Orange is the new Green
Sustainability and efficiency can coexist, and at Fraley & Schilling we prove it every day.
Orange is the new Green
Sustainability and efficiency can coexist, and at Fraley & Schilling we prove it every day.
Through our innovative lightweight equipment model, we’ve helped our customers ship 16.7% more product per load—leading to fewer trucks on the road, lower fuel consumption, and reduced emissions.
Our commitment to working closely with customers to tailor sustainable solutions not only benefits the environment but also enhances operational efficiency and cost savings.
“At Fraley and Schilling, sustainability is more than a goal. It’s a responsibility we embrace every day.
Our lightweight equipment revolutionizes transportation by maximizing payload efficiency, reducing fuel consumption, and eliminating unnecessary emissions. Combined with innovative technologies like renewable solar energy, we are setting a new standard for environmental responsibility in our industry.
Our commitment to innovation and sustainable practices ensures that we not only meet today’s challenges but also pave the way for a cleaner, more sustainable tomorrow.”
Chris SealsPresident of Fraley and Schilling
Our Commitment
Fraley and Schilling understands the urgent need to address environmental sustainability in the supply chain. That’s why we are actively implementing various strategies to adopt new fuels and energy sources, with a clear focus on reducing our carbon footprint and decreasing our reliance on traditional energy sources. From piloting electric and hybrid vehicles to investing in fuel-efficient technologies and aerodynamic equipment, we’re taking meaningful steps toward a cleaner future. Our approach combines innovation, responsibility, and long-term thinking to ensure we’re not just moving freight, we’re moving forward.
With our dedication to staying on the cutting edge of emissions-reduction technology, F&S aims to contribute to a more sustainable future for the transportation industry while reducing our environmental impact. Together with our partners, we’re building a supply chain that’s not only efficient, it’s also environmentally responsible.
New Technologies
One significant initiative is the installation of solar panels on all new trucks starting from 2023, which will help reduce our carbon footprint and decrease our reliance on traditional energy sources.
F&S has been at the forefront of utilizing compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, as one of the first companies to adopt this technology. While there have been challenges and lessons learned through trial and error, we remain committed to staying on the cutting edge of new technologies and exploring alternative fuel options for our fleet.
With the progress made in the development of electric vehicle technology and supporting infrastructure, we eagerly anticipate the day when we can expand our fleet with electric vehicles beyond the current testing phase.
Fleet Modernization
We are dedicated to staying at the forefront of emissions-reduction technology for our fleet. One way we achieve this is by maintaining a modern fleet with an average truck age of only 2.3 years, significantly below the industry average of 5.5 years. Our equipment is outfitted with state-of-the-art features such as aerodynamic packages for tractors and trailers, speed governors, idle-reducing cab heaters, and automatic manual transmissions (AMTs)
By the end of 2020, we converted nearly 100 percent of our fleet to AMTs, which are estimated to improve fuel efficiency by approximately 1.5 percent compared to traditional manual transmissions. This transition to AMTs has resulted in a substantial reduction of 781 metric tons of CO2e in carbon emissions, as estimated by F&S. We remain committed to advancing our sustainability efforts, staying at the forefront of innovation in the industry.
Lightweight Equipment
Our path to sustainability started with our desire to provide the best service possible to our customers, and what began as a collaborative effort to figure out how to get more payload on a trailer, evolved into the lightweight concept that is the essence of our identity as a carrier today.
By hauling more payload, we effectively take loads out of the system, which in turn, creates savings in many areas:
- Reduced dock congestion at both shipper and consignee
- Fewer man hours loading and unloading
- Elimination of fuel surcharge paid on loads that never shipped
- Fewer invoices
- Reduction in CO2 emissions by taking trucks off the road
As a result of our continuous efforts to improve, we have become a carrier that prioritizes sustainability and efficiency in all aspects of our operations. From that defining moment, we have never stopped working to improve our equipment and our approach to this simple concept.
Our Impact
Fraley and Schilling’s commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact in the transportation industry is unwavering. Our efforts have resulted in tangible reductions in carbon emissions and fuel consumption, providing cost savings to our customers while contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future. We believe that environmental responsibility and operational efficiency go hand in hand. By prioritizing green initiatives, we’re not only protecting the planet, we’re creating long-term value for our partners. From route optimization and idle time reduction to investing in eco-friendly equipment, we evaluate every aspect of our operations through a sustainability lens. We actively collaborate with industry partners and customers to promote greener supply chain practices. Sustainability isn’t just a goal, it’s a mindset that drives every decision we make.
We remain dedicated to implementing sustainable practices, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and continuously exploring innovative solutions to reduce our carbon footprint and make a positive impact on the environment and the transportation industry as a whole.
Key Partnerships
F&S proudly partners with EcoVadis, a globally recognized sustainability rating platform, to further enhance our commitment to environmental, social, and ethical responsibility. Through this partnership, we continuously evaluate and improve our sustainability practices to meet the highest industry standards. This third-party validation reinforces our transparency and accountability, helping us identify new opportunities for improvement. EcoVadis provides a clear roadmap for aligning with global sustainability benchmarks and customer expectations. By participating in their rigorous assessment process, we demonstrate our dedication to responsible business practices that go beyond compliance.
In addition, The SmartWay Transport Partnership program enables carriers like F&S to showcase their efficiency accomplishments, share ongoing improvements, and adopt best practices for further enhancement. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Fraley & Schilling as a SmartWay Transport Partner since 2006, in recognition of our continuous commitment to improving the environmental performance of our freight operations.
Sustainability is a value that influences every aspect of our operations.
We are committed to driving continuous improvement. We believe that every step we take contributes to a more sustainable and responsible future in transportation.
