Partners
Roehl Transport, Inc.
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Annual Revenue:
$205 million
Number of employees:
1,903
 Winner,
2006 SmartWay Excellence Award
Winner,
2007 SmartWay Excellence Award
Roehl Transport has a culture that includes minimizing fuel consumption
and limiting exhaust emissions. After becoming a SmartWay Partner, Roehl
switched its fleet to synthetic motor oil, equipped its tractors with
wide based single tires, and doubled the number of its test tractors
equipped with auxiliary power units. All new Roehl tractors put into
service are equipped with direct fired heaters and cab extenders which
increase tractor-trailer aerodynamics. Roehl Transport controls vehicle
speed by setting the maximum speed to 65 miles per hour. Roehl is also
committed to driver training to help reduce idling, with monthly reviews
of idle percentages for each driver. Finally, Roehl Transport promotes
SmartWay through its trade show booths, corporate newsletters, and news
network CDs that update employees and customers on what is happening
within the company.
“Since becoming a SmartWay Transport carrier, Roehl has become
more knowledgeable about greenhouse gas emissions. Striving to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions usually results in lower energy consumption
which leads to lower operating costs.”
— Phil Trierweiler, Vice President, Maintenance
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