Lindsay Transport has partnered with Bridgestone Australia to run its entire fleet on Bridgestone’s low rolling resistance Ecopia tyres – a move which could reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by almost 6,000 tonnes annually.
To put that in context, the potential emissions saved would be equivalent to the company taking 18 of their B-Doubles off the road every year.
“The move to run our entire fleet on Bridgestone Ecopia tyres, and what it will deliver in terms of real environmental benefits, is incredibly exciting,” said Lindsay Transport’s Fleet Quality and Efficiency Manager Nick Lindsay. “We are always striving to provide a premium service. In today’s competitive market, this environmental commitment is an important benefit we can offer our customers – many of whom are looking to strengthen their own green credentials”.
“Beyond that, we believe we have a responsibility to give something back to the community and this is a meaningful way for us to do that.”
Lindsay Transport has long been focused on operating its fleet in the most efficient manner possible, using fuel efficient engines, aerodynamic kits and more. Now, the company has taken the next major step by switching to Bridgestone’s innovative Ecopia truck tyres.
Lindsay Transport initially trialled the Bridgestone Ecopia tyres on several trucks before fitting them to the entire 260-strong fleet.
“When we started to see the results coming through, we knew it was something we had to do so we decided to go ahead and apply them to the whole fleet,” Nick said.
“In some ways it was a bit of a gamble but we have had a long and successful partnership with Bridgestone so we knew it was the right move to make. They proved to us that the environmental benefit was there and also that there was a positive saving to be made by switching to Ecopia.”
