New trucks mean greener driving

Even though the economic environment in the U.S. remains uncertain, government officials and trucking companies are still moving towards implementing more eco-friendly regulations when it comes to the nation's big rigs. Greatwide Logistics is one of these companies, which will be adding new vehicles that use alternative fuel to its fleet, reports Trucking Info.

The freight hauling business, based in Dallas, Texas, will primarily be using these trucks in Ontario, traveling more than 250,000 miles a year. Almost 40,000 gallons of gas will be saved annually with these three big rigs alone.

Bill Doherty, chief operating officer of Greatwide Logistics, says he hopes this new program will increase revenue as well as help the environment.

"As the economy rises and falls with fuel prices, we have a responsibility to look for smart ways to reduce our costs," Doherty said.

In New York and New Jersey, officials are also working towards greener conditions when it comes to emissions and operations of trucks in the area. According to Fleet Owner, trucks made before 1994 were banned in the Port Authority area, which will demand fleet management owners to upgrade their trucks. Although this may boost costs, it is a necessary move to improve the polluted environment in the cities.

New trucks mean greener driving

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011