Averitt Sustainability: Driven by Purpose

Averitt Sustainability: Driven by Purpose

DRIVEN BY PURPOSE HOW AVERITT IS MOVING SUSTAINABILITY FORWARD

EVERY DECISION MATTERS

At Averitt, we understand the vital role sustainability plays in the transportation industry. Certainly, we all share a responsibility for the health of our planet. But there’s an added obligation on those in our business to exercise proper environmental stewardship. Our actions have a real and lasting impact on the carbon footprint of each of our customers. That’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly. So we work hard to integrate sustainable business practices into every facet of our daily operations.

REAL DAILY IMPACT

AVERITT IS PROUD TO BE A FOUNDING MEMBER OF SMARTWAY ® . This program was created in 2004 by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce transportation-related emissions and improve supply chain efficiency. As one of only 52 charter members, we agreed to meet specific environmental and energy-saving goals while sharing our progress annually with the EPA. Through this program, we established a systematic approach to both reduce emissions and conserve fuel. As a result, we’ve earned a SmartWay score of 1.25, which represents “Outstanding Environmental Performance,” according to the EPA.

SINCE JOINING THE SMARTWAY PROGRAM WE’VE ACHIEVED:

38% 96% 6.2

REDUCTION in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions

REDUCTION in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions

MILLION GALLONS

of diesel fuel saved

BUT THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING We’re working every day to make measurable impacts across three key areas: SMARTER FUEL & ENERGY USE

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY

ECO-FOCUSED TECHNOLOGY

SMARTER FUEL & ENERGY USE Our team recognizes that fuel conservation represents one of the greatest impacts we can make on the environment. So we’re committed to:

Utilize UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE tanks and electronic fueling overflow detection devices at our facilities.

Use BIODIESEL in select markets.

Use only ULSD (ultra-low- sulfur diesel) at our in-house fueling stations to REDUCE EMISSIONS of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides.

Operate new LOW-EMISSION diesel tractor engines.

Provide drivers with access to a roadside service that enables them to REDUCE TRACTOR IDLING when parked for long periods of time.

Use leading-edge software to PLAN ROUTES EFFICIENTLY and alert drivers to the most cost-effective fueling locations.

Maintain balance within our network to REDUCE EMPTY MILES – reducing emissions and fuel usage.

Use an automated vehicle ID program that lets drivers bypass weigh stations – REDUCING UNNECESSARY IDLING .

Offer both truckload and intermodal services to provide outstanding transit times and more FUEL-EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION .

Light facilities with ENERGY- EFFICIENT fluorescent bulbs and high bay fixtures, which use about HALF THE ENERGY of HID high bay lamps.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY Reducing our carbon footprint is of the utmost importance. So we never stop looking for better, more environmentally friendly ways to do business every day:

Install drive-through tractor wash bays designed to COLLECT AND RECYCLE used water.

RECYCLE all used oil and oil filters.

Provide numerous e-commerce solutions to dramatically REDUCE PAPER USE .

RECYCLE or repair all tires for reuse.

Encourage associate RECYCLING of plastic and aluminum containers as well as recycling of cardboard at all facilities.

CAPTURE 100 % of the Freon when servicing our tractor A/C units and recycle accordingly.

Use only NONHAZARDOUS WASTE parts cleaners.

RECYCLE all paper used at our corporate headquarters.

RECYCLE all scrap metal created from in-house maintenance and body work on tractors and trailers.

Use LOW-VISCOSITY LUBRICANTS and engine oils for less frequent maintenance service and fewer waste products.

ECO-FOCUSED TECHNOLOGY Conservation can only take us so far. That’s why we continually implement the latest in eco-friendly technologies:

Test innovative tires that are designed to keep proper inflation and increase FUEL EFFICIENCY .

Establish FLEET SPEED LIMITS and govern tractors accordingly.

Equip road tractors with AUXILIARY POWER UNITS to reduce fuel use from idling when parked for extended periods of time.

Equip trucks with systems that automatically SHUT DOWN idling engines.

Improve AERODYNAMICS through such modifications as roof fairings, cab extenders, skirt packages and more.

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