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U.S. Xpress, Inc

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Equipment Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

U.S. Xpress, Inc's score of 18 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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U.S. Xpress, Inc's reported carbon emissions

U.S. Xpress, Inc., headquartered in the United States, reported its carbon emissions data for the year 2019. The company disclosed a carbon dioxide emission factor of approximately 0.103 grams per mile, although specific total emissions figures in kg CO2e were not provided. This indicates a focus on measuring emissions related to transportation efficiency. Currently, U.S. Xpress has not established any formal reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This lack of specified reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. In the context of the transportation industry, where emissions are a significant concern, U.S. Xpress's commitment to monitoring its carbon footprint is a step towards understanding and potentially mitigating its environmental impact. However, without concrete reduction targets or achievements, the company's climate commitments remain vague.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. U.S. Xpress, Inc's primary industry is Other transport equipment (35), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. U.S. Xpress, Inc is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

U.S. Xpress, Inc is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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