US EPA Certified SmartWay Mark 

License Agreement, Technical Specifications & 

Requirements, and Graphics Standards & Usage Guide for 

Tractor & Trailer Manufacturers

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ! Office of Transportation & Air Quality ! SmartWaySM Transport Partnership

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Trademark License Agreement 

For Use of U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SmartWay Mark by 

(name of licensee or Original Equipment Manufacturer)

Whereas the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”, “Agency” 

or “Licensor”) is the owner of the U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

SMARTWAY mark (“Mark”), which the Licensee will use to identify tractors or trailers 

that meet fuel efficiency and emissions standards established by the Agency; and 

Whereas the (name of licensee) (“(name)” or “Licensee”) intends to display the 

Mark in connection with its tractors or trailers that meet the requirements for displaying 

the Mark; and 

Whereas Licensee also wishes to assist the Agency in its official recognition 

efforts by using the Mark in marketing and outreach efforts to help promote public 

knowledge and acceptance of the Mark. 

 

Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, it is 

agreed that: 

1. Grant of License: The Licensor hereby grants to the Licensee a nonexclusive, royalty-free right to use the Mark in the following manner: 

Only on or in connection with the sale of tractors or trailers that meet the 

specifications established by Licensor which are attached to this agreement and entitled 

Technical Specifications & Requirements for Using US EPA’s SmartWay Mark on 

Qualifying Tractors and Trailers. 

2. Quality Control: The Licensor shall have the right, at all reasonable times, to 

inspect the Licensee's goods, services and promotional activities employing the Mark to 

ensure that such use is of proper quality and otherwise consistent with this Agreement. 

The Licensee agrees that it will display the Mark only in a manner that complies with the 

attached SmartWay Graphic Standards and Logo Usage Guide. 

3. Duration and Termination: This Agreement shall terminate 3 years from the 

date of its signature by both parties. The Licensee, however, may renew this Agreement 

for an additional term of 2 years with the written consent of Licensor. Such consent shall 

be in the form of a properly executed Renewal Agreement signed by authorized 

signatories of the Parties. 

Upon termination of this Agreement, all rights of the Licensee to use the Mark 

shall immediately terminate. In the event of a breach of any of the terms and conditions 

of this License by the Licensee, the Licensor shall give Licensee written notice of such 

breach. In the event Licensee does not cure such breach within thirty (30) days, 

Licensor may immediately terminate this License and shall notify the Licensee in writing 

of such termination. 

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4. Assignments and Sub-Licenses: This License is not assignable, and any 

attempt by the Licensee to assign any portion of the License or to grant a sub-license, 

except as provided for in this Agreement, shall be deemed a breach of this Agreement 

and shall be cause for termination. 

5. Validity and Ownership of Mark: The Licensee is prohibited from 

challenging or contesting in any way the Licensor's ownership of the Mark with the U.S. 

Patent & Trademark Office, or with any other trademark office, or the Licensor's 

exclusive worldwide ownership of the Mark. 

6. Use of Mark: 

 Licensee shall abide by the following guidelines: 

(A) The Licensee acknowledges that the Licensor considers the mark to be its 

official recognition mark, and holds it out to the public as such. 

(B) The Licensee further agrees that the use of mark shall be done in such a 

way so that there does not exist any appearance of Government endorsement, 

authorization or affiliation of the Licensor with the Licensee, other than as such 

affiliation is specified herein between Licensor and Licensee. 

 

 7. Infringement: The Licensee is required to notify the Licensor of any potential 

infringement of the mark of which the Licensee is aware, or reasonably should be aware. 

The Licensor retains the right to determine what constitutes infringement and the course 

of action to be taken to address it. 

 The Licensee shall also notify the Licensor of any claims of which the Licensee is 

aware that the licensed Mark is infringing the name, logo or trademark of another. 

 8. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be interpreted and implemented in 

accordance with the laws applicable to the United States Government as interpreted by 

the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. 

 9. Foreign Trademarks and Service Marks: Licensee agrees to provide all 

lawful assistance, as reasonable and at Licensor's request and expense, to Licensor 

should Licensor decide to register the mark in foreign countries. Licensee shall comply 

with all applicable legal requirements governing trademark and service mark use, 

including but not limited to, registered user requirements. Licensee agrees that all use 

of the mark by Licensee shall inure to the benefit of the Licensor. 

 10. Indemnification: The Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold the 

Licensor harmless from any and all claims, damages and attorneys' fees arising from the 

use of the Mark by the Licensee and its operations under the Agreement, except to the 

extent that any such claims, damages or attorneys' fees arose in connection with any act 

or failure to act by the Agency. Although the Licensor is precluded from indemnifying the 

Licensee, per se, pursuant to the Anti-Deficiency Act, the Licensor warrants that it is the 

owner of the Mark that is the subject of this Agreement, and that it knows of no other 

entity with superior rights therein. Further, it agrees to cooperate with and assist the 

Licensee in the unlikely event that the Licensee's use of the Mark is challenged. 

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 11. Prior Agreements: This Agreement sets forth and contains the entirety of 

representations, understandings and agreements of the parties hereto and merges all 

prior representations, understandings and agreements. This Agreement may be 

amended only through a written instrument executed by a duly authorized representative 

of each of the Parties hereto. 

 In witness whereof, the parties have caused this document to be duly executed 

as of the latter of the two dates below. 

For the United States Environmental Protection Agency 

 

________________________ 

Joann Jackson-Stephens 

SmartWay Logo Manager 

 

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Please fax, mail or e-mail a signed copy of this document to: 

Joann Jackson-Stephens 

U.S. EPA - SmartWay 

2565 Plymouth Road 

Ann Arbor, MI 48105 

Phone: (734) 214-4767 

Fax: (734) 214-4052 

e-mail: jackson-stephens.joann@epa.gov 

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Technical Specifications & Requirements 

For Using the US EPA Certified SmartWay® Mark on 

Qualifying Tractors and Trailers 

US EPA Certified SmartWay Mark Technical Specifications

Tractors equipped as described in the following tables meet the voluntary SmartWay 

technical specifications for use of the US EPA Certified SmartWay mark. 

SmartWay Tractor Equipment list

Current high roof sleeper cab tractor models that qualify include: 

Manufacturer Tractor Model Model Year 

Navistar Prostar 2007 or newer 

Navistar 9200i 2007, 2008 & 2009 

Navistar LoneStar 2008 or newer 

Mack Pinnacle 2008 or newer 

Freightliner Columbia 2008 or newer 

Freightliner Century Class S/T 2008 or newer 

Freightliner Cascadia 2008 or newer 

Volvo VN 670 2007 or newer 

Volvo VN 780 2007 or newer 

Kenworth T2000 2008 or newer 

Kenworth T660 2008 or newer 

Peterbilt 387 2008 or newer 

Peterbilt 386 2008 or newer 

Peterbilt 384 2010 or newer 

Base Tractor 

This tractor manufacturer list may be updated in the future. 

Aerodynamic 

Tractor

A SmartWay-certified base aerodynamic tractor model is equipped with: 

 Integrated high roof sleeper cab roof fairing 

 Aerodynamic mirrors 

 Aerodynamic bumper 

 Cab side extenders 

 Fuel tank fairings 

Engine 

Specifications 

A 2007 or later model year engine certified to meet U.S. EPA NOx/PM 

emission requirements. 

Tractor 

Wheels 

EPA encourages (but does not require) the use of lighter-weight 

aluminum wheels rather than steel wheels, on the SmartWay tractor. 

Manufacturers include: 

 Alcoa aluminum wheels 

 Accuride aluminum wheels 

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SmartWay Tractor Equipment list

Low-rolling resistance steer and drive tires (duals or singles, aluminum 

wheels optional) that provide at least a 3% vehicle (i.e., tractor and 

trailer) fuel economy benefit, relative to mid-range rolling resistance 

tires as defined by EPA. Approximately half the fuel savings, or about 

1 1⁄2 percent, is contributed by the tractor steer and drive tires. 

Current qualifying steer and drive tire models include: 

Manufacturer Tire Type Product Name/ ID Number 

Bridgestone Steer R287, R280 

Bridgestone Drive Greatec, M720 

Continental Drive HDL Eco Plus 

Continental Steer HSL2 (replacing the HSL) 

Goodyear Drive 

Unisteel G305 LHD Fuel Max, 

G392 SSD

Goodyear Steer G395 LHS Fuel Max 

Hankook Drive Z35A 

Hankook Steer AL07+ 

Michelin Drive 

X-One XDA, XDA Energy, XDA3, 

X One XDN2

Michelin Steer XZA3, XZA2 

Yokohama Drive 703ZL 

Yokohama Steer RY617 

Tractor Tire 

Specifications 

Additional tire models may be added in the future. 

Idling Control 

Readiness 

Models must offer at least one no-idle option capable of providing at 

least eight hours of idle-free auxiliary power, heat, and/or air 

conditioning. Each system must have at least eight hours of operating 

capacity. Idle reduction technologies include the following: 

 An auxiliary power unit or generator set 

 Fuel operated heater 

 Battery operated heating and/or cooling system 

 Thermal Storage System

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Equipment list for US EPA Certified SmartWay Trailers: 

Trailers equipped as described in the following tables meet the voluntary SmartWay 

technical specifications for use of the US EPA Certified SmartWay mark. 

A SmartWay Trailer demonstrates 6.5% or greater reduction in fuel consumption, 

relative to a baseline trailer. See below for baseline trailer description. SmartWay 

Trailer fuel savings assume trailer is used with a fully-aerodynamic profile, high-roof 

tractor with integrated roof fairing and side fairings. 

SmartWay Trailer fuel savings can be achieved by: 

1. Aerodynamic improvements - 5% or greater fuel savings from reducing aerodynamic 

drag. NOTE: Aerodynamic Manufacturers must comply with all applicable DOT 

motor vehicle standards. Aerodynamic trailer features may consist of one of the 

following configurations: 

 Configuration A: Side skirt fairing; Front-mounted gap reducers; and Low-rolling 

resistance tires 

 Configurations B: Side skirt fairing; Rear-mounted tail fairing/ Boat tail; and Lowrolling resistance tires 

 Optional Total Aero Configuration: Side skirt fairing; Front-mounted gap 

reducers; Rear-mounted tail fairing/ Boat tail; and Low-rolling resistance tires 

 Configuration C: Advanced Trailer End Fairing1

 (this can be used with or without 

other fairings - estimated fuel savings 5%) and Low-rolling resistance tires 

 Configuration D: Advanced Trailer Skirt1

 (this can be used with or without other 

fairings - estimated fuel savings 7%); and Low-rolling resistance tires 

2. Low rolling resistance tires - 1.5% or greater fuel savings from reducing tire rolling 

resistance and lower weight. NOTE: Total vehicle fuel savings of 3% or greater, 

achieved by using low rolling resistance tires on both the tractor and trailer. 

3. Aluminum wheels and/or Weight reduction – Optional. For each 300 pounds 

reduced, 0.2% or greater fuel savings are realized (or if weight-limited, payload 

capacity can be increased.)2

How to verify a technology or vehicle design: Test Option

 Conduct a TMC/SAE Fuel Consumption Test Procedure – Type II, SAE Surface 

Vehicle Recommended Practice J1321. Manufacturers must certify results in writing 

to EPA, and must share all test information and test results with EPA upon request. 

Test design, vehicles, payload, drive cycles, etc., must be consistent with EPA 

determination of typical vehicle operation and consistent with EPA policy guidance. 

 Visit: www.epa.gov/smartway for additional information about SmartWay. 

 

1 Advanced trailer end fairings and skirts are advanced technologies that demonstrate greater 

fuel savings than the standard equipment versions as a result of design changes made by the 

manufacturer to improve the product.

2 For new trailers, weight savings can be achieved by using aluminum, composite, and/or other 

light-weight components in the trailer. 

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 Visit: www.epa.gov/smartway/transport/what-smartway/tractor-trailer-manufacturers.htm for 

additional information on SmartWay certified tractor / trailers. 



Visit www.epa.gov/smartway/transport/what-smartway/verified-technologies.htm for 

additional information about the SmartWay technology verification. 
SmartWay Trailer Equipment List

 Design: A SmartWay Trailer is a new dry freight box van trailer for OTR use of 53 

feet or greater length. Additional trailer types may be added in the future. 

 An older (or pre-owned) trailer of 53 feet or greater length may also qualify if 

properly retrofitted. 

 Dimensions:13’ 5” to 13’ 7” H, 53’ L or greater, 102” outside W 

 Weight: Assumes a standard dry van trailer of approximately 13,000 pounds or 

less, including weight of tires and wheels, but excluding weight of aerodynamic 

components 

 The following trailer manufacturers offers a qualifying model: 

 Great Dane Trailers  Trailmobile Corporation

 Hyundai Translead  Utility Trailer Manufacturing

 Manac Inc.  Vanguard National Trailer Corporation

 Stoughton Trailers LLC  Wabash National Corporation

Base Trailer 

Additional models may be added in the future. 

Tire requirement: Demonstrate 1-1/2% (3% total SmartWay Tractor/ Trailer) vehicle 

fuel economy benefit, relative to mid-range rolling resistance tires as defined by EPA, by 

equipping the trailer with low-rolling resistance trailer tires (duals or singles, aluminum 

wheels optional). Current qualifying trailer tire models from the verified technology list 

include: 

Manufacturer Tire Type Product Name Identification Number

Bridgestone Trailer R195, Greatec R195, Greatec 

Continental Trailer 

HTL ECO PLUS (replaces 

HTL) HTL ECO PLUS (HTL) 

Goodyear Trailer Unisteel G316 LHT Fuel Max G316 LHT Fuel Max 

Hankook Trailer TL01 TL01 

Michelin Trailer 

X-One XTA, XTA Energy, XT1, 

X One XTE 

X-One XTA, XTA Energy, 

XT1 

Yokohama Trailer RY587mc2 RY587mc3

Trailer Tire Specifications 

Additional tire models may be added in the future. 

Trailer Wheels 

EPA encourages (but does not require) the use of lighter-weight aluminum wheels rather 

than steel wheels, on the SmartWay trailer. 

 Alcoa aluminum wheels 

 Accuride aluminum wheels 

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SmartWay Trailers must be equipped in one of the following aerodynamic configurations:

Configuration A Configuration B Optional “Trailer 

Aero” 

Configuration C Configuration D 

 Low-rolling resistance tires: models 

from manufacturers listed on page 9. 

 Trailer Side Skirt: manufacturers 

listed on page 12. 

 Trailer Gap Reducer (fairing): 

manufacturers listed on page 11.

 Low-rolling resistance tires: models 

from manufacturers listed on p. 9.

 Trailer Side Skirt: manufacturers 

listed on page 12. 

 Trailer Boat Tail: manufacturers 

listed on page 11. 

 Low-rolling resistance tires: models 

from manufacturers listed on p. 9.

 Optional “Total Aero” Configuration: 

 Trailer Side Skirt: manufacturers 

listed on page 12. 

 Trailer Gap Reducer (fairing): 

manufacturers listed on page 11. 

 Trailer Boat Tail: manufacturers 

listed on page 11. 

 Low-rolling resistance tires: models from 

manufacturers listed on p. 9.

 Advanced Trailer End Fairing: 

manufacturer listed on page 12. 

 Low-rolling resistance tires: models 

from manufacturers listed on p. 9.

 Advanced Trailer Side Skirt: 

manufacturers listed on page 13 (this 

equipment may be used with or without 

other fairings). 
SmartWay Trailer Aerodynamic requirement

 Demonstrate 5% aero savings by one of the following options: 

 Equipping trailer with one or more aerodynamic products from the verified technology list (see equipment list below

OR

 Manufacturing an aerodynamic trailer that meets or exceeds the performance specifications.

Aero Equipment Type Verified Aerodynamic Trailer Technologies Performance Specificat

Equipping trailer with one or more aerodynamic products from the verified technology list:

Manufacturing an aerodynatrailer that meets or exceedperformance specifications: 

Manufacturer Product Name Model Name/Number Carrier Transicold Gap Fairing 76-50172-00 FreightWing Gap Fairing 76-50172-00 Laydon Composites NoseFairing NoseFairing 

Trailer Gap Reducer 

Nosecone Nose 3-D 

NC-SWN3D48, NCSWN3D60, NCSWN3DP 

For applications based upotesting, provides at least a 1fuel savings, as demonstratan SAE J1321. 

Manufacturer Product Name Model Name/Number AeroVolution Inflatable Boat Tail AeorVolution Transtex 

Transtex Composite Rear Air Deflector 

Transtex Composite Rear Air Deflector 

Trailer Boat Tail 

Aerodynamic Trailer Systems (ATS) 

FuelSaver FuelSaver 

For applications based upotesting, provides at least a 1fuel savings, as demonstratan SAE J1321. 

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Aero Equipment Type Verified Aerodynamic Trailer Technologies Performance Specificat

Manufacturer Product Name Model Name/Number Carrier Transicold Belly Fairing 76-50169-01 FreightWing Belly Fairing 76-50169-00 Laydon Composites 6 panel system 

Gray Panel: TRSK60000-001100 & Extensions: TRSK60001-000100; White Panel: TRSK60010-001100 & Extensions: TRSK60011-000100 

Laydon Composites 7 Panel System 

Gray Panel: TRSK70000-000100 & Extensions: TRSK70001-000100 or TRSK70001-110100; White Panel: TRSK70010-000100 & Extensions: TRSK70011-000100 or TRSK70011-110100 

Trailer Side Skirts 

Silver Eagle Mid-Length Skirt MLS5 

For applications based upotesting, provides at least a 4fuel savings, as demonstratan SAE J1321. 

Manufacturer Product Name Model Name/Number 

Advanced Trailer End Fairing ATDynamics ATDynamic TrailerTails Model # 08-1 

For applications based upotesting, provides at least a 5fuel savings, as demonstratan SAE J1321. 

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Aero Equipment Type Verified Aerodynamic Trailer Technologies Performance Specificat

Manufacturer Product Name Model Name/Number ATDynamics

Transtex Trailer Side Skirts 40T-1 

Carrier Transicold Aeroflex Fairing 

76-50188-04; 76-50188-20; 76-50188-21; 76-50188-22; and 76-50188-23 

FreightWing Aeroflex Belly Fairing 76-50188-03 

Advanced Trailer Side Skirt 

Laydon Composites 8 panel system 

Gray Panel: TRSK80000-000100 & Extension: TRSK80001-110100; White Panel: TRSK80010-000100 & Extension TRSK80011-110100 

For applications based upotesting, provides at least a 7fuel savings, as demonstratan SAE J1321. 

Transtex MFS Skirt MFS Skirt Windyne Windyne Flex- Fairing FLX001 Wabash National 

DuraPlate AeroSkirt - Standard 

- 

Wabash National DuraPlate AeroSkirt – Angled - 
Graphic Standards and Logo Usage Guidelines

US EPA Certified SmartWay® Mark 

for Qualifying Tractors and Trailers 

Promoting the Mark

The US EPA Certified SmartWay mark may be used in point-of-sale advertising (for on-site 

locations and web sites) and promotional material (e.g. print advertising) of original 

equipment manufacturers (OEM) of SmartWay qualified tractors and trailers. Media and 

other interested parties may also use the SmartWay mark for articles or other educational 

purposes. However, the mark may only be used in association with tractors and trailers that 

have met the SmartWay technical specifications. 

Only tractor and trailer manufacturers may use the SmartWay mark. Component 

manufacturers (such as tire or aerodynamic add-on manufacturers) may not apply the US 

EPA Certified SmartWay mark to their products, product packaging, on their sales web sites 

or in their point-of-sale advertising. 

The US EPA Certified SmartWay mark may also be applied, by the original equipment 

manufacturer (OEM), to the interior of a qualified SmartWay tractor or a SmartWay trailer. 

However, it may not be applied to the windows of a tractor or in any place on a tractor’s 

interior that is visible from the exterior. 

Correct Incorrect 

 Point of sale advertising (signs, banners) Cab window 

 Cab door interior Cab rear-view mirror 

 Cab dash Cab windshield 

 OEM sales web site 

The following communication guidelines will prevent misrepresentation and consumer 

confusion. 

 Correct Incorrect 

 “Earned” “Endorse” 

 “Qualified” “Rating” 

 “Meets SmartWay specifications” “Rated” 

EPA recommends using words in the “correct” column to describe tractors and trailers which 

meet the voluntary requirements for application of the SmartWay logo by OEMs. Text used 

in advertising, articles, brochures, publications, annual reports, web sites, or any other 

promotional material must never imply EPA endorsement of either the manufacturing 

company or sponsoring organization. 

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Graphics

The US EPA Certified SmartWay mark must be used its entirety and as shown. The only 

approved logo files to be used can be obtained by contacting EPA. No other graphical 

representation of the mark may be used. 

The graphic may not be altered, cut apart, separated, or otherwise distorted in perspective 

or appearance. The aspect ratio (length and width dimensions) must remain proportional. 

The logo must never be reproduced smaller than 1.25" wide to ensure legibility.

Licensees, SmartWay Partners and other organizations are responsible for their own use of 

the US EPA Certified SmartWay mark, as well as use by their representatives, such as ad 

agencies and public relations firms. 

Color Specifications

1. Spot Color - For spot color usage (often referred to as PMS or Pantone Matching 

System): 

 Prescribed green = 347 

 Prescribed blue = 3005 

2. Four-Color Process - For four-color process printing, the build formulas detailed here 

for the prescribed green and blue must be used. 

PRESCRIBED GREEN 

Four-Color Process 

C 100% 

M 0% 

Y 85% 

K 5% 

PRESCRIBED BLUE 

Four-Color Process 

C 100% 

M 40% 

Y 0% 

K 0% 

3. Black and White Version - The graphics in their entirety may also be reproduced in 

100% black. 

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