We all know that working in the haulage and logistics industry cannot be glitz and glamour all the time. Those moments when you have to address the exciting world of emission standards can put a little damper on the high life. All joking aside, haulage companies must stay compliant with all Euro emission standards or run the risk of some hefty fines. So it is worthwhile delving into the details of this directive to make sure your fleet is within regulation standards so we can all get back on the road again.

The Good News

Back in 1988, Europe introduced their first heavy-vehicle emission standards in an effort to curb pollutants that were contributing to poor 유로247주소 air quality, especially in urban environments. Many countries, since the standards were implemented in 1992, have followed suit and developed their own regulations that are mostly aligned with the European standards. This means that once your vehicles meet the European standards, you are pretty much in compliance with everywhere.

The Fine Print

The original standards required haulage companies to maintain their fleet within certain emission limits. These applied to both truck engines and urban buses. The testing for these emission levels is conducted on the engine only, and not on the vehicle as a whole.

In 1999, the EU adopted a directive that set voluntary emission levels to a slightly more strict level to be applied to `enhanced environmentally friendly vehicles

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