JA Frate - EPA SmartWay Partnership

February 13, 2009 Press Release:

“JA Frate announced that it joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry designed to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution.

JA Frate will contribute to the Partnership’s goal to reduce 33 to 66 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and up to 200,000 tons of nitrogen oxide per year by 2012 by improving the environmental performance of our freight operations. Carbon dioxide is the most common greenhouse gas, and nitrogen oxide is an air pollutant that contributes to smog. By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, JA Frate demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility.

“In order to be ‘The Most Dependable Transportation Service in the World’ we have to do our part right here at home; being a part of SmartWay provides measurements and goals that will help us know that we are part of improving the air quality in our community, not adding to the problem” said Joe Alger, President.

Launched in February 2004, the SmartWay Transport Partnership aims to achieve fuel savings of up to 150 million barrels of fuel per year. The Partnership brings together major freight shippers, trucking companies, railroads, logistics companies and trade/professional associations to pursue mutually beneficial efficiencies that result in emissions reductions and other environmental improvements, as well as cost savings to the companies. The Partnership currently has approximately 1,400 partners.

For 37 years JA Frate has provided quality freight services throughout the Chicago metropolitan area; specializing in same day and next day local service. Nationwide freight services as well as Intermodal container services and warehousing also available. For more information about JA Frate, visit www.jafrate.com or call 815-459-0839.

For information about the SmartWay Transport Partnership, visit www.epa.gov/smartway.”

PEOPLE

Everyone at JA Frate deliver 100% everyday to assure on-time, damage-free delivery at a fair price. Our commitment to total customer satisfaction starts with the sound of a friendly voice answering the phone. Our entire staff is trained and equipped with the latest technology to handle your ever changing needs. Our highly skilled drivers deliver your product with pride, not only on your first shipment, but every shipment - rest assured you are making the right choice with JA Frate!

QUALITY

The Quality Team at JA Frate consists of each and every employee. Customer focused initiatives, process improvements, documented procedures and above all teamwork drive our team to resolve service issues quickly and decisively to the customer's satisfaction. Although we cannot guarantee perfection....we can guarantee we care enough to resolve service issues to your satisfaction of the shipment is free! Click here for more information on our service guarantee.

SAFETY

Our safe and well-maintained fleet is your reliable partner in business. JA Frate's full line of equipment is company-owned and maintained in-house by DOT qualified technicians. We take pride in our DOT safety record and invite you to compare our SAFESTAT rating against any competitor. A comprehensive preventative maintenance schedule and daily inspections assures the JA Frate fleet is ready and waiting to pick-up and deliver your freight on time.

Our teams mission is to consistently go beyond customer expectations by providing the highest quality transportation services, through a dedication to excellence, safety, and industry knowledge.