| First Name | Mary |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Proctor |
| Email Address | proctortrucking@att.net |
| Affiliation | cdtoa - bcdta |
| Subject | CARB ON ROAD RULE |
| Comment | My partner / husband and I started our construction trucking
business in 1978. We primarily operate in the S.F. Bay Area as a
legally filed general partnership; we are Class A drivers and are
both age 59 .We pride ourselves as honest and successful small
business owners. We currently own one 1990 three axle tractor and
four semi end dump trailers. Three years ago, prior to any
available knowledge regarding CARB’s plans, we had Caterpillar put
a rebuilt 1990 motor in our tractor at the cost of $25,000.00. Our
average mileage is 40,000 per year.
We do not regret the updating we made to our equipment. We
determined at 720,000 miles we should replace the motor or purchase
a new truck. We determined after thorough review of the age and
condition of all components of our tractor, average mileage
traveled per year and a desired retirement age of about age 65-67
the “updating motor plan” best suited all the above requirements.
We have filed for a tractor replacement grant however, it seems we
don’t qualify. Under the Carl Moyer Funding program or the 1B
Funding program, we do not qualify for retrofit and we do not
travel enough miles to be a company that will provide the “most
bang for the buck”.
We are people who have never relied upon a hand out. We have
worked hard all of our adult lives as self employed and self
sufficient; home owner, raised a college / masters educated
daughter with no loans or grants, assist in raising two
grandchildren. We both have volunteered our time over the years to
the community as; PTA Co Presidents / SIP committee members / Camp
Fire Leaders / Homeowner Association President, Secretary / Bay
Counties Dump Truck Owners Association members, Director,
President, Secretary / California Dump Truck Owners Association,
members, Director.
We currently have three gentlemen pulling trailers for us.
#1 - 1993 Tractor-owned, he is age 27 newly married, responsible
person for elder
parents care, homeowner
#2 – 2000 Tractor-owned, he is age 41 married sole support of two
college age children
with no loans or grants, homeowner
#3 - 1965 Tractor-owned (fully restored), he is age 69 wife
deceased, homeowner
Currently #1 and #2 have no idea how they can possibly afford
new(er) trucks by the end of 2012 and do not have skills to start
new careers. #3 determined he must fully retire (no part time work)
no later than the end of 2012 without option.
As for my partner/husband and me, retirement at age 63 would be a
luxury I can’t see how we can afford. But, payments on a new(er)
truck for 5 or maybe 3 years respectfully also plays out as
crippling even with a conservative retirement plan.
The 2008 economy (Recession) destroyed our construction work
season and we are looking at 2009 being as severe (probable
Recession), relegating survival as our only
realistic goal. Saving for and obtaining a loan towards truck
replacement will continue to be extremely difficult, if not
impossible until the construction economy stabilizes and grows.
Current economic conditions alone, demonstrate the current CARB on
Road timeline to be unrealistic and unreasonable.
Tell me, at our age and circumstance what would you do?
My partner / husband and I started our construction trucking
business in 1978. We primarily operate in the S.F. Bay Area as a
legally filed general partnership; we are Class A drivers and are
both age 59 .We pride ourselves as honest and successful small
business owners. We currently own one 1990 three axle tractor and
four semi end dump trailers. Three years ago, prior to any
available knowledge regarding CARB’s plans, we had Caterpillar put
a rebuilt 1990 motor in our tractor at the cost of $25,000.00. Our
average mileage is 40,000 per year.
We do not regret the updating we made to our equipment. We
determined at 720,000 miles we should replace the motor or purchase
a new truck. We determined after thorough review of the age and
condition of all components of our tractor, average mileage
traveled per year and a desired retirement age of about age 65-67
the “updating motor plan” best suited all the above requirements.
We have filed for a tractor replacement grant however, it seems we
don’t qualify. Under the Carl Moyer Funding program or the 1B
Funding program, we do not qualify for retrofit and we do not
travel enough miles to be a company that will provide the “most
bang for the buck”.
We are people who have never relied upon a hand out. We have
worked hard all of our adult lives as self employed and self
sufficient; home owner, raised a college / masters educated
daughter with no loans or grants, assist in raising two
grandchildren. We both have volunteered our time over the years to
the community as; PTA Co Presidents / SIP committee members / Camp
Fire Leaders / Homeowner Association President, Secretary / Bay
Counties Dump Truck Owners Association members, Director,
President, Secretary / California Dump Truck Owners Association,
members, Director.
We currently have three gentlemen pulling trailers for us.
#1 - 1993 Tractor-owned, he is age 27 newly married, responsible
person for elder
parents care, homeowner
#2 – 2000 Tractor-owned, he is age 41 married sole support of two
college age children
with no loans or grants, homeowner
#3 - 1965 Tractor-owned (fully restored), he is age 69 wife
deceased, homeowner
Currently #1 and #2 have no idea how they can possibly afford
new(er) trucks by the end of 2012 and do not have skills to start
new careers. #3 determined he must fully retire (no part time work)
no later than the end of 2012 without option.
As for my partner/husband and me, retirement at age 63 would be a
luxury I can’t see how we can afford. But, payments on a new(er)
truck for 5 or maybe 3 years respectfully also plays out as
crippling even with a conservative retirement plan.
The 2008 economy (Recession) destroyed our construction work
season and we are looking at 2009 being as severe (probable
Recession), relegating survival as our only
realistic goal. Saving for and obtaining a loan towards truck
replacement will continue to be extremely difficult, if not
impossible until the construction economy stabilizes and grows.
Current economic conditions alone, demonstrate the current CARB on
Road timeline to be unrealistic and unreasonable.
Tell me, at our age and circumstance what would you do?
My partner / husband and I started our construction trucking
business in 1978. We primarily operate in the S.F. Bay Area as a
legally filed general partnership; we are Class A drivers and are
both age 59 .We pride ourselves as honest and successful small
business owners. We currently own one 1990 three axle tractor and
four semi end dump trailers. Three years ago, prior to any
available knowledge regarding CARB’s plans, we had Caterpillar put
a rebuilt 1990 motor in our tractor at the cost of $25,000.00. Our
average mileage is 40,000 per year.
We do not regret the updating we made to our equipment. We
determined at 720,000 miles we should replace the motor or purchase
a new truck. We determined after thorough review of the age and
condition of all components of our tractor, average mileage
traveled per year and a desired retirement age of about age 65-67
the “updating motor plan” best suited all the above requirements.
We have filed for a tractor replacement grant however, it seems we
don’t qualify. Under the Carl Moyer Funding program or the 1B
Funding program, we do not qualify for retrofit and we do not
travel enough miles to be a company that will provide the “most
bang for the buck”.
We are people who have never relied upon a hand out. We have
worked hard all of our adult lives as self employed and self
sufficient; home owner, raised a college / masters educated
daughter with no loans or grants, assist in raising two
grandchildren. We both have volunteered our time over the years to
the community as; PTA Co Presidents / SIP committee members / Camp
Fire Leaders / Homeowner Association President, Secretary / Bay
Counties Dump Truck Owners Association members, Director,
President, Secretary / California Dump Truck Owners Association,
members, Director.
We currently have three gentlemen pulling trailers for us.
#1 - 1993 Tractor-owned, he is age 27 newly married, responsible
person for elder
parents care, homeowner
#2 – 2000 Tractor-owned, he is age 41 married sole support of two
college age children
with no loans or grants, homeowner
#3 - 1965 Tractor-owned (fully restored), he is age 69 wife
deceased, homeowner
Currently #1 and #2 have no idea how they can possibly afford
new(er) trucks by the end of 2012 and do not have skills to start
new careers. #3 determined he must fully retire (no part time work)
no later than the end of 2012 without option.
As for my partner/husband and me, retirement at age 63 would be a
luxury I can’t see how we can afford. But, payments on a new(er)
truck for 5 or maybe 3 years respectfully also plays out as
crippling even with a conservative retirement plan.
The 2008 economy (Recession) destroyed our construction work
season and we are looking at 2009 being as severe (probable
Recession), relegating survival as our only
realistic goal. Saving for and obtaining a loan towards truck
replacement will continue to be extremely difficult, if not
impossible until the construction economy stabilizes and grows.
Current economic conditions alone, demonstrate the current CARB on
Road timeline to be unrealistic and unreasonable.
Tell me, at our age and circumstance what would you do?
My partner / husband and I started our construction trucking
business in 1978. We primarily operate in the S.F. Bay Area as a
legally filed general partnership; we are Class A drivers and are
both age 59 .We pride ourselves as honest and successful small
business owners. We currently own one 1990 three axle tractor and
four semi end dump trailers. Three years ago, prior to any
available knowledge regarding CARB’s plans, we had Caterpillar put
a rebuilt 1990 motor in our tractor at the cost of $25,000.00. Our
average mileage is 40,000 per year.
We do not regret the updating we made to our equipment. We
determined at 720,000 miles we should replace the motor or purchase
a new truck. We determined after thorough review of the age and
condition of all components of our tractor, average mileage
traveled per year and a desired retirement age of about age 65-67
the “updating motor plan” best suited all the above requirements.
We have filed for a tractor replacement grant however, it seems we
don’t qualify. Under the Carl Moyer Funding program or the 1B
Funding program, we do not qualify for retrofit and we do not
travel enough miles to be a company that will provide the “most
bang for the buck”.
We are people who have never relied upon a hand out. We have
worked hard all of our adult lives as self employed and self
sufficient; home owner, raised a college / masters educated
daughter with no loans or grants, assist in raising two
grandchildren. We both have volunteered our time over the years to
the community as; PTA Co Presidents / SIP committee members / Camp
Fire Leaders / Homeowner Association President, Secretary / Bay
Counties Dump Truck Owners Association members, Director,
President, Secretary / California Dump Truck Owners Association,
members, Director.
We currently have three gentlemen pulling trailers for us.
#1 - 1993 Tractor-owned, he is age 27 newly married, responsible
person for elder
parents care, homeowner
#2 – 2000 Tractor-owned, he is age 41 married sole support of two
college age children
with no loans or grants, homeowner
#3 - 1965 Tractor-owned (fully restored), he is age 69 wife
deceased, homeowner
Currently #1 and #2 have no idea how they can possibly afford
new(er) trucks by the end of 2012 and do not have skills to start
new careers. #3 determined he must fully retire (no part time work)
no later than the end of 2012 without option.
As for my partner/husband and me, retirement at age 63 would be a
luxury I can’t see how we can afford. But, payments on a new(er)
truck for 5 or maybe 3 years respectfully also plays out as
crippling even with a conservative retirement plan.
The 2008 economy (Recession) destroyed our construction work
season and we are looking at 2009 being as severe (probable
Recession), relegating survival as our only
realistic goal. Saving for and obtaining a loan towards truck
replacement will continue to be extremely difficult, if not
impossible until the construction economy stabilizes and grows.
Current economic conditions alone, demonstrate the current CARB on
Road timeline to be unrealistic and unreasonable.
Tell me, at our age and circumstance what would you do?
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| Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2008-12-01 16:19:07 |
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