The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently named Highway Transport its Responsible Care Partner Company of the Year for the fourth time in the last six years.
ACC recognized the Knoxville, Tennessee-based tank truck carrier and this year’s other winners during the 2024 Responsible Care & Sustainability Conference & Expo held last week at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.
“We are excited to achieve this milestone for the fourth time, a distinction that underscores our commitment to safety and sustainability,” Rick Lusby, Highway Transport vice president of safety and fleet services, told Bulk Transporter.
“Our employees are committed to safety and have worked hard to make this goal a reality.”
The Partner Company of the Year award recognizes the superb performance and safety record of companies involved in the distribution, transportation, storage, use, treatment, disposal and/or sales and marketing of chemicals, ACC said. The other 2024 winners are Kinder Morgan Liquids Terminals in Houston and Total Quality Logistic in Cincinnati.
“Being a leading example of safety in an industry where responsibility and sustainability matters is an emphasis for Highway Transport,” Lusby said.
“Our entire Highway Transport family celebrates this important achievement in 2024.”
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ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company (large-size category) and FMC Corporation (medium-size category) won the Responsible Care Company of the Year awards; and Indorama Ventures (medium) and Nisus Corporation (small) secured the association’s Responsible Care Initiative of the Year awards.
“The principles of Responsible Care are fundamental to how we operate at ExxonMobil, so it’s an honor to receive this award for the third consecutive year,” Karen McKee, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company president, said in a news release. “This reflects the extraordinary dedication of our teams around the world who are continuously working to improve our safety and environmental performance. We are committed to creating sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs in ways that help protect people, the environment, and the communities where we operate.”
Additionally, ACC recognized organizations with exemplary performance in product safety, facility safety, waste minimization, reuse and recycling, and energy efficiency. Eagle Transport Corporation won an award for its corporate waste minimization and beneficial reuse project, and Quantix secured four facility awards (export, dry bulk transportation, in-plant services, and liquid transportation) for companies with significant achievements in employee health and safety performance.
“Responsible Care isn’t just a commitment—our companies and employees are taking meaningful actions to drive safety and sustainability, setting a standard of performance for the entire industry to aspire to,” said Chris Jahn, ACC president and CEO. “Our 2024 award winners serve as beacons of excellence in fostering a culture of safety and promoting the health and safety of people, communities, and the planet.”
