The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2026 would repeal the 12-percent federal excise tax on heavy trucks, tractors, and trailers. According to the bill's findings, this tax currently adds thousands of dollars to vehicle prices, ranging from $7,000 for trailers to as much as $50,000 for advanced technology trucks, and discourages fleet owners from replacing older, less environmentally friendly vehicles with newer, cleaner models. The bill argues that eliminating this tax would accelerate the adoption of modern trucks with improved safety and environmental features, particularly electric and alternative-fuel vehicles that currently face higher upfront costs. The legislation would affect truck manufacturers, dealers, fleet owners, and the trucking industry, though it does not specify replacement funding mechanisms for the Highway Trust Fund, which currently relies on excise tax revenues. The repeal would take effect on the date the law is enacted.
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