# San Pedro Bay Ports Launch ZE-TRIP Incentive Program

The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have jointly proposed the Zero-Emission Truck Rewards Incentive Program (ZE-TRIP), a three-year initiative designed to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission trucks at the nation's largest port complex. The program offers financial incentives of up to **$36,000 annually per qualifying zero-emission truck** and **$60 per terminal visit** to reduce cost barriers and increase utilization of existing zero-emission vehicles. Public comments on the draft program guidelines are open through **November 2, 2026**, with a virtual hearing scheduled for **September 29, 2026**. This initiative reflects a strategic effort to stimulate market growth for zero-emission trucks and support environmental goals in the San Pedro Bay port region.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals and contractors involved in port operations, trucking, and clean transportation technologies should evaluate opportunities arising from ZE-TRIP incentives to support zero-emission vehicle deployment.
- The program's financial rewards create a direct economic incentive for fleet operators to transition to zero-emission trucks, potentially increasing demand for related equipment, maintenance, and services.
- Organizations can participate in the public comment process by **submitting feedback via trucks@cleanairactionplan.org** and joining the virtual hearing to influence program implementation.
- This initiative signals growing regional commitment to sustainable logistics, which may lead to further procurement opportunities in clean transportation infrastructure and technology integration.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Policy
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Port of Long Beach
- Port of Los Angeles
- South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)

### Key Quotes
> ZE-TRIP puts real resources behind that effort by rewarding the use of zero-emission trucks today while helping build the market for more of them in the future.
> — Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles

> We know cost is one of the biggest barriers for our trucking partners to transition to zero emissions.
> — Dr. Noel Hacegaba, CEO, Port of Long Beach

### Sources
- [New Incentives to Drive Zero-Emission Truck Adoption](https://cleanairactionplan.org/2026/09/15/new-incentives-to-drive-zero-emission-truck-adoption/) - CA