As the owner of the UK’s largest salvage transport fleet, Copart have invested over £80m into an ongoing replacement and expansion programme, which supports their Plan-Net-Zero commitment to provide the Greenest Fleet on the Street.
“We know that as a global market leader, our customers expect us to lead by example when it comes to sustainability, so we’re passionate about doing everything we can to make meaningful and measurable changes.”
With sustainability the focal point of its future fleet strategy, Copart have made significant investment into Euro VI compliant DAF & Volvo multi-car transporters and JCB loaders that use the very latest technology and fuel methods to minimise environmental impact.
Over 200 new owned and branded multi-car transporters have already hit the road since 2020, with hundreds more on order and in build.
Technology and Intelligence
Innovative technology is always at the forefront of everything Copart do, so the company have deployed the latest connected telematics across their transporter fleet to enhance efficiency and significantly lower fuel consumption and emissions.
Using comprehensive driver behaviour telematics data, the company can focus on improving long-term fleet sustainability and can significantly lower both their emissions and maintenance costs by planning the most intelligent and effective routes.
Reducing emissions
Helping Copart to achieve the Greenest Fleet on the Street, the company have also recently fitted their entire fleet with a unique fuel pick-up system which ensures that only clean fuel enters the fuel lines. This eliminates the effects of fuel contamination and reduces fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by 5%.
Also helping Copart to provide the most environmentally friendly vehicle collection solutions is the diversity of its transport fleet, which includes single and 3-car transporters.
This not only helps to enhance efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, but it also enables Copart’s drivers to handle their more challenging collections where there might be HGV limitations or access restrictions in place.
When it comes to vehicle loaders, Copart’s strong relationship with JCB is enabling them to collaborate on the production of future build orders to ensure that they achieve their sustainability goals.
Energy efficiency is a key focus for JCB, who have now launched their first fully electric machines. Copart are excited about collaborating with them on their future orders to explore lower-emission options, including alternative fuels and renewable energy.
The wider picture
Copart’s nationwide operational capabilities remain unrivalled, with 23 connected, owned, and managed Operation Centres and offices strategically positioned across the UK & Ireland.
This means they can manage any peaks in demand through centrally controlled decisions and have complete flexibility to divert vehicles, people, and operations quickly and easily to another Copart location if needed.
And the company’s close proximity to communities and customers means they can collect, handle, and store vehicles quickly, efficiently, and with minimal environmental impact.
“Our customers can be assured that as our fleet keeps growing in line with demand, we’ll continue working closely with our partnership network across fleet, transport, and infrastructure, to identify even more ways that we can play our part in creating a sustainable future.”
Read about other fantastic green initiatives Copart have launched as part of their Plan-Net-Zero
