Ryder Partners With Aperia, Makes Halo Tire Inflator Standard on Rental Trucks

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Transport Topics  /  September 28, 2017

ATLANTA — Truck-leasing provider Ryder System Inc. has signed an exclusive agreement with Aperia Technologies to implement automatic tire inflation as a standard specification across its heavy-duty rental fleet.

Through that partnership, Ryder will equip all new heavy-duty rental trucks with Aperia’s Halo Tire Inflator systems, the companies announced Sept. 27 during a joint press conference here at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

Ryder already has an advanced tire-pressure management program for its trucks, but “once that product leaves our possession, tire inflation becomes a major issue,” said Scott Perry, Ryder’s chief technology and procurement officer.

Inadequate tire pressure can weaken fuel efficiency and lead to tire failures, which are a major source of downtime for fleet customers and a drain on Ryder’s service operations, he said.

“This is a product and a relationship that we think is going to have a significant impact on our overall operations and cost and our value proposition to our customers,” Perry said.

Josh Carter, co-founder and CEO of Aperia, said the Halo system can boost fuel efficiency by 1-2% and extend tire life by 10-15% while improving safety and vehicle uptime.

Halo is a bolt-on system that uses the wheel’s rotational motion to pump and maintain ideal tire pressure. The product’s design enables it to be installed on both tractors and trailers, unlike traditional automatic inflation systems that route air lines through the axles and are focused mostly on the trailer.

“We’re really excited to be able to bring the value to other wheel positions for our customers,” Carter said.

Perry said Ryder already has installed the Halo system on “hundreds” of rental trucks and will continue to deploy the system rapidly as it replenishes its fleet.

Beyond its rental trucks, Ryder said it will make the Halo system the preferred tire inflation option for its long-term lease customers.

Ryder also plans to offer the Halo system through its SelectCare service, where Ryder provides full-service maintenance and support for customer-owned vehicles.

Perry said the Halo units are simple to maintain.

“That’s really the beauty of this product,” he said. “This is as close to a zero-maintenance product as you can get once it’s installed, and that was a key driver of the decision-making process for us.”

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Ryder makes Aperia's Halo system standard on truck rental fleet

Fleet Owner  /  September 27, 2017

ATLANTA. Ryder System Inc. said Sept. 27 it has signed an exclusive partnership with Aperia Technologies that will make the Halo Tire Inflator solution the standard specification for Ryder’s heavy-duty rental fleet.

“We believe innovative automatic tire inflation solutions provide tremendous peace of mind for customers committed to on-time deliveries,” said Scott Perry, chief technology and procurement officer for Ryder Fleet Management Solutions.

As part of the partnership announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle show, Halo will become Ryder’s preferred tire inflation solution for Ryder ChoiceLease customers and bundled offerings will also be available to Ryder SelectCare customers.

“Now it will be easier for more fleets to reduce complexity when it comes to tires and reap the benefit of fast payback with our industry-leading technology,” said Josh Carter, CEO of Aperia.  

The companies said the under inflation of tires remains a safety hazard, and reduces overall tire life. 

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Ryder, Aperia team up

Truck News  /  September 28, 2017

ATLANTA, Ga. – After recently logging more than a billion miles on their flagship product, the Halo Inflation System, Aperia Technologies announced they will be partnering with Ryder System to bring the product to their fleet of commercial rental vehicles.

Co-founder of the seven-year old company, Josh Carter, along with chief technology and procurement officer for Ryder, Scott Perry were on-hand at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show to announce that the Halo will be the exclusive automatic tire inflator on Ryder rental vehicles, as well as being offered to Ryder’s leasing and select care customers.

Headquartered in Burlingame, California, with just 59 employees, Carter says Aperia is excited about the partnership, and will be expanding, hiring more employees and opening a new facility to help scale up for the new venture with the $6.8 billion commercial fleet management company, and its other growing business.

The Halo attaches to each wheel and automatically gauges tire pressure, providing air as needed to keep inflation optimal. Aperia says keeping tire pressure within the optimal range increases fuel-efficiency by up to 2%, improves safety, extends tire life, and maximizes time on the road.

Carter says other inflation solutions only focus on trailers, which solves only half the problem. Halo works on both tractors and trailers, although to start Ryder will be placing the product primarily on drive axle wheels on tractors.

Perry said the partnership would have a significant impact on Ryder’s business, helping to correct for tire failures that are a key driver of cost for their customers, as well as a key factor in downtime.

“That’s really the beauty of this product… it’s as close to zero maintenance as you get,” he said.

The product has already been deployed on hundreds of Ryder’s vehicles and will be added to more as the fleet is expanded or vehicles are replaced. Going forward, leasing and select care customers will also be offered packages which include the solution.

Financial details of the partnership are not being released by either company.

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Ryder Equips Rental Fleet With Aperia's Automatic Tire Inflators

Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT)  /  October 4, 2017

Ryder System has signed an exclusive partnership with Aperia Technologies to equip the Halo Tire Inflator solution on the company’s heavy-duty commercial rental fleet.

The tire inflation system will become the standard specification for Ryder’s rental fleet driven by increasing demand from customers looking to improve fleet performance, safety, and driver satisfaction.

“We believe innovative automatic tire inflation solutions provide tremendous peace of mind for customers committed to on-time deliveries,” said Scott Perry, chief technology and procurement officer for Ryder Fleet Management Solutions. “These technologies will play a major role in the rapidly growing tire management space and will also become a critical component in advanced driver-assistance systems. Our strategic partnership with Aperia expands upon Ryder’s ability to provide customers with the most innovative solutions to help them streamline operations, promote safety, and reach their efficiency goals.”

Halo will also become Ryder’s preferred tire inflation solution for Ryder ChoiceLease customers and bundled offerings will also be available to Ryder SelectCare customers. The Ryder offering is Aperia’s first exclusive partnership with a full-service leasing company for a bundled Halo purchase and installation.

“Technology-enabled task automation in the commercial vehicle market is helping fleets—from drivers and technicians to owners and managers—operate more safely, reliably, and efficiently. With Halo, we are delivering a step-change improvement in how fleets interact with their tire assets,” said Josh Carter, CEO of Aperia. “We see tremendous opportunity with Ryder’s similar commitment to bring innovative products and service solutions to fleets with the goal of maximizing uptime. Now it will be easier for more fleets to reduce complexity when it comes to tires and reap the benefit of fast payback with our industry-leading technology.”

Ryder fleets equipped with Halo can improve tire life and reduce fuel consumption based on automatic tire pressure management. The Halo Tire Inflation Solution is self-powered, self-contained, and designed to be versatile for turnkey integration with the Company’s nationwide network of state-of-the-art service facilities.

Ryder currently offers safety technologies such as forward-looking radar and collision mitigation systems in its commercial rental fleet and as an available option to its Ryder ChoiceLease customers. Ryder’s fleet of vehicles incorporates many other advanced technologies including automated manual transmissions, roll stability controls, and telematics. The Company also utilizes video monitoring and management systems in its Dedicated Transportation Solutions fleet. Ryder continually monitors emerging fleet technologies and works closely with leading technology providers and equipment manufacturers to provide feedback on functionality, usability, and adaptability.

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