'Increasingly, companies are becoming cognizant of their carbon footprint and reducing greenhouse gases,' said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves, 'however, fuel efficiency has always been of critical importance for trucking and ATA, which is why our participation in EPA SmartWay is a no-brainer. We're proud of our history with the program and honored to be recognized with so many other leaders in improving freight sustainability.'
The SmartWay Affiliate Challenge is a national challenge developed by EPA to acknowledge SmartWay Affiliates that have initiated and executed exceptional recruiting, promotional and marketing activities in support of our shared goals to reduce truck emissions and improve freight efficiency. These affiliates serve as role models for other SmartWay affiliates and partners.
ATA was honored for recruiting 14 fleets with nearly 2,700 trucks to join the SmartWay Transport Partnership and for promoting SmartWay's benefits to its members and to policymakers.
'I commend American Trucking Associations for promoting sustainable transportation to their members through the SmartWay Transport Partnership,' said Christopher Grundler, Director of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality, EPA. 'The level of commitment, enthusiasm and creativity demonstrated by this year's honorees are helping us achieve our mutual goals for cleaner air and a more sustainable transportation supply chain.'
