[Tod Lane]

Speaking of left coast regulation luancy, have you heard about the special tires CA is requiring on rigs?

Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program are now mandatory in the state of California – all due to rules hammered put by the California Air Resources Board or “CARB.”

In the case of the CARB, commercial trucks operating in California – even if they are domiciled outside the “Golden State” – must use so-called “SmartWay specs,” including tires approved under the program.


This applies on to Class 7 and Class 8 trucks hauling 53-foot dry van or refrigerated trailers, ...