Learn the Issues
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Learn about SmartWay Verified Technologies
Companies that carry freight with trucks can purchase EPA-verified SmartWay technologies to improve fuel efficiency of tractors and trailers.
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SmartWay Banner Graphics File
Use this file to print the SmartWay banner to display in your building.
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Communications Guidelines: Manufacturers of EPA SmartWay Verified Technologies
This document outlines communications guidelines for manufacturers of EPA SmartWay verified technologies.
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Reflects Well Advertisement Print File
View an advertisement that promotes the benefits of SmartWay Designated Tractors and Trailers.
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SmartWay Tractor and Trailer Logo Usage Instructions
View a presentation provides guidelines for SmartWay Partners on tractor and trailer logo usage, including SmartWay designated technical specifications and requirements, importance of logo display, how to obtain the logo, and logo placement.
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The Business Case for Becoming a SmartWay Shipper
This EPA presentation provides information on the SmartWay Partnership Program; what it is, how it works, benefits of becoming a SW registered shipper, why freight sustainability matters, and achieving sustainability goals throughout the supply chain.
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SmartWay Global Green Freight Action Webinar
This EPA presentation provides information on the SmartWay Transport Partnership Program, including SW brand market research results, program success, partner participation, logo usage, and available promotional and publicity resources.
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Resources to Introduce Your Carriers to SmartWay
This page contains the users guides and documentation for the sharing the SmartWay program with carriers that a company works with.
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Past SmartWay Excellence Shipper and Logistics Leaders
View SmartWay Excellence Shipper and Logistics Leaders from 2006 to 2009.
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Webinar: 2020 SmartWay Carrier Awardees Share Effective Strategies
This webinar covers strategies from SmartWay carrier awardees where they shared effective strategies to improve transportation efficiency.
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SmartWay Global Collaboration
SmartWay collaborates with other countries to develop or expand freight sustainability and green freight initiatives around the globe.
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SmartWay Sustainability Accounting and Reporting
This page contains information about how companies can include transportation-related Scope 3 emissions in their sustainability accounting and reporting documents.
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Why Freight Matters to Supply Chain Sustainability
This page contains information about the scope of freight transportation and its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, air quality issues, pollution, climate change.
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SmartWay Shipper Information Request
This page confirms receipt of information form for prospective SmartWay Shippers.
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Webinar: 2024 SmartWay Rail Tool Demonstration
This EPA presentation provides information on the SmartWay Rail Carrier Tool: its background and development, participation in the program, application process, emission metrics, tool demonstration, data collection, and schedule for 2024.
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Shippers: There’s a SmartWay for You
This EPA presentation provides information on the SmartWay Transport Partnership Program for shippers, including overview, partners' roles, benefits, and tools.
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Savannah Community-Port Collaboration Pilot Project
A series of meetings involving the Georgia Ports Authority and near-port community organizations were convened for a community capacity building pilot project. Technical assistance is being provided by EPA to support effective engagement.
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Drayage Truck Replacements Improve Air Quality in the Mid-Atlantic
This page provides a snapshot of drayage truck replacement programs in the Mid-Atlantic of the United States associated with three ports in Philadelphia/Wilmington, Baltimore and Virginia.
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Ports Primer: 5.3 Potential Community Interests
Land use at ports can have a direct impact on neighboring residential communities.
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Ports Primer: 7.1 Environmental Impacts
Port operations can lead to environmental impacts on air, water and land. Many communities with environmental justice concerns also experience disparities in health outcomes that they attribute to exposure to emissions from port operations.