An official website of the United States government.

This is not the current EPA website. To navigate to the current EPA website, please go to www.epa.gov. This website is historical material reflecting the EPA website as it existed on January 19, 2021. This website is no longer updated and links to external websites and some internal pages may not work. More information »

Verified Technologies for SmartWay and Clean Diesel

Requirements for SmartWay Verification of Aerodynamic Devices

Before applying for SmartWay verification, consider the following:

Requirements for device eligibility

The device must be:
  • Designed for a 53’ dry van (box) or refrigerated trailer; and
  • Currently commercially available.

Testing requirements

Manufacturers must communicate with EPA before conducting testing for verification purposes (this does not apply to R&D testing).

EPA cannot accept test data from an unapproved test program, no exceptions.

Requirements for the applicant

The applicant must be able to ensure that:
  • All information submitted for application is correct;
  • Technology will be manufactured and installed as described;
  • Technology will perform as described.

Requirements for health effects and safety of technology

Concerns with health effects or safety may need to be addressed prior to EPA review of a technology for verification.

Top of Page