EP. 15: The Pre Buy Is Back: Why ...

EP. 15: The Pre Buy Is Back: Why Fleets Cannot Afford to Wait on EPA 2027

Driving Success: A Fleet Advantage Podcast by Fleet Advantage

Episode notes

In this episodeof Driving Success, Tracy Derival and Brian Antonellis, SVP of Fleet Operations at Fleet Advantage, discuss the confirmed EPA 2027 NOx regulations and why the truck pre-buy is officially back. With the EPA holding firm on the 35 mg standard, fleets face shrinking 2026 build availability, rising OEM costs, and increased allocation risk. Brian explains the financial implications, why private fleets are moving early, and the critical steps organizations must take now to control costs and secure equipment ahead of 2027.

Chapters:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:52 The Pre-Buy Coming Back
  • 02:33 Underestimating Build Slots and Pricing
  • 03:30 Financial Implications
  • 04:15 Private Fleets Acting Now
  • 05:55 Important Actions for Fleets to Make

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