Utility Is First Trailer Manufacturer to Offer Qualifying Model to Be U.S. EPA Certified as a SmartWay Trailer.CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, reefers, flatbeds, and Tautliner[R] curtainsided trailers, is pleased to announce that with its 4000D-X([R]) dry van it is the first trailer manufacturer offering a qualifying model to be certified See certification. by the EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. as a SmartWay trailer. Utility's SmartWay 4000D-X([R]) offers aerodynamic enhancements, low rolling resistance Rolling resistance, sometimes called rolling friction or rolling drag, is the resistance that occurs when an object such as a ball or tire rolls. It is caused by the deformation of the wheel or tire or the deformation of the ground. tires and overall weight reduction that qualify it under the specifications of the EPA's SmartWay Partnership. Utility is participating in the special SmartWay "Get Green" Trucking Summit at the Great American Trucking Show hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and (EPA). The event showcases the numerous achievements of the EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership The SmartWay Transport Partnerhip is a collaboration between freight shippers, carriers, and logistics companies to voluntarily achieve improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions from freight transport. , a progressive collaboration between the U.S. EPA and the freight industry to increase energy efficiency, with an emphasis on fuel-saving technologies. The 4000D-X([R]) dry van is the natural accompaniment to other environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] options which advance fuel saving technologies. "Utility is very proud to be certified by the EPA as offering a qualifying model that meets the SmartWay specifications. Our 4000D-X([R]) thin wall dry van was designed to offer weight reduction, increased cubic capacity cubic capacity cube n → Hubraum m , and greater productivity while providing fleets and owner operators with a durable and low maintenance alternative to standard plate trailers," said Craig Bennett, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. "We believe in the EPA's goal of reducing fuel costs, conserving energy, reducing emissions and improving the environment. This is another first by Utility recognizing our continuing efforts to make enhancements to our product line that result in lower fuel costs, less weight and higher productivity." Attendees of this year's Great American Truck Show have the opportunity to see the SmartWay certified 4000D-X([R]) thin-wall dry van with the fuel efficient Wide Track System[TM] at Utility's Booth. To learn more about the 4000D-X([R]) dry van go online to www.utilitytrailer.com. |
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