ACC names Eagle Transport Responsible Care Partner of the Year

Annually, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) recognizes chemical industry leaders for their exceptional health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) performance and commitment to sound chemicals management. For 2018 Eagle Transport Corporation, headquartered in Rocky Mount NC, was the recipient. 

The Responsible Care Partner of the Year Award recognizes superb performance and the safety record of companies involved in the distribution, transportation, storage, use, treatment, disposal, and/or sales and marketing of chemicals. Eagle has been Responsible Care Certified since 2015 and displays impressive leadership and perpetual enhancements within the Chemical Industry. With over 500 power units and 23 terminals located throughout the eastern United States, Eagle Transport is recognized as an industry leader in transporting petroleum products.

Since 1988, Responsible Care has helped ACC member and partner companies significantly enhance their performance and improve the health and safety of their employees, the communities in which they operate and the environment as a whole.

“Responsible Care means our industry is committed to developing products that benefit society, in safe, secure, environmentally sound facilities,” said ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley. “The companies and individuals that are honored give Responsible Care its credibility and strength--they are leaders in driving continuous improvement in the safety and sustainability of our industry’s products and operations.”