SmartWay Transport

Information for Equipment Manufacturers

What are US EPA certified SmartWay tractors and trailers?

They are long-haul truck components which 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 "US EPA Certified SmartWay." The US 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.

What are the basic specifications for a US EPA Certified SmartWay tractor?

Interim requirements for certifying SmartWay tractors, and interim guidance and an interim test method for verifying SmartWay components are available. Basic qualifications for a certified SmartWay tractor, include:

• Model Year 2007 or later engine;
• Integrated sleeper 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), with aluminum wheels encouraged but optional

What are the basic specifications for a US EPA Certified SmartWay trailer?

New long-haul van trailers can be ordered, and existing trailers can be upgraded, to qualify as a US 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), with aluminum wheels encouraged but optional

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: HSL2
Drive: HDL Eco Plus
Trailer: HTL ECO PLUS

Goodyear
Steer: G395 LHS Fuel Max
Drive: G305 LHD Fuel Max, G392 SSD
Trailer: G316 LHT Fuel Max

Hankook
Steer: AL07+
Drive: Z35A
Trailer: TL01

Michelin
Steer: XZA3, XZA2
Drive: XDA Energy, XDA3, X-One XDA, X ONE XDN2
Trailer: XTA Energy, XT1, X-One XTA, X ONE XTE

Yokohama
Steer: RY617
Drive: 703ZL
Trailer: RY587mc²

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.

Instructions for the SmartWay Tractor & Trailer License Agreement:
SmartWay Tractor & Trailer License Agreement

Complete (fill-in) all sections of the license agreement indicated by blue font (pages 2 and 4).
Submit pages 2 - 4 (completed and signed) via fax, e-mail or regular mail to:

Attn: Joann Jackson-Stephens
U.S. EPA - SmartWay
2565 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: (734) 214-4767
Fax: (734) 214-4052
e-mail: jackson-stephens.joann@epa.gov

Upon receipt of a satisfactorily completed and signed SmartWay license agreement, your company name will be added to the manufacturer's list of SmartWay certified tractors and trailers on the SmartWay web site. The official SmartWay contact from the manufacturer will receive the SmartWay certification mark for promotional use.

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