Tips for Employees 

of SmartWay Shipper Partners

 

Today’s employees want 

meaning at work and companies all over the world are 

learning that they can grow 

in sales and profitability by 

aligning their business with 

environmental priorities. As 

a SmartWay Shipper, you’ve 

established your commitment 

to reducing your transportation carbon footprint. Now’s 

the time to engage your 

employees in helping you stay 

the course. Here are some 

tools you can use to educate your employees about 

your commitment to the 

SmartWay program and get 

them involved in spreading 

the word. 

Note to Shippers:

SmartWay Transport | EPA-420-F-10-035 | www.epa.gov/smartway | 734-214-4767 | smartway_transport@epa.gov

FEEL FREE TO USE ANY OR ALL OF THESE TIPS IN 

YOUR NEWSLETTERS, WEBSITES, OR OTHER MATERIAL. 

FILL IN YOUR COMPANY INFORMATION WHERE 

APPROPRIATE.

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Ways You Can Support the 

SmartWay Mission

AT HOME

Get moving in a SmartWay Certified Vehicle

Looking to buy a new or used vehicle? Make sure it’s a SmartWay 

Vehicle by using the EPA Green Vehicle guide to search for the most 

fuel-efficient vehicles in its class. Also, ask your lending institution if 

they offer a reduced interest rate for SmartWay certified vehicles. Visit 

http://epa.gov/smartway/vehicles/smartway-certified.htm to learn more.

Track your transportation carbon footprint

There are many tools online to help you calculate your personal carbon 

footprint. To reduce your impact, consider these ways to drive less:

 Whenever possible, combine activities and errands into one trip.

 Take advantage of public transportation and carpooling.

 Bicycling or even walking can be suitable (and healthy) transportation alternatives. 

Be a Smart Driver--follow these tips to 

 Be aware of your speed - obeying highway speed limits can save 

fuel, as well as prevent pollution.

 Avoid rapid accelerations and braking, which burn more fuel.

 Use cruise control and overdrive gears.

 When you aren’t in traffic, turn off the engine rather than idle for 

more than 30 seconds.

 Remove excess weight from your trunk, and if you have a removable roof rack and aren’t using it, take it off. 

Take care of your vehicle

Your vehicle is designed to perform best when maintained according to 

the instructions found in the owner’s manual. A poorly maintained vehicle 

can pollute more and be less fuel-efficient than one that’s well-maintained. 

If the “Service Engine Soon” light comes on, you may have an emissions 

problem, so have your vehicle checked by a mechanic as soon as possible.

 Keep your tires properly inflated - Low tire pressure means lower 

fuel economy.

 Replace your air filter regularly. A clogged air filter can reduce fuel 

economy significantly. 
Take care when filling up

Gas fumes are harmful to you and the environment. 

Topping off your tank beyond the automatic shutoff point 

will cause fuel spills as well as emit more toxic fumes 

into the air. In very hot weather, try to refuel early in the 

morning or late in the evening when less fumes evaporate. And if you live in an area that has Ozone Action 

Days, try to avoid filling up on those days.

Rent a SmartWay Certified Vehicle

Taking a road trip or renting a car to get around after a 

flight? Enterprise, Budget, National, Alamo, and Hertz 

offer SmartWay Certified vehicles for rent at all of their 

facilities nationwide...just ask for a SmartWay vehicle 

when you rent.

Tell someone about SmartWay

Spread the word and encourage your friends and family 

to look for SmartWay vehicles when they shop or rent. 

Post a link to your Facebook page or tweet the Smart 

Driver tips. 

 

AT WORK

Get to know SmartWay

Get up to speed on what SmartWay is all about, and 

how {SHIPPER-INSERT COMPANY NAME} has committed to meeting the goals of the SmartWay Partnership 

by reviewing our SmartWay Partnership Report 

{SHIPPER-- INSERT WEB ADDRESS }.

Look for opportunities to reduce our 

company’s carbon footprint

Whatever your role in the company, you have the ability to make a difference. Look for ways to reduce the 

transportation impact of our operations...from how we 

move our people to how we move our goods. Submit 

your ideas to {SHIPPER-INSERT NAME OF PERSON 

OR DEPARTMENT} at {SHIPPER-INSERT EMAIL 

ADDRESS} or use the web form at {SHIPPER-INSERT 

WEB ADDRESS}to share your thoughts.

Include SmartWay in your business 

presentations

When presenting our company on panels and in sales 

presentations, always include a slide that shares our 

commitment to SmartWay and it’s goals. Use this slide 

template to get started.

SmartWay Transport | EPA-420-F-10-035 | www.epa.gov/smartway | 734-214-4767 | smartway_transport@epa.gov