Saia recently announced its latest investment in alternative fuel technology with the launch of five compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors at our FON terminal. The new tractors are in addition to the two Volvo VNR Electric trucks deployed in April. These CNG investments are our latest effort to test the best combination of efficiency and clean technology.

CNG engines provide improved efficiency, while also reducing greenhouse emissions by up to 20% compared to the average diesel engine. Cummins Westport’s CNG engines feature combustion technology that means less particulate filters, regenerations, or selective catalytic reduction equipment. Simply put, the engines help minimize our environmental impact.

Additionally, the CNG technology provides advanced driver and equipment safety features that further mitigate risk in the event of an accident to protect both the driver and the public in comparison to current diesel technology. 

Our investment in these units allow us to explore this technology, while working to strengthen our sustainability initiatives. As we identify and validate the performance capabilities of these and other alternative fuel equipment, we will seek to further invest and deploy the vehicles in our network operations.