Fleet
sustainability
starts with a game plan.
This is new territory for everyone. There’s a lot to watch out for. But it’s also a massive opportunity for forward-thinking companies to seize the moment, win grant money, and grow their business.
That’s Sapien’s expertise. We simplify your sustainability journey and achieve the highest return on your investment. From project concept to ribbon cutting, we're your guide along the way.
$30+ million
in grant funding won for our clients
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“Thanks to Sapien, we secured $8 million in funding to electrify our operations. I highly recommend having Michael in your corner–he's a highly collaborative partner with deep expertise.”
Jeremy Butzlaff
President, MTR Western -
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“We delivered Oregon’s first electric garbage truck with Sapien's guidance. Michael helped us ask the right questions, avoid pitfalls, and ultimately revolutionize our business.”
Alando Simpson
CEO, City of Roses Disposal & Recycling -
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“Sapien helped us win over $2 million to repower some of our oldest tugs to cleaner, fuel-efficient engines. It was a complex project, and we couldn't be happier with the results.”
Steve Shaver
President, Shaver Transportation Company
Our Services
We guide fleet operators of all shapes and sizes on their path to decarbonize: trucking and transportation companies, manufacturers, retailers, and service providers.
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We’re experts at securing clean vehicle funding through research, turnkey applications, and project management support.
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We build comprehensive game plans that include cost-saving incentives, regulatory compliance impacts, and strategies to adopt the technologies that best meet your needs—whether that's biofuels, electrification, onsite energy resilience, or simply cleaner diesel engines.
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What regulations apply to your business? How can you best navigate them? We provide a pathway and support through the entire process.
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Partner with us and have peace of mind that your project will be executed to perfection.
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We love helping our clients shine. Let’s tell your clean energy stories and build trust with your audiences.
Meet Michael.
Michael Graham leads Sapien. He’s known in the Pacific Northwest for his work in the medium and heavy-duty fleet sector, helping organizations deploy the region’s firsts: the first daycab tractors for Titan Freight Systems, the first electric yard trucks for UPS, and the first electric garbage truck for COR Disposal & Recycling.
Prior to starting Sapien, Michael previously served as Deputy Director for the Columbia-Willamette and Western Washington Clean Cities organization.
Fleet Electrification Fundamentals
Cut through the noise on fleet electrification—use our Fleet Electrification Fundamentals guide to polish your knowledge on EV technology, pick up tips on reducing charging and utility electricity costs, and unpack industry jargon.
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