The new vehicles are Cascadia Evolution tractors from Freightliner, which include advanced aerodynamic features like next-generation chassis fairings and side extenders, as well as a Detroit DD15 engine. The tractor’s DT12 transmission improves average fuel economy through consistent shift points and appropriate gear selections.
These vehicles are also equipped with RydeSmart, Ryder’s GPS fleet location, tracking, and vehicle performance management system. RydeSmart enables customers to achieve a 10% to 15% reduction in fuel and CO2 consumption by monitoring idle time, speed, hard-braking events, and other activities that impact fuel consumption. RydeSmart also facilitates regulatory compliance through paperless trip reporting for interstate fuel tax calculations and Department of Transportation hours-of-service eLogs, reports, alerts, and audits for drivers.
To support Velox’s growth, Ryder expanded its maintenance footprint in the Miami market in 2014 by adding a full-service maintenance facility to its local Used Truck Sales Center. The facility includes three service bays and provides Velox with access to a dedicated team of technicians.
For more information, go to www.ryder.com.
