operations and long-range planning and o¬ers strategic consulting and education to help shippers and carriers develop e¬ective sustainability
Nussbaum
Nussbaum Transportation nussbaum.com
policies and practices. GREEN INITIATIVES
Nussbaum boasts a fleet miles per gallon of 9.1, compared with industry average 6.3 MPG and best-in-class 7.9 MPG. The company emits 213.1 pounds of CO 2 per 100 miles, below the industry average of 309.9 and best-in-class 245.8, according to Geotab benchmarking data from April 2022 to April 2023. To help achieve these benchmarks, Nussbaum’s fleet features technologies including automatic tire inflation systems, solar panels for recharging truck batteries, and 6x4 axle trucks that reduce rpms. GREEN INITIATIVES • Reuse/recycling program • Reduce energy usage • Solar panels • Energy-ecient lighting • Recycling program for light materials, industrial waste, and fluids NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT SmartWay ranks North American transportation companies on six emissions factors using a 1-5 scale (1=best, 5=worst). Out of 1,207 truckload carriers, Nussbaum is 1 of 16 to earn a “1” in all 6 categories. ODW Logistics www.odwlogistics.com ODW Logistics equips its distribution centers with motion sensing lighting and recycling programs. For one global beauty brand, ODW implemented an automated carton sizer that right-sizes the final parcel package to the contents in the
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Use alternative fuels/energy sources NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT In its inaugural year, the Cloverleaf Sustainability Program reported a reduction of 489,831 tons tracking managed services activities. In 2022, the program expanded internally to track across Odyssey’s full suite of services and reduced CO 2 by more than 300 million tons.
box, resulting in reduced shipping costs and zero dunnage. In another operation, an automated box branding solution mechanically applies labeling and prints on-demand box branding based on the client’s needs, resulting in a streamlined process and reduced
corrugated packaging. GREEN INITIATIVES • Reuse/recycling program • Reduce energy usage • Sustainable packaging • Energy-ecient lighting NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT
Old Dominion Freight Line www.odfl.com
ODW Logistics’ retail consolidation program combines multiple customer shipments into full truckloads to reduce emissions. In 2022, one customer converted 25% of LTL orders into more ecient full truckload shipments and consolidated 34.6% of its freight with other shippers.
Old Dominion’s commitment to safe and sustainable business practices is ongoing, and the company aims for continuous improvement. Old Dominion has been recognized by the EPA as a SmartWay Excellence award winner for 7 consecutive years. GREEN INITIATIVES • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Use alternative fuels/energy sources • Reuse/recycling program • Use wastewater • Reduce energy usage • Sustainable packaging • Sustainably source materials • Solar panels • Energy-ecient lighting NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT In 2022, Old Dominion received delivery of its first battery-electric terminal tractor, the E-ACTT. The E-ACTT is equipped with a 210- kWh modular battery pack that can last up to 22 hours on a single, full charge. The E-ACTT uses the industry standard CCS-1 compliant DC fast charging with charging up to 150 kW. To help sustain long-lasting battery life, Autocar utilizes liquid cooled/heated batteries.
Odyssey Logistics & Technology www.odysseylogistics.com
In 2021, Odyssey Logistics introduced the Cloverleaf Sustainability Program to help shippers and carriers build stronger, more sustainable supply chains. The company utilizes actionable data to uncover new ways to reduce costs and improve margins while measurably reducing the environmental impact of customers’ global supply chains. Odyssey Logistics provides recommendations for day-to-day
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