SmartWay
SmartWay Transport Partnership
Multi-modal Carriers
Joining SmartWay is as Easy as 1, 2, 3:
There are three steps to joining SmartWay as a multi-modal carrier partner:
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START HERE!Before downloading the Multi-modal Carrier Tool, take time to review the getting started guide, which includes a copy of the partnership agreement*. "You will need Adobe Reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA's PDF page to learn more." *CURRENT TRUCK PARTNERS--Read this primer first (PDF) (3pp, 691 KB) to find out if you should join SmartWay as a Multi-modal carrier and learn how. 1) ASSESS:The first step to becoming a SmartWay partner is collecting your data. The data collection overview and workbook below will help you get prepared for your tool submission and make data entry easier. GATHERING YOUR DATA
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2) CALCULATE:The next step in becoming a SmartWay partner is to enter your data in the Multi-modal Carrier Tool. User Guide 3 will help you with data entry and troubleshooting the tool. Download the SmartWay Multi-Modal Tool Here (XLS) (4.83 MB)DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS: To download the tool, you need to SAVE the file to a folder. To save, right click the link above or the button to the left and select "Save Target As" in Microsoft Explorer or "Save Link As" in Mozilla Firefox. Opening the file in the browser instead of saving will ender some features unavailable. User Guide 3—Data Entry and Troubleshooting Guide: Multi-modal Carrier Guidance (PDF) (54 pp, 2,330 KB)
*Note: EPA cannot provide technical support for preparing files for importing. Please work with your internal IT department to make sure data files are set up properly for import. |
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3) TRACK:To maintain your status as a SmartWay Multi-modal Carrier in good standing, you will need to update your data and resubmit a Multi-modal Carrier Tool each year. Performance Ranking Information 2011 Reporting Year Performance Rankings Spreadsheet (XLSX) (12 pp, 321 MB)NOTE: You need to SAVE the file toa folder. To save, right click the link above and select "Save Target As" in Microsoft Explorer or "Save Link As" in Mozilla Firefox. Opening the file in the browser instead of saving will render some features unavailable. The file is refreshed every Monday afternoon. (For reference purposes only) ANNUAL UPDATES: As a Multi-modal Carrier Partner, you agree to update your tool data and submit a new tool annually. More Resources for Multi-modal CarriersImportant Links |
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