U.S. Xpress, Inc., a prominent player in the transportation and logistics industry, is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded in 1985, the company has established itself as a leader in freight transportation, offering a range of services including truckload, dedicated, and logistics solutions across the United States. With a strong operational presence in key regions such as the Southeast and Midwest, U.S. Xpress is known for its commitment to innovation and efficiency. The company’s core offerings, including advanced technology integration and a focus on safety, set it apart in a competitive market. U.S. Xpress has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first to implement a paperless freight system. With a reputation for reliability and customer service, U.S. Xpress continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner in the logistics sector.
How does U.S. Xpress, Inc's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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U.S. Xpress, Inc's score of 18 is lower than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2019, U.S. Xpress, Inc., a subsidiary of U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc., reported its carbon emissions data, although specific figures for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were not disclosed. The company operates with a revenue of approximately $1.71 billion USD, and while it has not set specific reduction targets or disclosed significant achievements in emissions reduction, it does provide a carbon dioxide emissions factor of about 0.103 grams per mile, indicating its operational impact. As a current subsidiary, U.S. Xpress inherits its emissions data and climate commitments from its parent company, U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. However, there are no specific climate pledges or Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments reported at this time. The absence of detailed emissions data suggests that U.S. Xpress is still in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy within the logistics and transportation sector.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
U.S. Xpress, Inc has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
