Veteran Bulk Carrier Receives 2015 Award as a Top Environmental Performer and Leader for Freight Supply Chain Efficiency
Release date: 10/26/2015
Contact Information: Rich Kushner; National Accounts & Marketing / 412-489-4778
Sewickley, PA – Modern Transportation Services, LLC was honored with its second consecutive SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, reflecting the bulk carrier’s status as a true industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. Modern continued to shrink their company’s carbon footprint by reducing CO2 emissions by an average of 33 grams per mile, or an additional 2% year over year reduction. They have also reduced their dependence on fossil fuels by increasing the size of their natural gas trucks throughout their nationwide fleet.
“We are genuinely honored that the U.S. Environment Protection Agency has recognized our focus upon, and successful implementation of, strategic initiatives to ensure that our logistics services are delivered in the most sustainable and efficient manner possible,” said Patrick Cozzens, President, Modern Transportation. “For us, effective service delivery requires that we not only meet and exceed our customer’s expectations, but also that we do so in a manner that minimizes our environmental impact. We know that we live in the same world where we work.”
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