Sustainability at Roehl
What SmartWay Actually Measures
The EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership benchmarks freight carriers on fuel consumption and emissions per mile hauled, factoring in equipment specifications, load efficiency, and operational practices across a fleet. SmartWay gives shippers a standardized, third-party framework for evaluating freight efficiency and environmental performance across transportation partners.
How Roehl Approaches Fuel Efficiency
Fuel efficiency at a fleet the size of Roehl's comes from a combination of equipment decisions and operational discipline, not any single initiative:
- Equipment age: Roehl's tractors are mostly less than two years old, and newer engines are more fuel-efficient than older ones, in addition to being more reliable.
- Address-to-address mileage calculation: Roehl plans routes using address-to-address practical mileage, providing a more precise routing framework than city-center mileage estimates.
- Driver training: Roehl's driver training program includes fuel-efficient driving practices - controlled acceleration, reduced idle time, and route discipline - reinforced throughout a driver's career, not just during onboarding.
- Aerodynamic and idle-reduction equipment: newer tractors are specified with aerodynamic packages and idle-reduction technology that reduce fuel burn during both driving and downtime.
None of these individually would be enough to earn so many years of recognition. It's the combination, sustained year over year, that the EPA is actually measuring.
Safety as a Sustainability Metric
Safety and sustainability both depend on disciplined day-to-day operations. Equipment maintenance, driver practices and consistent operating standards can influence both safety performance and fleet efficiency. Roehl’s safety recognition and SmartWay recognition reflect different aspects of that operational discipline. Roehl Transport is one of North America’s safest trucking companies as recognized by the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Roehl Transport is a 5-time recipient of the ATA’s President’s Award, the trucking industry’s highest safety honor.
Workforce and Community Commitments
Corporate responsibility at Roehl extends beyond fuel and emissions. Roehl has been recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation every year since 2019, and as a Military Friendly Employer every year since 2013. Roehl has also been repeatedly honored by the United Way for the company’s annual fundraising efforts.
Transparency for Shippers
Shippers increasingly need to report on the environmental performance of their supply chain, not just their own operations. SmartWay data can provide shippers with standardized information that may support transportation-related sustainability and emissions reporting. Customers with specific ESG or Scope 3 reporting requirements can contact Roehl to discuss available documentation.
Have specific ESG reporting or sustainability documentation needs? Contact our team to discuss what Roehl can provide.