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Duncan and Son Lines, Inc.
Plan for a Greener Tomorrow

As of: 10/26/2007

In order to measure the environmental performance of our existing fleet operations we have partnered with SmartWay a national organization through the EPA

To improve the environmental performance of our operations we currently do the following:

  • Recycle tires, reuse carcasses, and recycle scrap paper
  • Currently purchasing 2003 model trucks so by the year
    2010- We will run a 2003 and newer fleet
    2011- We will run a 2004 and newer fleet
    2012- We will run a 2005 and newer fleet
    2013- We will run a 2006 and newer fleet
    2014- We will run a 2007 and newer fleet
  • Forming an Owner Operator lease to purchase program
  • As a member of Cascade Sierra Solutions we hope to find grant money to help develop green solutions for our fleet
    As a member of the West Coast Collaborative we learn about innovative solutions and technology through bi-monthly telephone conferences
  • Attending Faster Freight – Cleaner Air California to learn about solutions and resources to improve operations and reduce air emissions
  • Developing a plan to build our own Auxiliary Power Units for the operation of our heating and cooling when parked
  • Testing Michelin X One tires which promise to deliver fuel efficiency and weight savings
  • Treating waste water from truck washing bay
  • Recycling oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, antifreeze and solvent degreaser
  • Driving company vehicles powered by alternative fuel
  • Initiating a company wide plant a tree campaign
  • Becoming certified in retrofit installation

We are currently developing a plan detailing how we will achieve the environmental goals proposed by CARB

  • The components of this plan include currently purchasing ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel
  • Purchasing newer model trucks that reduce particulate matter and phasing out older models
  • Exploring pollution controls for our existing fleet
  • Continually looking for ways to improve our operations in such a way to benefit the environment