EPA v. FREERKSEN TRUCKING INC. APO/CAFO

Case summary

EPA is entering into a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) with Freerksen Trucking, Inc. (Freerksen), a trucking and transport company. The CAFO will resolve violations of Section 203(a)(3)(A) of the Clean Air Act for Freerksen's alleged removal or tampering with emission control systems on 22 heavy-duty diesel trucks within their own fleet. This CAFO requires Freerksen to pay a penalty of $50,000. It is estimated that this settlement will result in a 15 tons per year reduction of nitrogen oxide, particulate matter, and hydrocarbon emissions.

Defendants (1)

• FREERKSEN TRUCKING INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FREERKSEN ENTERPRISES INC

  9 3RD AVE SW, DODGE CENTER, MN, 55927

  Registry ID: 110003899265

Statutes cited

• CAA 203 — Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• FREERKSEN TRUCKING INC.entered 2017-10-04

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $50,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2017-10-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-10-04Final Order Issued
• 2018-01-23Enforcement Action Data Entered