en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Port of Long Beach recently launched the "Zero-Emission Truck Early Leaders Award," offering one-time payments totaling up to $4.8 million to companies that are among the first to use zero-emission trucks to serve the terminal.

Port of Long Beach staff determined eligibility based on truck activity data from January 2024 to December 2025, with up to 43 companies qualifying. Under the rules, zero-emission trucks averaging more than 50 but no more than 200 trips per vehicle are eligible for up to $8,000 each, while those averaging more than 200 trips per vehicle can receive up to $10,000 each.

Trucking companies must ensure their zero-emission trucks remain current in the "Port Drayage Truck Registry" and maintain fleet averages consistent with their prior activity levels from July to December 2026. If fleet averages decline, the port will proportionally adjust the award amount based on the reduction in activity.

Dr. Noel Hacegaba, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, stated: "Zero-emission trucks can cost more than twice as much as comparable diesel models, but they are also key to achieving our goal of becoming the world's first carbon-free port. This 'Zero-Emission Truck Early Leaders Award' is our way of rewarding early adopters for their commitment to our future vision and the significant, principled investments they will make."

Frank Colonna, Chairman of the Long Beach Harbor Commission, noted: "These early leaders face regulatory uncertainty and challenges posed by new technologies, such as limited infrastructure and fuel supply. This is the port's way of expressing gratitude and recognition to our trucking partners who use zero-emission trucks despite these challenges."

The Long Beach Harbor Commission approved the award program on Monday, with funding sourced from the Clean Truck Fund rate revenue. Eligible trucking companies will receive a confirmation letter from the Port of Long Beach and must provide activity information to confirm compliance with program rules. After verifying activity through the end of 2026, payments will be made in early 2027.

The launch of the "Zero-Emission Truck Early Leaders" program follows another recently announced initiative by the Port of Long Beach aimed at rewarding supply chain participants who help achieve zero-emission goals. Last month, the port established its first $1 million award for the first oceangoing vessel to commercially bunker methanol at its docks, promoting the shipping industry's transition to cleaner, low-carbon fuels like methanol.

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