Matheson Trucking, Inc., Clean Energy Fleet Expands to 64 Tractors Doubling the Number of Its CNG Powered Vehicles in One Year

SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Matheson Trucking, Inc. is adding 27 new compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors to its clean energy fleet in 2017 that will increase the company's total to 64 alternative energy vehicles.

"Our firm is dedicated to a policy of increasing the use of clean energy fuels to improve air quality, decrease diesel fuel consumption and reliance on foreign oil, while helping to preserve our environment," said Charles Mellor, chief operating officer.  "These new CNG tractors are part of that ongoing commitment -- with more to come."

The company logs approximately 600 trips each day, totaling an average of 98,600 miles per day driven nationwide. Using natural gas reduces GHG emissions by approximately 30% compared to diesel with significant reductions in sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide as well as 40% less CO₂ (carbon dioxide).

Matheson began converting its fleet to clean energy-powered tractors in 2014. Last year the company had 25 CNG and 12 liquefied natural gas (LNG) tractors for a total of 37. This year 27 new CNG tractors are being added. Fifteen of these already support USPS shipments to and from the Los Angeles basin and Las Vegas, and 12 more will be ordered and placed in service this fall in Denver. They bring the company's alternative energy fleet inventory to 64 tractors, or 26% of its fleet. Across all divisions Matheson's fleet now numbers 286 tractors pulling a mix of 342 trailers with an average length of 53 feet.

"Our new CNG tractors display a fresh, contemporary brand identity with a logo symbolizing our growth and transformation, while also celebrating the culture of innovation we have built over a half century in business," said Joshua Matheson, vice president, corporate operations. "It is our way of expressing our values and showing customers and the general public what Matheson is all about."

According to Debra White, vice president for information technology and fleet maintenance, Matheson uses both CNG and LNG in its alternative fuel fleet depending on whether distances to be traveled are short or long haul, the applications involved, time to refuel and other factors. "We will continue to expand our fleet of natural gas or alternative fuel powered tractors wherever it is practical and cost effective to do so," she said.

Today the company has nine Matheson Postal Services terminals supported by maintenance shops in eight western cities, and also provides Terminal Handling Services at 27 metropolitan airports across the country.

About Matheson, Inc.

Matheson is a privately-held, family owned and operated company with headquarters in Sacramento, California. The company traces its roots to 1962 when Robert and Carole Matheson founded R. B. Matheson Trucking, Inc. in Clayton, California. Today the firm manages a fleet of tractors, trailers, and aircraft ground support equipment, as well as maintenance facilities throughout the U.S. The company is a diversified national transportation carrier proudly serving the United States Postal Service (USPS) since 1964. Matheson offers specialized hauling, time sensitive material handling and transportation, underwing airport operations, and terminal handling services (THS). As a business partner of the USPS, Matheson is committed to the belief that service must be reliable and convenient, and must improve continuously. The company takes pride in the fact that its service is consistently at or above the 99% performance level.

SOURCE Matheson Trucking, Inc.

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