Sysco Begins Process of Incorporating Fully-Electric Semi Tractors Into Fleet
December 08 2017 - 8:00AM
Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice
distribution company, announced yesterday at its Investor Day in
New York, that the Company has placed a reservation for 50 of
Tesla’s new fully-electric Semi tractors.
“We are excited to begin the process of incorporating
alternative-fuel trucks into our fleet,” said Tom Bené, Sysco’s
president and chief operating officer. “This reinforces Sysco’s
commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility by reducing the
environmental impact of our operations. In addition to the positive
environmental impacts, we will also benefit from reduced fuel and
maintenance costs and drive associate enthusiasm with the
introduction of new and unique technology.”
Tesla’s Semi tractor will have up to 500 miles of range on a
single charge, deliver a far better experience for drivers and
significantly reduce the cost of cargo transport. Tesla will
begin production in 2019.
About Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and
distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and
educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers
who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also
includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality
industries. With over 65,000 associates, the company operates
approximately 300 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more
than 500,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2017 that ended July 1,
2017, the company generated sales of more than $55 billion.
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