MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and
supply chain management solutions, joins an elite group of 10 SmartWay®
Affiliates recognized today by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). Ryder was selected as a top honoree for the 2014 SmartWay
Affiliate Challenge award, which recognizes organizations for
supporting policies and practices that reduce truck emissions and
improve freight efficiency.
“Ryder plays an important role in advancing the environmental
sustainability of commercial transportation and logistics,” said Ryder
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Sanchez. “When companies
outsource their transportation and logistics operations to us, they not
only get cost efficiency, but also the benefits of our environmental
expertise, infrastructure, and industry leading partnerships.”
The SmartWay Affiliate Challenge, which was open to all SmartWay
affiliates, is a national challenge developed by EPA to acknowledge
organizations that participate in SmartWay and do an exceptional job
supporting the partnership’s freight sustainability goals. SmartWay
Affiliate Honorees have initiated and executed recruiting, promotional,
and marketing activities that raise awareness and encourage their
members to address the issue of air pollution resulting from freight
activities. These affiliates serve as role models for other SmartWay
affiliates and partners.
“I commend Ryder for its level of commitment, enthusiasm, and creativity
in promoting EPA’s SmartWay program and sustainable
transportation,” said Chris Grundler, Director of EPA’s Office of
Transportation and Air Quality. “Ryder’s work in this arena brings us
all closer to achieving the shared goals of clean freight and clean air.”
Participating organizations submitted an application and supporting
materials describing the various endorsements, commitments, and
contributions made to the SmartWay Partnership during the period of
March 1, 2013 to March 1, 2014. Ryder was recognized as a SmartWay
Affiliate Challenge top honoree for going above and beyond to promote
the SmartWay partnership on its website and social media sites, and for
sharing the benefits of the SmartWay program with customers.
As part of its Earth Day activities, EPA SmartWay, which celebrates its
10-year anniversary this year, has recognized its affiliates on its
website, in its e-newsletter, and in industry trade publications.
Ryder has been a SmartWay partner since 2004 and was honored with a
SmartWay® Excellence Award in the Logistics Management, Large
Carrier category in 2013.
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 green supply chain partner.
Ryder has also been ranked three 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 Disaster Responder
Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and
response efforts. For more information, visit www.ryder.com
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About SmartWay
EPA launched SmartWay in 2004 to help business improve the
sustainability of their freight supply chains. Today the Partnership
consists of nearly 3,000 Partners, representing a cross section of the
freight supply chain industry. As of today, SmartWay Partners have saved
65 million barrels of oil. This is equivalent to taking over 5 million
cars off the road for an entire year. SmartWay’s clean air achievements
(28 million metric tons of carbon dioxide so far) help protect the
health and well-being of citizens while contributing to our nation’s
economic and energy security.
More information on SmartWay in general: http://www.epa.gov/smartway/
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.