ALLENTOWN, PA – November 10, 2026 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that E. Schneider & Sons on Sumner Ave in Allentown will receive $137,225 in Pennsylvania Freight Innovations in Transportation (PA-FIT) Grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
The funding will support the replacement of an older diesel-powered aggregate materials handler with a more fuel-efficient Tier 4 diesel-powered model. The upgrade is expected to save approximately 5,121 gallons of diesel fuel and $33,747 in fuel costs, while reducing harmful emissions.
“Supporting longstanding local businesses means helping them find ways to grow, operate more efficiently and remain competitive,” said Senator Nick Miller. “This investment will help E. Schneider & Sons modernize its equipment, reduce fuel consumption, lower operating costs, and cut down harmful diesel emissions. I am proud to support a local business like E. Schneider & Sons as high diesel prices continue to challenge businesses. This funding will provide much-needed relief, help the company control costs and invest in its continued success.”
This investment is part of a $19.6 million initiative supporting 18 organizations across Pennsylvania to replace older diesel equipment with cleaner technologies, lower fuel costs, and improve air quality.
The projects are expected to save recipients $1.16 million annually in diesel fuel costs, including $991,000 from switching to electric alternatives. Funding is provided through the PA-FIT Grant Program, part of DEP’s Driving PA Forward initiative.
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