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Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, announces it is named by Inbound Logistics as a Top 100 3PL Provider for 2021 for demonstrating supply chain excellence. Each year, the publication’s editorial team selects the third-party logistics (3PL) providers that offer the most diverse operational capabilities coupled with the experience to meet customers’ evolving supply chain and logistics needs. A forklift operator loads a Ryder truck at a supply chain warehouse. The company is named by Inbound Logistics as a Top 100 3PL for 2021 for supply chain excellence. (Photo: Business Wire) “When a business disruption like no other challenged supply chains, it was 3PLs that stepped up,” says Felecia Stratton, editor of...

Birmingham, UK, 19 August 2021 - AG Parfett & Sons, the Northern England-based wholesaler and owner of the Go Local store brand, has chosen Ryder Ltd (“Ryder”) to support its expansion, contract hiring 26 DAF LF230 18t trucks. The new trucks will operate from five of seven Parfetts depots: Somercotes, Aintree, Sheffield, Middlesbrough and Stockport. Parfetts has another two depots at Anfield and Halifax. On average, the trucks will make between eight and nine drops a day to Parfetts’ customers, delivering a mixture of food, drink and tobacco. Parfetts is enjoying an increase in volumes, partly thanks to its next day service and also because its locations are expanding their footprints, delivering to stores further away: for example, the Somercotes depot is delivering as far south as...

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, and Waymo Via, the trucking and local delivery unit of leading autonomous driving developer Waymo, announce a partnership focused on providing best-in-class maintenance for Class 8 autonomous trucks, in order to maximize vehicle up-time and ensure the reliability required to scale operations nationwide. Ryder to provide maintenance services and roadside assistance for Waymo Via's Class 8 autonomous trucks in five states initially, with sights set on scaling operations nationwide. (Photo: Business Wire) With a growing fleet and geographical footprint, Waymo Via needs a robust and scalable solution for truck maintenance. Ryder has a network of more than 500 maintenance...

Birmingham, UK, 2 August 2021 – Ryder Ltd (“Ryder”), a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle contract hire, rental, and maintenance services, is celebrating its 50 th anniversary in the UK this summer. Ryder Ltd was incorporated in the UK on 2 August 1971 and made its market entry later that year with a fleet of 250 Rental vehicles in an iconic yellow livery (see photo). Less than a year later, Ryder moved into Contract Hire. Now Ryder operates a sizeable fleet of trucks, trailers and vans, having grown organically and through acquisition. To mark the anniversary and Ryder’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, the business will plant one tree for every member of Ryder’s UK staff. The trees will be planted in the UK where they are most needed by eForests, a...

Second Quarter 2021 GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $2.78 versus a loss of $(1.41) in prior year, reflecting significantly improved results in fleet management solutions and prior-year COVID-19 effects Comparable EPS (non-GAAP) from continuing operations of $2.40 versus a loss of $(0.95) in prior year Total revenue of $2.4 billion and operating revenue (non-GAAP) of $1.9 billion up 26% and 18% respectively, reflecting double-digit revenue growth across all business segments Full-Year 2021 Forecast Increased GAAP EPS forecast to $7.40 - $7.70 from $5.65 - $6.05 Increased comparable EPS (non-GAAP) forecast to $7.20 - $7.50 from $5.50 - $5.90 Expect to achieve adjusted ROE (ROE) of 16% - 17% exceeding our long-term target of 15% Maintained cash flow from operating activities forecast...

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, announces further expansion of Ryder Last Mile, a customizable, multi-tiered delivery solution for big-and-bulky goods. With new hubs in Milwaukee and Philadelphia, Ryder continues to position its customers – some the world’s biggest brands – closer to end-consumers in order to meet ever-growing demands for delivery in two days or less. Ryder announces further expansion of Ryder Last Mile, a customizable, multi-tiered delivery solution for big-and-bulky goods, with new hubs in Milwaukee and Philadelphia. (Photo: Business Wire) The 75,000-square-foot hub in Milwaukee is operational as of July 19, 2021 and the 108,000-square-foot hub in Philadelphia will be operational by...

Birmingham, UK, 15 July 2021 – In response to rising volumes, Shoreham Port has started running its own trucks and trailers for the first time and has chosen to partner with Ryder Ltd (“Ryder”) for the supply of its fleet. Ryder, a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle contract hire, rental, and maintenance services in the United Kingdom, has supplied five DAF XF480 Super Space Cab tractor units and 10 curtainsided trailers to the Port. Shoreham Port is the largest timber handling port on the south coast of England: it is estimated to handle up to 20% of all UK timber imports; most of the timber is FSC - and PEFC -certified and has been shipped from the sawmills of Scandinavia, Latvia and Russia. Despite the impact of Covid-19 last year, the Port discharged...

Company Pays Dividend for 180th Consecutive Quarter The Board of Directors of Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.58 per share of common stock to be paid on September 17, 2021 to shareholders of record on August 23, 2021. This dividend reflects an increase of $0.02 from the $0.56 cash dividend that Ryder had been paying since July 2019. This is Ryder’s 180 th consecutive quarterly cash dividend – marking more than 45 years of uninterrupted dividend payments. About Ryder Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a leading logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including full service...

Birmingham, UK, 8 July 2021 – Ryder Ltd (“Ryder”), a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle contract hire, rental, and maintenance services in the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce the appointment of Natalie Waldron to the company’s board of directors. Since joining Ryder in 2016 as UK legal counsel, Waldron’s role has evolved to see her play a crucial part in supporting the business with complex contract negotiations and bespoke customer agreements. She also works closely with the Group’s team of lawyers based in Miami on cross-jurisdictional matters such as data protection and funding. Waldron joins a nine-strong board and her appointment marks the second female directorship at Ryder, alongside HR director Catherine Steel. It is also the first new appointment to the...

Automotive industry veteran Rob Pluta to lead fleet product innovation Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, today announces the appointment of Rob Pluta to vice president and chief technology product officer (CTPO) for Ryder’s Fleet Management Solutions business unit. Mr. Pluta is responsible for leading the development and execution of Ryder customer-facing, new technology and innovation products for Ryder Fleet Management Solutions, the company's largest business segment. (Photo: Business Wire) Mr. Pluta is responsible for leading the development and execution of Ryder customer-facing, new technology and innovation products for Ryder Fleet Management Solutions (FMS), the company's largest business segment,...