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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names Perlitch Transport Founder and CEO Jenny Perlitch as Recipient of 2024 Pros to Know Award

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Innovation, Growth, Integrity, Transportation management system, TMS, Transport, Pros, SmartWay Transport Partnership, Demand, Retail

ATLANTA, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MODEX 2024 -- Perlitch Transport, formerly recognized as FutureTrans, announces a significant rebranding initiative spearheaded by its visionary CEO, Jenny Perlitch. This announcement comes as Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the preeminent publication covering the global supply chain landscape, names Jenny one of this year's recipients of the Pros to Know award. This accolade celebrates executives who have demonstrated remarkable achievements, providing a blueprint for other industry leaders seeking to harness the power of the supply chain for competitive advantage.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MODEX 2024 -- Perlitch Transport , formerly recognized as FutureTrans, announces a significant rebranding initiative spearheaded by its visionary CEO, Jenny Perlitch.
  • This announcement comes as Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the preeminent publication covering the global supply chain landscape, names Jenny one of this year's recipients of the Pros to Know award.
  • Recipients of this year's award are profiled in Supply & Demand Chain Executive's March 2024 issue, distributed at MODEX 2024 and at www.SDCExec.com .
  • They have spent the last year (and more) creating safer, more efficient supply chains," says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

Range Logistics joins U.S. EPA SmartWay® Transport Partnership

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
SmartWay Transport Partnership, Partnership, Social responsibility, CSCP, Business, PM, CO2, EPA, American Trucking Associations, NOx, Partner

ST. LOUIS, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Range Logistics today announced that it joined the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry that provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency of goods movement supply chains.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Range Logistics today announced that it joined the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry that provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency of goods movement supply chains.
  • By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, Range Logistics demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility.
  • The Partnership currently has nearly 4,000 Partners including shipper, logistics companies, truck, rail, barge, and multimodal carriers.
  • Range Logistics is headquartered in St. Louis MO and is a leader in third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain consultation.

Hino Trucks and Hino Canada Select Hankook Tire TBR Products to Equip U.S. and Canada Truck Lineup

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Traction, DL11, Life, TBR, SmartWay Transport Partnership, Truck, OE, L series, L6, Hankook Tire, Hino Motors, Media, TB

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire is building on its momentum in the Truck, Bus and Radial (TBR) market as Hino Trucks and Hino Canada have selected its TBR tires for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The premier medium-duty truck maker will offer Hankook's regional AH37 and long-haul DL11 tires on its L Series models.

Key Points: 
  • - Hankook's regional AH37 tire and long-haul DL11 tire chosen for Hino L Series trucks in the U.S. and Canadian markets
    - Hankook continues to expand its OE business portfolio, solidifying its position in the U.S.
    NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire is building on its momentum in the Truck, Bus and Radial (TBR) market as Hino Trucks and Hino Canada have selected its TBR tires for the U.S. and Canadian markets.
  • The premier medium-duty truck maker will offer Hankook's regional AH37 and long-haul DL11 tires on its L Series models.
  • The L6 and L7 models will be equipped with Hankook's AH37 regional truck tire, which incorporates structural designs to facilitate lower rolling resistance and potential for fuel efficiency.
  • Hankook aims to continue investing heavily in R&D to develop industry-leading OE products, such as its new SmartLine and SmartFlex TBR products, as well as strengthening its TBR strategy in the North America market.

Bluegrass Dedicated Renews with the U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Trucking, Environment, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Oil, Gas, Transport, Environmental Issues, Energy, SmartWay Transport Partnership, NOx, PM, Social responsibility, Partnership, Partner, CO2, EPA, Electricity, Business, American Trucking Associations

Bluegrass Dedicated announced that it has submitted and received approval for their current data submission to the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry.

Key Points: 
  • Bluegrass Dedicated announced that it has submitted and received approval for their current data submission to the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry.
  • The SmartWay Transport Partnership provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency of goods movement supply chains.
  • By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, Bluegrass Dedicated demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility.
  • As we join forces with SmartWay Transport Partnership, our mission resonates with the passion to reduce emissions and enhance fuel efficiency.

SMC3 Adds Industry Veteran Mike Kelley to Drive Industry Sustainability

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Monday, December 11, 2023
American Trucking Associations, 3PL, SMC, SMC3, Environmental Protection Agency (Queensland), SmartWay Transport Partnership, Yellow Corporation, Yellow, Rockhurst University, LTL, MBA, Partnership, Avila University, Transport, ESG, Renewable energy, Cargo

ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SMC3 (www.smc3.com) announced the hiring of 30-year transportation veteran Mike Kelley as vice president of sustainability and membership. Identifying sustainability as one of the most transformative issues of the next decade, SMC3 is leaning into the future by prioritizing the collaboration of sustainability-led exchanges to drive value across the transportation industry.

Key Points: 
  • Kelley joins SMC3 to help the transportation industry navigate sustainability challenges and opportunities ahead for trucking companies, shippers and 3PLs
    ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SMC3 ( www.smc3.com ) announced the hiring of 30-year transportation veteran Mike Kelley as vice president of sustainability and membership.
  • Identifying sustainability as one of the most transformative issues of the next decade, SMC3 is leaning into the future by prioritizing the collaboration of sustainability-led exchanges to drive value across the transportation industry.
  • We have answered that call by hiring Mike Kelley," said Andrew Slusher, president and chief executive officer of SMC3.
  • "I'm truly energized to establish SMC3 as a leading logistics technology organization driving sustainability forward in the trucking industry," said Kelley.

Ryder Recognized for Leadership in Environmental Performance by U.S. EPA SmartWay®

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Monday, October 2, 2023
Fleet Management, Sustainability, Environmental Health, General Automotive, Automotive, Environment, Other Transport, Trucking, Green Technology, Transport, Other Automotive, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, SmartWay Transport Partnership, Ryder, Innovation, Multimedia, Carbon, EPA, System, Particulates, NYSE, Cargo, Renewable energy

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231002039139/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231002039139/en/
    Ryder recognized for leadership and environmental performance by U.S. EPA SmartWay as company is ranked as “High Performer,” among the top 2% of all SmartWay Truck Carriers.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Ryder strives to enhance our leadership in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency,” says Steve W. Martin, senior vice president of Ryder’s dedicated transportation solutions business.
  • SmartWay partners, including shippers, truck carriers, and logistics service providers, report efficiency and air quality performance data to EPA annually, and the EPA aggregates and divides the data, assigning performance ratings.
  • SmartWay “High Performers” are partners whose efficiency and/or air quality performance falls within the top-ranked performance range.

Werner Earns SmartWay High Performer Award for Seventh Consecutive Year

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Automotive, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Other Transport, Public Transport, Trucking, Rail, Maritime, Air, Green Technology, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Environment, EV, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Management, SmartWay Transport Partnership, WERN, Werner, EPA, Enterprise, Carbon, Werner Enterprises, Renewable energy

Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, has proudly earned the 2023 SmartWay High Performer Award for the seventh consecutive year.

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  • Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, has proudly earned the 2023 SmartWay High Performer Award for the seventh consecutive year.
  • Werner was the only carrier to receive recognition for five different classes in the category for carbon emissions.
  • The SmartWay High Performer Award recognizes companies who lead the freight industry in producing more efficient and sustainable supply chain transportation solutions.
  • SmartWay High Performers are SmartWay Partners whose efficiency and air quality performance fall within the top-ranked performance range.

RXO Dedicated Transportation Named 2023 SmartWay High Performer

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Data Management, Technology, Other Transport, Trucking, Transport, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Mobile, Wireless, Carbon, SmartWay Transport Partnership, EPA, Benchmarking, NYSE, Renewable energy, Airline

The dedicated transportation business of RXO (NYSE: RXO), a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, was recognized as a 2023 SmartWay High Performer by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the Truck Carrier Carbon Metrics category.

Key Points: 
  • The dedicated transportation business of RXO (NYSE: RXO), a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, was recognized as a 2023 SmartWay High Performer by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the Truck Carrier Carbon Metrics category.
  • EPA’s SmartWay program focuses on producing more efficient and sustainable supply chain transportation solutions.
  • “It is an honor to be recognized by EPA as a SmartWay High performer,” said Paul Boothe, president of last mile and dedicated transportation at RXO.
  • SmartWay makes this more effective through measuring, benchmarking and improving transportation efficiency.”
    According to SmartWay, fewer than 10 percent of all SmartWay carriers operate fleets that are efficient enough to earn placement for reduced carbon emissions.

Albertsons Companies Releases 2023 ESG Report

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Monday, August 21, 2023
Other Consumer, Food, Beverage, Environment, Retail, Transport, Sustainability, Convenience Store, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Issues, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Environmental Health, Consumer, Professional Services, Logistics, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Recycling, Supermarket, Specialty, Transfer, SmartWay Transport Partnership, Workforce, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Transformation, Climate, Electronic benefit transfer, Culture, Digestion, Refrigeration, EBT, Multimedia, SNAP, History, Carbon, Equity, Social Security Government Pension Offset, Albertsons, Science, LED, Community, QR, Soil, Compost, ESG, Recipe, Social, Landfill diversion, Sustainability and transformation plan, Bias, ACI, NYSE, Renewable energy, Fertilizer

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) today released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the company’s ESG progress and reaffirming its commitments to fight food insecurity in local communities and embed sustainability practices across its operations.

Key Points: 
  • Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) today released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the company’s ESG progress and reaffirming its commitments to fight food insecurity in local communities and embed sustainability practices across its operations.
  • By bringing others along on our journey, we can make change a reality.”
    Highlights from the 2023 ESG Report for fiscal year 2022 (unless otherwise noted) include:
    Climate Action: Albertsons Cos. is committed to letting science and technology lead the way to reduce carbon emissions across its operations and value chain.
  • Community Stewardship: Albertsons Cos. is committed to fighting food insecurity at a local level, so all neighbors can thrive.
  • To read Albertsons Cos.’ 2023 ESG report, visit: albertsonscompanies.com/our-impact/esg-reports-news .

Transfix Releases Second Annual ESG Report

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
SmartWay Transport Partnership, Partnership, Department of transportation, Transport, Carbon, Organization, Environmental, social, and corporate governance, Biophysical environment, ESG, Cryptocurrency, Transfix

NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Transfix, Inc. ("Transfix"), the Intelligent Freight Platform, today announced the release of its second annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

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  • NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Transfix, Inc. ("Transfix"), the Intelligent Freight Platform, today announced the release of its second annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.
  • The report highlights the company's progress across ESG initiatives in 2022 such as a commitment to decrease freight emissions and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within and beyond internal operations.
  • "From the very beginning, we've recognized our responsibility to build a more sustainable future across our industry," said Jonathan Salama, CEO and co-founder of Transfix.
  • "To that end, this report reflects the strategic steps we are taking to reduce our environmental impact and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion not just at Transfix, but across the industry as a whole.