Industry Updates

FSMA Regulation Update

Posted on February 27, 2017

The final rule’s compliance date is April 6, 2017 for large shippers and carriers and a year later for smaller operators.

EPA Tier IV Final Emissions Regulations

Posted on June 3, 2015

On May 11, 2004, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed the final rule introducing Tier IV emission standards, which phased-in over the period of 2008-2015. The Tier IV standards requires that emissions of PM be reduced by approximately 90% and NOx by approximately 37%.

January 1, 2013 was the effective compliance date for the Tier IV Final emissions standard. To meet the new standard, transport refrigeration unit
(TRU) diesel engines required advanced emission-control technologies similar to those found on current truck and tractor engines.

EPA Regulations Chart

Food Safety Modernization Act

Posted on June 3, 2015

A full range of solutions for your business from the food safety experts. Thermo King is committed to helping you maintain the highest standards for food safety & quality.

Are you CARB compliant?

Posted on May 28, 2015

Thermo King can help you with options for meeting the California Air Resources Board requirements for Transport Refrigeration Units. Contact a Thermo King Sales Representative for the latest product line to have confidence with your fleet emissions.