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January 2017
New 'About SmartWay' video available for viewing!
Freight plays a critical role in performance across the supply chain. Check out EPA’s fun new video 'About SmartWay' and take a look at how this innovative partnership helps companies improve freight efficiency, lower emissions and gain a competitive advantage!
View the 'About SmartWay' Video
SmartWay releases 2017 truck tool to help assess fleet performance!
For companies starting the year with a resolution to improve efficiency and fleet performance, SmartWay’s 2017 truck tool is now available on the web (/smartway/smartway-truck-carrier-partner-resources)! The 2017 tool includes several new features to help you assess performance, making it easy to set goals!
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2016 SmartWay Excellence Awards
On September 27, 2016 and October 3, 2016, EPA recognized the achievements of freight shippers,logistics companies, and carriers as recipients of 2016 SmartWay Excellence Awards.
- Learn more about the 2016 Awardees
- View EPA press release for shipper and logistics event
- View EPA press release for carrier event
SmartWay Featured Partners
This month’s featured partners are North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and Walmart. Learn more about how these two organizations create more efficient freight systems and help advance sustainable transportation!
- January 3, 2017
- DC Velocity, Interview with The Home Depot's Michelle Livingstone
- November 14, 2016
- Material Management & Distribution, Carriers recognized for environmental achievements
- August 8, 2016
- Reading Eagle, Trucking's Getting a Lot Greener
- Jul 13, 2016
- Lexology, EPA Updates and Republishes SmartWay Freight Transportation Sustainability Program
- June 21, 2016
- Environmental Leader, Transportation Is No. 1 Source of Carbon Emissions. What Can Corporate Fleets Do?
- April 26, 2016
- Bulk Transporter, EPA recognizes SmartWay Affiliates that support cleaner freight
- April 26, 2016
- Monitor Daily, Penske Truck Leasing Captures Fourth Straight EPA Award
- April 22, 2016
- Texas Clean Air Matters, Promoting Freight Supply Chain Sustainability: Environmental Defense Fund Selected as a 2016 SmartWay Affiliate Honoree
- April 21, 2016
- The Gilmer Mirror, EPA recognizes EDF, SmartWay Affiliate for Efforts to Reduce Pollution
- November 19, 2015
- Sustainable Brands, Green Freight for a More Sustainable Supply Chain: Accelerate Performance and Declare a Goal
- September 25, 2015
- Corporate Responsibility Magazine, Do you understand the 'freight footprint'?
- October 3, 2016
- EPA SmartWay honors Freight Carriers for Exceptional Supply Chain Efficiency
- September 27, 2016
- EPA’s SmartWay Honors Green Leaders in the Freight Industry
- August 16, 2016
- EPA and DOT Finalize Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
- April 21, 2016
- EPA Celebrates SmartWay Affiliates that Support Cleaner Freight
- October 19, 2015
- EPA SmartWay Honors Freight Carriers for Superior Supply Chain Efficiency
- October 13, 2015
- TODAY: EPAs 2015 Technology Showcase in Ann Arbor Spotlights Heavy-Duty Vehicles
- October 13, 2015
- EPAs SmartWay Honors Green Leaders in the Freight Industry
- December 5, 2016
- Crowley's Puerto Rico Services Join Energy Efficiency Partnership
- November 17, 2016
- Whirlpool Corporation Receives U.S. EPA 2016 SmartWay Excellence Award
- August 10, 2016
- Freighcenter Joins US EPA Smartway Transport Partnership Program
- August 2, 2016
- Albertsons Companies increases biodiesel use for truck fleets
- June 16, 2016
- MB Global Logistics Inc. Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay® Transport Partnership
- Jun 27, 2016
- Transportation Insight Again Named to G75 Award for Top Green ...
- Jun 6, 2016
- Green Fleet of the Month: Orange is the new green
- April 22, 2016
- SGIA Recognized by US EPA as a 2016 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Honoree
- April 22, 2016
- ATA Honored to Receive EPA SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award
- April 21, 2016
- EPA Celebrates SmartWay Affiliates that Support Cleaner Freight