MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and
supply chain management solutions, will be a sponsor of the 2012
BevOps/Beverage Fleet Summit at the M Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, April
16-18, 2012. The annual BevOps/Beverage Fleet Summit is the premier
educational event for beverage warehousing, operations, and fleet
management.
Ryder’s fleet management experts will be on hand during the Summit to
discuss industry issues impacting beverage transportation, the latest
fleet equipment specifications and technologies, as well as new
alternative fuel solutions.
On Tuesday, April 17, during the 1 p.m. Problem Solver Tips Session,
Ryder’s Vice President of Supply Management Scott Perry will discuss the
factors to consider when evaluating compressed natural gas (CNG) and
liquefied natural gas (LNG) heavy duty vehicles for beverage fleets. Mr.
Perry’s presentation will provide an overview of Ryder’s natural gas
offering. On April 17, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Ryder will also
display a compressed natural gas (CNG) single axle tractor in the
Summit’s Ride & Drive Equipment Demo. In addition, Ryder will host a
reception for beverage companies on Monday, April 16, at 9 p.m., at 32
Degrees in the M Resort following the poolside BevOps/Beverage Fleet
Summit Opening Reception.
Ride and Drive Equipment Demo
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Tuesday, April 17, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Problem Solver Sponsor Tips Session
Scott Perry, Vice President of Supply Management, Fleet Management
Solutions
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Tuesday, April 17, during 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. time frame
Ryder Solutions Showcase
The following are Ryder’s exhibit hours during the Summit:
Tuesday, April 17
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7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
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12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18
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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
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10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
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12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Ryder is the smart choice for an outsourced fleet management partner,
providing unmatched expertise in fleet management solutions and deep
knowledge of the food and beverage business that comes from almost 80
years of serving customers in the industry. For more information about
Ryder’s solutions, contact Debbie Ingham, 603-772-8868, ext. 18, or
visit www.ryder.com.
For more information about the BevOps/Beverage Fleet Summit, please
visit http://bevopsfleetsummit.com.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial transportation, logistics and supply
chain management solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is a
component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard &
Poor’s 500 Index. Inbound Logistics magazine has recognized Ryder
as a top third party logistics provider and included Ryder in its 2011
and 2010 “Green Partners” listing. Ryder has also been ranked two years
in a row as one of the top 250 U.S. companies in the Newsweek
Green Rankings. In addition, Security Magazine has named Ryder
one of the top companies for security practices in the transportation,
logistics, supply chain, and warehousing sector. Ryder is a proud member
of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program, supporting
national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more
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Source: Ryder System, Inc.