New Tip Sheets and Online Resources Available to Help Drivers and
Fleet Managers Prepare for Winter on the Roadways
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial
fleet management and supply
chain solutions, announced the activation of its enhanced online,
mobile-friendly Winter Preparedness Hub, where best practices are shared
on how to keep fleets winter-ready throughout the chilly season.
Below-average temperatures are expected this winter, which can have
debilitating effects on a fleet if not properly equipped. With
record-shattering snow last year, drivers and fleet managers relied on
Ryder’s Winter Preparedness Hub to remain informed of best practices
surrounding fleet maintenance proactive planning, proper fueling, driver
training, and driver safety — all of which can make the difference
between an on-time delivery and a breakdown or accident.
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TWEET THIS: @RyderPR activates enhanced online Winter Preparedness Hub
as fleets gear up for freezing temperatures
“Last winter, we witnessed a great improvement in uptime and efficiency,
and received positive feedback from customers, who said they turned to
Ryder’s Winter Prep site for consistent, up-to-date information and
maintenance/safety tips,” said Bill Dawson, Vice President, Maintenance
Operations & Engineering, Ryder. “We were the first — and remain the
only — in the industry to provide this kind of rich content in one
location, to fleets whose safety and businesses depend on it. As many
brace for cold temperatures, we aim to continue to be a trusted,
reliable source that drivers and fleet operators can count on.”
On Ryder’s Winter Preparedness Hub, visitors can find informative tip
sheets and videos about the do’s and don’ts of prepping a fleet for
winter, Ryder shop closure notifications, and a listing of other helpful
online resources such as the Winter
Storm Preparedness page of Ryder charitable partner, the American
Red Cross. Throughout the winter season, Ryder will also be sharing top
tips from its top drivers who have extensive experience with operating
vehicles through inclement weather conditions, from what to do to prep
your vehicle when temperatures drop below freezing, to how to manage
driving safely through heavy sleet or snow.
To download the latest tip sheet, Battling Driver Fatigue, or for more
on ways to plan ahead and stay informed this winter season, visit
Ryder’s Winter Preparedness Hub at campaigns.ryder.com/winterdriving.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated
transportation, 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. Ryder has been named among FORTUNE’s
World’s Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its
industry-leading practices in third-party logistics,
environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and
world-class safety and security programs. The Company is a proud member
of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, supporting
national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more
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