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P&G: Only green fleets need apply I f you're going to move product for Procter & Gamble, you're going to have to make an effort to go green. The company announced at the ACT Expo in Washington D.C. that it plans to be one of the first large shippers to convert a significant percentage of its for-hire truck loads to natural gas. Procter & Gamble said that beginning this month, it will work with eight carriers to convert up to 20 percent of its North America truck loads to natural gas vehicles within two years. "Procter & Gamble is investing in carriers with a commitment to natural gas vehicles to help boost the emerging natural gas industry, while continuing to seek more sustainable options for our supply chain and operations," said Yannis Skoufalos, global product supply officer. By meeting this goal, Procter & Gamble expects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 5,000 metric tons – the equivalent GHG emissions from 1,000 passenger vehicles for a year. About 7 percent of the company's North American for-hire network will be converted to natural gas-powered trucks during the initial phase. The initiative will be rolled out in 16 states with an average length of haul of more than 280 miles, including two 1,000mile truck lanes. Skoufalos said the use of for-hire carriers using natural gas will enable Procter & Gamble to use them on routes far longer than average in the dedicated fleet model while supporting the growth of public natural gas refueling stations. The for-hire arrangement is in addition to the company's existing 22 natural gas vehicles. Procter & Gamble also is bringing distribution centers closer to its customers and ensuring trucks are materials for products and packaging, and have zero of its manufacturing and full while traveling in both directions, consumer waste go to landfill. Skoufalos said. "Sustainable logistics is a critical part of As part of its sustainability strategy, achieving this bold vision, so we're taking the company said it aims to use 100 per- 7:48 AM important steps to make our supply chain Howes CCJ_S13.pdf 1 2/8/13 cent renewable energy at all of its plants, more efficient," Skoufalos added. use 100 percent renewable or recycled – Jason Cannon C M Release your rig's inner beast! Y CM MY Summer's here, and with it comes conditions capable of degrading the performance of even the most well-maintained rig. That's when it's time to harness the muscle of Howes Meaner Power Kleaner. Release the beast! CY CMY K ✓ More power with less emissions ✓ Cleans tanks, lines – the whole fuel system ✓ 5% improvement in fuel economy – Guaranteed ✓ Enhanced lubricity for less wear ✓ Particulate filter friendly and warranty safe ✓ Removes water harmlessly $10 Rebate! when you purchase 2 bottles of Howes Meaner Power Kleaner Qts. Download coupon at www.howeslube.com or call 1-800 GET HOWES (438-4693) Offer ends: 9/30/13, available while supplies last. Professional Grade Performance Since 1920 1-800 GET HOWES (438-4693) • www.howeslube.com Text INFO to 205-289-3554 or visit www.ccjdigital.com/info commercial carrier journal Untitled-31 1 CCJ0813_EquipDept.indd 39 | august 2013 39 2/8/13 10:47 AM 7/24/13 2:41 PM