Saddle Creek Recognized as Top Green Provider
Lakeland, Fla. – Saddle Creek Logistics Services announced today that the company has been selected as a 2015 Top Green Provider by Food Logistics magazine, a leading publication focused on the food and beverage supply chain.
Food Logistics Top Green Providers list recognizes companies who are elevating sustainability to a competitive advantage in the food and beverage industry. Applying sustainable practices in the agriculture, transportation, warehousing and retailing sectors is critical in addressing the environmental and business demands of the 21st century, particularly for our industry, said Lara L. Sowinski, editor-in-chief for Food Logistics.
The award recognizes Saddle Creeks commitment to expanding its compressed-natural-gas (CNG) fleet. Since its launch in 2012, the fleet has grown to include 175 tractors, and plans are underway to replace the companys entire fleet of diesel trucks (about 420) in the next few years. To date, the fleet has traveled more than 35 million miles on CNG and reduced its carbon footprint by 38 million pounds equivalent to recycling 500 million plastic bottles.
It has been exciting to watch our investment in CNG help to raise the visibility of alternative-fuel technology in the food and beverage industry and generate excitement for this eco-friendly transportation solution, said Cliff Otto, Saddle Creek CEO. Were honored to be recognized for our leadership in this area.
Saddle Creek and other companies on this years Top Green Providers list will be profiled in the June 2015 issue of Food Logistics, as well as online at www.foodlogistics.com.
About Saddle Creek Logistics Services
Saddle Creek is a third-party logistics company providing warehousing, transportation, packaging and fulfillment services. We leverage our broad array of capabilities to deliver integrated solutions that support our customers business objectives. For more information, visit www.sclogistics.com.
About Food Logistics
Food Logistics is published by AC Business Media Inc., a business-to-business media company that provides targeted content and comprehensive, integrated advertising and promotion opportunities for some of the worlds most recognized B2B brands. Its diverse portfolio serves the construction, logistics, supply chain and other industries with print, digital and custom products, events and social media.
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Michele Wade, Account Executive
MindShare Strategies, Inc.
612/309-4527, media@mindshare.bz
Tom Collins, Director of Marketing
Saddle Creek Logistics Services
863/668-4404, tom.collins@sclogistics.com
