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C.R. England, Inc. Wins EPA SmartWay(SM) Environmental Excellence Award

Posted on: Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 11:00 CDT

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- C.R. England, Inc., a global transportation provider located in Salt Lake City, today received an Environmental Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay(SM) Transport Partnership for its leadership in conserving energy and lowering greenhouse gas emissions from its transportation and freight activities. The award was announced at the American Trucking Association's Annual Management Conference & Exhibit in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"SmartWay has been a valuable and important resource for us. Through this partnership we have realized our goal of improving the environment through decreasing fuel consumption, improving efficiency, and saving money," said Mitch England, Director of Fuel. "We would encourage all those in the transportation industry to consider joining SmartWay."

C.R. England saved 49,023,390 gallons of fuel and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 544,160 tons by implementing fuel saving strategies such as reducing maximum speed and idle time on all trucks, utilizing technology to reduce deadhead and out of route miles, and adding aerodynamic equipment to the trucks and trailers.

"EPA is pleased to recognize these SmartWay Partners with a 2009 Excellence Award. I commend C.R. England for its leadership in promoting sustainable transportation practices through the SmartWay Transport Partnership," said Margo T. Oge, Director of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality, EPA. "These actions demonstrate a commitment to a cleaner environment and more secure energy supply."

C.R. England was one of 37 companies and organizations, from among the Partnerships' more than 2100 Partners, to receive this distinction. Together, through the SmartWay Partnership, these companies, will eliminate six million tons of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming, and save more 540 million gallons of diesel fuel - an economic savings of at least $2 billion a year. For more information about SmartWay visit: www.epa.gov/smartway . For more information about the SmartWay Award recipients, visit: www.epa.gov/smartway/awards07.htm

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SOURCE C.R. England, Inc.

Source: PR Newswire

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