Schneider National, Inc. recently. announced its battery electric vehicle (BEV) fleet has surpassed 6 million zero emission miles, which the company said highlights its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing cleaner transportation.
“Reaching six million zero emission miles is a testament to our steadfast dedication to sustainability and innovation,” said Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke. “Leading the way in adopting electric vehicle technology not only benefits the environment but also serves as an example of the broad service capabilities and flexibility we can offer to customers.”
This latest achievement means Schneider has had a reduction of 20 million pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions since the company started using BEVs. That's the equivalent to removing over 2,100 gas-powered passenger vehicles from the road for one year, according to Schneider.
Schneider said it operates one of the largest BEV fleets in North America, which includes nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadias from manufacturer Daimler Truck North America LLC. To power its electric fleet, the company operates a large charging depot at its Southern California Operations Center in South El Monte. The depot features 16 350 kW dual-corded dispensers, allowing the company to charge 32 trucks simultaneously.
“Schneider is a great example of the kind of forward-thinking entrepreneurship our industry needs,” said David Carson, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing at DTNA. “They’ve achieved over 6 million zero emission miles, which is a reminder for us all to keep working on overcoming challenges together on the path to zero emissions. At DTNA, we're committed to the shift to zero emissions, alongside pioneers like Schneider, who are showing us what's possible.”
Iowa 80 and CAT Scales make grants
The Iowa 80 Truck Stop and CAT Scale Company have announced the recipients of the current grant cycle of the Go Iowa Fund Grant Program.
Recipients include:
- Trucker Buddy International
- Walcott K-8 School
- Walcott Hearts and Hands
- Lutheran Services of Iowa
- Iowa 80 Trucking Museum
- Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon
- Davenport Central High School Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Team.
The Go Iowa Fund was established to provide a structure for Iowa 80 Group employees and other individuals to request money to support good causes, organizations or philanthropies that they are involved in. Any Iowa-based charity, activity, or organization can apply, and the grant is awarded twice a year.
For more information on or to apply for the Go Iowa Fund Grant Program, visit here. Applications for the next grant cycle will be accepted until June 1, 2025.
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