Our Commitment to a Greener Oakland and a Healthier Bay Area

At SYS Industries, we believe that a successful business must also be a responsible one. Our new truck parking facility in Oakland is more than just a place for drivers to rest; it’s a direct response to a critical and escalating crisis that impacts our environment, our communities, and the dedicated drivers who power our economy. Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitment is centered on providing a tangible, measurable solution to the severe shortage of truck parking in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Massive Climate Impact: We will eliminate nearly 14.5 million pounds of CO₂ annually, which is the equivalent of planting almost 300,000 new trees in Oakland.

Cleaner Air for Oakland: We will slash thousands of pounds of smog-forming pollutants (NOx and VOCs) and lung-damaging particulate matter (PM2.5) every year, directly improving local air quality and reducing health risks like asthma.

Eliminating Hazardous Emissions: Our plan removes over 400,000 pounds of other harmful emissions annually, including toxic carbon monoxide and potent greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide, creating safer neighborhoods and fighting climate change.

To understand the importance of our mission, it’s essential to see the bigger picture. The United States is facing a critical shortage of truck parking. With approximately 3.5 million trucks operating across the country, there are only 313,000 dedicated parking spaces available. This staggering imbalance means there is roughly only one parking spot for every 11 trucks on the road.

This national crisis has profound local consequences. Truck drivers report spending an average of one hour every single day searching for a safe and legal place to park. This wasted hour reduces their earning potential, creates logistical nightmares, and, most critically, leads to practices that severely harm our environment and communities.

When drivers cannot find designated parking, they are often forced to park in residential areas, on the shoulders of highways, or in other prohibited zones. To power their cabins during the legally mandated 10-hour rest period, they are left with little choice but to idle their engines, with devastating effects.

Oakland is at the epicenter of this issue. As home to one of the busiest ports on the West Coast, the city experiences a constant flow of heavy-duty truck traffic. The resulting environmental strain is severe:

Our Solution: A Greener, Safer Approach to Parking

Our new truck parking facility in Oakland is a purpose-built solution designed to directly combat these environmental and social challenges. By providing a secure, permanent, and strategically located domicile for truck drivers, we are creating a ripple effect of positive change.

Environmental Benefits: Cleaner Air for Oakland

Our primary environmental goal is to reduce harmful emissions by eliminating the root causes: the search for parking and extended idling.

• Reducing Harmful Emissions: By providing a reliable place to park, we allow drivers to shut down their engines instead of idling for hours. This directly reduces the emission of CO2​, particulate matter, and the NOx​ that forms damaging ozone.
• Conserving Fuel: Our facility eliminates the estimated one hour of fuel wasted daily as drivers cruise for parking, reducing the overall carbon footprint of the logistics cycle.

Measurable Impact: Our modeling demonstrates a significant decrease in carbon emissions. The reduction from our facility’s operations is equivalent to the environmental benefit of planting over 300,000 trees in Oakland. This tangible impact will contribute directly to cleaner air and healthier communities.

Social Benefits: Supporting Drivers and Communities

A sustainable business must support people. Our facility is designed to improve the lives of both truck drivers and Oakland residents.

• Ending Illegal Neighborhood Parking: We offer a dependable alternative that will help clear residential streets of illegally parked trucks, reducing noise pollution and improving public safety.
• Enhancing Driver Welfare: We provide a safe, secure environment where drivers can get the restorative rest they need to operate safely, as required by federal law. This reduces driver fatigue (a major factor in road accidents) and provides peace of mind.
• Community Partnership: We are committed to being a responsible and valued member of the Oakland community, working to ensure our operations contribute positively to the local economy and quality of life.

Our Vision for a Sustainable Future

Our commitment doesn’t stop here. We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for the trucking industry while supporting the communities it serves.

Looking ahead, we plan to integrate truck stop electrification (TSE) technologies at our facility. These systems will allow over-the-road drivers to access grid power for their heating, cooling, and auxiliary needs, completely eliminating the requirement to idle their engines for 10 hours a day. Research shows that TSE can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from a parked truck by over 90%.

By addressing the truck parking shortage head-on, reducing emissions, and planning for innovative electrification solutions, we are creating a powerful positive impact for Oakland, the Bay Area, and the entire logistics industry.