ARB's Drayage Truck Regulatory Activities

This page last reviewed April 4, 2013

Both the Drayage Truck Regulation (DTR) registration and truck labels are free of charge (labels are optional). To register your truck or check the compliance status of a truck please click the appropriate button below.

ARBER will be down for maintenance on Saturday, April 6, 2013 and will be unavailable.
The outage is expected to be from 9:00 AM PST to 5:00 PM PST.

All drayage trucks must be registered with the DTR prior to port or rail yard entry.

Register Your truck  Check Truck Status
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DTR Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Click here for label placement instructions.

What's New - Important changes to the Drayage Truck Regulation:


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Important changes to the drayage truck Regulation:

1) Class 7 trucks are now Drayage Trucks with requirements in the regulation. These trucks have a manufacturer gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001-33,000 pounds and were previously considered exempt. Class 7 drayage trucks must now register in the Drayage Truck Registry and modernize their pre-2007 model year engines. Namely, Class 7 drayage trucks needed retrofit installation for PM emissions starting on 1/1/2012 if operating in the South Coast Air Basin.Then, by 1/1/2014, all class 7 drayage trucks statewide must meet 2007 engine standards.

2) Dray off is now illegal. The regulation has been changed to include drayage trucks operating off of port or rail yard grounds that are transporting marine or rail cargos. This includes trucks hauling empty containers and bare chassis.

Important Update Reminder for 2005/2006 Engine Model Year Drayage Truck Owners!


Owners of class 8 drayage trucks with 2005/2006 model year (MY) engines must have upgraded or replaced their engines starting 12/31/2012 to meet Phase 1 compliance requirements.  Please be advised that several compliance options exist, but not all options ensure that drayage trucks will be able to operate for the long term.

LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS
The following are compliance options that ensure a Drayage Truck can continue to operate for the long-term.

Replace the engine or truck with:

  • a newer 2007-09 MY engine (compliant until 12/31/2022); or
  • a newer 2010+ MY engine (fully compliant).

SHORT-TERM SOLUTIONS
The following compliance option will enable a Drayage Truck to operate for a limited length of time (less than 1 year). Please be aware that drayage trucks using the following short-term option will again be required to modernize to a 2007+ MY engine by 12/31/2013.

  • Install a level 3 verified diesel emission control strategy (compliant until 12/31/2013)

Note! The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach require a 2007 or newer MY engine and the short-term solution listed above will not allow drayage trucks to enter those ports.

How to determine the model year of an engine.
For more information, please contact us.

Overview

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The Drayage Truck Regulation is part of the Air Resources Board's (ARB) ongoing efforts to reduce PM and NOx emissions from diesel-fueled engines and improve air quality associated with goods movement. In addition, this regulation also provides greenhouse gas benefits and is designed to support local emissions reduction goals such as the Clean Air Action Plan by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the Comprehensive Truck Management Program by the Port of Oakland.

This page is maintained to provide information on public meeting schedules, documents, contact information, regulatory status, and shared information.

The Local Links in the left-hand column provide quick navigation to the different areas of the Drayage Truck Website.

For past information, go to the Archive Page.

Please verify your engine model year in the Drayage Truck Registry!

Engine model years are typically not the same as the truck model year. Incorrect information in the registry could result in enforcement action - including fines. For more information.

ARB's Complaint Hotline

To reach ARB's Complaint Hotline, please call 1-800-END-SMOG or 1-800-363-7664.

Upcoming Deadlines


Deadline Description
EXPIRED! December 31, 2012 Trucks with 12/31/2012 compliance dates are no longer compliant. Most often, these trucks can be identified with a 2012 label.

2011 compliance sticker
February 15, 2013 Port and rail authorities are required to report noncompliant truck information collected from 10/1/2012 through 12/31/2012 to the Air Resources Board.  
Will expire on December 31, 2013 Trucks with 12/31/2013 compliance dates will no longer be compliant on 1/1/2014.  Most often, these trucks can be identified with an orange 2013 label.

2011 compliance sticker
Will expire on December 31, 2013 Trucks with 12/31/2013 compliance dates will no longer be compliant on 1/1/2014.  Most often, these trucks can be identified with a blue 2013 label.

2011 compliance sticker
Ongoing
  • All drayage trucks must be registered in the Drayage Truck Registry before they are dispatched to a port or rail yard.  Register a Truck

For past deadline information, visit the Archive Page.



Non Compliant Trucks

The regulation requires each motor carrier to provide a copy of the regulation or ARB approved summarized version to each drayage truck owner that it contracts with for deliveries to ports and intermodal rail yards. Both versions are available below. Motor carriers must ensure this requirement is met prior to the dispatching of any drayage trucks.


The regulation requires port and rail authorities to report noncompliant truck information to the Air Resources Board according to a set schedule. The following Excel document (SSD/PAB - #40) lists what information is required, the proper data format, and provides spreadsheets to report noncompliant truck information.


This form must be used to report noncompliant truck information. However, a CSV file may be used with prior authorization. The CSV file must be able to be exported cleanly with the same column breakdown as SSD/PAB-#40. Please contact us for additional information.

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