Last Chance to Nominate a Fleet for HDT's Top 50 Green Fleets
It's your last chance to nominate a fleet for HDT's 2016 Top 50 Green Fleets - a list of the top trucking companies that have made a commitment to sustainability, alternative fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
by Staff
October 3, 2016
1 min to read
Heavy Duty Trucking is looking for fleets that have made a commitment to sustainability, alternative fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions for its 2016 Top 50 Green Fleets. Nominations are closed at the end of the day on Oct. 4, so make your submission today.
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HDT's editors are asking fleets to fill out a short survey online with basic information about their fleet, alternative fuel use and SmartWay participation, plus room to offer additional comments on "green" projects.
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Top 50 Green Fleets will have made a commitment to sustainability, reducing emissions, increasing fuel economy or adapting new fuels. The designation goes beyond the truck and trailer and extends to facilities that are greener or companies with green policies. Fleets of all sizes and types are encouraged to enter. Special attention will be paid to initiatives from the past year.
The top green fleets will be featured in the November issue of HDT and on Truckinginfo.com. View last year's winners here.
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