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

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.