SmartWay Tractors and Trailers

Press Release - March 30, 2007 New Green Big-Rigs Cut Greenhouse Gases, Save Truckers Up to $11,000 Yearly

EPA 420-F-07-033, March 2007
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SmartWay is offering new equipment specifications that can reduce fuel consumption by 10 to 20 percent for 2007 long-haul truck and tractor models. SmartWay Partners that purchase these new truck and trailer models can use the SmartWay logo.

Information for Equipment Manufacturers
   What are EPA Certified SmartWay tractors and trailers?
   What are the basic specifications for an EPA Certified SmartWay tractor?
   What are the basic specifications for an EPA Certified SmartWay trailer?
   What tires are approved for EPA Certified SmartWay tractors and trailers?

Information for SmartWay Transport Partners
   Who manufactures EPA Certified SmartWay tractors and trailers?    
   Who can use the SmartWay Tractor logo and SmartWay Trailer logo?

Information for Equipment Manufacturers

What are EPA Certified SmartWay tractors and trailers?

They are long-haul truck components with significantly lower emissions and fuel consumption. EPA and leaders in the freight-equipment-manufacturing industry worked together to develop these performance specifications.

When manufacturers equip long-haul tractors and trailers with these specifications, they are designated and labeled as “U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay.” The EPA Certified SmartWay label may be used at point-of-sale and applied to the interior of the tractors and trailers by the equipment manufacturers.

View detailed manufacturer’s logo-use guidelines (PDF) (7 pp, 962K, About PDF files)

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What are the basic specifications for an EPA Certified SmartWay tractor?

• Model Year 2007 or later engine;
• Integrated cab-high roof fairing;
• Tractor-mounted side fairing gap reducers;
• Tractor fuel-tank side fairings;
• Aerodynamic bumper and mirrors;
• Options for reducing periods of extended engine idling (auxiliary power units, generator sets, direct fired heaters, battery powered HVAC system, and automatic engine start/stop system); and
• Options for low-rolling resistance tires (single wide or dual) mounted on aluminum wheels.

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What are the basic specifications for an EPA Certified SmartWay trailer?

New long-haul van trailers can be ordered, and existing trailers can be upgraded, to qualify as an EPA Certified SmartWay trailer provided that they are equipped with:

• Side skirts;
• Weight-saving technologies;
• Gap reducer on the front or trailer tails (either extenders or boat tails); and
• Options for low-rolling resistance tires (single wide or dual) mounted on aluminum wheels.

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What tires are approved for EPA Certified SmartWay tractors and trailers?

Based upon data provided by tire manufacturers, EPA has determined that the following tire models meet the SmartWay Tractor-Trailer equipment specification. EPA may update this list periodically.

Bridgestone
Steer R287, R280
Drive M720, Greatec
Trailer R195, Greatec

Continental
Steer HSL
Drive HDL Eco Plus
Trailer HTL

Goodyear
Steer G395 LHS Fuel Max
Drive G305 LHD Fuel Max
Trailer G316 LHT Fuel Max

Michelin
Steer XZA3, XZA2
Drive XDA Energy, XDA3, X-One XDA
Trailer XTA Energy, XT1, X-One XTA

Tire manufacturers may submit data to EPA to demonstrate that additional tire models meet the performance requirements of the SmartWay Tractor-Trailer equipment specification. Please contact Cheryl Bynum, 734-214-4844, bynum.cheryl@epa.gov.

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Information for SmartWay Transport Partners

Who manufactures EPA Certified SmartWay tractors and trailers?

Carriers know they are getting a qualified tractor or trailer by the special logo affixed in the cab or trailer. Equipment manufacturers have developed unique specification sheets detailing equipment requirements and options for placing an order for an EPA Certified SmartWay tractor or trailer. EPA Certified tractors can be ordered through the following manufacturers:

• Freightliner
• International
• Kenworth
• Mack
• Peterbilt
• Volvo

Contact your local trailer dealer to see if it offers new and retrofit equipment that meets SmartWay specifications.

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Who can use the SmartWay Tractor logo and SmartWay Trailer logo?

Only SmartWay Transport Partners in good standing and who agree to certain conditions may apply the logo to the exterior of their EPA Certified SmartWay equipment.

A partner company that purchases an EPA Certified SmartWay tractor must commit to use low-rolling resistance tires and eliminate extended idle periods. The company must also sign the SmartWay logo guidelines. A partner that purchases an EPA Certified SmartWay trailer and signs the SmartWay logo guidelines may affix the “SmartWay 2007 Trailer” logo on the outside.

These logos signify the tractor and/or trailer meet EPA’s environmental and fuel-efficiency standards for excellence. This is an exclusive designation that sets the SmartWay Partner apart from its peers in the industry. For carriers and truckers, the SmartWay logo is a signal to consumers and the community that they are taking actions to limit the negative environmental impacts of their business operations.

Any company may purchase EPA Certified SmartWay tractors and trailers. However, only SmartWay Transport Partners may apply the SmartWay tractor or trailer logo to the exterior.

Learn more about becoming a SmartWay Partner.

Contact SmartWay at 734-214-4767 or your SmartWay partner account manager for more information about logo use.

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