Gracias Camioneros

GreenLatinos highlights the health risks faced by truck drivers and nearby communities due to diesel exhaust, noting that Latinos make up nearly 25% of the workforce. The statement criticizes the EPA for rolling back truck pollution standards and calls on the American Trucking Association and vehicle manufacturers to prioritize zero-emission technology and driver well-being over lobbying against health standards.

• Diesel exhaust is identified as a Class 1 carcinogen that causes serious health consequences for both the communities living near ports, warehouses, and freight corridors and the drivers themselves.
• The Latino population is a rapidly growing segment of the US trucking industry, increasing from less than 1 in 6 drivers a decade ago to nearly 1 in 4 currently, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Truck drivers face significant physical and mental health challenges, including higher rates of cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, and obesity, compounded by isolation and unsafe parking conditions.
• The EPA is accused of rolling back truck pollution standards by shortening emissions warranties, delaying useful-life requirements, and allowing manufacturers to pay token penalties instead of improving engine cleanliness.
• The transition to zero-emission trucks is presented as a solution to reduce diesel pollution for drivers and communities while increasing global competitiveness for the industry.

APA

Marpillero-Colomina, A. (2026). Gracias Camioneros. GreenLatinos. https://www.greenlatinos.org/gracias-camioneros/

Chicago

Marpillero-Colomina, Andrea. Gracias Camioneros. GreenLatinos, 2026. https://www.greenlatinos.org/gracias-camioneros/.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |last1=Marpillero-Colomina |first1=Andrea |title=Gracias Camioneros |publisher=GreenLatinos |date=15 September 2026 |url=https://www.greenlatinos.org/gracias-camioneros/ |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{marpillerocolomina2026gracias, author = {Marpillero-Colomina, Andrea}, title = {{Gracias Camioneros}}, publisher = {GreenLatinos}, year = {2026}, month = sep, url = {https://www.greenlatinos.org/gracias-camioneros/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }