U.S. Xpress Named to Inbound Logistics’ Green Supply Chain Partner List for Ninth Consecutive Year
October 07 2019 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: USX), the nation’s fifth
largest asset-based truckload carrier by revenue, was named a 2019
Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics, a business
magazine focused on supply chain and logistics management.
The Green Supply Chain Partner list recognizes companies that
are leading the way in sustainability and green logistics
initiatives. Inbound Logistics has named U.S. Xpress to the list
for nine consecutive years, recognizing the Company’s above and
beyond efforts to ensure supply chains are sustainable and
operations are environmentally friendly. U.S. Xpress was selected
as a Green Supply Chain partner based on measurable green results,
sustainability innovation, continuous improvement, and industry
recognition.
“U.S. Xpress continues to develop and strengthen our policies
and programs relative to environmental sustainability,” commented
Eric Fuller, President and CEO of U.S. Xpress. “Our focus on
innovation has helped us remain on the cutting edge of developments
that offer a payback in savings to both the bottom line and the
environment.”
U.S. Xpress is continuously improving maintenance processes to
increase equipment efficiencies and reduce waste. U.S. Xpress’
energy efficient alterations include an emission control system,
fuel-efficient tires, aerodynamic devices, an engine
controller-based fuel incentive program, road speed limit policies,
as well as an advanced communications system.
U.S. Xpress’ solutions-oriented culture, combined with the
latest data-driven research, has allowed the Company to reduce
pollutants year-over-year. The Company recently celebrated their
15th year as partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
(EPA) SmartWay program. U.S. Xpress ranked in the top 20 percent of
SmartWay carriers, producing 16 percent less smog in 2018 as
compared to 2017. The Company has also been recognized with two
SmartWay Excellence Awards for their industry-leading efficiency
and contributions to clean air.
About U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.:
Founded in 1985, U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. is the nation's
fifth largest asset-based truckload carrier by revenue, providing
services primarily throughout the United States. We offer customers
a broad portfolio of services using our own truckload fleet and
third-party carriers through our non-asset-based truck brokerage
network. Our modern fleet of tractors is backed up by a team of
committed professionals whose focus lies squarely on meeting the
needs of our customers and our drivers.
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