The Diesel Podcast

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

This week's guest shares his journey from working on diesel vehicles in the military to finally purchasing the Cummins truck he'd always wanted. We talk about why he chose a Cummins, the upgrades that transformed it into a dependable 500-horsepower daily driver, the parts he recommends, what he'd do differently, and the future plans he has for the truck.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wade LaLone of Diesel Freak shares his story on today's episode. He
takes us through the day EPA officials and law enforcement arrived at
his shop, the years of uncertainty that followed, his federal felony
conviction under the Clean Air Act, and ultimately receiving a
Presidential Pardon. We discuss the emotional toll the case took on him,
his family, and the diesel community, as well as why he says the pardon
gave him the opportunity to move forward with his life.

➨ BECOME A PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast
--------------------------------
Protect your privacy with ExpressVPN:
Get 4 extra months FREE! Go to: https://www.expressvpn.com/diesel

--------------------------------
20% off HOT SHOT'S SECRET with code: DIESELPOD20
https://www.hotshotsecret.com/shop/

--------------------------------
20% OFF KERSHAW KNIVES with code: TDP4020266
Discount code valid until September 1, 2026
20% off your entire cart at Kershaw Knives with code: TDP4020266
FREE Shipping over $50

*Offer valid through 9/1/26 at 11:59 pm Pacific. Discount is applied
before tax and shipping. The discount code must be added at the time of
checkout, it cannot be added retroactively. The discount is off entire
cart. No substitutes, backorders, or additional discounts can be
applied.*

https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for general information purposes only. It is
not intended to provide legal advice of any kind. No one should act, or
refrain from acting, based solely upon the information provided on this
podcast, without first seeking appropriate legal or other professional
advice.

➨ BECOME A PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you own a 6.7L Cummins, this is an issue you need to know about. In
this episode of The Diesel Podcast, we talk with a professional diesel
shop owner about the Cummins grid heater bolt failure, why it happens,
what damage it can cause, the warning signs to watch for, and the repair
options available before it becomes a catastrophic engine failure.

➨ BECOME A PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/thedieselpodcast

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices