MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial
fleet management and supply
chain solutions, today announced that it was recognized as a
finalist in the 2014
Southwest Oil & Gas Awards, an industry initiative to recognize
organizations that are leaders in their fields. The Awards champion
companies that display best practices in the key areas of operational
excellence, environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility,
and excellence in health & safety.
The oil
& gas industry relies on Ryder to take costs and risks out of
transportation and logistics, enabling customers to maximize uptime,
keep supplies and goods moving, and bring costs down. This is all
supported by a proven health and safety culture. Ryder turns a
complicated supply chain into a company’s strategic competitive edge,
from the oilfield to the marketplace.
Judged by over 110 senior executives from Midstream and E&P companies,
the Southwest Oil & Gas Awards saw over 150 companies participate across
multiple categories.
The Awards partner with over 30 media partners, making them the most
visible form of recognition in the industry. The Oil & Gas Awards take
place regionally throughout North America in the Gulf Coast,
Midcontinent, Northeast, Rocky Mountain, Southwest, and West Coast.
Winners of the Southwest Oil & Gas Awards will be announced at the Oil &
Gas Awards Gala Dinner in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday, October 23, 2014,
where there will also be a Southwest Industry Summit held for
participating companies and organizations that have an interest in the
region.
For further information on the Industry Summit and Awards Dinner please
contact the organizers at info@oilandgasawards.com
or call 210-591-8471.
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 Disaster Responder
Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and
response efforts. For more information, visit www.ryder.com
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Source: Ryder System, Inc.