Sustainable Fleet Operations Checklist

Quarterly sustainability review for a motor carrier or fleet operator — covering fuel economy, idle reduction, eco-driving, alternative power, route optimization, and emissions tracking. Run by the fleet manager with input from maintenance, dispatch, and the safety director.

6 sections 27 steps Collects data
1

Fuel Economy and PM Compliance

  1. Pull MPG by tractor from telemetry
  2. Flag tractors below the 6.5 MPG threshold
  3. Audit PM compliance against the A/B/C schedule
  4. Verify tire pressure and tread on the worst-MPG units
  5. Review aftertreatment and forced regen frequency
2

Idle Reduction and Eco-Driving

  1. Pull idle-percentage report from Motive or Samsara
  2. Identify drivers above the 25% idle threshold
  3. Schedule eco-driving coaching for flagged drivers
  4. Review hard-brake and over-RPM events by driver
  5. Confirm APU or bunk-heater function on sleeper units
3

Alternative Power and Spec Decisions

  1. Review spec options for the next tractor order
  2. Decide on alternative power for the next replacement cycle
  3. Map charging or fueling infrastructure on core lanes
  4. Confirm utility service capacity at the home terminal
4

Route and Load Optimization

  1. Review deadhead percentage from the TMS
  2. Identify backhaul opportunities on top three lanes
  3. Evaluate intermodal conversion for 700+ mile lanes
  4. Reduce empty miles through drop-and-hook agreements
5

Emissions Tracking and Reporting

  1. Pull total gallons burned from IFTA fuel data
  2. Calculate Scope 1 CO2e from quarterly fuel burn
  3. Compare CO2e against the prior-quarter baseline
  4. Update the SmartWay partner submission
  5. File the customer scorecard responses
6

Quarterly Review and Sign-Off

  1. Review fleet MPG against the quarterly target
  2. Decide whether a corrective action plan is needed
    Collects list Collects paragraph
  3. Draft the corrective action plan
  4. Sign off on the quarterly sustainability report
    Collects signature

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