Ryder Maintains Innovator Role with Subject Matter Experts Discussing Innovation and Disruption at ACT Expo
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet
management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, today announced that it will be attending the Advanced
Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, Calif., on April 24
(12:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) and April 25 (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.). Ryder is
a Silver Sponsor and will be exhibiting at the event at booth #1647.
Ryder’s presence at the event follows a variety of notable partnerships
in the clean transportation industry with alternative fuel companies
such as Chanje,
Nikola,
and Workhorse.
“These partnerships have allowed Ryder to provide advanced technology
fleet vehicle options to our customers,” said Ryder’s Senior Director of
Advanced Vehicle Technologies and Energy Products, Chris Nordh. “Ryder’s
top priority is to continue to provide customers with the most
flexibility, choice, and control in fleet management, including
innovative solutions to enable them to reach their sustainability goals.”
Mr. Nordh will be speaking at the Expo discussing, “Greening the Shared
Fleet,” on April 25, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In continuing with their leadership in technological innovation, Ryder’s
booth will also feature a comprehensive charging infrastructure
solution, provided by In-Charge Energy. In-Charge provides nationwide
turnkey energy and commercial electric vehicle infrastructure solutions
to ensure customers maximize the full economic benefits of adopting
electric vehicles into their fleet. Its end-to-end model focusing on
behind the meter solutions is an industry first.
“This is a major milestone in this space,” said Cameron Funk, CEO and
founder of In-Charge. “We are excited to provide Ryder and its customers
a one-stop approach to electric charging infrastructure that enables
fleets to confidently incorporate alternative fuel vehicles into their
operations. We look forward to working with Ryder, who continues to be
at the forefront of identifying fleet advancements and emerging
technologies.”
About Ryder
Ryder is a Fortune 500® commercial fleet
management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions company. The company’s stock (NYSE: R) is a
component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the S&P MidCap
400® index. Ryder, which provides commercial
truck rental, truck
leasing, used
trucks for sale, and last
mile delivery services, has been named among “The World’s Most
Admired Companies” by Fortune, as well as one of “America’s Best
Employers” and “America’s Best Employers for Women” by Forbes. The
company is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices in
third-party logistics, environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain
solutions, world-class safety and security programs, and hiring of
military veterans. For more information, visit www.ryder.com or
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Jonathan Mayor
(305) 500-3161
Jonathan_C_Mayor@ryder.com
Amy Federman
(305) 500-4989
Afederman@ryder.com