Nominations for 2021 ACT Expo Fleet Awards Ending Soon

June 23, 2021

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Nominations are closing on June 30 for the esteemed ACT Expo Fleet Awards, presented by the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC). The awards will be presented live at the 2021 ACT Expo, which will return to the Long Beach Convention Center from August 30 to September 2.

This exclusive group of award winners are part of the increasing industry-wide adopters of new, cleaner technologies and fuels.

Established to recognize fleets that show true leadership in clean transportation, this exclusive group of award winners and their ongoing emission reduction efforts are part of the increased industry-wide adoption of new, cleaner technologies and fuels. With the country opening back up and live events once again making their mark, ACT Expo is the industry’s first opportunity to acknowledge these innovative fleets.

ACT Expo added two new awards for 2021. The first, Leading Off-Road Fleet, honors fleets leading efforts in creating sustainable off-road equipment and vehicle programs, including ports, warehouses, agriculture, mining, construction, and other off-road applications. The second, Leading School Fleet, recognizes innovative school districts and school bus operators.

Other award categories include:

In It for the Long Haul             

These organizations have demonstrated a lifetime commitment to partnership with shipper customers on sustainable transportation.

Past Winners: City of Oakland, City of Long Beach, Waste Management, UPS

Leading Carrier

Organizations demonstrating a commitment to a sustainable supply chain.

Past Winners: TTSI, SaddleCreek, Central Freight Lines

Leading Private Fleet 

Private-sector companies that have gone beyond requirements to green their fleet.

Past Winners: Matheson, Bimbo, Frito-Lay, Ruan

Leading Public Fleet

Government fleets demonstrating leadership in the procurement and deployment of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technology.

Past Winners: University of California Irvine, City of Dublin, City of Los Angeles, City of Seattle

Transit & Mobility

Organizations demonstrating leadership in sustainable passenger transport, including buses, taxis, carsharing, and shuttles.

Past Winners: San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, Bethel School District, Stark Area Regional Transit Authority, North Kansas City Schools, Supershuttle

Leading Shipper/Carrier

Organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainable goods movement.

Past Winners: Dillion Logistics, NFI

Leading Airport Fleet

Fleets demonstrating leadership in alternative fuel and advanced vehicle technology deployment at airports

Past Winner: Wally Park                         

Leading Utility

Recognizing fleets that use work trucks who are leading the procurement and deployment of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technology.

Past Winners: Fortis, PG&E

Leading Shipper

Organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to a sustainable supply chain.

Past Winner: Unilever

Leading Work Truck

Recognizing utility fleets leading the procurement and deployment of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technology.

Past Winner: AmeriPride

Submissions will only be accepted until June 30, so make sure to nominate a fleet as soon as possible. Interested in attending the ACT Expo Fleet Awards reception? Tickets are included at no additional cost when you register for ACT Expo. Secure your spot by July 9 to save 30% off a full conference pass.