Des Moines, IA November 7, 2011 — Des Moines, Iowa --- TMC Transportation, the largest privately-held open-freight carrier in the U.S., will take another step toward being a "green" company. Beginning, January 1, 2009, TMC will significantly decrease its paper usage by discontinuing the mailing of driver pay settlements. Drivers will view their pay on a secure driver intranet site or from their Qualcomm.
By providing pay electronically, it is estimated the company will save approximately 2500 trees a year. Using less paper not only saves trees, but also decreases recycled content, uses less water and energy, and cuts pollution and solid waste.
Earlier this year TMC joined the Smartway Partnership and began a paper recycling campaign throughout its headquarters in Des Moines.
Long before it was trendy to be green, TMC was committed to decreasing its carbon footprint by using fuel efficiently. TMC educates its drivers on fuel economy through continuous education classes. In addition, all TMC trucks are set at 65mph and drivers receive incentives through their their pay for meeting out of route and idle time goals.
About TMC
The largest privately-held provider of open-freight transportation in the U.S., TMC was founded in 1972 and provides expert transportation service and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. TMC is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, and is know for its integrity, innovation, superior safety record and unwavering dedication to quality and customer service.
