From auditing motor carriers to becoming a carrier’s logistics manager of safety and compliance, Carol Heinowski now keeps Meijer’s safety program in tip-top shape. Read about HDT’s 2022 Safety & Compliance winner.
Meijer will track performance of two all-electric Class 8 Freightliner eCascadia trucks in a cold weather environment as part of a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Heavy Duty Trucking named Carol Heinowski, logistics manager, safety and compliance, for Meijer, its 2022 Safety & Compliance Award winner during the Fleet Forward Conference.
David Hoover, director, outbound Logistics for Meijer, is constantly looking for ways to be more efficient, whether it's more fuel-efficient engines or eliminating empty backhauls. Meijer finished converting its 170-truck fleet of regional daycabs to the 2010 engines last fall, enjoying a 5% increase in fuel economy. Last year the fleet started trading some of those in for the latest EPA/NHTSA 2014 engines in the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution. The new trucks are showing a 12% improvement in fuel economy over the ones they replaced. Read more here.
MATS, LOUISVILLE, KY -- A panel discussion of innovative fleet leaders Wednesday illustrated why one size does not fit all is not an approach that works well in the trucking industry.
Each year, Heavy Duty Trucking honors a handful of the country’s most forward-thinking fleet executives with the title of “HDT Truck Fleet Innovator.” Read how this year's winners are using the power of collaboration to spec the best trucks and operate more efficiently -- and profitably.
Meijer’s David Hoover finds working with suppliers and dedicated fleets makes innovation easier.
Each year, Heavy Duty Trucking honors a handful of the country's most forward-thinking fleet executives with the title of "HDT Truck Fleet Innovator." This year's honorees include three private fleets, and one for-hire trucking and logistics company that focuses on dedicated transportation, warehousing and intermodal.
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