MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial fleet
management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, today announced that it was honored with the
Corporation of the Year Award, presented by international media company
Three6Zero, during this year’s Automotive Global Awards North America,
held in Detroit, Mich. The awards are designed to celebrate achievement,
creativity, knowledge, and partnership. Ryder was one of 21 companies
and individuals rewarded for having achieved the unachievable or for
having pioneered a new way of thinking or working.
“We are honored to receive the Corporation of the Year Award,” said
Steve Martin, Vice President and General Manager of Automotive,
Aerospace, and Industrial, Ryder. “This award is a testament to Ryder’s
dedication to delivering greater efficiencies across the supply
chain—something our teams take very seriously on behalf of customers.”
Ryder was selected for the Corporation of the Year Award for
consistently achieving and exceeding KPIs set by the customer. The
Company was also recognized for engaging its team members to develop
single-point lessons to educate and train effectively, demonstrating
Ryder’s commitment to delivering continuous improvements and cost
savings. This award is designed to reward the company that has shown
overall excellence in supply, performance, customer service, and
environmental awareness. Also evaluated is a corporation’s demonstrated
level of commitment to the automotive industry in the past year through
development, investment, environmental awareness, or achievement
programs, as well as its ability to set a standard benchmark both within
the industry and its organization.
“It is an honor to present these annual awards as they continue to
reflect the enthusiasm for development and innovation across the whole
industry,” said Peter Wooding, Chief Executive of Three6Zero who
organized the Awards. This is truly a celebration of the ‘Best of the
Best’ in our industry and I am encouraged by the commitment of
organizations to develop individuals through the creativity of ideas,
adaptation and flexibility.”
The Automotive Global Awards North America was presented following the
successful Automotive Leaders Summit, an annual conference that attracts
top automotive executives from around the world to discuss industry
trends, forecasts and strategies.
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
S&P MidCap 400® 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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and YouTube.
About Three6Zero
As global media specialists, Three6Zero inform and connect the world’s
automotive and new mobility industries, through dedicated industry news
sites, exciting and innovative digital products, publications and events.
Renowned for their editorial excellence, New Mobility Visions and Automotive
Purchasing and Supply Chain magazines pair unique interviews with
cutting-edge design. Three6Zero’s portfolio of prestigious events
include the Automotive Global Awards, Automotive Leaders Summit
and New Mobility Conferences, all offering exclusive
opportunities for the industry elite to both idea share and connect.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements
and information included in this news release are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These forward-looking statements
are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to
risks, uncertainties and assumptions.
Accordingly, these
forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given
to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and
events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements
including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
New risks emerge from time to
time.
It is not possible for management to predict all such risk
factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business.
Accordingly,
we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.
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Ryder System, Inc.
Jennifer Hanlon, 305-500-4547
Jennifer_A_Hanlon@Ryder.com
or
Claudia
Panfil, 305-500-3668
Claudia_Panfil@Ryder.com
Source: Ryder System, Inc.