10 PartnerProfile
 

Ryder Collaborates with SmartWay® on
� Overall Emission Reduction Strategy
� Why Ryder Supports SmartWay 

Ryder has been a SmartWay partner since 2004 and this 

commitment enforces the company’s role in advancing 

the sustainability of commercial transportation and logistics. “When a customer opts to outsource 

their fleet management and supply chain operations to us, they not only get cost efficiency, but 

also the benefits of our sustainability expertise, infrastructure, and industry leading partnerships,” 

Robert Sanchez, Ryder System, Inc.
 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
 

SmartWay Focus 

The SmartWay Transport Partnership is a key element to Ryder’s overall emission reduction 

strategy and an important sustainability initiative to promote energy efficiency and reduce 

greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in their customers’ operations. Ryder based its transportation 

sustainability model on the SmartWay Tracking and Assessment Tool as the tool is credible and 

universally recognized for modeling transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions. Ryder’s 

Transportation Management program has integrated the model to provide customers with data 

on existing emissions, establishing carbon footprint performance metrics, developing strategies to 

maximize the efficiency of the transportation network, and reporting on efficiency gains and GHG 

reductions. Ryder’s RydeSmart technology, which monitors and helps reduce idling time, engine 

revving and monitors speed, is also part of their SmartWay philosophy. 

Ryder’s RydeGreen line of tractors and trailers includes both conventional and alternative 

technology vehicles. RydeGreen conventional tractors are equipped with SmartWay® Verified 

Technologies designed to improve vehicle fuel efficiency and thereby improve operating costs 

and reduce emissions. The RydeGreen hybrid medium duty straight truck can deliver up to 

40% better fuel efficiency than conventional vehicles in standard in-city pickup and delivery 

applications. Lower fuel consumption avoids carbon emissions and the hybrid’s battery power 

mode dramatically reduces diesel emissions when the vehicle is operating. 

Benefits and Results 

SmartWay carriers account for 89% of all freight miles managed by Ryder. Ryder has invested 

$95 million into natural gas vehicles, retrofitting maintenance facilities, fueling stations, training 

and awareness. The company’s focus on sustainability gave employees a sense of pride 

and purpose – Ryder was making big investments in its sustainability program. Ryder 

employees see the connection of sustainability with the company’s strategic and 

revenue goals and feel empowered to make a difference. 

What’s Ahead? 

Using optimization technology, Ryder aims to continuously evaluate 

customers’ transportation networks to seek greater efficiencies, including 

reducing carbon footprints. Ryder’s Transportation Standard Operating 

Practice monitors and assess the “health” of transportation networks, 

including understanding shipment/load consolidation, issues of weight and 

equipment use and many other factors to be able to decrease the number 

of loads and trucks used, and miles driven. 

Ryder will continue to be a strong advocate of SmartWay. Through 

ongoing efforts, Ryder will be a driving force in building a clean 

energy infrastructure. 

U.S. EPA SmartWay | EPA-420-F-14-048 | www.epa.gov/smartway 

Company Profile

Ryder System, Inc. is 

a commercial fleet 

management and supply 

chain solutions company. 

The Fleet Management 

Solutions side of the 

business provides leasing, 

rental and preventive 

maintenance of trucks, 

tractors and trailers to 

commercial customers, 

as well as used vehicle 

sales. Ryder’s Supply Chain 

Solutions business manages 

the movement of freight 

and related information 

from the acquisition of raw 

materials to the delivery 

of finished products to 

end-users. Supply Chain 

Solutions also provides a 

turn-key transportation 

service that combines 

vehicles, maintenance, 

drivers, routing and other 

value-added services. Ryder 

serves customer needs 

throughout North America 

and in Europe and Asia. For 

more information on Ryder, 

visit: www.ryder.com/supplychain.aspx