Not long ago, customers expected supply chain partners to deliver shipments on time, manage warehouses efficiently, and provide safe,cost-effective solutions. Our commitment to these goals, paired with exceptional customer service, has fostered partnerships lasting decades. But as customer needs evolved, they began seeking support to achieve carbon reduction targets. Today, Covenant guides customers through the latest decarbonization technologies, changing emissions regulations, and the most practical, affordable carbon reduction solutions.
As fleets adopt more efficient trucks, comply with new government regulations, and explore alternative fuels like battery, electric,and hydrogen, Covenant strives to balance competitiveness with responsible logistics. We address our customers’ growing demand for sustainable solutions while maintaining profitability and minimizing our environmental impact.
Covenant has rolled out many recycling initiatives. Through a partnership with a battery recycler and a close alliance with the original equipment manufacturer, we reclaim up to 97% of the lead-acid found in spent batteries and re-use. We safely recycle tires that have reached their end of life so they’re used safely on playgrounds, road projects, curbing, speed bumps, and back-fill for retaining walls. In addition, we have invested in cleaning and collection processes that allow most discarded parts involving brake drums, engine parts, and other metal products to be safely reused at a local metal recycling center.
Covenant has rolled out many recycling initiatives. Through a partnership with a battery recycler and a close alliance with the original equipment manufacturer, we reclaim up to 97% of the lead-acid found in spent batteries and re-use. We safely recycle tires that have reached their end of life so they’re used safely on playgrounds, road projects, curbing, speed bumps, and back-fill for retaining walls. In addition, we have invested in cleaning and collection processes that allow most discarded parts involving brake drums, engine parts, and other metal products to be safely reused at a local metal recycling center.
With new workflow automation tools, automating repetitive tasks, and eliminating countless paper trails, our offices are taking steps toward becoming paperless. Our fleet, real estate, and even recent use of technology solutions are other areas where we’ve realized significant waste reduction.
Covenant recently invested in sophisticated route-planning software to help fleet managers more efficiently manage more complex routes. This enabled us to meet several sustainability initiatives as these route optimizations reduced equipment use.
Covenant also utilizes fully integrated powertrains utilizing new management software that uses the truck’s kinetic energy to make hundreds of adjustments per minute that increase fuel economy.