Aim News

As climate change concerns continue to grow in the U.S. (and globally), states, lawmakers and stakeholders are pushing for stricter emission regulations to reduce the carbon footprint of heavy-duty vehicles.

In recent years, emission regulations for the trucking industry have tightened significantly with more changes coming. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have implemented strict standards aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM).

For example, the EPA’s Phase 2 GHG Emissions Standards, which took effect in 2021, mandated that manufacturers improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions from new trucks.  GHG Phase 3 will begin impacting all states beginning in 2027. 

A key player in the U.S. regulatory landscape is the California Air Resources Board (CARB). CARB has long been at the forefront of environmental regulation and has set some of the most stringent standards for vehicle emissions in the country. The Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulation, introduced by CARB, requires manufacturers to sell an increasing percentage of zero-emission trucks, with a goal of 100% zero-emission truck sales by 2045.

In July, Aim’s Vice President of Sales, Joe Telega, and the sales leadership team hosted two key sales conferences. These annual meetings provide a valuable platform for our teams to come together and collaboratively review year-to-date performance, refine sales techniques, and strategize for a strong finish to the year through deep discussion and interaction.

As part of Aim’s commitment to giving back to the community, the award-winning commercial transportation solutions provider proudly supported the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament through its Final Four sponsorship as well as transporting and delivering the event’s basketball hoops.

The trucking industry is the backbone of the American economy. It’s responsible for transporting 72.5% of the nation's freight by weight. Given that staggering it statistic, it may surprise many—especially those outside of the industry—that we are in the throes of a national driver shortage. According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the industry was short about 78,000 drivers in 2022, with this huge gap ballooning in the coming years.

The impact of this shortage ripples across the supply chain, impacting everything from consumer goods availability to manufacturing and construction timelines—and everything around, in between and then some. In this challenging environment, Aim Transportation Solutions offers a robust answer through its dedicated contract carriage services—by hiring and retaining truck drivers, supplying and maintaining trucks, providing 24/7-365 operational support and much, much more—ensuring businesses continue to thrive despite the shortage.

Aim’s Business Development Manager, Trisha Mossor, was among 42 individuals who graduated from the Leadership Mahoning Valley (LMV) Class of 2024, showcasing her commitment to professional and personal development, engaging with the local community and growing Aim’s network and resources.