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Jones Brothers Trucking, Inc.
Missoula, MT
Number of employees:
50
Jones Brothers Trucking, Inc. has been operating as an irregular route,
48-state, U. S. and Canada flatbed carrier since 1984, with a fleet
of 40 company trucks and employing 10 owner operators.
Jones Brothers has taken three significant steps over recent years
to reduce emissions and increase efficiency in their fleet.
- Starting in 2003, all new Jones Brothers tractors have been equipped
with fuel-fired auxiliary heaters to reduce idling during cold weather.
And currently they are testing the cost/benefit of an auxiliary power
unit provided by Cummins.
- Jones Brothers changed its equipment specifications to reduce the
overall weight of each tractor and trailer by over 2,500 lbs. to increase
fuel efficiency and reduce emissions from previous specifications.
- Every Jones Brothers driver is trained to eliminate unnecessary
idle time and increase fuel efficiency by 15% or more. Jones Brothers
places high importance on training every driver because they believe,
and it has been demonstrated, that operator performance, attitude,
and professionalism can make a sizeable difference in emissions and
efficiency.
“Tools provided by SmartWay have allowed Jones Brothers to
evaluate the positive environmental impact of cost saving strategies.”
— Sten Sohlberg, President
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