He Went to Prison. His Warning for Diesel Truck Owners.

He Went to Prison. His Warning for Diesel Truck Owners.

July 17, 2026 · 47 min · Season 10 · Episode 883

About this episode

Jon Achtemeier shares his experience with diesel emissions enforcement and the implications for truck owners after serving time for Clean Air Act violations.

A Presidential Pardon closed one chapter—but according to today's guest, the conversation about diesel emissions enforcement is far from over. On this episode of The Diesel Podcast, I sit down with Jon Achtemeier who was convicted of Clean Air Act violations, served four months in federal prison, and was granted a Presidential Pardon this July. Whether you own a Cummins, Duramax, Powerstroke, operate a diesel repair shop, or simply want to understand how federal emissions enforcement has affected the diesel industry, this episode provides a firsthand perspective from someone who lived through it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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