MID-ATLANTIC DRAY TRUCK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

Truck replacement funding is available to dray truckers serving:
Port of Baltimore
Port of Philadelphia
Port of Virginia
Port of Wilmington (DE)

WHAT IS THE MID-ATLANTIC TRUCK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM?

A grant program that will provide up to $20,000 towards a newer vehicle with an engine that meets or exceeds 2007 EPA emissions certified engine standards (some exclusions may apply). Loans are available, to qualified applicants, to cover the rest of the purchase.

Virginia Applicant William Brown with his new
truck from Truck Enterprises in Chesapeake, VA

WHO CAN APPLY?

• Dray truckers who own their own truck(s) and regularly serve the ports of Baltimore, Philadelphia, Virginia, or Wilmington (DE). Preference will be given to trucks with 1997 engines and older.
• Dray truckers who are able to provide copies of documentation (including up to date registration, title, proof of insurance, photo of the truck you wish to replace); AND
• Dray truckers with a relatively good financial record. (Some financial circumstances will mean that some truckers will be unable to secure credit through this program. Please click here for a list of finanical circumstances that may make you ineligible.)

HOW CAN MY COMPANY BECOME A SPONSOR?

Bronze, Silver, and Gold Sponsorships are being offered to small carriers, large carriers, shippers, terminals, ports, retailers, and non-profit organizations. Sponsors are also invited to submit trucks in their fleets for consideration in the program. Sponsors will be highlighted on program outreach materials.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Medessa Burian, 301-405-7371, msburian@umd.edu

PORT OF BALTIMORE

For more information on applying to the program for trucks serving the Port of Baltimore, please call our Truck Hotline, 301-405-3577.

PORT OF BALTIMORE APPLICATION

Frequently Asked Questions

PORT OF VIRGINIA

For more information on applying to the program for trucks serving the Port of Virginia, please call our Truck Hotline at 301-405-3577.  If you would like individual assistance completing your Port of Virginia Application, please contact Kevin Finder with Virginia Clean Cities at kfinder@hrccc.org, 757-216-1892, or 757-255-TRUK.

PORT OF VIRGINIA APPLICATION

Frequently Asked Questions

PORTS OF WILMINGTON & PHILADELPHIA
For more information on applying to the program for trucks serving the Port of Wilmington & Philadelphia, please call our Truck Hotline at 301-405-3577.

PORT OF WILMINGTON APPLICATION

PORT OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION

Frequently Asked Questions

RESOURCES

Financial Readiness Checklist

SCRAPPAGE REQUIREMENTS

Scrappage Guidelines

Scrappage Demonstration Video

Eligible Replacement Trucks: Engine Nameplate Photos
To determine if a replacement truck meets programmatic guidelines, please look at the engine nameplate. MARAMA will require photos of the nameplate on the new truck in order to complete the transaction.

PRESS

EPA Funds Available for Drayage Retrofits at Port of Baltimore, February 2012

New Program to Improve Air Quality at Port of Baltimore, January 31, 2012

Dirty Trucks in Port Targeted, Baltimore Sun, July 17, 2011

Cleaner Short-Haul Trucks coming to U.S. Ports

East Coast Ports Set Grants to Purchase Newer Trucks , Marama Transport Topics, June 6, 2011

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