U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Community Safety and Wellbeing
- Military Veterans Programs
- Education and Innovation
- Families and Health
- Diversity & Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Carbon Dioxide Grams Per Mile footprint by 11%
- Consistently ranked in the top 20% of SmartWay carriers
- Recycled approximately 74 tons of paper in 2019, lowering CO2 emissions by 108,000 pounds
Social Achievements
- Named a Military Friendly® employer for five consecutive years
- Partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking, resulting in over 2,000 cases reported and over 1,000 people freed
- Supported nearly 500 families through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program in 2020
- Established a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Council
Governance Achievements
- Established a Code of Conduct for all directors, officers, and employees
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon footprint by 60% by 2035
Short-term Goals:
- Double community engagement by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing carbon footprint across a large fleet of trucks
- Maintaining safety standards across a large and geographically dispersed workforce
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of various fuel-efficient technologies and practices (APUs, telematics, speed reduction, etc.)
- Investment in safety technologies (roll stability, disc brakes, event recorders, etc.)
- Driver training programs focusing on safety and efficiency
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- SmartWay Excellence Awards (two)
- Military Friendly® employer (five consecutive years)
- Best for Vets Employer by Military Times (2020)
- Top Veteran-Friendly Company by DiversityComm (2019 and 2020)