Daimler resumes diesel sales in Oregon

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Updated Jan 15, 2025
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Daimler Truck North America’s (DTNA) truck sales pause in Oregon was short lived. 

Less than a week after it was reported DTNA was halting internal combustion engine (ICE) sales in the state due to uncertainty around its Advanced Clean Truck rule, DTNA reversed course Monday.

"[DTNA] is resuming acceptance of all orders for new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles intended for registration in Oregon," the company announced in a statement. "Acceptance of ICE orders was paused due to a misunderstanding in how zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) credits would be recognized in the state’s implementation of the Advanced Clean Truck rule. It has been clarified with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that DTNA’s understanding of the implementation of ACT is correct, and we will receive credits for vehicles it reported to the state."

[RELATED: California drops pursuit of Advanced Clean Fleets rule]

The truck maker's concern regarding the DEQ rule was shared by other manufacturers. 

Last week, Mack stated "compliance with the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation requires us to carefully monitor our sales," while Kenworth added it is "working closely with regulatory authorities to ensure the company is prepared to comply with every regulation scenario  not only in Oregon, but across the U.S. and Canada."

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DTNA's return to the market means the industry's largest truck maker by share will be active in its home state.

The company also states its brief pause "underscores the necessity for feasible, obtainable, and clearly defined regulations, enabling companies to align their business practices accordingly. Commercial vehicles are vital to Oregon's economy, and DTNA values the ability to support our customers, the fleets of this nation, and the state's economy."

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