In October of 2011, CR England unveiled a new fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks for their California Dedicated division. With these trucks, CR England has marked a new era in the trucking industry. Since the unveiling, C.R. England has continued to look for ways to improve their “green” image in the transportation industry.
According to CR England’s President, Dean England, "C.R. England continually strives to find and implement greener transportation options. LNG tractors use natural gas and are one of the best alternative fuels currently available.”
When the fleet was unveiled, CR England was the largest refrigerated carrier to incorporate LNG tractors into their fleet and by doing so, England was able to enjoy the many great benefits of “going green”. Some benefits of the LNG tractors are that the natural gas is nontoxic and disperses quickly. It is also the cleanest of all fossil fuels and emits up to 30 percent less greenhouse gas than gasoline or diesel vehicles.
As stated at the beginning of this article, CR England started using these tractors in October of 2011. Today there are more and more fleet owners who are joining England and turning to natural gas power. With increasing demands for freight, carriers are having to find a better way to fuel their trucks. By using natural gas such as LNG or CNG (compressed natural gas), carriers are not only lowering their fuel expenses but they are also reducing the nation’s dependence on foreign oil and are helping to build an environmentally cleaner future.
Many companies who are making the switch to natural gas are working hand in hand with North America’s leading supplier of natural gas fuel for transportation, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. In a recent statement, Clean Energy’s Chief Marketing Officer James Harger commended those fleet owners who have made the switch to greener equipment. With fueling stations located across the country, Clean Energy provides fuel for more than 530 fleets and over 25,000 vehicles.
Never before has the option to “go green” been so available to the trucking industry. Many companies, CR England included, are not only incorporating natural gasses into their fleets, but are also buying more energy efficient equipment. With more and more fleet operators turning to natural gas power, the trucking industry is doing its part to lessen their impact on the environment.
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