Navajo Express Honored with the U.S. EPA 2018 SmartWay Excellence Award

Navajo Express, a nationwide shipping and trucking company, was one a 40 carriers recently awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2018 SmartWay® Excellence Award. Award recipients are considered true industry leaders in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.

“We are honored to be a SmartWay Excellence Award recipient as Navajo takes pride in our passion and creativity for environmentally considerate shipping solutions,” states Don Digby Jr., president of Navajo Express. “Sustainability will continue to be a top priority for our growing fleet as we focus on inventive ways to enhance fuel efficiency while reducing the number of trucks on the road.”

The 40 carriers represent the best environmental performers of SmartWay’s 3,700 partners. The Excellence Awardees were honored at the 2018 American Trucking Associations Annual Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas on October 29, 2018.

“Today, EPA is honoring top-performing SmartWay Carrier Partners with this year’s 2018 SmartWay Excellence Award, for their leadership in moving more goods with less fuel,” said EPA’s Assistant Administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation, Bill Wehrum. “These companies inspire others in the freight sector to invest in innovative technologies and business practices that save fuel, while reducing costs and protecting the environment.” 

With more than 75 years of experience facilitating transportation solutions, Navajo Express’ services include dedicated fleets; intermodal; specialized equipment; and truckload services. With their professional drivers in mind, Navajo Express delivers superior results to business partners through advanced shipping concepts and world-class customer service. For more information on their shipping services visit www.navajoexpress.com.  

EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership is a market-driven initiative that empowers businesses to move goods in the cleanest, most energy-efficient way possible, while protecting public health and reducing air pollution. Demonstrating a commitment to corporate sustainability and social responsibility through SmartWay provides for a more competitive and sustainable business environment. Since 2004, SmartWay Partners have avoided emitting more than 103 million tons of air pollutants (NOx, PM, and CO2) contributing to cleaner air and healthier citizens, while saving more than 215.4 million barrels of oil and $29.7 billion in fuel costs – equivalent to eliminating the annual energy use of over 14 million homes. To learn more about the SmartWay Excellence Award visit https://www.epa.gov/smartway/smartway-excellence-awardees.      
 

Contact Information

Olivia Young

Director of Marketing

Navajo Express

(1) 3032873800

o.young@navajo.com