EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership

Since its inception in 2004, Cardinal has been recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency for committing to improve the environmental performance of its freight operations as a SmartWay Transport Partner. The SmartWay Transport Partnership is a collaboration between the EPA and the freight industry that aims to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality all while saving money for the customer.

What GREEN means to Cardinal

To ensure Cardinal is operating as safely for the environment as possible, we have taken these steps:

• Fleet Advancements – Operating new, lower emissions equipment and reducing fuel consumption
• Fleet Modifications – Governed speed, installed Auxiliary Power Units, implemented automatic idle shutdown and other modifications to increase MPG
• Alternative Fuels – Testing renewable fuels and reducing emissions
• Driver Education – Training our team on proper maintenance and driving habits, and offering incentives for high MPG rates
• Dynamic Routing – Reducing miles and providing backhaul support

Furthering our commitment to remain green, Cardinal’s proprietary technologies help lower the fleet’s emissions by reducing miles and monitoring for efficient performance.

Recycling Partners

Cardinal is committed to serving the recycling industry by providing dedicated contract carriage to recycling and waste management companies including North America’s largest recycler. With almost a million tons of product transported each year, recyclable waste has become one of Cardinal’s fastest growing verticals.