Diesel Emissions in MD?

mattmal9 · Nov 30, 2014

I had a guy the other day say that in January, MD will be running emissions on Light duty trucks. He told me that they are only starting testing on trucks that came with DPF AND Urea. Trucks without Urea would be exempt. Is there any truth to this? Does anyone know where MD stands on diesel emissions for our trucks?

Thanks guys.
Matt

drunk on diesel · Nov 30, 2014

I had a few guys per year say something similar about TX for the past 10yrs or so.

I'm more of a "research the state's DOT and DMV websites for policy updates" kinda guy vs. a "listen to the slap-dick making $10/hr at the muffler shop" kinda guy though.

Not saying it isn't true. (though the breakdown of urea vs. urea makes absolutely zero sense, so my BS meter is already in the red) Just saying I'd look on some of your state's websites as they'll have the information you seek.

mattmal9 · Nov 30, 2014

drunk on diesel said:
I'm more of a "research the state's DOT and DMV websites for policy updates" kinda guy vs. a "listen to the slap-dick making $10/hr at the muffler shop" kinda guy though.

I'm with you on this, I'm the same way. I can only find info on the big rigs. Haven't been able to find anything on light duty trucks yet

SDS97_7.3 · Nov 30, 2014

I've yet to hear anything. And if you look on their website still says light duty diesels are exempt.

mattmal9 · Nov 30, 2014

SDS97_7.3 said:
I've yet to hear anything. And if you look on their website still says light duty diesels are exempt.

That's good. That's all I'm looking for is what any of guys have heard, just trying to see how screwed I am. Lol

SDS97_7.3 · Nov 30, 2014

mattmal9 said:
That's good. That's all I'm looking for is what any of guys have heard, just trying to see how screwed I am. Lol

Yeah I just searched google some and everything "new" that comes up is a few years old about heavy duty trucks.

I'm fine, I'm still legal......

mattmal9 · Dec 1, 2014

Anybody else hear anything?

04cr450 · Dec 3, 2014

I was at a state highway building today doing hvac service work and asked one of the managers in the truck division. Basically dont worry about it- they are supposedly trying it on the trucks needing a cdl to operate. Light duty trucks will not be looks at, that's all he heard at the meetings being held for when they purchase their new fleet of vehicles.

mattmal9 · Dec 3, 2014

04cr450 said:
I was at a state highway building today doing hvac service work and asked one of the managers in the truck division. Basically dont worry about it- they are supposedly trying it on the trucks needing a cdl to operate. Light duty trucks will not be looks at, that's all he heard at the meetings being held for when they purchase their new fleet of vehicles.

Good deal man, appreciate the info

DMDP · Dec 3, 2014

Good to hear. This state doesn't need anymore screwed up laws...

mattmal9 · Dec 3, 2014

DMDP said:
Good to hear. This state doesn't need anymore screwed up laws...

Couldn't agree more.

04cr450 · Dec 3, 2014

yeah I know, its crazy how many libtards live in this state and being run by a liberal gov, you would think they would have emissions on diesels for more revenue. ahh well f em.. Luckily we got Hogan in so that should help, im moving right along lol I drive a flex fuel 6.0 in there eyes