Environmental Policy

Canada Cartage is committed to doing our part to minimize the company’s environmental footprint in a way that is economically and environmentally responsible. We do this by using the following methods:

• Leverage telematics to reduce engine idling time
• Leverage telematics to increase mpg
• Leverage telematics and transportation software solutions to reduce miles traveled to make deliveries
• Leverage telematics and transportation software solutions to reduce empty miles
• Extend fluid and filter changes to the greatest extent possible, while still maintaining safe and reliable vehicles, that meet performance standards
• Use recap tires where possible to do so, without sacrificing safety
• Recycle all used engine fluids, filters, and truck and trailer parts
• Govern the road speed of our vehicles
• Education our driving staff on fuel efficient driving techniques, and update all driving staff as we learn and develop new techniques
• Investigate fuel saving technologies when procuring new vehicles
• Investigate the addition of fuel saving technologies on existing equipment
• Discuss environmental issues with customers and business partners to develop the best practice sharing opportunities
• Educate internal staff on environmental topics, and encourage staff to participate by bringing new ideas to management
• Hold our management staff accountable to ensure that their staff is doing whatever possible to reduce our environmental footprint
• Continue our long-standing membership in programs such as SmartWay®

We will, as always, comply with environmental regulations in each jurisdiction in which we operate. Our goal should always be to not only meet those regulations, but strive to exceed them where possible.