Ryder Receives Heavy Duty Trucking Sustainability Award

Ryder has received the Heavy Duty Trucking Sustainability Award at the 2015 Fleet Technology Expo in Long Beach, California, for its commitment to environmental initiatives in transportation and supply chain sustainability.

The Fleet Technology Expo is a new event that is an expanded and revamped version of the Green Fleet Conference & Expo, put on by Bobit Business Media. During the event, Ryder was recognized for its significant contributions to environmental sustainability and fleet efficiencies in the heavy-duty industries.

“This latest recognition reinforces Ryder’s ongoing commitment to assist companies that seek to reduce fuel costs, lower carbon output, and meet their environmental objectives,” said Scott Perry, Ryder Vice President of Supply Management and Global Fuel Products. “Ryder plays an important role in advancing the environmental sustainability of commercial transportation and logistics.”

Ryder is the leader in natural gas vehicle solutions for the commercial transportation industry, with more than 40 million miles of experience, 18 NGV maintenance facilities, and more than 4,000 NGV trained maintenance and service employees. In addition to making natural gas vehicles available for rent or lease, Ryder’s exclusive “Flex-to-Green Lease” solution is designed to encourage and ease the transition to a greener fleet.