#NTDAW: Winning in Zero-Emission Trucking with King Fio Trucking, LLC

King Fio’s CEO, Jennie Abarca
CALSTART member King Fio Trucking has been a leading organization in zero-emission trucking since its inception, serving the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to move cargo. With 3 locations, 30 trucks in their fleet, and 30 terminals that they serve, King Fio continues to make an impact on zero-emission trucking in California.
We recently caught up with King Fio’s CEO, Jennie Abarca, on her experiences in the zero-emission trucking industry. Read more below.
Q: What has your journey towards using zero-emission trucking been like so far?
An uphill climb. It should be easier. We have this big problem of climate change and there is a solution. We need to not only talk about what we can do but DO what we can.
Q: What inspired you to get involved with the clean transportation industry?
My children! I care deeply about the problems they are going to inherit from us. I need to do what I can now.
Q: How have your truck drivers reacted to using zero-emission vehicles on a day-to-day basis?
They love them, and will never go back to diesel.
Q: How does making a commitment to zero-emission trucking benefit your truck drivers?
Noise pollution, easier on their bodies, they don’t smell diesel fumes.
Q: How does being a CALSTART member help King Fio continue pushing for incentives to keep its drivers working with clean transportation?
CALSTART has been a great partner in getting my story out to other industry leaders. We can all make this change.
Q: What would you say to other trucking organizations looking to make the switch to zero-emission vehicles?
Do it! It’s the future of our industry.
To learn more about King Fio and their operations, click here.