MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial
fleet management and supply
chain solutions, today announced its support of Trucking Efficiency,
a joint initiative between the North American Council for Freight
Efficiency (NACFE) and the Carbon War Room (CWR). The initiative
provides unbiased data on available vehicle technologies and engages
with truck and trailer builders, component manufacturers, and others who
want to improve the performance of their heavy duty vehicles. Ryder’s
involvement includes a leadership position on the Board and active
participation in NACFE, as well as a financial sponsorship of the
organization’s new resource, TruckingEfficiency.org.
The website is a free, independent, online guide to help fleet owners
learn about new vehicle technologies.
“Collaboration among fleets, manufacturers, and industry stakeholders is
critical to driving the development and adoption of new technologies
that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions,” said Scott Perry, Vice
President, Supply Management & Global Fuel Products, Ryder and Chairman
of the Board of NACFE. “Because Ryder operates one of the largest
commercial fleets in North America, we often act as a proving ground for
new technologies and are proud to lend our expertise by providing
valuable insights about how they work in a broad base of real world
applications. We have also benefited from our involvement in Trucking
Efficiency, which has led us to change our engine parameters to
significantly reduce fuel consumption in our customers’ fleets.”
The tech guide at TruckingEfficiency.org provides access to unbiased,
third-party information on over 70 technologies, so that fleet owners
and operators can identify which ones might be appropriate for their
fleet. This guide centralizes all existing data on available
technologies and opportunities for the North American tractor-trailer
sector, as well as the wealth of data collected in a series of
Confidence Reports. NACFE and CWR’s initiative also provides a workshop
series that brings together industry leaders and technology experts to
facilitate shared learning on available technologies and provide open
debate on the benefits and challenges of adopting them.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management and supply chain
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 green supply chain partner. 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 information, visit www.ryder.com
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About Trucking Efficiency
Trucking Efficiency is an initiative set up by the North American
Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and the Carbon War Room (CWR)
that aims to double the efficiency of the North American trucking fleet
by eliminating barriers to information, demand, and supply. To support
better, more-informed decisions around efficiency solutions, we provide
TruckingEfficiency.org, Confidence Reports, and our workshops series for
improved information and data transparency. To learn more about our
work, and access our technology assessments, please visit
TruckingEfficiency.org.
Source: Ryder System, Inc.