Experts to Discuss Issues Affecting Private Fleets
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial
fleet management and supply
chain management solutions, today announced that it is a sponsor of
the 10th annual BevOps Fleet Summit, hosted by Beverage
World magazine. The Summit, a learning and information sharing
experience for warehousing, operations, and fleet management, will
be held from April 21 – 24 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Ryder Director of Business Development for Advanced Fuels Rueben Stokes;
Senior Director of Talent Acquisition Patrick Pendergast; and Senior
Manager of Safety and Loss Prevention Andrew Leavitt will be conference
presenters, speaking on the topics of alternative fuels, changes to CSA
regulations, and truck driver shortages.
Mr. Stokes’ presentation “Alt Fuels Part I: Lessons Learned from CNG
Conversion” will discuss how to plan and properly execute a fleet’s
conversion to natural gas, from the selection of partners, fueling,
maintenance, and specifications, to the timing, sequencing, and
integration. Mr. Leavitt and Mr. Pendergast’s presentation “CSA
Revisions & CDL Shortages: Making Sense of the Biggest Battles” will
address the issues surrounding the new Hours of Service regulations, the
looming driver shortage, and the plethora of related proposed laws and
rule changes that could affect every private fleet. Ryder will also lead
a roundtable discussion on the topic of Total Cost of Ownership, to sort
through the true cost of owning versus leasing commercial truck fleets,
as part of the summit’s Problem Solver Roundtable Luncheon.
As part of the conference’s Ride & Drive/Equipment Demo event — which
provides attendees and sponsors with the opportunity to test beverage
vehicles and equipment through an exciting experience — Ryder will
showcase one of its natural gas vehicles that will be available to be
test-driven in the Superspeedway’s Infield Road Course. Ryder is the
leader in natural gas vehicle solutions for the commercial
transportation industry, with more than 30 million miles of experience,
17 natural gas vehicle maintenance facilities, and 260 natural gas
vehicle trained technicians.
Ryder offers a full
menu of transportation and logistics solutions for thousands of
companies in the food and beverage industry. In fact, the Company serves
10 out of 10 of the top food & beverage companies in the country, with
source to shelf solutions, including contract packing and labeling,
distribution and inventory management, safety, sustainability, and
dedicated transportation. With Ryder as a trusted partner, companies can
access Ryder’s vast network of vehicles, maintenance facilities with
expert refrigeration technicians, and temperature-controlled warehousing
space, along with the latest in tracking technologies and best-in-class
safety processes.
The three-day conference will address business challenges and industry
trends in today’s beverage marketplace, as well as feature an exclusive
tour of Sysco Las Vegas, a golf outing, and the opportunity to create
professional relationships with fellow peers in the beverage industry.
To learn more about BevOps, visit http://www.bevopsfleetsummit.com/about.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. 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
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Source: Ryder System, Inc.