The South Valley BusinessSource Center recently helped Salvador Medina, owner of Medina Truck and Transport, obtain access to capital to purchase a state-of-the-art 2023 Peterbilt 579 Electrical Vehicle (EV). This new EV truck will reduce the company's carbon footprint and improve its overall efficiency, leading to significant long-term cost savings and increasing the possibility of hiring an additional driver.

“Thanks to the assistance of the BusinessSource Center (BSC), I was able to upgrade my equipment and reduce the cost of operations,” Salvador said.

Last fall, Salvador was faced with the daunting task of upgrading his truck or ceasing operations if he could not meet the California Air Resource Board's Truck and Bus Regulation, which requires heavy-duty diesel vehicles to reduce toxic air contaminants emissions from their exhaust. With South Valley BSC Program Manager Luis Luna's assistance, Salvador secured a $220,000 loan to purchase his new EV.

The BSC helped Salvador’s business overcome a significant hurdle, prepare for a sustainable future and continue employing two full-time employees. Now, his business can continue to operate and contribute to the City of Los Angeles' zero-emission goal by 2030.

Medina Truck and Transport is located in LA City Council District 7. For more information about their freight transportation services, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or follow the business on Instagram @medinatruck2017.

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