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What is SmartWay certification
SmartWay Certification for Canadian and US Fleets
What is SmartWay certification? SmartWay certification means being an active partner in SmartWay, a voluntary partnership run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and delivered in Canada by Natural Resources Canada, that helps carriers, shippers and logistics companies measure and cut fuel use and freight emissions. Partners report their data every year, and carriers are ranked on their environmental performance.
Large shippers use SmartWay to choose their carriers. MAZE Consultancy registers your company as a SmartWay partner, collects and checks your fleet data, completes your SmartWay tool and submits it on time every year, so your ranking keeps winning you freight.
Our SmartWay services
SmartWay Registration, Reporting & Rankings
Carrier, shipper or 3PL, we handle SmartWay from first registration to every annual submission.
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Every yearSmartWay Tool Submission
We complete your annual SmartWay tool with accurate fleet, fuel and mileage data and submit it before the deadline.
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Data & emissionsFleet Data & Emissions Reporting
We gather and clean your fuel, mileage and equipment data and show you your emissions per mile and per ton-mile.
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RankingSmartWay Ranking Improvement
We find the equipment and driving practices that cut fuel, lift your SmartWay ranking and win you more freight.
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Benefits of SmartWay Certification
SmartWay pays off twice: more freight from shippers who ask for it, and lower fuel bills for your fleet.
Win more freight from big shippers
- Get on Approved Carrier ListsMany large shippers and 3PLs prefer or require SmartWay partners. Without it, you may not even be considered.
- Win More Freight BidsSmartWay is a common question in shipper RFPs. Tick the box your competitors miss.
- Stand Out With a Top RankingA strong SmartWay ranking makes you the obvious pick for shippers tracking their own emissions.
- Cut Your Fuel BillSee your fuel use per mile and find the trucks, routes and habits that waste diesel.
- Prove Your Green CredentialsShow customers real, EPA-backed numbers instead of empty claims.
Hit your sustainability targets
- Measure Freight EmissionsUse SmartWay data to report the emissions of the freight you ship with confidence.
- Choose Cleaner CarriersCompare carriers by SmartWay ranking and send your loads to the most efficient.
- Answer Your CustomersRetailers and investors ask about freight emissions. Give them trusted numbers.
- Strengthen ESG ReportsFeed SmartWay results straight into your sustainability and ESG reporting.
- Build a Greener BrandShow the market your supply chain is moving to cleaner freight.
How we get you SmartWay certified
How to Get SmartWay Certified: Our 5-Step Process
One team handles registration, data and submission, so you never miss a deadline.
Readiness Review
We confirm your partner type and review the fleet and fuel records you already have.
Partner Registration
We register your company and set up your SmartWay account.
Fleet Data
We gather fuel, mileage, payload and equipment data and check it for errors.
SmartWay Tool
We complete your SmartWay tool and submit it for review.
Annual Update
We track your ranking, plan improvements and file your update every year.
Canada & USA
Why it matters
Shippers Are Asking for SmartWay
Do shippers require SmartWay? Many large shippers, retailers and 3PLs ask carriers to be SmartWay partners in their freight bids and use SmartWay data to report their own supply-chain emissions. A missing or out-of-date submission can take you off their carrier list.
- Bid requirement in many shipper and 3PL RFPs
- Emissions data shippers need for their own reports
- Annual update keeps your partnership active
- Ranking shippers compare across carriers
MAZE keeps your SmartWay partnership current and your data accurate, so you never lose a lane over paperwork.
Get SmartWay ReadyOur clients
Trusted by Importers, Carriers & 3PLs Across Canada & USA
- Dolphin Transport
- De Well Container Shipping Inc.
- LG Energy Solution
- A & A Contract Customs Brokers
- Golden Bridge International
- Ideal Roofing Company Ltd.
- Crown Auto Transport
- Dolphin Transport
- De Well Container Shipping Inc.
- LG Energy Solution
- A & A Contract Customs Brokers
- Golden Bridge International
- Ideal Roofing Company Ltd.
- StockX
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Ask about joining SmartWay, your annual SmartWay tool submission or improving your ranking. A consultant replies within 24 hours.
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Canada55 Village Centre Place,
Mississauga, ON L4Z 1V9
Mississauga, ON L4Z 1V9
USA1055 West 7th Street, 33rd Floor,
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Why MAZE Consultancy
Why Choose MAZE as Your SmartWay Consultant
A late or incorrect SmartWay submission can cost you your partner status and the shippers who rely on it. Bad data drags down your ranking and puts your lanes at risk. MAZE gets your data right and your submission in on time, every year.
10+ years in transport compliance
SmartWay, border programs and carrier filings.
US and Canada under one roof
EPA and NRCan SmartWay, one team.
Accurate, on-time submissions
Every number checked before it is filed.
Offices in Canada and the USA
Mississauga and Los Angeles.
The consultants were very easy to deal with and were very helpful in the process of achieving my company's C-TPAT certification.
We had a fantastic experience with MAZE Consultancy through certification and bonds. They gave us exceptional support during certification and validation.
More certifications
Complete Your Transport Compliance Program
Most of our SmartWay clients also need one or more of these. One consultant can handle them all.
CTPAT CertificationU.S. trusted-trader programLearn more →
PIP CertificationCanada's trusted-trader programLearn more →
CSA CertificationCustoms Self AssessmentLearn more →
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FAQ
SmartWay Certification FAQs
Joining SmartWay, annual reporting, rankings and SmartWay in Canada.
What is SmartWay certification?
SmartWay is a voluntary partnership run by the U.S. EPA and delivered in Canada by Natural Resources Canada. Companies join as SmartWay partners, report their freight data every year, and carriers receive a performance ranking. Being an active partner in good standing is what people usually mean by SmartWay certification.
How do I get SmartWay certified?
Register your company as a SmartWay partner, collect a full year of fleet data such as fuel, miles and payload, complete the SmartWay tool for your partner type and submit it for review. Once it is accepted you are an active partner, and you update it every year. MAZE handles every step for you.
What is a SmartWay carrier?
A SmartWay carrier is a trucking company, or a rail, barge or air carrier, that is an active SmartWay partner and reports its fleet data every year. Shippers and 3PLs can see SmartWay carriers’ performance and often prefer them when choosing who moves their freight.
Who can join SmartWay?
Truck carriers, shippers, logistics companies (3PLs and brokers), and rail, barge, air and multimodal carriers in Canada and the United States can join SmartWay. Fleets of any size, from owner-operators to national carriers, can take part.
How much does it cost to join SmartWay?
Joining SmartWay is free. The real cost is the time to collect fleet data and complete the SmartWay tool correctly every year, which is the work MAZE does for you. Call +1-888-315-6293 for a quote.
Is SmartWay mandatory?
SmartWay partnership is voluntary, but many shippers and 3PLs ask for it in contracts and freight bids. Separately, California’s tractor-trailer greenhouse gas rules require SmartWay-verified equipment for many tractors and 53-foot box trailers operating in the state.
What is the SmartWay tool?
The SmartWay tool is the partner-specific reporting tool where you enter your fleet activity data, such as fuel use, miles, payload and equipment. It calculates your emissions and performance and is submitted to SmartWay for review.
How often do I report to SmartWay?
Once a year. Partners must submit an updated SmartWay tool each year to stay active and in good standing.
What happens if I miss my SmartWay submission?
Partners who do not submit their annual data on time can lose their active status, and shippers may no longer see them as a current SmartWay partner. MAZE tracks your deadline and files on time.
How are SmartWay carriers ranked?
Carriers are compared with others in the same category on emissions per mile and per ton-mile and placed in performance ranges. Shippers and 3PLs use these rankings to choose carriers and measure their own freight emissions.
Is SmartWay available in Canada?
Yes. Natural Resources Canada delivers SmartWay in Canada under an agreement with the EPA. Canadian carriers, shippers and logistics companies join and report the same way as US partners.
What data do I need for SmartWay?
Typically total fuel used by fuel type, miles driven, payload or ton-miles, and the number, type and model year of your trucks, plus details of fuel-saving equipment such as idle reduction and aerodynamic devices. MAZE helps you gather and check it.
Can a small fleet or owner-operator join SmartWay?
Yes. SmartWay is open to fleets of every size, and small carriers often use it to get onto the carrier lists of larger shippers and 3PLs.
How long does it take to join SmartWay?
Registration is quick. Your first SmartWay tool submission usually takes a few weeks, depending on how organized your fuel and mileage records are.
What is SmartWay verified equipment?
The EPA verifies tractors, trailers, tires and aerodynamic and idle-reduction devices that meet its fuel-efficiency criteria. Using verified equipment cuts fuel use and can be required for some trucks and trailers in California.
How can I improve my SmartWay ranking?
Cut fuel used per mile and per ton: aerodynamic devices, low rolling resistance tires, idle reduction, driver training, newer engines, fuller loads and fewer empty miles. Accurate data matters too, because errors can drag your ranking down.
Why do shippers join SmartWay?
Shippers join to measure the emissions of the freight they ship, to choose cleaner carriers and to show customers and investors that they are reducing supply-chain emissions.
Does SmartWay give awards?
Yes. The EPA presents annual SmartWay Excellence Awards to partners that lead in freight efficiency and environmental performance.
Can a Canadian carrier use SmartWay to win US freight?
Yes. SmartWay is recognized on both sides of the border, so a Canadian carrier that is an active SmartWay partner can show US shippers and 3PLs the same performance data as a US carrier.
Does MAZE help with SmartWay in Canada and the USA?
Yes. MAZE has offices in Mississauga, Ontario and Los Angeles, California, and handles SmartWay registration, annual submissions and ranking improvement on both sides of the border.
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