MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial
fleet management and supply
chain solutions, today announced that it has been named by FORTUNE
magazine as one of the World's Most Admired Companies. Ryder ranked
third in the Trucking, Transportation, and Logistics industry category –
up two spots from last year – with high marks in various categories
including social responsibility, innovation, use of corporate assets,
and people management.
FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies survey, conducted
annually, evaluates corporate reputation based on nine key business
attributes and is voted on by executives, directors, and analysts across
all industries.
“Ryder has helped businesses deliver on their promises to customers for
more than 80 years, and this recognition is a testament to the
expertise, customer service, and innovation that our Ryder team
continues to provide,” said Robert Sanchez, Ryder Chairman and CEO. “It
is a great honor to see Ryder named, year after year, to FORTUNE’s
World’s Most Admired Companies list.”
Ryder is a $6.6 billion commercial fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply chain solutions company, with operations in
the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the U.K., and parts of 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 33,000 people, manages a fleet of 231,900 commercial
vehicles, and operates more than 40 million square feet of warehouse
space.
For more information about the list, visit http://fortune.com/worlds-most-admired-companies/.
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 named among FORTUNE’s
World’s Most Admired Companies, and 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
information, visit www.ryder.com,
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