Driving Toward a Sustainable Future.
Koch Companies is committed to sustainability and making environmentally conscious transportation decisions. We are dedicated to improving fuel efficiency and embrace innovative technologies that reduce our carbon footprint. We understand that a sustainable approach to transportation is essential for our planets well-being and for future generations.
Sustainability Commitment
At Koch we understand the impact our industry has on the environment, and we’re committed to doing our part to reduce emissions and make smarter choices for a cleaner tomorrow. From the trucks we drive to the facilities we run, our late-model fleet is carefully selected for fuel efficiency, low emissions, and modern technology that supports responsible driving. Through fuel and idle management systems, aerodynamic trailer kits, and energy efficient infrastructures we minimize our environmental footprint without sacrificing performance or reliability.
Our commitment to sustainability extends to our trucks, trailers, and facilities by:
- Regularly investing in new equipment that reduces fuel consumption
- Installing aerodynamic kits on our trucks and trailers to reduce consumption and lowers emissions
- Implementing sustainable practices to improve energy efficiency in our facilities.
Sustainability Goals
- Reduce emissions 10% per truck by 2030
- Reduce total emissions 30% by 2035
- Partnering with eco-conscious suppliers and customers, working collaboratively to advance sustainable transportation solutions
- Improve load efficiency by maximizing trailer capacity to reduce the number of trips and overall carbon footprint
Green Technology
Since 2021, we have achieved a significant reduction in idle times of over 46% and we are continuing to take sustainable strides with our technology. Our carbon, NO2, and black carbon emissions have been decreasing:
8%
Carbon emissions have reduced by
19%
NO2 emissions have reduced by
15%
Black carbon emissions have reduced by
8%
Carbon emissions have reduced by
19%
NO2 emissions have reduced by
15%
Black carbon emissions have reduced by
Our ongoing commitment to improving fuel efficiency has earned us recognition from the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Program for ten consecutive years (2014–2024), including a top ranking in the “Carbon” and “All Metrics” recognition categories in 2024.
Truck Sustainability Features
Our modern fleet features late-model Volvo, International, Kenworth, and Freightliner tractors equipped with advanced load-tracking technology. With an average age of only 16 months, our trucks support greater sustainability across second- and third-tier markets.
Efforts in support of sustainability
- All tractors are three years old or newer
- Reduce total emissions 30% by 2035
- Solar Panels in sleepers to help maintain batteries and power bank systems
- APU or EPU units installed in all trucks
- Low rolling resistant tires to lower fuel consumption
- Light weight oil for fuel efficiency
- Predictive cruise control to maintaining cruise control to help efficiency in fuel consumption
- Advanced powertrains: cutting-edge drivetrain technology ensures peak performance while minimizing emissions.
Fuel Management Software - Samsara
Improve driver behavior and reduce the carbon footprint. Using Samsara to help decrease unnecessary fuel use through real-time visibility into driver behavior and insights into route performance.
Speed Governors
Limiting the top speed of our trucks and encourage drivers to use cruise control, which allows them to increase speed by 2–3 MPH while cruise control is engaged. This allows collision-mitigation systems and adaptive cruise control to operate more effectively, all while improving overall fuel economy.
Idle Management
All Koch tractors are equipped with either an Electric Power Unit (EPU) or an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). These systems serve as alternatives to engine idling, delivering heating, cooling, battery charging, and power for small appliances inside the truck – while using up to 75% less fuel. By relying on EPUs and APUs our trucks only need to run the main engine when absolutely necessary.
Design Efficiency
Aerodynamic features across parts of our fleet can improve fuel efficiency by up to 16%. The Volvo VNL 860 is engineered for fuel savings, driver productivity, safety, and maximum uptime. In our Kenworth fleet, Mirror Camera Monitor Systems reduce blind spots and expand the driver’s field of view, improving visibility in challenging conditions. These systems also help reduce aerodynamic drag, further enhancing fuel efficiency and contributing to potential fuel savings.
Trailer Sustainability Features
At Koch we invest in top of the line equipment and install special flaps, tails and under trays to our trailers to reduce drag and fuel consumption.
Top Kits
Innovative solution that reduces drag and reduces fuel consumption by at least 4.44% at highway speeds.
Edge Flats
Tightening the gap between our trailers and tractors to cut down wind resistance and boost fuel economy while reducing fuel consumption by 10.49% at highway speeds.
Trailer Skirts & Mud Flaps
Trailer Skirts reduce fuel consumption by 7.3%, Aerodynamic mud flaps to save fuel and improve maintenance.
Sustainability in our Facilities
Koch facilities have implemented a range of sustainability initiatives, including LED and motion-activated lighting, energy-efficient rooftop units, solar panels at the California warehouse, and converting 95% of material handling equipment to electric. During renovations, we install energy and water-saving fixtures, and consider water use when landscaping. We support energy load management with on-site generators and promote recycling with bins, balers, and reduced single-use products such as offering water bottle filling stations for employees and visitors.
