Nussbaum is recognized as a top environmental performer and leader in sustainable operations.
September 25, 2024
HUDSON, IL—Nussbaum Transportation Services has received a 2024 SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. EPA announced the award on September 25, 2024, at a virtual press event with its SmartWay partners, key stakeholders, and media organizations.
Out of 3,859 truck carrier partners in the SmartWay program, Nussbaum was one of only 29 (top 1%) to receive this distinction. According to EPA, winners were chosen “based on exceptional environmental performance as demonstrated by their annual freight assessment and emissions tracking submissions.” EPA examined factors such as:
- CO2, NOx, and PM emissions.
- Evidence of freight sustainability leadership—“the ability to drive change, influence the industry, lead freight efficiency performance, and sustain freight environmental excellence.”
- A history of timely, accurate, and high-quality data submissions from the carrier.
In 2023, Nussbaum reduced CO2 emissions by 29.26% (27,325 tons) compared to the industry average truck carrier, the equivalent of saving 3 million gallons of diesel fuel, powering 4,900 homes for an entire year, or charging 13 billion smartphones. Their strategy centers on fuel-efficient equipment and technology improvements (such as solar panels and aerodynamics) and driver habits (smoothness, use of cruise control, idle time reduction, etc).
“For 20 years, the SmartWay Transport Partnership has worked together with stakeholders in the freight industry to find innovative ways to reduce pollution from goods movement,” said Joseph Goffman, EPA Assistant Administrator of Air and Radiation. “We commend the innovation, drive, and collaborative spirit of our partners whose efforts are helping to meet the challenge of climate change and to create a healthier environment for us all.”
“The SmartWay program is an important forum for highlighting the hard work and innovation that drive our fuel-efficient practices,” said Doug Bradle, Chief Operating Officer at Nussbaum. “It’s not any one person who made this happen but the combined effort of our employee-owners working together. Thank you to the EPA for this recognition!”
About Nussbaum
Nussbaum is an industry leader in over-the-road freight transportation. Since 1945, trust and integrity have guided our operations as we serve our customers and employees with a level of care and integrity unique to Nussbaum. In 2018, we began a new journey as an ESOP, giving our people an ownership stake in the company. As employee-owners, we are purpose-driven to create a positive impact with every interaction and maximize Nussbaum’s potential for ourselves, our families, our customers, and our partners. For more information on our award-winning services and top-paying driver careers, visit nussbaum.com or nussbaumjobs.com.
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 business environment, while enabling partners to make freight decisions that have a positive impact on efficiency and the environment.
Since 2004, SmartWay Partners have avoided emitting more than 162 million metric tons of CO2, 2.8 million tons NOX, and 114,000 short tons PM, while saving $52.3 billion in fuel costs and 379 million barrels of oil — equivalent to eliminating annual energy use in over 25 million homes.
For more information on SmartWay, please visit: www.epa.gov/smartway/.
Contact
Nussbaum Marketing Department | marketing@nussbaum.com | p: 309-260-3423
