Case Study: Golden Eagle Distributors achieves lower costs and greener fleet operations with Ryder

Golden Eagle Distributors - Customer Case Study

Golden Eagle Distributors, a premier beverage distributor in Arizona, faced the challenge of launching a major fleet conversion from diesel to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to reduce its environmental impact and increase cost efficiency. To achieve this, the company partnered with vendor Ryder to leverage its Flex-to-Green lease program, which provided the necessary flexibility for this substantial initiative.

Ryder implemented its Flex-to-Green lease solution, allowing for a gradual transition and converting four maintenance shops to support CNG technology. This partnership resulted in significant cost savings, with transportation expenses reduced by 4.3 percent year-over-year. The initiative also had a major measurable environmental impact, with the new CNG fleet producing 95% less particulate matter, 80% less nitrogen oxide, and 23% fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel engines.

Golden Eagle Distributors

Bill Osteen

Senior Vice President