The main objectives of this study were to develop a mechanism for understanding the adoption of green
logistics practices for truck fleets in China. A framework based on institutional economics was developed to
identify the driving factors, green logistics practices and their relationships. An outline of the methods applied is
presented. An analysis of green logistics practices in the road freight industry based on a survey of truck fleets is
presented. A description of the driving factors for adopting green logistics for truck fleets is then provided. A
structural equation model was developed to determine the relationships between the driving factors and adoption of
green logistics practices. Finally, recommendations for promoting the development of green logistics in the
Chinese road freight industry are presented.