The trucking industry is a vital component of Central Pennsylvania's economy. It's also a big reason why the midstate has some of the unhealthiest air in the U.S.
In an admirable display of unity and community awareness, 15 Cumberland County firms have signed a resolution to reduce idling time by truckers. Keen Transport Inc. is the leader of the initiative. It consulted with the Clean Air Board of Central Pennsylvania in the spring. Shortly after that meeting the company set an example by banning idling on its Middlesex Township premises (see "Driving force," page 1).
This aggressive self-policing is a bold, smart move by Keen and its industry fellows for several …
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