On the Road to Clean Air: The Video

Each day, more than 360,000 trucking companies and independent truckers take to the road to meet the needs of America, bringing raw materials to factories and finished products to consumers all across the country. And, for over 40 years, diesel engines have been providing an efficient and economical source of power to move these goods.

Since 1970, heavy-duty diesel engines have become far better for the environment. Engine manufacturers have totally redesigned their products to dramatically reduce emissions. This along with cleaner diesel fuel has lowered emissions in today's trucks, creating the potential for a virtually smokeless environment.

Yet, despite this progress, there has been much criticism about black smoke from diesel bus and truck engines, even though commercial trucks are only a small contributor to some sources of air pollution.

This Real Video presentation, On the Road to Clean Air, explores the history of the Clean Air Act, its 1970 Amendments and the role trucks are playing in making the air we breath safer.