Our business has grown and evolved dramatically in the last 4 years along with adding these technology implementations. Changes include: more trucks to support new stores, backhauling and trailer fullness. We are running less empty miles and our baseline MPG from 2008 can’t be compared with 2011 because it’s not the same business. Running an old truck loaded against a new truck loaded we are seeing 8 to 12% improved fuel economy on similar routes.

We work closely with our truck, engine, tire and drive-train suppliers to test anything they may have available to help improve fuel economy. A few aftermarket emerging technologies have also been tested on our trucks and these are expected to be available in the near future.

Using the EPA's Smartway 2.0 Software and comparing our 2008 and 2011 emissions has resulted in the following:

1) 54% Reduction in Particulate Matter which is a leading cause of all Respiratory Illnesses.
2) 64% Reduction in Nitrous Oxide which is ranked a worse Green House Gas than CO2.
3) 3.3% Reduction in Carbon Dioxide.

By July of 2012 87% of our fleet will be 2010 EPA Emission compliant. By 2013 our fleet will be 100%.

Yes, we have dedicated people checking tires for any issues. The driver is also informed that he has a specific tire(s) by position, out of pressure range after crossing the air pressure sensor pad.

Under two years, for example one tire failure requiring a road service call can cost up to $1,000 to get the truck rolling again but you also lose the tire casing for future recaps. If you find / prevent 120 bad tires using this technology you have paid for it.