendar year of 2023 must have an engine model year that is 2017 or older (2023 – 6 = 2017).
Class 4—8 heavy-duty truck.
New truck is Zero Emission or Low-NOx (0.02g/bhp-hr NOx)
Old truck is destroyed

Yard Truck Replacement

Engine Model Year that is 6 or more years of age. Projects funded in the calendar year of 2023 must have an engine model year that is 2017 or older (2023 – 6 = 2017).
Class 7—8 diesel truck.
New truck is a Zero Emission, all electric
Old truck is destroyed

Voucher Incentive Program - Currently Closed

Class 4—8 diesel truck.
New truck is Zero Emission or Low-NOx (0.02g/bhp-hr NOx)
Old truck is destroyed

Funding

For Funding limits please refer to your selected option program guidelines.

Eligibility

The following details outline the general eligibility requirements of the program. Please read the Program guidelines for a complete description of the eligibility requirements for your selected option. The District may consider projects that deviate from the guidelines on a case-by-case basis.

Demonstrate that fleet is in full compliance with the California Air Resources Board Truck and Bus Regulation or applicable regulatory advisories for duration of incentive program participation.
Clear outstanding ARB violations for vehicles and/or fleets.
Required documents for replacement projects:
- A minimum of 2 years registration
  - Current registration card
  - CA DMV Vehicle Registration Information Record printout
- Mileage documentation for past 30 months
- Truck title clear of any lien holders
Trucks must be domiciled within the District boundaries
Trucks need to have operated at least 75% in California and 50% within District boundaries for the past two years.
Operate new truck at least 75% of the time in CA and 50% within District boundaries.
New truck registration must show address within District boundaries.
Old truck must currently be in-use and in operational condition and maintain this condition until replaced.

Important Reminders

DO NOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT!

Trucks funded by this program can only be purchased after contract is fully executed between the equipment owner and the District.

KEEP EXISTING TRUCK REGISTERED AND IN OPERATION!

Maintain DMV registration and operable condition until the truck has been relinquished to a District-approved dismantler.

STAY COMPLIANT!

Register in ARB’s Truck Regulation Upload, Compliance, and Reporting System (TRUCRS). Ensure fleet is compliant with requirements of the ARB Truck and Bus Regulation or applicable regulatory advisories for duration of incentive program participation. Retirement of existing equipment included in application or the replacement equipment being purchased cannot be used to demonstrate compliance for eligibility determinations.