Hydrotex taps Ryder as preferred fuel services partner

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation and supply chain solutions, has been selected as a preferred fuel services partner for Hydrotex, through its Ryder Fuel Services division. Hydrotex is a manufacturer of high-performance lubricants, fuel improvers and advanced filtration solutions, based in Farmers Branch, Texas, U.S.A.

Under this arrangement, Ryder will be the preferred provider of comprehensive tank monitoring and management services for Hydrotex’s Precision Fuel Management and Clean Diesel Fuel Management programs within its customer network.

“We’re very excited to become Hydrotex’s preferred provider,” said Peter J. Cochefski, director of Ryder Fuel Services. “This is a great opportunity to team up with a respected and prominent name in the fuel improvement market. We’re really looking forward to working with them as they provide their customers with a better solution for improving diesel-fuel quality.”

Ryder provides fuel management programs for fuel inventory, compliance, alarm/service and customised project management solutions, as well as environmental best practices. These programs help Ryder’s customers improve operating efficiencies, reduce costs and minimise negative environmental impacts.

Under this agreement, Ryder will provide Hydrotex a menu of services that include:

• Enhanced filtration system installation services;
• Tank inspection services;
• Tank cleaning services;
• Dosing system installation services; and
• Inventory management system installation services.

The Hydrotex Precision Fuel Management and Clean Diesel Fuel Management programs provide a fuel improvement strategy and tactical processes through a national network of fuel jobbers and direct field representatives.

“This technology-enabled approach to managing the challenges presented by ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) and various biodiesel blends provides the shortest route to dramatic fuel-quality improvement,” said John Beasley, president and CEO of Hydrotex. “This new partnership with Ryder, a respected fuel-management solutions provider with a nationwide footprint, will help us drive our message that improving the cleanliness level of your diesel fuel, no matter the formulation, is the best way to reduce annual operating costs and improve customer satisfaction.”