Ryder Honors Top Carriers of the Year for Commitment to Innovation and Service Excellence

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Ryder System, Inc. announces the winners of its 26th Annual Ryder Carrier Quality Awards, recognizing carriers for service quality and operational excellence. Ryder manages a network of over 63,000 qualified carriers and moves more than $10.7 billion in freight annually. The winners include J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., Mesilla Valley Transportation, Total Transportation of Mississippi, LLC, IWX Motor Freight, Melton Truck Lines, Inc., Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., Press Energy Services, LLC, Kriska Holdings Limited, Manitoulin Transport, Masterpiece International, and Pilot Freight Services.

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, announces its top carrier selections for the 26th Annual Ryder Carrier Quality Awards. The award program recognizes United States and Canada carriers for service quality and operational excellence based on a variety of metrics, including on-time performance, customer service, economic value, claims handling, and commitment to innovation.

Ryder manages a network of more than 63,000 qualified carriers under contract to help move more than $10.7 billion in freight purchased and/or executed on behalf of its customers annually. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Today, technology and innovation are the top drivers of exceptional performance and service,” says Kendra Phillips, vice president of transportation management for Ryder. “That’s why our shippers are demanding the kind of real-time visibility, collaboration, and exception management that RyderShare^TM provides, and the carriers who have embraced Ryder’s one-of-a-kind technology continue to reap the benefits of streamlined communications, improved efficiency, increased cost savings, and the ability to provide unrivaled customer service.”

Ryder manages a network of more than 63,000 qualified carriers under contract to help move more than $10.7 billion in freight purchased and/or executed on behalf of its customers annually.

The recipients of this year’s Ryder Carrier Quality Awards are:

Category		Carrier
Most Innovative Carrier of the Year		J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
National Dry Van Carrier of the Year		Mesilla Valley Transportation
Regional Dry Van Carrier of the Year		Total Transportation of Mississippi, LLC
Intermodal Carrier of the Year		J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
Refrigerated Carrier of the Year		IWX Motor Freight
Flatbed Carrier of the Year		Melton Truck Lines, Inc.
National LTL Carrier of the Year		Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Regional LTL Carrier of the Year		Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
Oil & Gas Carrier of the Year		Press Energy Services, LLC
Canadian Truckload Carrier of the Year		Kriska Holdings Limited
Canadian LTL Carrier of the Year		Manitoulin Transport
Freight Forwarder of the Year		Masterpiece International
Maritime Carrier of the Year		Pilot Freight Services

As a fully integrated port-to-door logistics provider, Ryder’s carrier network is vital to ensuring quality service for its customers. From planning, procurement, and execution, to management of transportation networks, Ryder helps improve service levels and reduce transportation costs.

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About Ryder System, Inc.

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a leading logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, full-service leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales to some of the world’s most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 260,000 commercial vehicles and operates approximately 300 warehouses encompassing more than 95 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, technology-driven innovations, commercial vehicle maintenance, environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility, world-class safety and security programs, military veteran recruitment initiatives, and the hiring of a diverse workforce. www.ryder.com

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Anne Hendricks, (305) 500-4547, amhendricks@ryder.com

Amy Federman, (305) 500-4989, afederman@ryder.com

Source: Ryder System, Inc.

FAQ

Who announced the winners of the 26th Annual Ryder Carrier Quality Awards?

Ryder System, Inc. announced the winners of the 26th Annual Ryder Carrier Quality Awards.

What is the purpose of the Ryder Carrier Quality Awards?

The Ryder Carrier Quality Awards recognize carriers for service quality and operational excellence.

How many qualified carriers does Ryder manage?

Ryder manages a network of over 63,000 qualified carriers.

How much freight does Ryder move annually?

Ryder moves more than $10.7 billion in freight annually.

Who are some of the winners of the Ryder Carrier Quality Awards?

Some of the winners include J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., Mesilla Valley Transportation, Total Transportation of Mississippi, LLC, IWX Motor Freight, Melton Truck Lines, Inc., Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., Press Energy Services, LLC, Kriska Holdings Limited, Manitoulin Transport, Masterpiece International, and Pilot Freight Services.