Transportation

We use a variety of modes of transportation for our raw materials and finished products. We rely primarily on third parties to meet our transportation needs, but also operate our own systems.

In 2011, our private truck fleet included 261 trucks that traveled over 9 million miles. Our truck fleet seeks to operate as efficiently as possible. In many units, fuel efficiency is monitored monthly and shared to create competition for improvement among the drivers.

Our fleet of trucks implemented several energy saving programs over the past few years, including vehicle idle time reduction training, initiatives to increase the miles per gallon, fleet upgrades to more modern vehicles, and other energy saving opportunities. As a consequence of these programs, significant reductions in air pollutant emissions have been realized.

In addition, we strive to maintain the safest fleet program as possible. In recognition of these safe practices, Weyerhaeuser's Department of Transportation Manager recently received the "Private Fleet Safety Professional of the Year" award from the National Private Truck Council.