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CARB ACF Class Action · California Drayage

You Complied.
You Paid.
You Deserve Compensation.

California drayage truck operators who registered with CARB's TRUCRS system by December 31, 2023 may be entitled to compensation for the financial burden imposed by the ACF regulation.

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Eligibility

Do You Qualify?

You may be a class member if the following apply to you.

You operated a California drayage truck Serving Port of LA, Port of Long Beach, or other California ports
You registered in CARB's TRUCRS system Completed by December 31, 2023
You suffered financial losses due to ACF compliance Truck replacement, early retirement, higher operating costs, or lost revenue
Small fleet owners also qualify Not limited to independent owner-operators
Did not register with TRUCRS by December 31, 2023 If this applies, you likely do not qualify at this time

Recoverable Losses

What You May Be Able to Recover

Class members may be entitled to compensation across several categories.

01

Truck Replacement Costs

Purchase, lease, or financing costs for a compliant zero-emission truck required by ACF.

02

Early Vehicle Retirement

Loss in value from retiring a compliant truck before the end of its useful economic life.

03

Increased Operating Costs

Higher fuel, charging, or maintenance costs from operating ACF-mandated vehicles.

04

Lost Revenue & Downtime

Income lost during compliance-related downtime, delays, or inability to operate.

How It Works

Three Steps to Start

No cost. No commitment. Takes about 15 minutes on any device.

1

Complete the Intake Form

Answer questions about your trucking operations, compliance history, and financial losses. Documents are optional — you can provide them later if requested.

2

We Review Your Claim

Our intake team evaluates your submission to determine whether you may qualify as a class member. We follow up with next steps.

3

We Pursue Your Recovery

If you qualify, we represent you on a contingency fee basis. No attorney's fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

FAQ

Common Questions

What is CARB's Advanced Clean Fleets regulation? +

California's ACF regulation required commercial vehicle operators — including drayage truck operators serving California ports — to transition to zero-emission or near-zero-emission vehicles on an accelerated schedule. Operators in CARB's TRUCRS system faced strict deadlines and significant associated costs.

How do I know if I am included in the class? +

The class generally includes drayage operators who registered in TRUCRS by December 31, 2023 and suffered financial losses. Submitting this form does not guarantee inclusion. Our team will review your information and advise you on eligibility.

Does submitting the form cost anything? +

No. The intake form is free. If we represent you, we work on a contingency fee basis — we are only paid if we recover compensation for you. No upfront legal fees.

Do I need documents to submit? +

No. Documents are optional at this stage. You may provide TRUCRS confirmation, truck purchase records, or other supporting materials later if requested. Do not delay because documents are missing.

Does this form create an attorney-client relationship? +

No. Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. That relationship is formed only by a signed written representation agreement between you and this firm.

Is the form available in other languages? +

Yes. The form is available in English, 한국어, Español, Tiếng Việt, and 中文. Select your preferred language at the start of the form.

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