Carriers, Shippers, EPA Form Alliance to Cut Greenhouse Gases Emissions

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ASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency and 15 freight shippers and motor carriers jointly launched “SmartWay Transport” — a partnership between the agency and freight haulers to increase fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases emissions — at American Trucking Associations’ winter meeting Feb. 9.

“It’s called SmartWay; it’s really a better way,” EPA Administrator Mike Leavitt told trucking executives.

“It’s good for bottom lines and it’s good for our air. SmartWay is an example of how America is changing its heart and doing the right thing and keeping us competitive while we do it.”

The announcement kicked off the meeting, which included about 500 trucking executives and top government officials. ATA President Bill Graves, introducing Leavitt, said the program offered “real value for all companies that participate” by promoting fuel efficiency, polishing trucking’s image and improving security.

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