Clean Truck Program begins

So far, nearly all trucks have the required "Green Gateway" sticker, and terminals have not had any unusual back-ups, or longer lines.  Port staff were available on site for any last minute registrations.

The program was designed to support the goals of the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy, which aims to lower emissions from all sectors of maritime operations.  So far, over 5,929 trucks and over 1,100 trucking companies/truck owners are registered in the Drayage Truck Registry (DTR).

Drayage trucks with engines older than model-year 1994 may be eligible for a $5,000 incentive through the ScRAPS Program (Scrappage and Retrofits for Air in Puget Sound) which continues until the end of January.   Since the program began in 2009, 269 trucks have been scrapped.