Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles

Who is eligible?

This grant is available for applicants who are registered owners or operators of heavy vehicles and have a satisfactory safety rating in Quebec.

• Applicants must be companies, individuals, organizations, or municipalities registered in the Register of Owners and Operators of Heavy Vehicles with a satisfactory safety rating from the Commission des transports du Québec.
• The entity applying must have its establishment located in Quebec.
• The vehicles involved in the application must be registered in Quebec.
• The applicant must be the owner or operator of the vehicles at the time of the application.

Who is not eligible

Due to specific criteria outlined for the grant, certain types of vehicles are not eligible for this program, focusing on the transportation of goods rather than people.

• Companies operating vehicles used for passenger transportation.
• Businesses using fire trucks or ambulances.
• Entities employing heavy machinery.

Eligible expenses

The Ecocamionnage Program covers expenses related to the acquisition and installation of technologies on heavy vehicles.

• Acquisition costs of the technology.
• Installation expenses, including labor and parts required for installation.
• Additional costs associated with replacing existing technology with the new technology.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically available for companies that are based within the province of Quebec. Eligible geographical areas are restricted to ensure the program supports local businesses in accordance with regional emissions reduction objectives.

• Companies or individuals with an establishment located in Quebec.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The financial assistance is provided in a single payment via cheque, contingent on the submission of the required documentation, including a valid registration certificate and proof of purchase and installation.
• For the acquisition of aerodynamic equipment for tractors, when purchased new, technical specifications of the tractor detailing the installed aerodynamic devices must be provided.
• Applications must be submitted electronically to the specified email address, and applicants will receive an automatic acknowledgment of receipt.
• If applications are incomplete, the program representative will contact the applicant to furnish missing information within a reasonable timeframe, failing which the application will be temporarily denied.
• A maximum of one financial aid can be granted per technology requested.
• Once a positive evaluation of the application is completed, a recommendation for financial aid is made to the ministerial authorities, with aid confirmed upon their approval.
• Non-reimbursable expenses include provincial sales tax, goods and services tax, operating and maintenance costs, labor costs for application preparation, and delivery and administrative fees.