Wal-Mart continues its quest to become more eco-friendly, and its latest move is to assume control of its U.S. transportation services from suppliers. According to the mega discount store, by using its private fleet and contractors to transport goods from the manufacturer to Wal-Mart’s distribution centers and on to its stores, such action will help further reduce its prices. Currently, the retailer’s fleet only delivers products from its distribution centers to its stores.

Wal-Mart Stores is seeking to take over its U.S. transportation services from suppliers in an effort to reduce the cost of hauling goods, Bloomberg reported Friday.

The company is contacting all manufacturers that provide products to its more than 4,000 U.S. stores and Sam’s Club membership warehouse clubs, Bloomberg reported, citing a Kelly Abney, Wal-Mart’s vice president of corporate transportation.

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