MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet
management and supply
chain solutions, announced that it will participate as an exhibitor
at the North American Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Conference and Expo in
Kansas City, Mo., November 11-14, 2014. Ryder Vice President of National
Sales, Steve Wornick, will be speaking at the expo about natural gas
fueling, maintenance and technician training as well as the latest
developments in advanced fuel solutions for commercial fleets. The
90,000 square foot expo center will act as a one-stop-shop where
attendees can view a full spectrum of vehicles and components, as well
as attend information sessions all while interacting with natural gas
service providers, design engineering firms, and program consultants.
Ryder will demonstrate its expertise in the NGV industry by displaying a
Ryder Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle inside the expo hall, Booth
939.
The North American NGV Conference & Expo is the largest NGV focused
event in North America and is hosted by the recognized experts and
leading NGV advocates – NGVAmerica. NGVAmerica is a national
organization dedicated to the development of a growing, profitable, and
sustainable market for vehicles powered by natural gas or biomethane.
NGVAmerica represents more than 200 companies, environmental groups, and
government organizations interested in the promotion and use of natural
gas and biomethane as transportation fuels.
Advanced fuel solutions are one area where Ryder’s impact is evident.
The company is the leader in natural gas vehicle solutions for the
commercial transportation industry, with more than 27 million miles of
experience, 14 natural gas vehicle maintenance facilities, and 260
natural gas vehicle trained technicians. The company has deployed CNG
and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vehicles into the fleets of Ryder
customers in California, New York, Michigan, Texas, Arizona, Utah,
Georgia and Louisiana. The company also operates Liquefied to Compressed
Natural Gas (LCNG) fuel stations at its Fontana and Orange, Calif.,
service locations. Ryder also operates an LNG fuel station at its
Fulton, Ga. maintenance facility.
The North American NGV Conference & Expo is unrivaled in its ability to
provide strong educational content, hands-on access to new technologies,
and valuable networking opportunities to progressive transportation
professionals. Program topics for the agenda will include: end-user case
studies from leading fleets; fueling supply and infrastructure
solutions; emission reduction strategies and technologies; alternative
fuel training and technical tours; a packed Expo Hall with hands-on
technology displays; and a “Ride & Drive” event with light- to
heavy-duty vehicles.
For more information on the expo, visit https://www.ngvamerica.org/conference/2014/index.php
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 included Ryder in its “Green Partners”
listing for five years in a row. Ryder is a charter member of the NGV
Fleet Forum and a member of the Department of Energy’s National Clean
Fleets partnership. Ryder is also a recipient of the 2011 NGV
Achievement Award. A member of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder
Program, Ryder is proud to support national and local disaster
preparedness and response efforts. For more information, visit www.ryder.com
and follow us on Facebook,
YouTube,
and Twitter.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements
and information included in this news release are
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are
subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly,
these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration
given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results and events to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our
periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New
risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management
to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks
on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Source: Ryder System, Inc.