Kenan Advantage Group www.thekag.com The Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) continually invests in a more fuel- efficient fleet, piloting electric and alternative fuel tractors in select customer applications. The company partners with customers to assist them in their carbon reduction efforts. In addition, KAG has achieved the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care certification. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: For two conescutive years, KAG received Shell’s Sustainability Award for continued efforts to meet Shell Canada’s carbon reduction targets. Kenco kencogroup.com Kenco integrates sustainable practices to foster environmentally responsible operations, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It uses aerodynamic equipment to improve fuel efficiency and has shifted 94.5% of its materials handling equipment to electric as of Jan. 1, 2025, reducing reliance on propane. A certified EPA SmartWay partner, Kenco helps customers design efficient, eco-friendly transportation solutions. It diverted 19.8% of total waste from landfills as of 2024 and developed a carbon footprint calculator to track emissions from lighting and equipment. Kenco’s Innovation Lab develops technologies such as AMRs for energy- efficient automation, ergonomic tech
EV solutions, and implements zero- waste strategies. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: ITS partners with North America’s largest EV carrier and clean fuel providers, while its WAIRE-compliant solutions reduce emissions at warehouses and distribution centers. J.B. Hunt www.jbhunt.com In 2024, J.B. Hunt’s intermodal segment helped avoid an estimated 3.58 million MT CO2e—equivalent to removing 759,000 passenger vehicles for a year. The company has reduced carbon emission intensity nearly 16% from its 2019 baseline toward a 32% goal by 2034. A founding member of Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT), J.B. Hunt also engages with the Daimler Electric Vehicle Council and ACT Fleet Forum. Its modern fleet averages 2.72 years, and 64% of 2024 fuel purchases were bio-blended or renewable diesel. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Named to the 2024 Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices, J.B. Hunt was the only road transport company included. Jarrett gojarrett.com Jarrett integrates smart technologies and energy-conscious practices to reduce emissions and optimize efficiency. Using the EPA’s SmartWay system, Jarrett developed dashboards providing monthly emissions data by shipper and location. The company transitioned to paperless invoicing—distributing more than 637,000 invoices annually—and installed motion-sensor lighting and bottle-filling stations to reduce energy and waste. Jarrett Fleet Services supports sustainability through material recycling and equipment longevity. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: In 2024, Jarrett received a $276,102 grant to install rooftop solar panels, which are projected to fully power its 300,000-square- foot warehouse.
like exoskeletons to support worker health, and drones for lower-emission inventory management. An AI pilot is also underway to improve energy efficiency and cut GHG emissions. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Kenco exceeded its goal of LED lighting in 80% of leased warehouses by 2026—reaching 87% as of early 2025. Landstar System www.landstar.com Landstar reduces carbon emissions by equipping business capacity owners (BCOs) with technology and sustainability tools. Its Load Alerts and LandstarOne apps help BCOs and truck brokerage carriers plan and operate more efficiently. BCOs improved their average MPG by 0.5 in 2024 compared to 2014, saving 8.9 million gallons of fuel. Over the past four years, they have purchased 24 million+ gallons of biodiesel blends. More than 99% of Landstar’s van trailers feature battery- or solar-powered tracking devices and aerodynamic enhancements such as side skirts and undertrays. New trailers are equipped with low rolling resistance tires. Landstar is certified by SmartWay, CDP, EcoVadis, Responsible Care RC14001, and ISO 9001. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Landstar partnered with IKEA to switch to renewable diesel in the U.S. Northeast, cutting GHG emissions by up to 75%— more than 600 tons of CO2 annually across 1,700 shipments.
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