Oil patch bits: Lynden Transport receives SmartWay Award from EPA

Petroleum News

As reported by Lynden News Jan. 12, Lynden Transport earned a SmartWay High Performer Award from the Environmental Protection Agency for operating efficiencies in its flatbed and reefer fleets. The company is included in the top 20% of national carriers for reducing carbon emissions and achieved top-ranking performance for all metrics, including fuel efficiency. Fewer than 10% of all SmartWay carriers operate fleets efficient enough to make the SmartWay High Performer list for carbon emissions.

“This award recognizes the efforts throughout the Lynden companies to work efficiently and reduce our carbon footprint,” said Lynden Transport President Paul Grimaldi. “It also confirms the efforts of employees to make this happen on a daily basis. We have achieved impressive scores for continual improvement in operations as well as energy efficiency by using electric forklifts, streamlined trip routing and other measures.”

Carbon is a leading indicator of fuel use. SmartWay High Performers consume less fuel for every mile they travel and for every ton of freight moved. For example, for every trip they make, the carriers pack their trailers more efficiently and move heavier loads - all while reducing consumption by thousands of gallons annually as compared to their SmartWay peers.

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