A growing number of states are advancing indirect source rules (ISRs) to address air pollution from warehouses and other logistics facilities, and associated truck traffic. These regulations aim to reduce emissions for heavy-duty vehicles that frequently visit facilities by increasing compliance costs and shifting toward zero-emissions logistics operations. Warehouse owners and operators must comply regardless of the industry in which they operate. Businesses — especially those with national supply chains — should prepare for ISR policies to play a growing role in shaping freight logistics and environmental compliance obligations. Stakeholder participation in public comment and policy shaping is critical.
In this Food Logistics article, Sidley partner Maureen Gorsen and senior managing associate Caleb Bowers discuss the growing momentum toward broader adoption of ISR frameworks, which include high compliance costs for diesel truck operations, more rigorous oversight and data disclosure requirements for permitting, and operational changes such as route planning, driver education, and trip tracking.
This article was first published on Food Logistics on July 25, 2025 and can be viewed here.
