MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a U.S. EPA 2024 SmartWay® Excellence Award winner and SmartWay® High Performer for outstanding environmental performance and freight sustainability leadership in its dedicated transportation business. Of the nearly 4,000 EPA SmartWay truck carrier partners, Ryder was one of 29 carriers to receive the SmartWay Excellence Award – the EPA’s highest accolade. Since 2013, Ryder has earned this distinction six times.
“At Ryder, we are committed to a culture of continuous improvement, working tirelessly to drive waste out of our customers’ transportation networks and supply chains,” says Steve W. Martin, executive vice president of Ryder’s dedicated transportation solutions. “This award is a testament to our ongoing investments in Ryder’s fleet, infrastructure, and cutting-edge technology to improve efficiency and reduce out-of-route miles and truck idling.”
Each year, SmartWay partners submit fleet and vehicle performance data, which the EPA evaluates to determine the top performers.
“For 20 years, the SmartWay Transport Partnership has worked together with stakeholders in the freight industry to find innovative ways to reduce pollution from goods movement,” says Joseph Goffman, assistant administrator of air and radiation at the EPA. “We commend the innovation, drive, and collaborative spirit of our partners whose efforts are helping to meet the challenge of climate change and to create a healthier environment for us all.”
Ryder has been a SmartWay partner since 2006. The company has been honored with the SmartWay Excellence Award in 2013, 2014, 2017, 2021, 2023, and 2024; SmartWay High Performer in 2020, 2023, and 2024; and SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award in 2014.
For more information about the SmartWay Excellence Awards, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/smartway/smartway-excellence-awardees. For more information about Ryder’s sustainability efforts, please visit www.ryder.com/sustainability.
About Ryder System, Inc.
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a fully integrated port-to-door logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, contract manufacturing and packaging, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, nearshoring solutions, full-service leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales to some of the world’s most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles, services fleets at 760 maintenance locations, and operates nearly 300 warehouses encompassing more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices; technology-driven innovations; corporate responsibility; environmental management; safety, health and security programs; military veteran recruitment initiatives; and the hiring of a diverse workforce. www.ryder.com
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