In 2004, EPA launched the SmartWay Transport Partnership, an innovative public/private partnership designed to help the shippers, carriers, logistics companies, and other players in the transportation industry save fuel and money while reducing their environmental impact. This video gives a broad overview of the SmartWay Transport Partnership—what it is, why it was created, and how it is helping the transportation sector improve fuel efficiency and become a cleaner, greener industry.
The success of SmartWay hinges on the interdependent relationships between SmartWay partners and their commitment to working together to reduce the impact of the freight industry on greenhouse gas emissions. These relationships ensure a cleaner, more fuel efficient transportation supply chain and a strong motivation for continuous improvement.
The relationship between ATA and EPA's SmartWay has been an essential part of SmartWay's success in helping transform the freight transportation industry.
While there are lots of technology solutions available to improve fuel efficiency in the freight industry, many small companies and owner/operators don't have access to the capital they need to upgrade their trucks. Financing is a huge barrier for these companies.
