Press Release

For Immediate Release

OOIDA thanks EPA for new guidance for more flexible DEF/SCR schedules

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association issued this statement in response to an announcement today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:

“OOIDA and the 150,000 small-business truckers we represent thank Administrator Zeldin for listening to the men and women behind the wheel who keep America’s economy moving. EPA’s guidance establishes more commonsense inducement schedules that will help drivers maintain safe control of their vehicles as they diagnose and remedy faulty DEF/SCR systems. More flexible inducement speeds and times will help truckers finish their trips, plan for necessary maintenance, and avoid parking their truck for an extended period simply because of a false alarm. Nonsensical inducement rules have sidelined small-business truckers for too long and this accelerated relief shows what can be achieved when regulators hear directly from the people doing the job. We look forward to continued engagement with Administrator Zeldin and his staff to implement additional emissions solutions that better reflect the realities of trucking.” – Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association President Todd Spencer.

More Resources

News Release: OOIDA supports EPA proposal to rescind Phase 3 and other greenhouse gas emissions rules (July 29, 2025)

Additional information is available in the EPA press release HERE.