Omaha NE (July 9 2009) – Hill Bros. Transportation recently received the highest score offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay^SM program.  As a SmartWay^SM partner Hill Bros. is recognized for setting and achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals in freight transport.

Hill Bros. received a score of 1.25 which according to the EPA’s Web site “represents outstanding environmental performance. These Partners already are utilizing most of the commercially available fuel saving strategies and are actively evaluating the latest emerging technologies. Partners with scores of 1.25 are awarded the honor of displaying the SmartWay^SM Transport Partner logo EPA’s symbol for superior fuel efficiency and environmental performance.”  Companies receive scores of 1.25 1.00 0.75 or 0.00.

In 2004 EPA launched SmartWay^SM to identify products and services that reduce transportation-related emissions.  “The SmartWay^SM brand signifies a partnership among government business and consumers to protect our environment reduce fuel consumption and improve our air quality for future generations” also according to the EPA Web site.  “All of EPA SmartWay^SM transportation programs result in significant measurable air quality and/or greenhouse gas improvements while maintaining or improving current levels of other emissions and/or pollutants.”

Albert Hill Hill Bros. co-owner stated “Hill Bros. is committed to doing our part to improve air quality and reduce emissions.  We are honored that our efforts to make our fleet more fuel efficient were recognized by the EPA’s SmartWay^SM program.”

Hill Bros. Transportation is a temperature controlled and dry van carrier headquartered in Omaha providing long haul regional and dedicated logistic services. For more information visit www.hillbros.com.