The milestone reflects the company’s long-term investment in alternative fuels and its focus on reducing diesel dependence while providing customers with measurable emissions data. By operating trucks fueled by renewable natural gas, Paper Transport reports lifecycle carbon emission reductions of up to 90 percent compared with traditional diesel equipment. Those reductions directly support customer Scope 3 emissions reporting, an area of growing importance for shippers.

“We don’t just run natural gas trucks, we build strategic, dedicated partnerships that make sustainable freight real,” said Jared Stedl, Paper Transport chief commercial officer. “Our ability to exceed this goal is only possible because of our customers, who are invested in long term emissions reduction.”

Natural Gas Infrastructure and Fleet Support

The availability of natural gas fueling infrastructure continues to play a key role in supporting fleet adoption across multiple regions. Wisconsin ranks among the top states for compressed natural gas fueling locations, with 44 public CNG stations.

Other states with significant CNG infrastructure include California with 318 stations, Oklahoma with 99, Texas with 95, Pennsylvania with 72, Florida with 59, and Georgia with 49. Nationwide, the total number of stations reached 1,385 dispensing CNG and 81 dispensing liquefied natural gas by the end of last year, according to The Transport Project.

Dedicated Partnerships Drive Results

Paper Transport attributes its progress to seven long-term dedicated partnerships with major shippers in the retail, packaging, and consumer packaged goods sectors. These relationships allow the carrier to build consistent lane density while embedding alternative fuels directly into shipper transportation networks rather than relying on offsets.

Since beginning its natural gas investment strategy in 2010, the company has logged more than 84 million cumulative natural gas miles. That transition has displaced approximately 13.6 million gallons of diesel fuel while supporting expanded lane density across the Midwest, Southeast, and Southern California.

Company leadership says the focus remains on measurable outcomes and transparent reporting for shipper partners.

“Reducing emissions in freight takes more than fuel; it takes commitment,” said Tyler Ellison, Paper Transport chief executive officer. “We’re proud to provide a proven model for shippers who want to embed sustainability into their transportation, not just their marketing decks.”

Source: Commercial Carrier Journal

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Highway Transport has been named the very first recipient of the Responsible Care® Partner Sustainability Award, a new honor from the American Chemistry Council (ACC). The recognition was announced during the 2025 ACC Responsible Care & Sustainability Conference held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The award highlights Highway Transport’s leadership in environmental sustainability and its commitment to cleaner, more responsible chemical logistics. This marks a major milestone not just for the Knoxville-based tanker company, but for the broader transportation sector that supports the chemical industry.

Why Highway Transport Was Chosen

The ACC launched the Partner Sustainability Award in 2025 to spotlight partner companies that go above and beyond in their sustainability efforts. Highway Transport stood out for its comprehensive and science-based environmental initiatives under its Green Treads program.

The company’s efforts include:

• Advanced emissions monitoring and transparent reporting aligned with scientific standards
• Collaboration with Net Zero and Salesforce for environmental data tracking
• Adoption of idle-reduction technologies across its fleet
• Installation of electric HVAC systems (EPU units with lithium batteries) to eliminate engine idling during rest periods
• Company-wide sustainability training programs for drivers and staff
• Emissions reduction strategies aimed at a 70% cut at service center locations
• Participation in the EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership
• Long-standing engagement with the ACC’s Responsible Care® program

These initiatives collectively reflect a company-wide shift toward sustainability in tank truck logistics—an industry not always seen as green-forward.

Recognizing Drivers and Support Teams

Travis O’Banion, Managing Director of Safety and Sustainability at Highway Transport, emphasized that this award is a direct reflection of the people behind the wheel and in the service bays.

“It was exciting to be recognized at this year’s ACC Responsible Care & Sustainability Conference and receive the inaugural Partner Sustainability Award,” said O’Banion. “This award was made possible by the daily commitment from Highway Transport drivers and service center support personnel to lower emissions. We’re doing that through consistently practicing sustainable processes and utilizing technologies implemented by our organization. We truly are driving for a better tomorrow.”

A Model for Sustainable Tanker Operations

The ACC conference, known for tackling critical industry issues like water conservation and supply chain decarbonization, provided the perfect platform to spotlight Highway Transport’s progress. As the chemical industry pushes for greater environmental accountability, the success of Highway’s Green Treads program shows what’s possible when sustainability becomes a shared mission across all levels of a company.

By setting a new standard in green fleet operations, Highway Transport is not just hauling chemicals—they’re helping lead the industry into a more sustainable future.

Source: Truckers News
Image Source: Highway Transport) Rick Lusby, VP of Safety & Fleet Services, and Travis O’Banion, Managing Director of Safety & Sustainability

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