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depot in South El Monte, California, and replaced two diesel yard spotters with electric versions at a Southern California facility, reducing CO2 emissions by about 70,000 pounds annually. The company maintains a highly fuel- efficient fleet through advanced vehicle technology, including aerodynamic designs on tractors and trailers and high-efficiency powertrains that reduce emissions. Schneider also uses MirrorEye camera systems that replace side mirrors, improving visibility and reducing drag for fuel savings. Schneider helps customers reduce their carbon footprint via freight network optimization, load consolidation, and selecting lower-emission modes. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: A charter member of the EPA’s SmartWay program since 2004, Schneider is recognized as a SmartWay High Performer. Southeastern Freight Lines (SEFL) uses route optimization technologies to reduce mileage, fuel waste, and idle time, supported by driver training, automatic engine shut-off systems, and on-site fueling. Maintenance improvements, like optimal air filter replacement, sustain engine efficiency. Driver behavior enhancements include increased cruise control use and speed limiters. Telematics enable early diagnostics and preventive maintenance, reducing downtime and improving performance. Southeastern Freight Lines sefl.com
and braking. This data improves fuel efficiency and cuts emissions through targeted driver training and operational changes.
Fuel economy benefits come from aerodynamic features such as roof and side fairings, trailer skirts, and automatic tire inflation systems that reduce rolling resistance. Fleet modernization continues, with linehaul trucks averaging 2.6 years, pickup/delivery tractors 6.1 years, and trailers 9.2 years as of January 2025. Energy efficiency measures at 88 service centers use LED lighting and occupancy sensors; a new facility will extend this to 100% of sites. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Since 2017, SEFL improved fuel efficiency over 12%, saving nearly 20 million gallons of diesel. Sunset Transportation www.sunsettrans.com Sunset Transportation has implemented measurable sustainability practices across operations and partnerships. Since 2023, it uses Highway, a carrier compliance platform, to monitor and automate verification of environmental certifications like SmartWay, ARBER, and CARB. This enables real-time tracking of carrier compliance, helping Sunset work with carriers that meet environmental standards per shipment. The company provides customers with monthly emissions reports by location, carrier, and load volume, highlighting opportunities for carbon reduction to support sustainable logistics decisions. Internally, Sunset has adopted energy- efficient infrastructure, including lighting and windows at all facilities, and transitioned to fully paperless freight
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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: In 2024, Saia received the EPA SmartWay Excellence Award in the LTL category. Scan Global Logistics www.scangl.com Scan Global Logistics has implemented initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across ocean, air, road, and rail transport. Key efforts include using Ocean Biofuel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 84% and 80%, respectively. Its E-Trucking service incorporates electric vehicles, achieving up to an 86% emissions reduction in road transport. The company provides clients with CO2 visibility tools for emissions tracking by mode and shipment, supporting climate-aligned logistics decisions. Scan Global Logistics aims for a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and continues scaling biofuel and electric truck projects through customer partnerships. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: The company reduced emissions by up to 86% via fuel- switching in specific services. Schneider schneider.com Schneider operates one of North America’s largest battery electric vehicle fleets, with nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadias that surpassed 1.5 million zero-emission miles in 2023. Supporting this, Schneider opened a large charging
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