NFI Recognized as Four-Time EPA 2018 SmartWay Excellence Award Winner
CHERRY HILL, N.J. (PRWEB) October 30, 2018 -- NFI, a leading supply chain provider, was honored with the SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the fourth time as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. NFI was one of 40 truck carriers to receive this distinction, representing the best environmental performers of SmartWay’s 3,700 partners. The winners were honored at the 2018 American Trucking Associations Annual Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas on October 29, 2018.
“By utilizing EPA’s eight SmartWay emissions metrics, among other key performance indicators, NFI has continually and diligently worked to reduce the environmental impact throughout the fleets we operate,” said Bill Bliem, Senior Vice President of Fleet Services at NFI. “Our ongoing initiatives across the entire company demonstrate our commitment to sustainability, and we look forward to continuing to help create a greener environment.”
With social responsibility as a core value, NFI has implemented numerous sustainable technologies and continues to explore initiatives across its dedicated fleet of over 2,500 tractors and 9,000 trailers in North America. NFI plans to operate battery electric trucks in 2019 partnering with Daimler and Volvo. The company will run battery electric trucks by Tesla and other manufacturers in 2020. NFI is also testing battery electric yard horse units, Near Zero compressed natural gas trucks using renewable CNG, as well as the viability of class 8 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Further, the company uses battery powered Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), along with aerodynamic components to help enhance fuel efficiency.
“Today, the EPA is honoring top-performing SmartWay Carrier Partners with this year’s 2018 SmartWay Excellence Award, for their leadership in moving more goods with less fuel,” said Bill Wehrum, EPA’s Assistant Administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation. “These companies inspire others in the freight sector to invest in innovative technologies and business practices that save fuel, while reducing costs and protecting the environment.”
In addition to being an EPA SmartWay High Performer, NFI has been named a top green supply chain partner by Inbound Logistics and a top green provider by Food Logistics, among other accolades in recognition of its sustainability efforts. NFI’s integrated suite of solutions spans dedicated transportation, port drayage, distribution, brokerage, transportation management, intermodal, global logistics, and real estate.
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About NFI – NFI is a fully integrated North American supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. Privately held by the Brown family since its inception in 1932, NFI generates nearly $2 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 10,500 associates. NFI owns facilities globally and operates 41.5 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space. Its dedicated and drayage fleet consists of over 4,000 tractors and 9,000 trailers. Its business lines include dedicated transportation, distribution, transportation management, port drayage, intermodal, brokerage, global logistics, and commercial real estate. For more information about NFI, visit http://www.nfiindustries.com or call 1-877-NFI-3777.
About SmartWay – EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership is a market-driven initiative that empowers businesses to move goods in the cleanest, most energy-efficient way possible, while protecting public health and reducing air pollution. Demonstrating a commitment to corporate sustainability and social responsibility through SmartWay provides for a more competitive and sustainable business environment. Since 2004, SmartWay Partners have avoided emitting more than 103 million tons of air pollutants (NOx, PM, and CO2) contributing to cleaner air and healthier citizens, while saving more than 215.4 million barrels of oil and $29.7 billion in fuel costs – equivalent to eliminating the annual energy use of over 14 million homes.
More information on SmartWay in general: http://www.epa.gov/smartway/
SmartWay Excellence Award: https://www.epa.gov/smartway/smartway-excellence-awardees
NFI, http://www.nfiindustries.com, (877) 634-3777, [email protected]
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