Rinchem partners with SmartWay and operates a California Air Resources Board- compliant fleet. It tracks transportation emissions and uses just-in-time logistics and automated truck technologies to increase fuel efficiency and reduce waste. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Rinchem earned a bronze medal from EcoVadis for sustainability improvements. RJW Logistics Group rjwgroup.com RJW Logistics has made measurable progress reducing transportation emissions through its centralized inventory and retail consolidation model. By consolidating inventory at one location and managing logistics in-house, the company has cut truck movements needed for retail shipments. A SmartWay carrier for 15 years, RJW operates a fleet of modern trucks with clean diesel technology and enforces no-idling policies, lowering emissions per mile. Its facilities feature LED motion-sensor lighting, battery-powered forklifts, and recycling programs. On-site value-added services reduce secondary transportation needs. RJW’s data center runs on renewable energy, preventing about 718 kg of carbon emissions monthly. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: In 2024, the Retail Consolidation Program eliminated roughly 2.2 million LTL shipments, replacing 34 individual shipments per load, cutting trucks, fuel use, and emissions. Romark Logistics romarklogistics.com environmental impact with measurable goals, including cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving net-zero by 2050. The company is transitioning its Romark Logistics is advancing a sustainability strategy to reduce fleet to electric vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries, supported by on-site charging infrastructure. Real- time monitoring technology optimizes fleet performance by improving routing efficiency and reducing fuel use.
Romark integrates renewable energy and energy-saving systems like solar power in its facilities to reduce fossil fuel dependence. Waste reduction efforts focus on eliminating landfill contributions through recycling and circular waste processes. Water conservation is supported by efficient equipment and monitoring systems to track usage. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Romark is a SmartWay partner, holds a bronze EcoVadis rating, and is a Level 4 LoCT Supplier for advanced GHG tracking. Ryder www.ryder.com Ryder has set measurable targets and implemented strategies to reduce environmental impact across fleet operations, facilities, and supply chain activities. To improve fleet efficiency, Ryder invests in advanced vehicle technology, including updated engine systems, to boost fuel economy and cut emissions. Preventive maintenance uses diagnostics like tire pressure and emissions checks to meet performance standards and extend vehicle life. Predictive analytics and route optimization reduce idle time and unnecessary mileage, lowering fuel use and emissions. In facilities, Ryder monitors electricity, water, gas, and waste across regions and units, investigating anomalies and taking corrective actions. In 2024, energy conservation included saving
2,067 gigajoules through LED upgrades and replacing 210 HVAC systems with more efficient models. The company pursues waste reduction, recycling, and renewable energy projects, prioritizing initiatives using environmental data. Ryder works with suppliers to reduce impacts, requiring vehicle wash water recovery and filtration systems. Automotive waste management emphasizes recycling and landfill diversion. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT : In 2024, Ryder won the EPA SmartWay Excellence Award and SmartWay High Performer status for outstanding environmental and freight sustainability leadership, marking its sixth Excellence Award since 2013. Saia LTL Freight www.saia.com As part of its sustainability efforts, Saia LTL Freight expanded alternative fuel use across its fleet. It operates 55 compressed natural gas tractors powered by renewable natural gas in Fontana, California, and Dallas- Fort Worth, Texas—one of the largest such fleets in the LTL industry, marking a major investment in lower- emission transportation. Saia is also testing electric semi- trucks with several manufacturers as part of its broader strategy to adopt cleaner technologies and reduce diesel reliance. Fleet optimization continues with onboard monitoring systems tracking driving behaviors like idling, speed,
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