Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial fleet
management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, announced today that all new vehicles that come
into its North American commercial rental
fleet will now include innovative safety technologies, such as forward
looking radar and collision mitigation systems. The new vehicles will
become the standard specification for Ryder’s commercial rental fleet as
the Company responds to increasing demand from customers looking to
improve fleet performance, safety, and driver job satisfaction.
“With this investment in innovative safety features such as forward
looking radar and collision mitigation systems, we are helping customers
address critical business priorities – fleet efficiency, over-the-road
safety, driver retention, and recruiting,” said Richard Mohr, Vice
President & Global Product Manager, Ryder Rental Operations. “This is
one more way we are demonstrating our commitment to maximizing the
performance of our customers’ fleets, while providing the flexibility
and convenience of a rental solution. Ryder takes pride in offering the
latest fleet technologies to help its rental customers mitigate overall
risk and increase safety for everyone on the road.”
Ryder has offered these innovative safety technologies as an available
option to its ChoiceLease
customers for several years and the Company is now making those
technologies standard for the first time within its Commercial Rental
product line for new vehicles being delivered into service this spring.
Ryder’s fleet of vehicles incorporates many other advanced technologies
including automated manual transmissions, roll stability controls, and
telematics. The Company also utilizes video monitoring and management
systems in its Dedicated Transportation Solution (DTS) fleet. Ryder
continually monitors emerging fleet technologies and works closely with
leading technology providers and equipment manufacturers to provide
feedback around functionality, usability, and adaptability.
Ryder has a long track record of consistently improving the performance,
safety, and reliability of commercial vehicles. With these new safety
standards, Ryder continues its leadership in advanced vehicle
technology, and builds on its strategy of providing customers with the
most flexibility, choice, and control in fleet management. These
technologies aim to reduce the possibility of vehicle crashes, while
also providing a cost benefit to Ryder customers.
Ryder’s Commitment to Safety
At Ryder, safety is a year-round focus and a core value. Each year, the
Company invites its team of more than 34,000 employees around the globe
to participate in the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The
annual international campaign promotes safe and healthy workplaces. As a
proud member of Together
for Safer Roads (TSR), Ryder joins its fellow private sector
coalition members in leveraging the day as an opportunity to promote and
raise awareness of safe driving practices.
“Ryder plays an important role in advancing the safety environment on
the road,” said Ryder Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel,
Sandy Hodes. “As an industry leader in safety and security, we recognize
the importance of investing in innovative fleet technologies that enable
us to make continuous improvements around safe practices and behaviors.”
Ryder
Commercial Rental provides customers with rental trucks on a
short-term basis to meet their needs for supplemental capacity. Ryder
serves customers at more than 400 convenient rental locations across the
U.S. and Canada, staffed with a dedicated team of knowledgeable rental
agents, and stocked with an inventory of over 35,000 recent-model
vehicles. All rental vehicles are backed by Ryder’s Rental Service
Guarantee. To rent a truck, call 1-800-345-9282 or visit
reservations.ryder.com.
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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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.
Ryder System, Inc.
Jonathan Mayor, 305-500-3161
Jonathan_C_Mayor@ryder.com
or
David Bruce, 305-500-4999
David_Bruce@ryder.com