Canada has one of the best highway systems in the world, an important part of keeping Canada competitive in a fast-paced global economy. The commercial freight moving along our highways keeps our economy rolling, but is also a major contributor to the emissions that put our environment and our health at risk.

In fact, the commercial highway freight sector is responsible for close to 10 percent of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions. ecoENERGY for Fleets is a program offered by Natural Resources Canada introducing fleets to energy-efficient practices that can reduce fuel consumption and emissions. FleetSmart is a component of this program offering free practical advice on how energy-efficient vehicles and business practices can reduce fleet operating costs, improve productivity and increase your competitiveness.

Along with the latest developments in fleet and fuel management, ecoENERGY for Fleets will also help ensure fleet vehicle owners and managers are aware of the fuel efficiency benefits of new and developing technologies. On the education side of the initiative, it's expected that more than 200,000 professional drivers ― of heavy trucks, buses, construction and other vehicles ― will receive training in energy efficient vehicle operating techniques over the next four years.