Devizes, UK, 18 January 2021 – Ryder, a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle contract hire, rental and maintenance services across the UK, is continuing with the expansion of its Devizes, Wiltshire operation and creating more local employment opportunities within its FleetCare business. The FleetCare division plays a vital role in maintaining Ryder’s 20,000 leased trucks and trailers by managing and overseeing Ryder’s 380-strong network of approved third-party maintenance providers. Ryder is now recruiting for a further four Fleet Maintenance Engineers to join its FleetCare team based at Devizes. Interestingly these new positions are office-based, so ideal for HGV-qualified technicians who are looking to hang up their overalls, says Ryder. “We are looking for people with...

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions, has been named by Newsweek to its annual list of “ America’s Most Responsible Companies ” for 2021. For the second consecutive year of the list, Ryder is being recognized for its ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts related to its environment, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives. For the second consecutive year, Ryder has been named by Newsweek to its annual list of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” for 2021 recognizing the company’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility efforts related to its environment, social, and corporate governance initiatives.(Graphic: Business Wire) “Ryder always strives...

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions, today provided details regarding its earnings conference call scheduled for February 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. During the call, management will review fourth quarter 2020 results. The call will be webcast over the internet. Ryder System, Inc. is a leading logistics and transportation company that provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions to some of the world’s most-recognized brands. (Photo: Business Wire)...

Birmingham, UK, 4 January 2021 – Midlands-based warehousing and logistics and same-day delivery specialist Transcentral has taken delivery of new trucks and trailers, all protected by a unique collision damage vehicle cover package provided by Ryder, a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle contract hire, rental, and maintenance services. The West Midlands-based firm has bolstered its fleet with three Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545LS 6x2 tractor units, and six Montracon curtainsided Mega trailers. The new trucks have been supplied in Transcentral’s fleet colours, complete with aero kit and full-width catwalk. Commenting on the new Mercedes-Benz tractor units, Elizabeth Wray, Director at Transcentral, said: “I absolutely love them; they are beautiful, reliable, compliant and safe,...

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions, announces that it is named among Food Logistics’ 2020 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers for an eighth year. The annual list serves as a resource guide of providers whose products and services are vital for companies in the global food and beverage supply chain. Ryder’s cloud- and mobile-based technologies support a fully optimized supply chain with greater speed-to-market performance. (Photo: Business Wire) “The pandemic has proven that technology is more than a competitive advantage for supply chains: It’s absolutely fundamental,” says Darin Cooprider, senior vice president of consumer packaged goods, for Ryder. “Ryder’s ability to deliver real-time...

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions, is proud to announce the company’s annual United Way workplace campaign contributions for 2020 totaled more than $800,000, in line with its annual campaign goal. Each year, the campaign is organized by Ryder executives and employee volunteers who plan and execute five days of fundraising activities and donations made through an online pledge portal. This year’s campaign, branded “Now More Than Ever,” was a major shift from the more than 40-year Ryder tradition of supporting the United Way as the company implemented a fully virtual campaign for its nearly 40,000 employees who are based out of the company’s global headquarters in Miami, Fla.; major employee centers...

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions, announces that it is a recipient of the SDCE Green Supply Chain Award for 2020 from Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine, which is dedicated to covering the global supply chain. The award program recognizes third party logistics (3PL) providers making sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategies within their own operations, as well as assisting customers in achieving measurable goals. Ryder recognized for making sustainability a core part of its supply chain strategies within its own operations, as well as assisting customers in achieving measurable goals. (Photo: Business Wire) “As a leading 3PL, Ryder is in a unique position to help green...

Howard University School of Business is the proud recipient of a generous multiyear gift of $250,000 from Ryder System, Inc. The gift will support the Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management (CESCM), as well as scholarships for supply chain majors, paid internships at Ryder, and the development of data analytics curriculum and programming in the supply chain program. The gift is in recognition of Ryder’s partnership with the School of Business over the last 17 years. Howard is ranked 13 th among all undergraduate and graduate university supply chain programs in the nation by Gartner, the leading research and advisory company. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201202005828/en/ “We are very grateful to Ryder...

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions, announces its top carrier selections for the 23 rd Annual Ryder Carrier Quality Awards. The award recognizes U.S. and Canadian carriers for service quality and operational excellence based on a variety of metrics, including on-time performance, economic value, claims handling, customer service, technology applications, and innovation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201201006085/en/ At Ryder's Transportation Management Center near Dallas, the logistics and transportation company manages thousands of top-quality carriers on behalf of its customers. (Photo: Business Wire) Additionally,...

Birmingham, UK, 2020 – Ryder, a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle rental, contract hire, and maintenance services in the UK, has suppled 17 new specialist DAF LF220 15t rigid replacement vehicles into Wickes’ kitchen and bathroom home delivery fleet. Ryder currently supplies more than 240 vehicles to Wickes. This includes the supply of 160 DAF XF tractors and trailers for the home improvement retailer’s national 24/7 store distribution fleet, and more than 80 specialist DAF LF rigid curtainside trucks and trailers for Wickes’ kitchen and bathroom home delivery fleet. Ryder will shortly begin a programme of trailer refurbishment across the Wickes fleet. Ryder’s relationship with Wickes began in December 2018 when it assisted Wickes’ parent company, Travis Perkins, with the...