Some 8 million dimes spilled onto the ground alongside Highway 287 in Alvord, Texas Tuesday, April 29 when a tractor-trailer overturned.
The $800,000 cargo spilled when the truck's driver veered off the highway about 50 miles northwest of Fort Worth, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The driver overcorrected and the rig tipped onto its side.
Cleanup crews used everything from vacuum trucks to their hands to pick up the coins.
The truck's driver and a passenger were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of modest injuries.
Authorities did not know here the dimes were coming from or going to.
The highway was closed for most of the day.
Covenant honored by DHL
Covenant Logistics has been honored with DHL’s Managed Transportation Sustainability Carrier of the Year Award, a distinction that highlights the company’s leadership in delivering high-performance, environmentally responsible freight solutions.
As one of only nine SmartWay® Carriers in DHL’s prestigious Presidential Circle, Covenant has consistently delivered high service performance for DHL’s managed transportation customers. The award reflects Covenant’s longstanding commitment to sustainable innovation and operational excellence across the managed transportation space. Covenant also maintains top-tier sustainability rankings on EcoVadis, reinforcing its reputation as a values-driven logistics provider.
Covenant’s sustainability efforts include:
- Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) to reduce idling and lower emissions
- Biodiesel/B100 adoption to power cleaner fuel usage
- Investment in Orange EV electric yard trucks for terminal operations
- Continued fleet modernization with new, low-emission equipment
Through these initiatives, Covenant has not only reduced emissions but has also eliminated unnecessary miles from the supply chain, driving both environmental and operational efficiency.
"Being recognized by a global leader like DHL—especially in the managed transportation category—underscores the real impact of our sustainability initiatives," said Matt McLelland, SVP of Sustainability. "This award is a testament to what’s possible when operational excellence meets environmental stewardship."
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