Covenant Logistics Uses 2M Gallons Renewable Diesel, Equips 50% Fleet with Electric APUs
CVLG•Covenant Logistics used nearly 2 million gallons of renewable diesel and outfitted over half its fleet with electric APUs, cutting 23,040 metric tons of CO2 and saving 2.26 million gallons of fuel. Its TRANSTEX tie-up cut 204,000 metric tons of CO2 and saved $67.9 million since 2010.
1. CSR Report Overview
Covenant Logistics Group released its sixth annual Corporate Social Responsibility report, showcasing initiatives in environmental stewardship, sustainable innovation, and community engagement across its asset-based and asset-light transportation services.
2. Renewable Fuel and Electric APUs
In 2025, the company consumed nearly 2 million gallons of renewable diesel and expanded its B100 biodiesel pilot with Optimus Technologies. More than half its fleet now features electric auxiliary power units, which eliminated 23,040 metric tons of CO2 and saved 2.26 million gallons of fuel.
3. TRANSTEX Partnership Efficiency
The long-standing collaboration with TRANSTEX improved trailer aerodynamics to reduce 204,000 metric tons of CO2 since 2010, generating $67.9 million in cumulative cost savings. Covenant also deployed EPA BIN V-certified EEAS-2330T trailer skirts and cut 175,845 empty trailer miles through strategic network optimization.
4. Future Goals and Awards
Covenant aims to boost fleet fuel economy by 20% by 2030, cut idle time by 35%, and achieve carbon neutrality for 60% of its assets by 2045. The company earned multiple distinctions, including DHL Sustainability Carrier of the Year, EPA SmartWay High Performer, and EcoVadis Committed certification.
