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Bison Transport

Bison knew the only way they could meet their commitment to reducing carbon emissions was by a company-wide engagement. Supported by smart technologies, Bison’s engagement has resulted in a twenty percent reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Driving to Succeed

Transport and logistics companies are at the sharp end of the carbon emissions debate: their businesses literally run on the stuff that’s causing a lot of the problem. According to Natural Resources Canada, almost a third of Canada’s harmful carbon emissions come from the transport business. As a signatory to the Voluntary Challenge and Registry, Bison Transport has agreed to voluntarily limit their greenhouse gas emissions.

“We have taken many steps in the past to ensure our fleet is running as efficiently as possible and reduce our carbon footprint.”

Don Struber
President & CEO
Bison Transport

Reducing carbon emissions when driving is simple enough: just drive slower with less horsepower. But it’s easier in theory than in practice, especially when you’re up against a deadline and working with industries that prefer just-in-time delivery. Bison understood that meeting this self-imposed challenge relied on the buy-in and commitment of its drivers. Bison gave its drivers the tools to deliver through a combination of a revamped fleet and driver engagement. The fleet was refitted with aerodynamic fittings and lightweight trailers. New cabin heating systems meant drivers could stay warm in Winter without idling their engines saving eighty percent in idling fuel costs. Drivers were encouraged to aid the company-wide mission through sophisticated driver monitoring systems, giving the driver real-time information on a dashboard display about fuel consumption, driving habits and overall trip performance. Every month Bison’s fleet is ranked by their fuel economy performance. It’s become a point of pride among Bison’s drivers.

 

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