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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
SmartWay Tractors and Trailers
When used together, SmartWay tractors and trailers can achieve fuel savings of 10 to 20 percent,
lower greenhouse-gas emissions, and significantly reduce nitrous oxide, particulate matter, and
other air pollutants.
This fact sheet describes specifications for U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay tractors and trailers. It
also provides SmartWay Partners with guidance on where to purchase this equipment and how to
get permission to use the SmartWay Tractor and SmartWay Trailer logos.
Information for Manufacturers
What are U.S. 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 qualifications.
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When manufacturers equip long-haul tractors and trailers with these specifications, they are
designated and labeled as "U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay." The U.S. 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.
What are the basic specifications for a U.S. 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 eliminating periods of extended engine idling (auxiliary power units, auxiliary
cooling units, battery pack with start/stop system, bunk heater units); and
• Options for low-rolling resistance tires (single wide or dual) mounted on aluminum wheels.
What are the basic specifications for a U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay trailer?
New long-haul van trailers can be ordered, and existing trailers can be upgraded, to qualify
as a U.S. 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.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency • Office of Transportation & Air Quality • (734) 214-4052 fax • www.epa.gov/smartway
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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 L. Bynum, 734-214-4844, bynum.cheryl@epa.gov.
Information for SmartWav Transport Partners
Who manufactures the U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay tractor?
Carriers know they are getting a qualified tractor by the special logo affixed in the cab.
These automakers have developed unique specification sheets detailing equipment requirements
and options for placing an order for a U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay tractor:
Freightliner
International
Kenworth
Mack
Peterbilt
Volvo
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency • Office of Transportation & Air Quality • (734) 214-4052 fax • www.epa.gov/smartway
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Transport Partnership
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Who manufactures the U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay trailer?
Some equipment manufacturers that offer trailers equipped to meet SmartWay's voluntary
specifications include:
Great Dane
Hyundai Translead
Manac
Stoughton Trailers
Strick Corp.
Trailmobile Canada
Utility Trailer Manufacturing
Wabash National Corp.
Who may use the SmartWay logo on U.S. EPA Certified tractors and
trailers?
Only SmartWay Transport Partners in good standing and who agree to certain conditions may
apply the logo to the exterior of their eligible equipment.
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A Partner company that purchases a U.S. 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 a U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay trailer and
signs the SmartWay logo guidelines may affix the "2007 SmartWay 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 environmental impacts of
their business operations.
Any company may purchase U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay tractors and trailers. However, only
SmartWay Transport Partners may apply the logo to the exterior.
Learn more about becoming a SmartWav Partner. Contact SmartWay at 734-214-4767 or your
SmartWay partner account manager for more information about logo use.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency • Office of Transportation & Air Quality • (734) 214-4052 fax • www.epa.gov/smartway
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