Are you interested in purchasing a Zero Emission or Near Zero Emission drayage truck to service the Port of Virginia?

Starting May 1, 2023, the Green Operator program opened the first round of funding for GO-Zero, a program that will provides an incentive towards the purchase of zero-emission and near zero-emission drayage trucks. Like the existing Green Operator program, the expectation is for the trucks to provide service to the Port of Virginia facilities. Unlike the current Green Operator program, for diesel-to-diesel upgrades, scrappage of an older diesel-powered truck is not a requirement. However, an additional incentive will be made available if an older drayage truck is scrapped.

The Go-Zero application period first opened on May 1, 2023 and is now, in 2026, accepting applications and waitlist request on a rolling basis based on eligibility. Look for additional information on the Green Operator website or direct any questions to Ed Mihalski at emihalski@ecologixgroup.com or Gregory Brennan at gbrennan@vacleancities.org

View the video below to hear Ecologix’s Senior Associate, Ed Mihalski, provide a program overview, and past program participant, Sephora Roberson, share her experiences with the Green Operator Program. Click the image below or the link here to view the video!

Updated January 15, 2026

The Green Operator program is currently on a waitlist for applications. Additional funding for 2026 has been released and the Ecologix team will reach out the to current waitlist and confirm prospective applicants interest and eligibility.

If you would like join the waitlist or have questions about eligibility please call the Operator Hotline: 804-482-1790 and leave a detailed messaged with your name, phone number, and an email address. Someone from our team will reach back out to you as soon as possible.

Update Dec 10 2021: Eligibility 

Applicant Eligibility – Changes truck operational verification from requiring a video of the engine tag/serial number to only require submissions of a still engine photo showing the engine tag/serial number.  Please note we still need a video showing the truck moving forward and backward and showing the truck’s VIN number.

Rebate Request Submission – Program administrators will start processing the rebate request while waiting for the title documentation from the participant. We expect this change could reduce the time from rebate request submission to rebate check issuance by about 4 weeks. 

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The Virginia Green Operator program is a public-private, voluntary program that aims to reduce the amount of air pollution from drayage trucks in the state of Virginia.   For more information, call the Operator Hotline at 804-482-1790 today.

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