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 our newsroom, and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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