SmartWay Transport

Information for Equipment Manufacturers

What are US 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 "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?

• 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.

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) mounted on aluminum wheels.

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.