HOGAN JOINS U.S. EPA SmartWaySM TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP
Saint Louis, MO –Hogan Transports, Inc. and Hogan Dedicated Services, LLC today announced that they joined the SmartWaySM Transport Partnership, a innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution. Hogan proudly attained the highest rating possible for SmartWay partners.
Hogan will contribute to the Partnership’s goal to reduce 33 to 66 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and up to 200,000 tons of nitrogen oxide per year by 2012 by improving the environmental performance of our freight operations. Carbon dioxide is the most common greenhouse gas, and nitrogen oxide is an air pollutant that contributes to smog. By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, Hogan demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility.
“Hogan is proud to join the SmartWay Transport Partnership and to make significant contributions toward improving the impact our industry has on the environment. We remain committed to operating our business in ways that can reduce harmful emissions, decrease idle time and increase fuel efficiencies. The SmartWay Transport Partnership is a direct extension of our on-going efforts to deliver environmental benefits while providing outstanding service to our clients”, said David Hogan, President.
Launched in February 2004, the SmartWay Transport Partnership aims to achieve fuel savings of up to 150 million barrels of fuel per year. The Partnership brings together major freight shippers, trucking companies, railroads, logistics companies and trade/professional associations to pursue mutually beneficial efficiencies that result in emissions reductions and other environmental improvements, as well as cost savings to the companies. The Partnership currently has approximately 1,000 partners.
Since 1918, Hogan has operated with one single focus: delivering transportation excellence to clients. We remain an independent, family-owned and operated business today – delivering premier, comprehensive transportation solutions – differentiated by a personalized approach. Hogan is a nationwide provider with five transportation entities: full-service lease and commercial rental, truckload transportation, expedited services, dedicated fleet operations and 3rd party logistics. This structure assures great depth and breadth of resource, yet maintains flexibility in providing highly customized solutions to our clients.For more information about Hogan, visit www.hogan1.com or call 1-866-GO-HOGAN.
For information about the SmartWay Transport Partnership visit www.epa.gov/smartway.
