ArcBest LTL carrier recognized by the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) for leading the industry in sustainable transportation
solutions
FORT
SMITH, Ark., Sept. 7,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a
leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its
less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, has been named a 2022
SmartWay High Performer in the multimodal carriers category.
This recognition is based on SmartWay's annual emissions reports
for partners who have achieved significant shipping and freight
efficiencies and have met certain criteria for emissions output of
carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and particulate matter. This
distinction demonstrates the company's commitment to improving
sustainability across operations and to addressing important issues
that have a noticeable impact on the environment.
As a SmartWay High Performer, ABF Freight establishes itself
among the thousands of companies partnering with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through SmartWay as being a
step ahead in meeting the challenges of sustainable goods
movements, efficiency and air quality performance. This is the
6th year the EPA has published a list of SmartWay High
Performers, and ABF has been named to this list for five
consecutive years, beginning in 2018.
"Being recognized once again as a SmartWay High Performer
highlights ABF's dedication to finding ways to reduce emissions so
we can operate and serve our customers more sustainably," said
Seth Runser, ABF Freight president.
"We know the impact our operations have on the world, and we remain
steadfast in continuing to lead the way in delivering efficient and
sustainable transportation solutions."
For nearly 50 years, ABF Freight has been operating with
efficiency in mind by limiting truck speeds to conserve fuel and
reduce emissions, purchasing equipment with computerized engine
shut offs to reduce idling, minimize fuel consumption and limit
emissions, and continuously optimizing the ABF network to reduce
miles, which in turn also reduces emissions. More recently, the
company has invested in upgrading the ABF fleet by purchasing
equipment with the latest EPA engines, aerodynamics and technology,
with the goal of operating cleaner trucks and further reducing net
emissions.
ABF Freight has been a proud partner of the EPA's SmartWay
Program since 2006. The program was designed to help companies
advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking and
improving freight transportation efficiency.
ABOUT ARCBEST
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated
logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving.
Founded in 1923 and now with over 15,000 employees across more than
250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics
powerhouse, fueled by the simple notion of finding a way to get the
job done. Through innovative thinking, agility and trust, ArcBest
leverages its full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to
meet customers' critical needs, each and every day. For more
information, visit arcb.com.
ABOUT SmartWay
EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership is a market-driven initiative
that empowers businesses to move goods in the cleanest, most
energy-efficient way possible, while protecting public health and
reducing air pollution. Demonstrating a commitment to corporate
sustainability and social responsibility through SmartWay provides
for a more competitive business environment, while enabling
partners to make freight decisions that have a positive impact on
efficiency and the environment. For more information on SmartWay,
please visit: https://www.epa.gov/smartway.
Media Contact: Autumnn Mahar
Email: amahar@arcb.com
Phone: 479-494-8221
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