Ryder Ranks 62nd out of 500 on List
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial
fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, today announced that it has been named by Forbes
as one of “America’s Best Employers,” ranking 62nd out of 500
on the list.
The 500 employers on the list were chosen based on an independent survey
of 20,000 American employees working for large U.S. companies and
institutions, and U.S. divisions of international firms. They were asked
anonymously through several online panels if they’d recommend their
employer, or any other employers in their industry, to a potential
employee. The mix of respondents in the sample is representative of the
overall U.S. workforce. The survey was conducted on companies in all
industry sectors employing more than 2,500 workers in the U.S.
“Many of the world’s most respected brands trust Ryder to manage their
most critical fleet and supply chain functions,” said Robert Sanchez,
Ryder Chairman and CEO. “Approximately 50,000 businesses rely on Ryder
employees, most of whom work on our frontlines and who take great pride
in making deliveries, managing inventory, and servicing vehicles to keep
our customers’ businesses running. We are fortunate to have the best
people in the industry who are committed to delivering on the promises
we make to customers, and who enable us to maintain our reputation as a
leader in the markets where we compete.”
Ryder was also recently named among FORTUNE’s World’s Most
Admired Companies. Ryder is a $6.6 billion commercial fleet management
and supply chain solutions company, with operations in the U.S., Canada,
Mexico, Europe, and Asia. The Company, founded in 1933, operates behind
the scenes, managing critical transportation and logistics functions for
more than 50,000 customers, many of which make the products that
consumers use every day. Ryder employs more than 30,000 people, manages
a fleet of more than 216,000 commercial vehicles, and operates over 35
million square feet of warehouse space.
For more information about the list, visit http://www.forbes.com/best-employers/list/.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock
(NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the
Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder has been recognized for its
industry-leading practices in third-party logistics,
environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and
world-class safety and security programs. The Company is a proud member
of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, supporting
national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more
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Source: Ryder System, Inc.