Empty miles

Convoy released a sustainability report Tuesday conveying its goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.

There are many reasons why drivers may end up driving miles that are considered wasted. One big reason is weather conditions.

In partnership, FreightWaves and Convoy recently released a report on the awareness and impact of empty miles.

“We are excited to help usher in a new era of intelligent, modern logistics with a focus on sustainability for our customers, our employees, our shareholders and our planet,” said Lily Shen, CEO and president.

Reducing empty miles will have a bigger impact on reducing carbon footprint compared to electrification and alternative fuels until 2034.

“In the longer term beyond the mid-2030s, EVs are the biggest factor, but the 2030s are a long time away,” said Aaron Terrazas, director of economic research at Convoy.

“You’re not only reducing empty miles to reduce carbon emission waste, but you can also reduce wasted dollars,” said Wong.

Convoy surveyed nearly 600 U.S. trucking companies and found that more recently founded carriers and younger demographics were more likely to feel pressure to reduce emissions.

Reload, Vorto’s new autonomous platform, could save companies more than $400 million per year while increasing sustainability.

Using domestic reloads and street turns are among Blume Global’s strategies to reduce empty miles and emissions.