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Examples of SmartWay Designated Trailer Configurations

The tables below list a few examples of the regular SmartWay trailer and the SmartWay Elite trailer. These lists are not exhaustive; there are many ways to achieve both designations.

Examples of SmartWay Trailer Configurations

Configuration Potential Device Combinations Total Fuel Savings
One Aero Device Plus Tires
  • 5% Trailer Side Skirt
  • Low-rolling resistance tires (1%)
6%
One Aero Device Plus Tires
  • 5% Trailer Tail
  • Low-rolling resistance tires (1%)
6%
Two Aero Devices Plus Tires
  • 1% Trailer Tail
  • 4% Trailer Side Skirt
  • Low-rolling resistance tires (1%)
6%

Examples of SmartWay Elite Trailer Configurations

You Own You Add Total Fuel Savings
  • Base Trailer
  • 4% Trailer Side Skirt
  • 5% Tail
  • Low-rolling resistance tires (1%)
10%
  • Base Trailer
  • 9% Elite Combination of gap reducer and skirt
  • Low-rolling resistance tires (1%)
10%
  • Base trailer with 4% Skirt
  • 5% Tail
  • Low-rolling resistance tires (1%)
10%
 
  • SmartWay Designated Trailer with:
    • 5% Skirt
    • Low-rolling resistance tires (1%)
  • 4% Tail
10%

Note: When using aerodynamic devices together, please keep in mind that not all devices can be installed on the same trailer at the same time. For instance, trailer devices that mount under the center of the trailer cannot be used with trailer side skirts. Likewise, a trailer gap reducer would not be appropriate for a refrigerated trailer.