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July 2010

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1 Welcome New Partners!

2 Program Updates

• SmartWay Verifi ed Tires

• International News 

3 PAM Corner

• Financing Opportunities

4 The Buzz

 Welcome New Partners! 

I

ndustry’s commitment to SmartWay continues to grow! Since March, 

SmartWay has welcomed more than 250 new partners, including large 

and mid-size truck carriers, logistics management companies, commercial and retail shippers, dealer service centers, and nonprofi t organizations, 

among others. 

Today, including our most recent partners, nearly 2700 organizations are 

working through SmartWay to reduce emissions and improve the effi ciency 

of their transportation operations. Our thanks and support go out to our new 

and existing partners, and we extend an invitation to all organizations seeking to reduce the environmental footprint of their transportation activities 

to partner with EPA SmartWay. For more information, send us an e-mail at 

smartway_transport@epa.gov or call 734-214-4767. 

Following is a list of partners that have joined SmartWay since March 12: 

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Affi liates

East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition

Northeast Dairy Foods Association, Inc.

Payback Eco 

Carriers

k 101 Transport, Inc.

4-Way Transportation Inc.

a. Smith Trucking Co. Inc.

Air Products and Chemicals Inc.

Alceda Express

Allen Pancost Trucking Inc.

Altendorf Trucking 

Amanda Express

America Midwest Transportation

American National Logistics

American Pacifi c Forwarders, Inc.

Anderson Transportation Co. Inc.

Arens Inc.

Armstrong Transportation & 

 Trailers LLC

ASB Transport Inc.

Auto Carriers Express, Inc.

B.T. Trucking

BAH Express Inc.

Baldwin Transfer Company, Inc.

Belt Transfer Company

Best Services Group

Bestmark Express, Inc.

Big John Express

Big L Trucking

Black and Gold Trucking

BlueLinx Corporation

Bradley Creek Transportation

Bramel Logistics LLC

Brandon Transportation

Bullet Freight Systems, Inc.

C and D Logistics

C&A Transportation Inc.

Caledonia Haulers LLC

Carter Transportation, Inc.

Cecil H. Holler Poultry Farm

Certifi ed Freight Logistics, Inc.

Chandler Trucking Inc.

Childers Trucking, Inc.

Circle L Trucking

Clark Transfer, Inc.

Coe Transfer Inc.

Connors Transfer Limited

Crosby Trucking Service Inc.

Cross Creek Trucking

CSI of Iowa, Ltd.

Custom Transport Ltd.

 “Clean Diesel 10”

 October 19-20, 2010 

Washington Convention Center

 Washington, DC

The U.S. Environmental Protection 

Agency’s National Clean Diesel 

Campaign, in partnership with the 

Diesel Technology Forum, an active 

SmartWay affi liate, are coordinating 

a two-day conference, “Clean 

Diesel 10.” Clean Diesel 10 will 

recognize the progress that has been 

made to reduce diesel emissions 

over the past decade -- and working 

together with a diverse group of 

stakeholders, chart a course for 

continued improvement in coming 

years. 

Please visit the Clean Diesel 10 

web site for more information and 

to learn how you can participate 

directly: 

 www.cleandiesel10.com 
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Welcome New Partners!

July 2010

Carriers continued

D & M Express, Inc.

D & J ‘XPress LLC

Dart International

DDC Express

De Jong Enterprises Inc.

Denney Transport Ltd.

Diamond Transportation LLC

Direct Service Transport, Inc.

Dixie Tank Lines of Central Florida

DSS Express, Inc.

Duncan and Son Lines, Inc.

Dynamic Transit Co.

Dynamic Transportation Company, Inc.

Eclipse Logistics

Ecte Trucking

Estrella Freight Service

Express Family of Companies

Fast Track Transportation

First Tee Transport, LLC

Flizoyd Transportation LLC

Formule Transit Incorporated

Friend Freightways Inc.

Frontier Leasing Inc.

Gates Corporation

Gene Hoenig, Inc.

Giran Corporation

Gramlings, Inc. 

Gray Transportation, Inc.

Gregory Logistics

GSA International, LTD

Guiney Delivery Service, Inc.

Gypsum Express, Inc.

Hagen Logistics

Heiter Truck Line, Inc.

Henry’s Moving Services

Hiel Trucking, Inc.

Hogland Transfer Company, Inc.

Holland Enterprises, Inc.

HP Distribution LLP

Hurricane Express

Independent Container Line (ICL) 

Independent Dispatch, Inc.

Inman Trucking, Inc.

Interstate Cold Storage 

 Distribution Services Inc.

J & B Services, Inc.

J & M Delivery Service

Jays World Express

JBS Carriers, Inc.

Jimmy’s Trucking Inc.

JJ Express

JM Bozeman Enterprises, Inc.

JTL Carriers, LLC

K-Sea Operating Partnership, L. P. 

K J Neal Trucking, Inc.

Karriers Inc.

Kelly Trucking

L & D Welch Enterprises, LLC

Las Vegas LA Express

Lava Enterprises, Inc.

Light Speed Logistics Inc.

LightHouse Transportation Services, LLC

Lillibridge Transportation, Inc.

Liverman Trucking Co., Inc.

LodeStar Transport Services, LLC

Logistics One Transport, Inc.

Logistics Services Inc.

Madden Ltd.

Mahurin DuVall Lines, Inc.

Manitoulin Transport

Mariner Distribution, Inc.

Mario’s Delivery

Martinez Express

Martinez Trucking

Mast Trucking

Mata Delivers

MedTrans, LLC

Midnite Express Inc.

Miles Transport of Iowa, LLC

Monroe Transportation Services, Inc.

Montgomery Trucking Company

Morrison Trucking

Morrow Trucking Company

Mr. Bult’s Inc.

Muskoka Transport Limited

Nello Pistoresi & Son

Oberg Freight Co.

Osborn & Son Trucking Co., Inc.

Overland Logistics, Inc.

Pablo’s Trucking

Pacifi c Western Transportation, Inc.

Paragon Development Systems

Parra Trucking

Pasquale Trucking Co., Inc

Penn’s Best Inc.

Phantom Freightlines Ltd

PLD Transport Inc.

Preferred Cartage Services, Inc.

Pro Logistics

Quality Custom Transporters, LLC

Quality Transport Company

R & J Trucking, Inc.

R&R Transportation, Inc.

RDS Transport Inc.

Red Line Inc.

Redding Lumber Transport, Inc.

Rezende Express LLC

RJB of Big Stone, Inc.

Roadway Transport Corp

Robert S. Warburton 

 dba Robert S Warburton Trucking

Robinson and Sons Trucking, Inc.

RTQ Inc.

S & P Trucking

Saint Olga Transportation

Sand Mountain Express

Semo Express LLC

Service One Transportation

Sharkey Transportation, Inc.

Shippers C&D

SLT Express Way Inc.

Solar Transport

Sortino’s Transportation, Inc.

Specifi ed Commodity Carriers

SSI Express

Straight Shot Express 

T & F Express, Inc.

T. Marzetti Company

TD Express Inc.

Team Campbell Logistics

Tennant Truck Lines, Inc.

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Welcome New Partners!

July 2010

Texas Freight Services, Inc.

Time Defi nite Services, Inc.

Top Gun Air Express

Trans Gulf Transportation, Inc.

Transport National LLC

Triumph Transport, Inc.

VSS Carriers, Inc.

W.N. Morehouse Truckline, Inc.

Waletich Transportation

Waste Management

WDS Enterprises, Inc.

Weaver Transportation Company

Western Provisions, Inc.

WT Transportation Services

YTA, Inc. dba FreightBuzz

Dealer/Service Centers

Utility Trailer Sales Company of Arizona

Logistics Companies

1 Trade Logistics

Intelligent Logistics, LLC

JAX Logistics

King’s Transport, Inc.

Legacy Logistics

Load Delivered Logistics

Logistics Plus Inc.

MBM Global Logistics

MegaCorp Logistics

Midwestern Transit Service Inc.

OHL North America Transportation

Planet Freight, Inc

PowerOne Logistics LLC

Preprint Logistics

Project Transport

R2 Logistics Inc

Re: Transportation Inc.

RM Trucking, Inc.

Roadway Transport Corp.

Total Quality Logistics

Traffi c Tech Inc.

Trans Global Logistics, LLC

Tribe Transport, Inc.

Tri-State Delivery, Inc.

Ultra Logistics Inc.

Visual Pak Companies 

Air Care-Go, Inc.

Air Freight Plus Inc. 

 dba AFPlus Global Logistics

American Carriers of MN, Inc.

Apex Logistics Group

Berkshire Transportation

Best Logistics, Inc.

Bexar Transportation, LLC

C&S Transportation Services, LLC

CaseStack

CB Transportation

CorTrans Logistics LLC

CTS Global Logistics (Georgia), Inc.

Delane’s Truck Brokerage, Inc.

Diverse Logistics and Transportation, Inc.

Future Logistics, Inc.

Shippers

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Artistic Tile

Ball Metal Beverage 

 Container Corporation

Basic American Foods

Beall’s Inc.

Colgate-Palmolive

Exopack LLC

Fleetwood Fixtures

Greif, Inc.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC

JELD-WEN, Inc.

Jofco Inc.

LG Electronics Canada, Inc.

Mannington Mills, Inc.

Nordstrom, Inc.

Odyssey Logistics 

 & Technology Corporation

Paragon Development Systems

Pep Boys Auto

Progressive Converting, Inc.

Rite Aid Corporation 

Tempur-Pedic North America

ArmVehicle Service Group 

 A Dover Company

Winston International Manufacturing

Meritor Transportation Group

A complete and updated list of all current SmartWay Partners 

is available on the EPA SmartWay website at:

www.epa.gov/smartway/transport/partner-list/index.htm
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July 2010

TECHNOLOGY FOCUS: SMARTWAY-VERIFIED TIRES 

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About . . . 

 SmartWay-Verifi ed Tires

EPA’s SmartWay technology group develops test protocols, reviews strategies and verifi es the performance of vehicles, 

technologies and equipment that have the potential to reduce greenhouse gases and other air pollutants from the 

transport of freight. Currently SmartWay has established criteria for verifying three sets of technologies, including idle 

reduction units, aerodynamic equipment and tires. This article outlines the verifi cation program for tires. 

What is a SmartWay-verifi ed Tire?

SmartWay-verifi ed tires meet rolling resistance targets established by SmartWay, to save trucking fl eets fuel. SmartWay-verifi ed tires 

can be used in federal grant projects and are required on SmartWay-certifi ed tractors and trailers. To understand why rolling resistance 

affects fuel use and why SmartWay-verifi ed tires can save fuel, it helps to know what rolling resistance is.

Basics of Tire Rolling Resistance

Rolling resistance is just what it sounds like –“resistance” making 

it harder for a tire to roll down the road. Today’s pneumatic truck 

tires are round and fl exible. Roads are mostly hard and fl at. A 

round, fl exible tire rolling across a fl at, hard surface fl exes and 

deforms as its round shape meets the fl at surface. As the tire 

changes shape, molecules inside the tire rub against each other, 

generating heat. This transformation of mechanical energy into 

heat, which is lost, is the most signifi cant factor in tire rolling 

resistance, since it reduces the energy available to move the truck. 

Other factors include frictional losses between the tire’s surface 

and the road surface, and aerodynamic losses from air being 

compressed and defl ected by the tire instead of fl owing smoothly 

across it. 

All else being equal, the less fl exing and deforming a tire 

undergoes as it rolls down the road, the lower its rolling resistance 

and thus the more energy-effi cient the tire. Factors that affect 

rolling resistance include how the tire is constructed, tire size, tire 

compounds and other materials, whether the tire’s air infl ation 

pressure is appropriate for its load and temperature, tread pattern 

and depth, and road surface.

How SmartWay Developed Rolling Resistance Targets for SmartWay-verifi ed Tires

In 2007, SmartWay established maximum rolling resistance values for SmartWay-verifi ed tires. To establish its verifi cation criteria, 

SmartWay obtained rolling resistance data for new tires produced by the three top-selling manufacturers to the class 8 line haul OEM 

truck market. The data represented rolling resistance values of each manufacturer’s best-selling tire for each axle position, using a 

widely-accepted tire rolling resistance test method, SAE 1269. For each tire model, SmartWay had test data provided by at least two 

different testing sources. In the aggregate, the results showed average rolling resistance values of 6.8 kg/ton for steer tires, 8.6 kg/

ton for drive tires, and 6.1 kg/ton for trailer tires. Based on the fi ndings of this “market-weighted” approach and discussions with tire 

experts, SmartWay used these results as representative baseline values for typical new class 8 tractor-trailer line haul OE tires. 

After reviewing technical information and conducting vehicle simulation modeling, SmartWay estimated that reducing tire rolling

resistance by approximately 15% could reduce fuel use by about 3% for a typically loaded class 8 tractor-trailer line haul truck. The 

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Rolling resistance is measured on a specialized road wheel in a 

controlled laboratory setting. Target values for SmartWay-verifi ed 

tires are based on laboratory tests and modelling simulations. 

Photo courtesy of Smithers Scientifi c’s Ravenna Laboratory 
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modeling assumed an over-axle weight distribution of 15% over the steer axle, and 42.5% each over the drive and trailer 

axles. This distribution is equivalent to the federal over-axle weight limits for an 80,000 GVWR 5-axle tractor-trailer: 12,000 

pounds over the steer axle, 34,000 pounds over the tandem drive axles (17,000 pounds per axle) and 34,000 pounds over the 

tandem trailer axles (17,000 pounds per axle). Our estimate and assumptions were corroborated as being reasonable by various 

industry sources with whom SmartWay consulted.

 

Initial Rolling Resistance Targets for SmartWay-verifi ed Tires

SmartWay then established tire rolling resistance targets that were 15% lower than the baseline values for typical tires 

described above, in order to achieve 3% fuel savings. These targets were: 5.8 kg/ton for the steer tire, 7.3 kg/ton for the drive 

tire, and 5.2 kg/ton for the trailer tire. SmartWay obtained additional tire rolling resistance data for tires that are marketed 

as low rolling resistance or fuel-effi cient and compared the rolling resistance values to SmartWay’s initial target values. For 

each axle position, one or more of the low rolling resistance tires already on the market met SmartWay’s initial targets. This 

demonstrated that the SmartWay tire rolling resistance targets were technically feasible. SmartWay also established a total 

vehicle rolling resistance target of 6.2 kg/ton, using the same over-axle weight distributions as used in our vehicle simulation 

modeling.

Tire Verifi cation Process

For the fi rst several years of the SmartWay tire verifi cation program, SmartWay allowed tire manufacturers to demonstrate that 

they met the targets using several different methods, including averaging tire rolling resistance values across a complete set of 

tires – steer, drive and trailer – to meet the total vehicle rolling resistance target, as long as at least one of the tires also met the 

target for its individual axle position. Since averaging tire rolling resistances is conceptually similar to testing tires on a truck, 

SmartWay also allowed manufacturers to test tires on a vehicle on a track test. To be verifi ed, the truck with the candidate tires 

needed to demonstrate a 3% or greater fuel savings, compared to a vehicle equipped with typical tires.

2010 Changes for SmartWay-verifi ed Tires

From 2007 on, SmartWay continued to acquire rolling resistance data for class 8 line haul truck tires, including for many tire 

models and manufacturers not covered in our initial study. Earlier this year, SmartWay analyzed the distribution of rolling 

resistance values for the tires it had verifi ed. Based upon this analysis and input from tire manufacturers, SmartWay proposed 

to revise its target values. The revised target values, which go into effect this year, are 6.6 kg/ton for the steer tire, 7.0 kg/ton 

for the drive tire, and 5.5 kg/ton for the trailer tire. The change represents primarily a rebalancing of tire rolling resistance 

among tire axle positions. Total vehicle rolling resistance increases only slightly, from 6.2 kg/ton to 6.3 kg/ton. 

Another change for 2010 is that earlier this year, SmartWay eliminated the averaging and vehicle test track options for 

SmartWay tire verifi cation. Although these options provided fl exibility for tire manufacturers, in practice there isn’t a good 

way to know whether tires that are verifi ed as a set are used together. SmartWay is working with the tire industry to develop 

a “grandfathering” process for tires that can no longer meet the individual axle position targets. Another change in the works

this year is to transition the verifi cation test method from SAE 1269 to a new ISO tire rolling resistance test method, 28580. 

This change is primarily intended to eliminate differences in test results due to differences among test labs. Because of slight 

differences between the SAE and the ISO test methods, we will need to develop correlation factors to ensure equivalency 

among the test methods. Other questions we are evaluating this year include how many tests to conduct on any given tire; 

which tire size should be the representative test tire; the range of tire sizes that any test can cover; and how frequently to 

“reverify” a tire.

Looking Ahead

When SmartWay analyzed its data, we found that even among the most fuel effi cient tires, there is a range of rolling resistance 

performance, with some tires ahead of others. For example, one steer tire is more than 20% below the new target, and a few 

drive and trailer tires are more than 10% below the new targets. Since the aim of SmartWay is to accelerate market penetration

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of the best available technologies, SmartWay intends to lower all its rolling resistance targets over time. These changes would 

encourage all tire manufacturers to catch up to today’s lowest rolling resistance tires, providing even more fuel savings for trucking 

fl eets that rely upon SmartWay-verifi ed tires.

SmartWay is also exploring options to verify retread tires. We are working with retread and OE tire manufacturers to generate 

suffi cient data to establish criteria for retread tire verifi cation. Some of the factors we’re evaluating include how much impact the 

“fuel effi ciency” or condition of a casing has on rolling resistance; how one could identify and match specifi c casings to specifi c 

retreads; and what impact the retread process has on retreaded tire rolling resistance. Since medium duty truck tires are typically 

retread more times than heavy duty truck tires, looking closer at retread tires could have implications for medium duty truck tires in 

the future. 

Where Can I Find More Information on SmartWay-verifi ed Tires?

Most major commercial truck tire manufacturers offer one or more SmartWay-verifi ed tire models for the class 8 line haul tractor 

trailer market. SmartWay maintains a list of all SmartWay-verifi ed tires on its web site, at: 

http://www.epa.gov/smartway/transport/what-smartway/verifi ed-technologies.htm

International News

SmartWay Co-hosts Study Tour with China 

SmartWay continues to work with the World Bank and Chinese 

offi cials on a project to improve air quality and freight transportation effi ciency in Guangzhou China. 

Guangzhou is one of the largest cities in China and 

the capital of Guangdong Province. It is located in 

southern China, and is a key transportation hub and 

trading port, situated on the Pearl River with access to 

the South China Sea. 

Following last year’s successful Green Truck Pilot 

project, EPA worked with CAI-Asia Center and Cascade Sierra Solutions to develop and host a two-week 

study tour for Guangdong Provincial authorities to 

learn about freight sustainability in the US. Offi cials 

from the Transport, Environmental, Financial and other 

Bureaus came in early June to Chicago, San Francisco, Sacramento, Seattle and Tacoma to learn fi rst 

hand about how business and industry collaborate to 

improve goods movement effi ciency in the US. The 

tour began with a full day SmartWay workshop and 

was followed by site visits to SmartWay Partner operations such as CH Robinson, Interstate Distributors, 

Con-Way and Menlo, as well as ports visits and other 

informational sessions. To learn more about the Green 

Truck project, please see the 10-minute fi lm in English 

and Chinese. You can watch or download the video at: 

www.cleanairinitiative.org/portal/node/2469. EPA, CAI-Asia Center, and Cascade Sierra Solutions recently 

conducted a series of workshops on U.S. freight sustainability 

initiatives for offi cials from China’s Guangdong Province. 
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CORNER Smartway Account Management...News You Can Use

SmartWay Finance Program: A Road Map 

For independent truck owners, small fl eets and other diesel operators that want to apply for a low-interest SmartWay 

loan or other incentive available to upgrade their equipment, the application process may seem daunting. This 

article will give a little guidance and point you in the right direction to get started! 

By way of background, Congress appropriates funds for diesel clean up to EPA through the Diesel Emissions 

Reduction Act or “DERA”. Funds also have been made available to EPA through American Recovery and 

Reinvestment Act. EPA typically solicits requests for proposals under DERA once a year. 

Although owner-operators and trucking companies may not directly apply for EPA funding, they can receive a subaward, sub-grant, or loan from organizations that do qualify and have received funding to establish clean diesel 

programs. For more information, read on and follow the links that interest you most!

Financing Opportunities

Low interest loans and similar fi nancing options 

The SmartWay Finance Program uses EPA grant funds to establish innovative fi nance programs for buyers of 

eligible diesel vehicles and equipment. For truck owners, a range of fi nancing options, including low-interest 

loans, extended payback periods, lease-to-own and similar programs are available through four organizations, listed 

below. Loans available through these groups can be used toward the purchase of newer used trucks and/or emission 

reduction technologies that will help you lower your fuel costs and reduce your carbon footprint. 

Low interest trucking and equipment loans are available through: 

• Houston Galveston 

Area Council

• Community 

Development 

Lending Services

• Cascade Sierra 

Solutions

• Owner-Operator 

Independent 

Drivers Association

In addition to trucking loans, SmartWay has created a fi nance programs for school buses (National Association for 

Pupil Transportation), and one for nonroad applications (Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government). 

Information on these fi nance programs can be found at the same link in the box above. 

Truck Equipment Rebates 

Cascade Sierra Solutions also administers a rebate program for installing SmartWay verifi ed technology upgrades 

on diesel trucks titled in six New England states, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, 

Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Rebate amounts from $100 to $1,000 per equipment item, and multiple items per 

truck, are allowed. The program was developed to make it easy for independent owner-operators and small fl eets to 

apply and upgrade their trucks. Visit www.cascadesierrasolutions.org.

Commercial Loans 

In addition to the low interest loans available through non profi t groups, SmartWay maintains the SmartWay 

Finance Center, an online website that provides access to commercial loans for the purchase of fuel savings and 

emissions reducing vehicles and technologies. This web site works by bringing interested buyers and lenders 

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For details on fi nancing options, equipment qualifi cations 

and contacts at these organizations, visit:

www.epa.gov/smartway/transport/what-smartway/fi nancing-clean-diesel-info.htm

Check out other programs also listed at this site! 
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together in one place. The interested truck or truck equipment buyer submits an application for an approved vehicle or 

technology, and interested lenders submit loan or lease offers to the applicant. The applicant decides which lenders he/she 

wants to work with, and both applicant and lender discuss the specifi c terms and conditions of each loan or lease. Please 

note: These are private lenders. EPA may not endorse the products or services of commercial companies. The fi nancial 

institutions and their loan programs listed are not government loans. If you obtain a loan from any of the fi nancial institutions, you are subject to their terms and conditions. See www.smartwayfi nancecenter.com

Other Funding Opportunities

Some states offer fi nancial incentives to help the trucking industry purchase energy savings and/or emission control 

technologies. See www.epa.gov/smartway/transport/what-smartway/fi nancing-fundingoptions.htm

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s (OOIDA) Landline publication provides a list of diesel grant 

opportunities at www.spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=t4qwtWmFuZ3CJn_jv16A7rQ&output=html 

The Department of Energy has a database of federal and state laws and incentives related to alternative fuels and vehicles, 

air quality, fuel effi ciency, and other transportation related topics. See www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/laws. 

Clean Diesel Grants 

EPA lists clean diesel projects that have been funded through the SmartWay and National Clean Diesel Campaign grant 

competitions at www.epa.gov/otaq/diesel/projects.htm. To fi nd programs established with the grant funding, please visit 

the recipient’s web site or visit the appropriate Clean Diesel Collaborative web site (see below) and search under “Funding” if available. To see the Collaborative or Region for your state, please visit www.epa.gov/epahome/regions.htm.

Regional Collaboratives:

• Northeast Diesel Collaborative (Regions 1, 2): www.northeastdiesel.org/

• Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative (Region 3): www.dieselmidatlantic.org/diesel/index.htm

• Southeast Diesel Collaborative (Region 4): www.southeastdiesel.org/

• Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative (Region 5): www.epa.gov/midwestcleandiesel/

• Blue Skyways Collaborative (Regions 6, 7): www.blueskyways.org/

• Rocky Mountain Clean Diesel Collaborative (Region 8): www.epa.gov/region8/air/rmcdc.html

• West Coast Collaborative (Regions 9, 10): www.westcoastcollaborative.org/

States Target Clean Transportation Initiatives

California Awards $200 Million 

Targeting four of the state’s busiest trade corridors, the California Air Resources Board recently awarded $200 million 

to clean up air pollution and protect community health. The 

money will be used to reduce emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks, locomotive and rail yards, ship berths, cargo equipment and commercial harbor craft such as tugboats and crew 

and supply vessels. Trade corridors to receive funding are:

- Los Angeles/Inland Empire ($110 million)

- Central Valley ($55.5 million)

- Bay Area and San Diego/Border regions ($31 million) 

Projects include truck grants to help independent truck owners 

and others comply with California’s state trucking laws. California estimates the newly funded projects will reduce emissions 

by over 29,000 tons of nitrogen oxides and 600 tons of particulate matter. For more information go to www.arb.ca.gov. 

New York Seeks to Advance Emerging 

Transportation Technologies

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking proposals to support the development, demonstration and commercialization of innovative 

transportation products, systems and services. Among projects 

of interest to NYSERDA are upgrades to heavy-duty/commercial vehicles, such as emissions reduction, regenerative energy 

systems, reduction in parasitic and auxiliary system loads, operational effi ciencies and similar improvements. Other broad areas 

of interest include advanced vehicle components, electrifi ed 

transportation and transportation infrastructure improvements. 

Three million dollars in funding is available and proposals are 

due August 19. Projects must benefi t the state of New York 

and cofounding is a prerequisite for consideration. For more 

information go to www.nyserda.org. 
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July 2010

The Buzz about SmartWay Transport Partnership

Visit the links below to see media stories that feature SmartWay Transport Partnership

SmartWay Partnership 

Exel Transportation Earns SmartWay Designation

Material Handling Management. July 1, 2010

http://www. mhmonline.com/viewStory.asp?nID=6286&iID=20995

Truck Rentals For Do It Yourself Moving 

CarJunky.com. June 1, 2010. http://news.carjunky.com/automotive/truck-rentals-cdh877.shtml

Its Not Just About the MPG. 

Pays to Live Green. June 11, 2010. http://www.paystolivegreen.com/2010/06/its-not-just-about-the-mpg/

Senate Rejects Move to Block Greenhouse Gas Regulation 

Transport Topics online. June 11, 2010. http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=24568

Everything you need to know about SmartWay

MTD ModernTireDealer.com. June 15, 2010.

http://www.moderntiredealer.com/News/Story/2010/06/Everything-you-need-to-know-about-SmartWay.aspx

China delegates tour Port of Tacoma’s clean air operations 

Tacoma Daily Index. June 15, 2010.

http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=1788505&more=0

ATRI report evaluates carbon accounting tools. 

CCJ Digital.com. June 17, 2010. http://www.ccjdigital.com/atri-releases-fi ndings-of-carbon-accounting-tools/print/

ATRI Cites Greenhouse Gas Calculation Concerns.

Transport Topics online. June 18, 2010. http://www.ttnews.com/articles/printnews.aspx?storyid=24612

The future of Fuel Economy. 

Truckinginfo.com. June 28, 2010.

http://www.truckinginfo.com/clean-green/news-detail.asp?news_id=70831&news_category_id=62

Charged boots, solar coal, truckers and foodies.

Greening of Oil.com. July 1, 2010. 

http://www.greeningofoil.com/post/Charged-boots-solar-coal-truckers-and-foodies.aspx 

Trucking Association Support Efforts to Reduce Idling.

FoxBusiness.com. July 8, 2010. 

http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/trucking-associations-support-efforts-reduce-idling/# 

Are There ‘Green’ Transportation Providers?

FoodProcessing.com. July 9, 2010. 

http://www.foodprocessing.com/articles/2010/017.html?page=print

SmartWay Partners

Western Express orders 900 EPA 2010 Freightliner Cascadias. 

DirectDEF.com. June 1, 2010.

http://www.discoverdef.com/news/2010/6/9/western-express-orders-900-epa2010-freightliner-cascadias-.aspx

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July 2010

The Buzz about SmartWay Transport Partnership

Visit the links below to see media stories that feature SmartWay Transport Partnership

KONE Launches “10 for 2010” Eco-effi ciency Challenge.

Market Watch.com. June 1, 2010.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kone-launches-10-for-2010-eco-effi ciency-challenge-2010-06-01?refl ink=MW_news_

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CSX Obtains LEED Green Building Certifi cation.

DigitalJournal.com. June 2, 2010. http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/47561

ABF Listed by Inbound Logistics as a Green 50 Supply Chain Partner. 

PR Newswire.com. June 4, 2010.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/abf-listed-by-inbound-logistics-as-a-green-50-supply-chain-partner-95639654.

html

Koch Logistics’ Supply Chain Connections are Smarter for the Planet. 

Healthosp.com. June 9, 2010. http://healthosp.com/archive/jalna35150567o3a/archives407711

Old Dominion Named. 

Layover.com. June 11, 2010. http://www.layover.com/news/article/old-dominion-named-16263.html

Georgia-Pacifi c Operations Recognized for Environmental Excellence.

PR Newswire. June 22, 2010. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/georgia-pacifi c-operations-recognizedfor-environmental-excellence-96884554.html

Exhibitgroup/Giltspur Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay.

Lifestyletom.com. June 23, 2010. http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925687933ros/roin59012565703

Excel Honored for Achievement in Energy Effi ciency and Demand Response.

Supply & Demand Chain.com. June 24, 2010.

http://www.sdcexec.com/web/online/Green-Supply-Chain/Exel-Honored-for-Achievement-in-Energy-Effi ciency-and-Demand-Response/60$12480

UWC has improved its SmartWay Score. 

UWCtrucking.blogspot.com. June 24, 2010.

http://uwctrucking.blogspot.com/2010/06/uwc-has-improved-its-smartway-score.html

DHL Global Mail on GoGreen Initiatives. 

Multichannel Merchant. June 30, 2010. 

http://multichannelmerchant.com/opsandfulfi llment/dhl-gogreen-initiatives-0630/ 

Owens Corning Recognizes Union Pacifi c Railroad for Service Excellence.

MarketWatch.com. July 1, 2010. 

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/owens-corning-recognizes-union-pacifi c-railroad-for-service-excellence2010-07-01?refl ink=MW_news_stmp 

Green Mountain Energy Company and smart center Houston Dealerships Partner to Give Away smart car

PRWeb.com. July 1, 2010. 

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4212874.htm 

Koch Logistics’ Supply Chain Connections are Smarter for the Planet.

Lifestyletom.com. July 2, 2010. 

http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925685766ros/roin59012407711 

Ryder Recognized as One of the 50 Greenest Supply Chain Partners.

MarketWatch.com. July 8, 2010. 

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ryder-recognized-as-one-of-the-50-greenest-supply-chain-partners-2010-07-

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The Buzz about SmartWay Transport Partnership

Visit the links below to see media stories that feature SmartWay Transport Partnership

Best Buy Joins EPA Appliance Disposal Program.

Environmental Leader.com. July 9, 2010. 

http://www.environmentalleader.com/2010/07/07/best-buy-to-collect-1b-pounds-of-e-waste/ 

United Road Receives EPA SmartWay Green Certifi cation.

Lifestyletom.com. July 9, 2010. 

http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925687654ros/roin59012391244 

SmartWay Cars

Mazda3 North America May Sales Rocket Upwards 53.8%.

ReadMedia.com. June 23, 2010.

http://readme.readmedia.com/Mazda3-North-American-May-Sales-Rocket-Upwards-53-8/1490731

SmartWay Tractor & Trailers

Kenworth Receives Large Order for New Aerodynamic T700 From Stevens Transport

MarketWatch.com. June 23, 2010.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kenworth-receives-large-order-for-new-aerodynamic-t700-from-stevens-transport-2010-06-

23?refl ink=MW_news_stmp

SmartWay Verifi ed Technologies

Thermo King’s electric APU system receives SmartWay verifi cation.

i-g-m-phone.com. June 1, 2010.

http://i-g-m-phone.com/2010/05/29/thermo-kings-electric-apu-system-receives-smartway-verifi cation/

Carrier Transicold Dealer Network Offers AeroFlex Fairings. 

JapanAutoPages.com. June 1, 2010. http://www.japanautopages.com/blog/carrier-transicold-dealer-network-offers-aerofl ex-fairings

SmartWay grants fuel saving nod to two Continental tires. 

Search-Autoparts.com. June 1, 2010.

http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/SmartWay-grants-fuel-saving-nod-to-two-Continental/

ArticleStandard/Article/detail/671772?contextCategoryId=41884

Conti Gets Two More SmartWay Radials. 

Tire Review.com. June 1, 2010. http://www.tirereview.com/Article/74201/conti_gets_two_more_smartway_radials.aspx

Bridgestone rolls out wide-base trailer tire.

FleetOwner. June 3, 2010. http://fl eetowner.com/equipment/news/bridgestone-wide-base-trailer-0603/

BBTS New Wide Base Trailer Radial for Low Rolling Resistance. 

TruckingInfo.com. June 7, 2010. http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-print.asp?news_id=70612

New Bandag wide base radial compliant with EPA and CARB. 

Search-Autoparts.com. June 8, 2010. http://motorage.search-autoparts.com/motorage/Industry+News/New-Bandag-widebase-radial-compliant-with-EPA-and/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/673042?contextCategoryId=43145

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July 2010

The Buzz about SmartWay Transport Partnership

Visit the links below to see media stories that feature SmartWay Transport Partnership

Yokahama Gives Zenvironment Tires to Contest Winner. 

Tire Review.com. June 10, 2010. http://www.tirereview.com/Article/74452/yokohama_gives_zenvironment_tires_to_contest_winner.aspx

Double Coin drive tire joins SmartWay list.

MTD Modern Tire Dealer. June 15, 2010. http://www.moderntiredealer.com/News/Story/2010/06/Double-Coin-drive-tirejoins-SmartWay-list.aspx

Second Double Coin Tire Makes SmartWay List. 

Tire Review.com. June 16, 2010. http://www.tirereview.com/Article/74663/second_double_coin_tire_makes_smartway_

list.aspx

Wide-Base Trailer Tire. 

Today’s Trucking.com. June 16, 2010. http://www.todaystrucking.com/products.cfm?intDocID=24164

Double Coin’s Drive Position Tire Verifi ed by SmartWay. 

TruckingInfo.com. June 16, 2010. http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-print.asp?news_id=70720

SmartWay verifi ed tires & TPMS. 

Fleet Equipment. June 22, 2010. http://www.fl eetequipmentmag.com/Item/74859/smartway_verifi ed_tires__tpms.aspx

Yokohama announces commercial tire giveaway winner.

Fleet Equipment. June 22, 2010. http://www.fl eetequipmentmag.com/Products/74890/yokohama_announces_commercial_tire_giveaway_winner.aspx 

SmartWay Verifi es ATS’ Aerodynamic System. 

TruckingInfo.com. June 29, 2010. 

http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-print.asp?news_id=70861

Continental unveils HSR2 Eco Plus truck tire.

MTD Modern Tire Dealer.com. July 1, 2010. 

http://www.moderntiredealer.com/News/Story/2010/07/Continental-unveils-HSR2-Eco-Plus-truck-tire.aspx 

New Regional SmartWay Tire from Conti.

TireReview.com. July 6, 2010. 

http://www.tirereview.com/Article/75280/new_regional_smartway_tire_from_conti.aspx 

SmartWay verifi es ATS aerodynamic trailer technology.

CCJDigital.com. July 7, 2010. 

http://www.ccjdigital.com/smartway-verifi es-ats-aerodynamic-trailer-technology/print/