# Can I Delete My Truck Now? EPA Pardons Explained by a Lawyer

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Podcast: [The Diesel Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diesel-podcast-1420614)
Published: 2026-07-14T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Can you delete your truck now? Can the EPA still fine you? Did the recent EPA pardons actually change anything? In this episode of The Diesel Podcast, attorney Stewart D. Cables breaks down what the recent EPA pardons actually mean for diesel truck owners, repair shops, tuners, and the aftermarket industry. We separate fact from fiction and explain what changed, what didn't change, and what you should know before making any decisions. If you've been wondering whether diesel deletes are legal again, whether EPA emissions enforcement has changed, or what these pardons really mean, this conversation provides a factual legal explanation without the rumors or misinformation circulating online. Topics covered: • Can you legally delete your diesel truck? • Can the EPA still issue fines? • What the recent EPA pardons actually changed • What they did NOT change • How federal emissions enforcement works • What diesel owners and repair shops should know moving forward Stewart D. Cables is a founding partner of Hassan + Cables. Stewart specializes in general business representation and a variety of trial work. Stewart's practice areas include complex civil litigation, employment law, criminal and DUI defense, transactional work for corporations and LLCs, and counsel for non-profit entities. Stewart D. Cables is a founding partner of Hassan + Cables. Stewart specializes in general business representation and a variety of trial work. Stewart's practice areas include complex civil litigation, employment law, criminal and DUI defense, transactional work for corporations and LLCs, and counsel for non-profit entities. Stewart Cables E: stewart@hassancables.com P: 303-625-1025 ext.2 https://www.hassancables.com/stewart-d-cables -------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is f…

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