The Small Business Loan program provides 

low-interest loans to Arkansas small 

businesses to institute pollution prevention 

measures. 

Eligible Businesses 

For a business to be eligible for these low-interest 

loans, it must employ 100 or fewer individuals and 

provide proof of profitable operations and a 

demonstrated ability to repay the loan.

Loan Process 

First, the applicant submits a completed loan 

application with all attachments, including a 

complete description of and cost estimate for the 

eligible project. Then, ADEQ Business Assistance 

staff review the application and visit the site to 

determine eligibility. 

After the loan is approved, ADEQ provides the loan 

monies to the applicant. ADEQ will follow-up and 

verify that the project has been completed. 

SmartWaySM Transport FuelSaving Technology Packages 

for Trucking Companies 

ADEQ and the U.S. Environmental Protection 

Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership 

have teamed up to help Arkansas trucking companies 

finance projects to save fuel and reduce pollution 

through the ADEQ Small Business Loan Program. 

SmartWay Fuel-Saving Technology Packages – 

Transform your trucks into low-emission, highefficiency vehicles with: 

3⁄4 Idle reduction devices 

3⁄4 Low rolling resistance tires 

3⁄4 Tractor and/or trailer aerodynamics 

3⁄4 Exhaust aftertreatment devices 

Your company will become more attractive to 

environmentally-minded shippers who are looking to 

work with cleaner freight carriers. To compare costs 

and estimate fuel savings from various technologies, 

visit the SmartWay Technology Package Savings 

Calculator at 

www.epa.gov/smartway/calculator/loancalc.htm. 

Features: 

• Flexibility – Custom design a package with 

technologies that best match your operations. 

• Attractive Return on Investment – Depending on 

technologies selected and the operation of your 

trucks, fuel savings may range from 10-15% for 

many packages. 

• Attractive Loan Terms – Loans are available for 

up to $45,000 at 80% of Prime Interest Rate, with 

loan terms of up to 10 years. 

Need more information? 

ADEQ Business Assistance Program 

Phone: (501) 682-0709 or (888) 233-0326 

Fax: (501) 682-0880 

www.adeq.state.ar.us

For information on the SmartWay Transport Partnership, 

visit www.epa.gov/smartway EPA420-F-06-901 • May 2006
Overview of Fuel-Saving and Emission-Reduction Technologies 

Disclaimer: The benefits described in this document are estimations only, which are based on a number of assumptions. Actual fureductions may be higher or lower; they will depend on a variety of factors, including equipment type, driver performance, distance

Technology Description Approx. Cost 

Idle Reduction Device – Bunk Heater 

Small, lightweight, diesel fuel-fired device mounted in the cab that provides heat for cab comfort. Does not include any air conditioning capabilities. 

$1,500 

a

Idle Reduction Device – Auxiliary Power Unit 

Small diesel-powered generator mounted outside the cab that provides heat, air-conditioning, and electrical power to run appliances. 

$6,000 - $8,500 

a

Aluminum Wheels for Single Wide Tires Traditional dual tires are replaced with one single wide tire and aluminum wheel. 

 Can be applied to all tractor and trailer tire positions except for the steer tires. 

$5,600 

Trailer Aerodynamics Fairings added to the front and underside of 

the trailer to reduce drag. $2,400 

Emission Control Device – Oxidation Catalyst 

A device added to the tractor’s exhaust system to reduce the emission of particulate matter and other pollutants. 

$1,200 A

1 All savings assume a Class 8B tractor trailer traveling approximately 100,000 miles per year.