INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Autocar, LLC was pleased to be a sponsor for this year's Indiana Logistics Summit held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on October 12-13. The purpose of the summit was to bring together experts in all modes of transportation, distribution and logistics to discuss issues affecting the transportation industry. On display at the summit was an Autocar Xpeditor fueled by CNG which will go into refuse collection service later this year for Republic Services. Jim Johnston, a refuse industry veteran and the president of Autocar, moderated a sessions featuring Kevin Walbridge, executive VP of Republic Services and Jim Tumulty, managing director of Raymond James and Associates.
In his position as executive vice president of operations for Republic, Walbridge endorsed the Autocar brand by announcing the purchase of between 500 to 600 Xpeditor's in 2012 – many of which will be fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG). In his message, Walbridge asserted the need for America to wean itself off of its foreign oil dependency and utilize our own domestic natural resources, including natural gas. Backing his words with actions, Walbridge is driving an initiative to bring natural gas trucks to the Indianapolis Republic divisions.
Supporting the State of Indiana with sustainability and growth was a recurring theme for many of the summit's presenters. As an example, Autocar patronizes and supports at least 77 suppliers based in Indiana. All three of their vehicle lines – the Xpeditor, Xpert, and Xspotter – are assembled in Hagerstown, Indiana. Autocar's proximity to several major suppliers including Allison, Cummins, Hendrickson, and Bendix helps support local economies, and also allows for greater efficiency in manufacturing and the ability to provide service after the sale.
About Autocar
By choosing to run cleaner natural gas trucks, Republic has made a commitment to the environment…by choosing Autocar, Republic has made a commitment to quality. The clear leader in this arena, Autocar has produced more natural gas garbage trucks than all of their competitors combined. By choosing Autocar, Republic benefits from over a decade of experience customizing natural gas trucks to fit specific customer requirements. From engineering to service, Autocar has the foundations to help make the transition to natural gas seamless. For more information about Autocar, visit www.autocartruck.com.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. provides recycling and solid waste collection, transfer and disposal services in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company's various operating units, including collection companies, transfer stations, recycling centers and landfills, are focused on providing reliable environmental services and solutions for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at www.republicservices.com.
For more information about Autocar, contact Andrew Simon by calling 765-439-0162; his email address is asimon@autocartruck.com.
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