As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Estes partnered with C.H. Robinson and Shell to test renewable diesel across its Texas fleet operations. The three-month pilot demonstrated that renewable diesel could be successfully integrated into Estes' existing operations without equipment modifications or service disruptions. The initiative used Smart Freight Centre's market-based measures framework to connect verified renewable diesel use and associated environmental attribute information with participating customer shipments.
“For us, adding renewable diesel was about learning by doing, and we came away with experience we can build on,” said Sara Graf, vice president, sustainability, culture, and communications at Estes. “The combined innovative spirit of Estes, Shell, and C.H. Robinson made that possible. We each brought something different to the table and turned an idea into something that works in practice.”
Learn more about the pilot here.
About Estes
Estes is North America’s largest privately owned freight carrier. As an asset-based transportation provider with a global footprint, Estes combines nearly a century of regional freight shipping expertise with the resources, reach, and reliability of a national carrier. Backed by its more than 300 North American service centers, nearly 7,000 next-day lanes, and fleet of more than 10,500 tractors, Estes is committed to getting America's freight where it needs to go, when it needs to get there. And with its continued investment in leading-edge technology, as well as the support of its more than 24,000 employees, Estes always goes the extra mile to deliver exceptional experiences that keep its customers coming back. The carrier’s comprehensive freight shipping solutions include Less Than Truckload (LTL), Guaranteed Delivery, Final Mile, Grocery, Food, and Beverage Logistics, Volume LTL and Truckload, and Custom Shipping. From short-haul to global freight forwarding—Estes does it all.
