Managing the 2027 EPA Diesel Emissions Regulations and Expected Pre-buy
Running diesel trucks in your fleet means you should be aware of the coming 2027 EPA diesel emissions standard changes requiring all 2027 model year diesel trucks to meet the new regulations:
- 82.5 percent decrease in NOx emissions for normal operation, low-load, idle and start up conditions for all diesel class 6-8 trucks
- Defined useful life for class 7 and 8 trucks must increase from 435,000 miles to 650,000 miles
- Emission system warranties for class 7 and 8 trucks increase from 100,000 miles to 450,000 miles
Start planning now
Bergey’s Truck Centers has been working with our diesel OEM partners by setting up more robust order boards for the remaining 2025 build slots and prepping for 2026 so that we can get the most “pre-emission” technology (and cost) for you.
These are the most significant requirement changes since 2010 and are expected to come with increased costs directly from the OEM. Long-term, the expectation is lower maintenance and repair costs to fleets. This increased up-front cost has the entire industry preparing for a large pre-buy.
We are already seeing improved allocations and deliveries for medium duty diesel trucks from our OEM partners like Isuzu, Hino and Mack. The coming year promises to be an opportune time to catch up on replacements for higher mile equipment.”
~ Stephen Rybacki, VP - Medium Duty Truck Sales
With the expectation of improving freight tonnage, this is an ideal time to evaluate trade-in cycles and plan on orders in the coming 18-24 months to ensure availability of build slots with Mack and Volvo for day cabs, sleepers and heavy duty vocational trucks.”
~ Bill Schenck, VP - Heavy Duty Truck Sales
Tips for preparing your fleet strategy
To avoid initial technology uncertainty, and to put off the higher costs, fleets are evaluating their buy cycles and life cycles. Put these plans in place now.
- Begin evaluating your fleet, assess replacement cycles and potential fleet additions
- Evaluate fleet routes and adjust when possible, to manage mileage and trade-in cycles
- Work closely with your dealership sales team to understand available build slots and OEM-driven allocations
- Budget accurately for 2025 and 2026
- Determine if ownership or leasing is right for you, as both are expected to have strong demand in the next year or two. Bergey’s offers various financing structures such as TRAC, FMV and standard loans.
- Pull orders forward from 2027
- Watch the industry as it works thru the new technology from a maintenance perspective
- As always, Bergey’s will be keeping their team of OEM certified technicians trained and ready to maintain the new technology
Bergey’s Truck Centers is poised to help you manage this time of significant technology changes and regulations. We already have a diverse inventory of new trucks either on the ground or with expected deliveries before year end. Talk to our Truck Experts to learn more about how we can help you manage the road ahead.