Sign this petition if you own a truck, value freedom, or reject EPA overreach that imprisons good people for helping others. Troy Lake, a 65-year-old Wyoming mechanic, is in federal prison for modifying diesel engines to keep fire trucks, school buses, road graders, and farm, ranch, and long-haul trucks running reliably. His work saved lives, ensured safety, and supported hardworking Americans, yet he’s serving time in a federal prison for violating a flawed EPA law. We urge President Trump to pardon Troy Lake and call for changes to these burdensome regulations that punish small businesses and truckers.

Why This Matters

Troy Lake, owner of Elite Diesel, was convicted of conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act for disabling EPA-mandated emissions systems on diesel trucks. These systems are notorious for causing engine failures, slashing fuel efficiency, and burdening truckers and small businesses with costly repairs. Troy’s modifications weren’t about breaking the law—they were about keeping essential services and livelihoods operational. His work directly supported:

•Fire Trucks: Troy tuned fire truck engines to ensure they could respond to emergencies, saving lives and property.

•School Buses: He kept school buses operational, preventing kids from being stranded in Wyoming’s brutal winter snowstorms.

•Road Graders: His expertise ensured government road graders could maintain safe, accessible roads for communities.

•Farm, Ranch, and Long-Haul Truckers: Troy’s modifications kept agricultural and long-haul trucks running, supporting farmers, ranchers, and truckers who feed and supply America.

Despite these contributions, Troy was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison, fined $52,500, and branded a felon for life. He’s currently held at FCI Florence, a federal prison facility, for a non-violent regulatory offense—a punishment that far outweighs his actions.

•Disproportionate Punishment: Federal prison and a lifelong felony record are excessive for a man who helped communities and small businesses navigate impractical EPA mandates. This is not justice—it’s overreach.

•EPA Overreach Hurts Us All: EPA emissions regulations cripple small shops, truckers, farmers, and ranchers with unreliable equipment and skyrocketing costs. Troy’s case shows how these rules punish those who prioritize function and safety over compliance.

•Changing the Narrative: The Trump administration is moving to relax EPA tailpipe emissions rules, recognizing their real-world harm. A pardon for Troy aligns with this shift and signals support for practical solutions over bureaucratic mandates.

•A Community Hero: Troy is a dedicated husband of 40 years and a valued contributor at FCI Florence’s diesel shop, where his prison supervisor praises his skill and supports his pardon request.

The Risk to Truckers and Freedom

Troy Lake’s case is a warning to every trucker, farmer, rancher, mechanic, and small business owner. If a skilled mechanic can be locked in a federal prison for keeping trucks on the road, no one is safe from EPA overreach. These regulations favor big manufacturers while crushing small businesses and threatening public safety by sidelining critical vehicles like fire trucks, school buses, and agricultural trucks. We need to change these laws and free those unjustly punished for defying them.

Our Call to Action

We urge President Trump to grant a full pardon to Troy Lake, restoring his freedom and clearing his name. We also call for reforming EPA regulations that harm truckers, farmers, ranchers, and public safety. A pardon will:

•Free a good man who helped save lives and keep communities safe.

•Show that America stands with hardworking truckers, farmers, ranchers, and mechanics, not bureaucratic overreach.

•Support the push to reform outdated emissions laws that prioritize compliance over common sense.

Join Us to Fight for Justice

If you drive a truck, work in agriculture, or believe in freedom from government overreach, sign this petition. Troy Lake’s story is about a man who helped truckers, farmers, ranchers, and communities stay operational—yet he’s paying a brutal price. Let’s stand together to demand his pardon and push for laws that work for Americans, not against them. Urge President Trump to free Troy Lake and fix this broken system!

Sign this petition to demand a pardon for Troy Lake and an end to EPA overreach.