Benefits of Becoming a SmartWay Shipper Candidate

A SmartWay Shipper Candidate is a shipper who wants to learn about the SmartWay program, but is not in a position to collect and report detailed freight data.

As a Shipper Candidate you are ready to:

• Educate your carriers about fuel efficiency and freight emissions.
• Incentivize carriers via RFP or contract processes to enroll.
• Encourage carriers to become more efficient.
• Improve your supply chain operational efficiency.
• Set your own freight sustainability goals.
• Educate your management about the opportunities to focus on freight sustainability and the benefits of SmartWay participation.

Benefits

As a SmartWay Shipper Candidate, your organization can:

Have a dedicated SmartWay Account Manager (SAM) who will:

• Assist with SmartWay Carrier outreach, education, and enrollment.
• Facilitate understanding of SmartWay.
• Provide access to resources regarding freight efficiency strategies and technologies.
• Work with you to understand SmartWay Carrier performance.

Access a customized engagement plan/SmartWay curricula that includes:

• Educational and outreach materials for carrier enrollment.
• Example RFP and contract language.
• Information on creating a SmartWay work group at your organization.
• Talking points for sharing SmartWay with your C-suite.