STEER Act

The STEER Act creates a federal voucher program to help owners of Class 8 trucks (vehicles over 33,000 pounds gross weight) cover costs for installing emission-reducing active technologies. It provides tiered financial assistance based on fleet size: up to 75% of costs for small fleets (≤10 trucks) down to 67.5% for large fleets (≥101 trucks), with maximum per-unit payments ranging from $4,000 to $2,500. To qualify, applicants must install eligible technologies (like active aerodynamics or idle reduction systems) within the United States and submit detailed documentation of costs and installation locations. The program requires the Secretary of Energy to maintain a list of approved technologies and report annually to Congress on voucher awards. This directly affects commercial trucking companies, fleets, and related businesses seeking to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency.