There are plenty of people (from industry experts to savvy consumers) who agree that the trucks used by your average freight shipping service need to be redesigned for efficiency, reducing their carbon footprint and the negative impact they have on the environment. However, due to the manner in which policies vary from state to state, the unstable price of diesel, and the struggle of introducing new technologies to the marketplace, this is a difficult prospect. However, FTL and LTL shipping companies do want to save both money and fuel. The following changes were recently proposed at a three-day summit. First, a U.S. Green Truck Council will be formed, based on the existing U.S. Green Building Council. This group will demonstrate, assess, and certify new technology for FTL and LTL trucking companies. Secondly, there was a “call to action” for those with stakes in the trucking industry to develop a national strategy for freight.
