Case Studies

Saia LTL

To stay in top shape, your fleet needs to be well-maintained. But that in itself can pose challenges – from managing several local providers to paying inconsistent rates and not being able to get your truck in the shop at a moment’s notice. This report showcases how Saia LTL keeps its fleet running on all cylinders with an On-Demand Maintenance solution.

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Gulfmark Case Study

Companies that operate in particularly volatile industries such as Oil & Gas must employ fleet strategies that can feed their bottom line even during challenging times. These strategies are crucial to both their short and long term goals, and provide the flexibility needed to quickly adapt to changing business needs. This report shows how Ryder SelectCare Preventive allows GulfMark’s fleet to stay on the road 24/7.

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Lewis Case Study

In this report, we show how a Ryder ChoiceLease solution helped Lewis grow, save capital, reduce debt, and provide exemplary customer service.

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Golden Eagle Distributors Case Study

Golden Eagle Distributors partnered with Ryder to launch the largest environmental initiative in its history. Ryder’s Flex-to-Green lease allowed them to ease into a natural gas fleet by having the option to switch their diesel-powered vehicles to greener, more fuel-efficient vehicles – at their own pace and with minimum commitment and maximum lease flexibility.

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Apple Valley Creamery Case Study

A small business with the support of a large company, Apple Valley Creamery is able to leverage its partnership with Ryder ensure its fresh dairy products are delivered on-time at peak freshness.

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Windmill Farms

Windmill Farms Nurseries found itself worry about its fleet more than its core business. When it turned to Ryder for help, the collaboration gave the company guaranteed capacity during season peaks and helped them grow their brand.

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Willow Run Foods Case Study

Willow Run Foods leases their entire custom fleet of 124 tractors, 15 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and 140 trailers from Ryder. Ryder’s on-site maintenance operation ensures optimal fleet performance for all refrigerated trailers and dry vans.

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Whirlpool

Since 2001, Whirlpool has partnered with Ryder to operate two warehouse facilities in Plainfield, Indiana using Lean methods to eliminate waste and increase employee productivity. With more than 1.2M square feet of warehouse space managed and 650 employees, we package and distribute 19M time-sensitive service parts each year.

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WestAir Gases

Westair Gases & Equipment, one of the largest independent distributors of gases, gas equipment and welding supplies in the Southwestern U.S. set an aggressive goal to shrink both its carbon footprint and fuel costs. Through Ryder’s natural gas transportation and mobile maintenance solutions, it benefitted from predictable, stable prices and was able to achieve its carbon emission and fuel cost reduction goals.

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W.B. Mason

Ryder’s relationship with W.B. Mason began in 1981. Over time, W.B. Mason has depended on Ryder to help fuel its growth to becoming a billion dollar company, most of which has happened in the past 20 years. Ryder’s Full Service Lease solution combines several models of uniquely customized and branded trucks – including tractors, trailers, reefers and supply trucks - with preventive maintenance service to keep W.B. Mason moving products efficiently, while expanding its operations.