What is the Non-Repairable Vehicle Exemption?

A fleet owner that needs to temporarily replace an existing vehicle due to an accident or other onetime event due to circumstances beyond the fleet owner’s control, such as fire or catastrophic failure, that damages both the engine and vehicle such that the vehicle is not repairable, may request and obtain an exemption. The exemption allows the fleet owner to temporarily replace the existing non-repairable vehicle in the California fleet with another used internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle without affecting the compliance schedule set forth in C.C.R., tit. 13, 2015.1(b). Vehicles in the California fleet must already be reported in the Truck Regulation Upload, Compliance, and Reporting System (TRUCRS). If you met the applicable criteria specified in title 13, California Code of Regulations, sections 2013(n)(7), 2014.1(a)(8)(H), or 2015.1(c)(9), you may submit an application.

What replacement vehicle can be purchased under the Non-Repairable Vehicle Exemption?

The replacement ICE vehicle must be a used vehicle purchased no later than 180-calendar days from the date the original vehicle became non-repairable. The used replacement vehicle must have:

• The same configuration as the non-repairable vehicle, unless it is a drayage truck.
• An engine with the same or newer model year than the engine in the non-repairable vehicle.
• A 2010 through 2023 model year engine or a 2024 model year or newer engine certified to applicable California emissions standards and emissions related requirements.

How do I apply for the Non-Repairable Vehicle Exemption?

You may elect to use the following checklist to ensure you have included all of the documentation required in sections 2013(n)(7), 2014.1(a)(8)(H), or 2015.1(c)(9) for your Non-Repairable Vehicle application.

To apply, the owner must send an email to TRUCRS@arb.ca.gov (mailto:TRUCRS@arb.ca.gov)  requesting the exemption, provide the TRUCRS ID of the fleet, and include the following information about the non-repairable vehicle and the used replacement vehicle:

Clear and legible digital photographs of the following from the used replacement vehicle:

The replacement vehicle must be reported in TRUCRS within 30 calendar days of adding it to the California fleet. To report the replacement vehicle in TRUCRS, navigate to the “Vehicle Info” tab and click the “Add New Vehicle” button just below the Vehicle List on the top left of the page and add the replacement vehicle’s information. Provide an initial odometer reading for the replacement vehicle at the time of addition and the associated addition date.

For more information on removal and addition of vehicles to your fleet visit the TRUCRS Online Reporting Guide (https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/TRUCRS_Online_Reporting_Guide.pdf).

When you have verified that your application is complete, you may submit your application to TRUCRS@arb.ca.gov (mailto:TRUCRS@arb.ca.gov) with the subject line “Non-Repairable Vehicle”. You must also show that your California fleet complies with all applicable requirements in the ACF regulation, including the reporting requirements. One means of demonstrating compliance is to indicate the TRUCRS ID for your fleet when you submit your application. CARB will review the application and will notify the fleet owner by email whether the extension has been approved within 45 calendar days from the date a complete application is received.

While this checklist is intended to assist regulated entities in finding information on the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation (https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/advanced-clean-fleets), it does not alter, modify, or override the terms of any CARB regulation, is not a substitute for reading the regulation, or constitute legal advice. It is the sole responsibility of fleets to ensure their compliance. In the event any discrepancy exists between this tool and the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation, the regulatory text of the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation applies. 

CARB staff will update the vehicle compliance status in TRUCRS to reflect that the replacement vehicle is recognized as an eligible replacement for the Non-Repairable Vehicle Exemption and the fleet owner will be notified of the update by email within 45 days from receipt of the application.

How do I determine how long I can operate the replacement vehicle under the Non-Repairable Vehicle Exemption?

For drayage trucks and fleets following the Model Year Schedule, the useful life of the replacement vehicle approved for the Non-Repairable Vehicle Exemption will be based on both the engine model year of the non-repairable vehicle being replaced and the mileage accrued on the non-repairable vehicle plus the mileage accrued on the replacement vehicle. A vehicle that is permanently removed from the California fleet must be reported within 30 calendar days of removal as set forth in C.C.R., tit. 13, 2015.4(e)(2). To remove the non-repairable vehicle, in TRUCRS, navigate to the “Vehicle Info” tab and click the “Delete” link to the far right of the vehicle found under the “Delete Vehicle” column. Provide the final odometer reading of the non-repairable vehicle at the time of removal and the associated removal date. Click “Process” to move the vehicle to the Deleted Vehicles section of the Vehicle Info tab.

The replacement vehicle needs to be reported in TRUCRS within 30 days of purchase. To report the replacement vehicle in TRUCRS, navigate to the “Vehicle Info” tab and click the “Add New Vehicle” button just below the Vehicle List on the top left of the page and add the replacement vehicle’s information. Provide an initial odometer reading for the replacement vehicle at the time of addition and the associated addition date.

For more information on removal and addition of vehicles to your fleet visit the TRUCRS Online Reporting Guide (https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/TRUCRS_Online_Reporting_Guide.pdf). For State and local government fleets meeting the ZEV Purchase Schedule requirements, a vehicle purchased under the Non-Repairable Vehicle Exemption is not counted as a vehicle purchase.

How long should I retain records used to claim the Non-Repairable Vehicle Exemption?

The regulation requires fleet owners to keep copies of the police report, insurance statement, or signed attestation, photographs, and information submitted for the Non-Repairable Vehicle Exemption for a period of at least five years. Fleet owners must make such records available in an electronic or paper format to CARB staff within 72 hours of a written or verbal request for audit.

This document is provided to assist regulated entities in complying with the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation. In the event any discrepancy exists between this document and the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation, the regulatory text of the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation applies.

View the Enforcement Notice (https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/231228acfnotice_ADA.pdf) regarding CARB's decision to exercise enforcement discretion with respect to certain components of the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.