RICHMOND, April 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS Freight® (NYSE:UPS), one of the nation's largest
heavy freight carriers, announced today the addition of 64
liquefied natural gas (LNG) tractors to its fleet. The tractors,
which are based in Harrisburg, Pa., join UPS's worldwide fleet of
more than 2,500 natural gas vehicles.
"Even though UPS has used LNG tractors in package operations for
more than a decade, it's still a relatively new fuel for trucking,"
said Willie Rivero, UPS Freight vice president-fleet. "By adding
these tractors to the UPS Freight fleet, we are aligning ourselves
with the enterprise's commitment to use natural gas as a reliable
alternative to traditional fuel."
The new tractors replace older generation diesel-engine power
units and will be used on designated routes in UPS Freight's
less-than-truckload (LTL) operations. They are expected to reduce
tailpipe emissions and average 600 miles to the tank.
UPS operates one of the largest private alternative fuel fleets
in the U.S. and it will bring the total of alternative fuel and
advanced technology vehicles worldwide to nearly 5,500. The UPS
fleet includes all-electric, hybrid electric, hydraulic hybrid,
compressed natural gas, LNG, propane, biomethane and light-weight
fuel-saving composite body vehicles. UPS's goal is to drive one
billion miles in its alternative fuel and advanced technology
vehicles by the end of 2017.
For UPS images and video to accompany this release, please
visit pressroom.ups.com.
About UPS Freight:
UPS Freight (NYSE:UPS) is one of the largest LTL carriers in the
U.S. and a leading TL service provider. Serving customers
throughout North America, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin
Islands, UPS Freight offers a full range of regional and long-haul
capabilities and an on-time delivery guarantee* for all LTL
shipments. For more information, visit ltl.upsfreight.com.
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* See UPGF 102 Series Rules Tariff for applicable terms,
conditions, restrictions, and remedies, available at ltl.upsfreight.com.
CONTACT: Kristen Petrella
404-828-4182
kpetrella@ups.com
April Rehmann
804-231-8133
arehmann@ups.com
