Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ryder System, Inc. founded?

Ryder was founded in 1933.

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What is Ryder’s primary business?

Ryder is a leading logistics and transportation company. We provide supply chain, dedicated transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions. We report our financial performance based on three business segments: (1) Fleet Management Solutions (FMS), which provides full service leasing and leasing with flexible maintenance options, commercial rental and maintenance services of trucks, tractors and trailers to customers principally in the United States (U.S.), Canada and the United Kingdom (U.K.); (2) Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), which provides integrated logistics solutions, including distribution management, dedicated transportation, transportation management, e-commerce and last mile, and professional services in North America; and (3) Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS), which provides turnkey transportation solutions in the U.S., including dedicated vehicles, drivers, management, and administrative support. Dedicated transportation services provided as part of an operationally integrated, multi-service, supply chain solution to SCS customers are primarily reported in the SCS business segment.

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Who are Ryder’s customers?

Ryder’s customers range from small businesses to large international enterprises. These customers operate in a wide variety of industries including food and beverage service, transportation and logistics, automotive, retail and consumer goods, industrial, housing, technology, business and personal services.

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How many people does Ryder employ worldwide?

As of December 31, 2021, Ryder had approximately 42,800 full-time employees worldwide, of which 41,900 were employed in North America and 900 in Europe. We currently employ approximately 10,200 drivers and 4,900 technicians.

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How many unionized employees does Ryder have?

As of December 31, 2021, Ryder had approximately 3,200 out of 27,400 hourly employees organized by labor unions. Those employees organized by labor unions are principally represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the United Auto Workers. Their wages and benefits are governed by 96 separate labor agreements which are renegotiated periodically.

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What is Ryder’s year end? When are quarterly financial results released?

Our fiscal year end is December 31. To obtain the date of Ryder’s next earnings announcement, see our Calendar of Events.

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Does Ryder pay a dividend on its stock?

Dividends are paid on Ryder common shares as and when declared by the company’s Board of Directors. Click here to see Ryder’s Dividend History since 1989.

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How to Invest in Ryder

Direct Stock Purchase and Sale, and Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Ryder System, Inc. makes available to its registered shareholders and interested first time investors a direct purchase and sale, and dividend reinvestment plan 
for shares of Ryder common stock. The plan is sponsored and administered by Ryder's stock transfer agent, EQ Shareowner Services. The plan offers a convenient and cost effective way to buy and sell shares of Ryder's common stock. Plan participants are responsible for enrollment and transaction fees 
and costs.

To register your account online, go to the EQ Shareowner Services website.

For information regarding direct stock purchase, sale and dividend reinvestment plan for Ryder shares, go to the EQ Shareowner Services website.

For questions pertaining to stock ownership, (i.e., stock splits, redemptions, lost certificates, etc.) and the Shareowner Service Plus Plan for direct stock purchases, sales and dividend reinvestments, please contact:

EQ Shareowner Services

Hours

Automated System

24/7

Customer Service Customer Service - 7:00am - 7:00pm CT, Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)

Mail

EQ Shareowner Services

P.O. Box 64874

St. Paul, MN 55164-0874

Overnight Mail

EQ Shareowner Services

1110 Centre Point Curve, Suite #101

Mendota Heights, MN 55120-4100

Transfer Agent

Shareholder Services, Transfer Agent & Registrar

For questions pertaining to stock ownership, (i.e., stock splits, redemptions, lost certificates, etc.) and the direct stock purchases, sales and dividend reinvestments, please go to the EQ Shareholder Services Website:

EQ Shareowner Services

Hours

Automated System

24/7

Customer Service Customer Service - 7:00am - 7:00pm CT, Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)

Mail

EQ Shareowner Services

P.O. Box 64874

St. Paul, MN 55164-0874

Overnight Mail

EQ Shareowner Services

1110 Centre Point Curve, Suite #101

Mendota Heights, MN 55120-4100

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You can reach us by email at RyderForInvestors@ryder.com, or by telephone at 1-305-500-4053.

For inquiries regarding individual stock holdings, dividend payments and Ryder's Dividend Reinvestment Plan, please contact EQ Shareholder Services at (800) 401-1957 or online.

 

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CCandela@Ryder.com

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