Sampling of H.O.W’s Good Stewardship

Here is a sampling of the technologies and methods that we employ in our quest to be good environmental citizens.

Tractors

• In the 1980s, we broke new ground by adding aerodynamic wind shields to our tractors.
• We use the latest diesel technology, lighter-weight materials, and a variety of EPA Smartway-approved devices to lower our fuel consumption by over eight percent, and to reduce our emissions in the process. linkto our smartway loose page
• Battery powered air conditioning with multiple back-up batteries allows drivers to turn off the truck engine when they are stopped.
• Eco flaps allow air movement through mud flaps while minimizing water and debris cast up at following vehicles, cutting wind resistance at the same time.
• Company speed limit is set at 63 mph, reducing fuel consumption by 3% and helping us to maintain high safety standards.

Trailers

• Aerodynamic side skirts and other features reduce wind resistance around the trailer.
• Low rolling resistance dual tires with smaller diameters, automatic tire inflation and wheel covers decrease rolling resistance and improve fuel efficiency.

A Passion for Stewardship

H.O.W’s enthusiasm for environmentally responsible operations is reflected in other best practices:

• Matching drivers and loads as efficiently as possible, including arranging cross-dock and backhaul opportunities.
• Reducing out-of-route and deadhead miles.
• Using paperless logs and striving toward a paperless workplace at large.
• Employing driver teams.
• Recycling all waste oils, tires, paper, cardboard, glass and other recyclable materials.
• Shutting down electronic equipment when not in use to reduce electricity consumption.
• Protecting the contents being transported with responsible packing practices, to ensure that they won’t have to be re-shipped.

H.O.W sustainability is practiced here because it’s a win/win for everyone. We understand that what’s good for the environment can be good for the bottom line.