Podcast: Bracing for the 2027 prebuy premium

As MY27 emissions regulations approach, Don Davis of Fleet Advantage discusses the evolving prebuy landscape, procurement strategies, and truck life cycle management.
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The MY27 prebuy looks different than previous emissions-driven buying cycles, but fleets still face the prospect of paying several thousand dollars more per truck once the next round of regulations takes effect.

In this episode, Don Davis, EVP of national accounts at Fleet Advantage, shares his perspective on the coming prebuy, equipment procurement, and overall truck life cycle 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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