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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The waiver specifically applies to drivers transporting propane, natural gas, and heating oil in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. These drivers can exceed normal maximum driving hours while responding to the regional emergency.

Why the Waiver Was Needed

Severe winter storms and bitterly cold temperatures have created widespread challenges for heating fuel delivery. In addition, a power outage at a major gas refinery and industrial complex in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, disrupted propane shipments across the region.

FMCSA stated that the declaration was issued “in response to winter storms and cold weather in the affected states and a power outage at a major gas refinery and industrial complex in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, severely disrupting the flow of propane and the current and anticipated effects on people and property, including the immediate risk to public health, safety, and welfare.”

Guidance for Drivers

Truckers directly assisting the emergency are granted relief from 49 Code of Federal Regulations 395.3, which governs maximum driving hours for property-carrying vehicles. This temporary HOS relief is valid through December 26, 2025, or until the emergency ends, whichever comes first.

Drivers taking advantage of this waiver should:

• Keep records verifying participation in the emergency response
• Continue following all safety protocols despite extended hours
• Coordinate with dispatch to manage shifts and prevent fatigue

The FMCSA emphasized that the relief applies only to drivers hauling the specified heating fuels and involved in direct emergency response. Standard regulations remain in effect for all other operations.

This waiver helps ensure critical heating fuels reach communities in need while providing drivers with clear, temporary flexibility to maintain deliveries during severe winter conditions.

Source: Commercial Carrier Journal

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