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
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