C&K takes pride in being involved in our communities and makes caring for our environment a top priority. Through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Smartway Transport program, C&K has achieved the highest rating of 1.25 and is honored to be a Smartway Transport Partner. Although, C&K is proud of this accomplishment, we recognize that there’s more to being Green and we have committed to reduce our carbon footprint in all aspects of our business.

Reducing CO2e Output

Most of C&K’s environmental efforts are focused on technologies and efficiencies to improve our MPG (miles per gallon), which results in decreased carbon dioxide emissions (CO2e) for every mile traveled. During 2009, C&K reduced its CO2e output by 4.9%, an equivalent to taking 345 passenger vehicles off the roads. We achieved this through some of the following efforts:

• Installed software on tractors to monitor and track various driver and fuel efficiency metrics
• Retrofitted 10 units such that CO2e is estimated to be reduced by 40%
• Developed over 1,000 backhauls to reduce empty miles
• Purchased 3 new tractors with 2007 compliant engines that reduce CO2e by approximately 50%
• Hauled 3% more 53’ trailers versus 40’ to deliver more freight per mile driven compared to 2008
• Speed management policies to limit the maximum speed for drivers and improve fuel efficiency

For 2010, C&K is projected to further decrease CO2e by an additional 2.9%, equivalent to an additional 356 passenger vehicles removed from the roads1. These improvements will come from the following 2010 initiatives:

• Complete software installations on remainder of company and owner operated tractors, such that the entire fleet will be monitored and tracked
• Retrofit an additional 18 units, which results in a total of 28 units which reduce CO2e by an estimated 40%
• Increase number of backhauls by 100% to over 2,000 moves
• Deliver more freight per mile driven by hauling 2% more 53’ trailers versus 40’
• Purchase five tri-axles with automatic tire inflation systems to maintain tire pressure for fuel efficiency
• Idle reduction and speed management policies to improve MPG

With all the efforts noted above, C&K will have reduced its CO2e output by 7.2% since 2008.

Going Green throughout our organization

In addition to C&K’s efforts within its fleet, C&K has taken measures to “Go Green” companywide. Here are a few examples:

• Recycling centers are located at all offices
• Employees are encouraged to use paper responsibly
• Employee travel has been reduced through video conferencing
• Compact fluorescent light bulbs replace existing incandescent bulbs
• AV Logistics, an affiliate, prioritizes freight to Green companies

The road towards environmental sustainability is long and cannot be achieved by a single person, company, or initiative. That is why at C&K, we make these efforts a part of every employee’s daily routine and encourage good environmental practices through companywide goals and compensation.

C&K strives to be an exemplary corporate citizen and has chosen to take a proactive role in caring for the environment. We are proud of our results over the past two years and take pride in the 7.2% reduction in CO2e achieved by year end 2010. However, we recognize that there is more to accomplish and the road towards a sustainable environment is difficult. Therefore, you can rely on C&K to continue to make improvements companywide to further reduce its CO2e output on an annual basis.

C&K cares for the environment and provides safe, reliable, value-added drayage services. We will remain proactive in our mission to “Pave the Road Green,” and continually make efforts to reduce our carbon footprint. For additional information on C&K’s Green initiatives, please feel free to contact Mike Burton at mburton@cktrucking.com.