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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 15 MIN

EPA 2027 Prebuy: Build slots, fleet strategies, and powertrain planning

from The Fleet Lead · host Endeavor Business Media

The Model Year 2027 prebuy has changed considerably over the last few years. What hasn't changed, though, is that fleets can still expect a several-thousand-dollar premium on the next series of compliant trucks. Don Davis, executive vice president of national accounts for Fleet Advantage, shares his perspective on the coming prebuy, equipment procurement, and overall truck lifecycle management. Timestamps: 1:30 – Is there still a prebuy? 3:34 – Are fleets starting to feel constrained equipment availability? 5:19 – How the prebuy changed    8:32 – The NOX rule's cost increases 9:53 – What should fleets do?

The Model Year 2027 prebuy has changed considerably over the last few years. What hasn't changed, though, is that fleets can still expect a several-thousand-dollar premium on the next series of compliant trucks. Don Davis, executive vice president of national accounts for Fleet Advantage, shares his perspective on the coming prebuy, equipment procurement, and overall truck lifecycle management. Timestamps: 1:30 – Is there still a prebuy? 3:34 – Are fleets starting to feel constrained equipment availability? 5:19 – How the prebuy changed    8:32 – The NOX rule's cost increases 9:53 – What should fleets do?

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