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Large, For-Hire Carriers
Contract Freighters, Inc.
A for-hire carrier, Joplin, Missouri's Contract Freighters, Inc. (CFI) has a truck fleet
which includes single wide tires, idling control equipment, and aerodynamic
devices. They also employ a no-idle policy and use double drivers to reduce truck
idling. By purchasing these technologies and employing these strategies, they have
reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 27% and improved fuel economy by 1.08 mpg.
CFI is also an effective public representative for SmartWay and has informed both
employees and industry colleagues about the benefits of SmartWay participation
through their company newsletter, a press release with substantial trade media
coverage, promotional SmartWay buttons, training, and industry presentations.
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Roehl Transport, Inc.
Carrier Partner Roehl Transport, based in Marshf ield, Wisconsin, made significant
changes to their fleet, including using synthetic motor oil, equipping its tractors
with single wide single tires, and doubling the number of test tractors equipped
with APU's. All new tractors put into service are equipped with direct fired heaters
and cab extenders, which increase tractor-trailer aerodynamics. Roehl Transport
controls vehicle speed by setting the maximum speed to 65 miles per hour. They are
also committed to driver training to help reduce idling, with monthly reviews of idle
percentages for each driver. Finally, Roehl Transport promotes SmartWay through
their corporate newsletters, news network CD's, and recruiting trade booths.
Schneider National, Inc.
A SmartWay Charter Partner and Top 100 for-hire carrier based in Green Bay,
Wisconsin, Schneider National has improved their fuel economy by 1.3 mpg.
Schneider has accomplished this through adapting fleet technologies and
strategies such as aerodynamic packages, idling control devices, and speed
management practices. Schneider is also an exceptional promoter of SmartWay
Transport. Their extensive public relations activities have resulted in SmartWay-
related articles featured in 14 trade and local news outlets.
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YRC Worldwide, Inc.
Through its subsidiaries Yellow Transportation and Roadway Express, Overland
Park, Kansas-based SmartWay Transport Charter Partner YRC Worldwide has
committed to reducing idling at overnight stays, and has followed through by
booking more than 900,000 hotel rooms for drivers in 2005 - a practice that saved
the company nearly 7 million gallons of fuel annually. YRC Worldwide has also
produced a number of affinity items with the SmartWay logo, such as jackets and
backpacks, to give out at industry events to encourage industry participation in the
SmartWay Transport Partnership.
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Small - Mid-size, For-Hire Carriers
Bison Transport, Inc.
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Bison Transport, a truckload carrier headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba,
operates in Canada and the United States. The company combines effective
equipment purchasing decisions with innovative training techniques to help
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption. Bison Transport takes a
three-prong approach to training: computer-based modules, classroom instruction,
and state-of-the-art full motion simulation. Through this training, Bison Transport
has improved their fuel economy by 3%. In addition to driver training, Bison uses
idling control, tractor and trailer aerodynamics, weight reduction strategies, speed
management, and engine upgrades to boost fuel efficiency. The company has also
won multiple awards in Canada for their achievements in energy efficiency and
safety.
Langford Trucking, Inc.
Since becoming a SmartWay Transport Partner, Langford, a small trucking
company in St. Cloud, Minnesota, has achieved significant emission reductions by
installing auxiliary power units (APUs) on the majority their trucks. The
installation of the APUs is saving Langford almost 72,000 gallons of diesel fuel
annually. Langford's President, Greg Langford, promoted SmartWay extensively
duringhistenureasPresidentofthe Minnesota Trucking Association, and helped
sign up 17 other Minnesota-based freight shippers, carriers, and logistics
providers.
National Freight, Inc.
Vineland, New Jersey-based truck carrier National Freight takes a proactive
approach to emissions and fuel use reduction, which they refer to as the Four Ts
(tactical, tracking, training, andtechnology). They have completed their own
testing and have selected an auxiliary power unit best fits their fleet needs. All
new tractors will be quipped with fairing kits and all new trailers will be equipped
with tire inflation systems. Consistent with their belief in the SmartWay
approach, National Freight encouraged NFI Interactive Logistics to join SmartWay
in 2004. National Freight staff also promoted SmartWay through several industry
presentations and a radio interview on the Midnight Trucking Radio Network.
New Century Transportation, Inc.
New Century Transportation, based out of Westhampton, New Jersey, has outfitted
all of their long haul trucks with auxiliary power units, engine shutdown
technology, single wide tires, and improved aerodynamics, in addition to
employing a fleet-wide speed management policy. New Century has also done
extensive industry outreach on SmartWay related technologies and strategies.
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0 & S Trucking, Inc.
O&S Trucking, a small Springfield, Missouri-based carrier, has added a suite of
fuel-efficiency technologies to their fleet, including auxiliary power units, tractor
aerodynamics, automatic tire inflation, speed control devices, and low rolling-
resistance tires. As a result, O&S Trucking has reduced their C02 emissions by
14.9%.
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H-E-B (H. E. Butt Grocery Company)
A SmartWay Charter Partner with its own fleet, San Antonio, Texas-based grocer
H-E-B uses single wide tires on over 80% of their tractors and trailers. In addition,
10% of their fleet uses LNG. H-E-B executives have served as excellent
representatives for SmartWay, promoting the Partnership through articles in local
and trade news outlets, and by outreach to industry colleagues in the state of
Texas. H-E-B also has aggressive plans to expand its retailing of E85 fuel.
Quad/Graphics, Inc.
Sussex, Wisconsin-based Quad/Graphics is the first printing and publishing
corporation to join SmartWay. Quad/Graphics is a shipper with its own fleet. The
company incorporated fuel-saving technologies and strategies, including auxiliary
power units, double drivers, engine shut down, and tractor aerodynamic
modifications, into their fleet. As a champion for the program, they have helped
spread the SmartWay message through newsletters, articles, and presentations at
industry conferences.
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Smithfield Transportation Co., Inc.
A leading food supplier out of Smithfield, Virginia, Smithfield Transportation
improved their fleet performance by adding technologies such as single wide
tires, aerodynamics, idling equipment, automatic tire inflation, and advance
lubricants. They also use multiple trailers. As a result, Smithfield has
improved their fuel efficiency by 10% and reduced their idling time by 60%.
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Based in Bentonville, Arkansas, Wal-Mart is one of only two companies to make
commitments as both a SmartWay Carrier and a SmartWay Shipper. By investing
in idle reduction technologies, advanced aerodynamics, speed controls and tire
improvements, Wal-Mart is reducing 670, 000 tons of C02 and saving over 60
million gallons of diesel fuel annually. Wal-Mart hasmadeapublic commitment to
increase their truck fleet fuel efficiency by 25% by 2008 and 100% by 2015. As a
SmartWay Shipper, they have hosted several carrier meetings to introduce
SmartWay to their carriers, which have resulted in 25 new partners.
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Shippers
IKEA Distribution Services, North America
As a SmartWay Shipper, progressive home furnishing manufacturer IKEA has
encouraged all of its transportation service providers to commit to the
Partnership, resulting in virtually 100% of its freight shipments being handled by
SmartWay carrier and logistics partners. IKEA marketed SmartWay through
targeted meetings with their carriers. They also visit carrier locations to ensure
SmartWay compliance. Due to IKEA's efforts, 30 new carriers joined SmartWay.
Joint Awardees: Interface, Inc. and Meridian IQ
The partnership between carpet manufacturer Interface, Inc., and logistics
company Meridian IQ shows the benefits of collaboration between SmartWay
Transport Partners. These companies have worked together to use the SmartWay
F.L.E.E.T. Model to do a more refined analysis of their complete environmental
transportation footprint. Meridian IQ used the model to break down freight by
truckload and less-than-truckload to get more accurate emission reduction results.
These results helped optimize their supply chain efficiency. In addition, Interface
is the first company in the U. S. to commit to purchasing SmartWay certified
vehicles for their light-duty fleet.
Owens Corning
Toledo, Ohio-based Owens Corning, a top global maker of fiberglass and composite
materials, was the first Partner to make a substantial investment in advertising
the SmartWay Partner logo in an industry publication. They have further
demonstrated their commitment to the Partnership by sending all of their carriers
information on SmartWay and the benefits of participation. They also promoted
SmartWay heavily through their business-to-business web portal and created a toll
free phone number for their carriers to call to learn more about SmartWay. As a
result of their efforts, over 25 new carrier partners joined SmartWay.
Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Electronics Corporation, a world leader in appliance and consumer
electronics, made procedural changes such as strict pick-up scheduling and
expedited border crossing (FAST Track) to help reduce idling. To reduce their
emissions further, they increased use of intermodal shipping, made loading
facility improvements by installing motion sensors and energy-efficient lighting,
and instituted preventative maintenance on their forklifts and loaders. Their
marketing activities include SmartWay no-idling signs at loading facilities, a
creative SmartWay web and intranet presence, and extensive industry outreach.
Sharp also includes the SmartWay logo on their transport-related company
communications. As a result of their many outreach activities, they have recruited
over 20 SmartWay Partners to date.
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Logistics Companies
APL Logistics
APL Logistics is strong advocate for the SmartWay Transport Partnership.
Jacksonville, Florida-based APL Logistics has implemented a policy of allowing
SmartWay Carriers first choice for loads. They also conducted company-wide
training programs to educate all of their logistics staff about the company's
commitment to SmartWay. In addition, they are reducing idling at all warehouses
by using time-specific delivery and pick up windows.
Epes Logistics Services, Inc.
Epes Logistics of Greensboro, North Carolina, has informed its entire 200+ carrier
base of the company's participation in the SmartWay Transport. Epes Logistics
has added a SmartWay section to their mandatory prospective carrier survey,
which provides SmartWay information, as well as recommended technologies and
strategies. They have referred over 200 carriers to SmartWay to date, with many
in the process of joining the Partnership. They currently have over 50 SmartWay
Partners on their roster.
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Affiliates
Joint Awardees:
Lane Regional Air Protection Agency & Cascade Sierra Solutions
Oregon's Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) created "Everybody
Wins", a voluntary program designed to reduce pollution caused by heavy-duty
trucks that idle along the 1-5 corridor. LRAPA's program provides truckers with
low-cost, lease-to-own arrangements on APUs. To date, the program has provided
350 APUs to Oregon-based truckers, resulting in annual fuel savings of over
1,000,000 gallons.
As an extension of the "Everybody Wins" Program, SmartWay Affiliate Partner
Cascade Sierra Solutions has developed outreach centers along the Interstate 5
corridor to promote SmartWay Upgrade Kit technologies and to provide truckers
with a "one-stop shop" for technologies and available financing options. These
outreach centers give truckers all the tools they need to start benefiting from fuel-
efficiency technologies quickly and cost-effectively.
Minnesota Trucking Association
The Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) has taken an active role in
educating its members about the Partnership, and thanks in part to its efforts,
10% percent of all SmartWay carriers nationwide are from the state of
Minnesota. MTA's specific accomplishments include: recruiting 17 new
SmartWay Carriers; hosting a press event which gained substantial media
coverage; placing SmartWay articles in its membership newsletter; promoting
SmartWay at several industry and state-wide conferences.
New Jersey Motor Truck Association
The marketing efforts of SmartWay Affiliate, New Jersey Motor Truck
Association (NJMTA) include recruiting 9 nine new SmartWay Carriers, placing
SmartWay articles in their membership newsletter, and promoting SmartWay
at industry and state-wide transportation conferences.
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