Ryder Leaders Reach Rock-Star Status in Food Logistics

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Ryder System (NYSE: R) has achieved recognition in Food Logistics' 2025 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain awards, with three leaders from its consumer-packaged goods (CPG) business winning across all categories. Darin Cooprider, SVP & GM of CPG, oversees 150+ warehouses (65 million square feet), $1.5 billion in transportation operations, and 400+ customer accounts. Chad Cross, group director of customer logistics, manages operations for customers with over $1 billion in annual freight volumes and has enhanced real-time data analytics capabilities. Marissa Alfieri, senior HR manager, has successfully reduced warehouse labor turnover and strengthened leadership development across Ryder's supply chain network.

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• Manages substantial operations: 150+ warehouses totaling 65 million square feet
• Oversees $1.5 billion in transportation operations
• Services over 400 customer accounts across North America
• Handles annual freight volumes exceeding $1 billion
• Successfully reduced warehouse labor turnover

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MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) sweeps the 2025 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain awards by Food Logistics, with leaders from its consumer-packaged goods (CPG) business recognized in all three categories: Leaders in Excellence, Top Transportation Professional, and Rising Stars. The annual award recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work, and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain.

Ryder honorees pictured left to right: Marissa Alfieri, senior manager of human resources; Chad Cross, recently promoted group director of customer logistics for consumer packaged goods (CPG); Darin Cooprider, senior vice president and general manager for CPG and international supply chain solutions. (Photo: Business Wire)

“From cargo fraud and Mother Nature to ever-changing food safety regulations and a new presidential administration that could bring an increase in tariffs, cost of goods, and more, many of today's supply chain leaders are faced with a number of challenges,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “But it's their resilience, hard work, innovation, and attention to quality that separates these rock stars apart from everyone else. Every year, this award puts a spotlight on the best of the best in the cold chain industry.”

Ryder’s 2025 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award winners are:

Darin Cooprider, senior vice president & general manager of CPG and international supply chain solutions for Ryder, is recognized in the “Leaders in Excellence” category. Known for his expertise in continuous improvement and process optimization, Darin oversees 150+ warehouses totaling 65 million square feet, $1.5 billion in transportation operations, and more than 400 customer accounts across North America. Darin fosters a culture of collaboration and empowerment, encouraging team growth and nurturing the next generation of leaders.

Chad Cross, recently promoted to group director of customer logistics for CPG at Ryder, stole the spotlight as the overall winner in the “Top Transportation Professional” category. Chad oversees operations for more than a dozen customers with annual freight volumes exceeding $1 billion. By developing and refining Ryder’s real-time data analytics and monitoring capabilities, he enables teams to make faster, more informed decisions on critical operational matters.

Marissa Alfieri, senior manager for human resources at Ryder, is recognized in the “Rising Stars” category. Marissa plays a key role in developing effective HR strategies for talent acquisition and retention, noticeably reducing warehouse labor turnover across the locations she supports. And, her efforts to develop future leaders have contributed to a stronger, more capable workforce across Ryder’s supply chain network.

“Ryder’s people are the best in the business, because we show up every day determined to deliver on our promises to our customers – to make their supply chains better, faster, more resilient, and ultimately more competitive – so that they can focus on their customers,” says Steve Sensing, president of supply chain solutions and dedicated transportation solutions for Ryder. “Darin, Chad, and Marissa really are rock stars and deserving of this spotlight.”

About Ryder System, Inc.

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a fully integrated port-to-door logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, contract manufacturing and packaging, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, nearshoring solutions, 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 250,000 commercial vehicles, services fleets at 760 maintenance locations, and operates nearly 300 warehouses encompassing more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices; technology-driven innovations; corporate responsibility; environmental management; safety, health and security programs; military veteran recruitment initiatives; and the hiring of a diverse workforce. www.ryder.com

About Food Logistics

Food Logistics reaches more than 26,000 supply chain executives in the global food and beverage industries, including executives in the food sector (growers, producers, manufacturers, wholesalers and grocers) and the logistics section (transportation, warehousing, distribution, software and technology) who share a mutual interest in the operations and business aspects of the global cold food supply chain. Food Logistics also operates SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com to learn more.

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. 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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For Information Contact:

Anne Hendricks, amhendricks@ryder.com

Amy Federman, afederman@ryder.com

Source: Ryder System, Inc.

FAQ

What operational scale does Ryder System (R) manage in its CPG division?

Ryder's CPG division manages 150+ warehouses totaling 65 million square feet, $1.5 billion in transportation operations, and over 400 customer accounts across North America.

How much annual freight volume does Ryder (R) handle in its CPG operations?

Ryder handles annual freight volumes exceeding $1 billion across more than a dozen customers in its CPG operations.

What improvements has Ryder (R) made in its logistics operations for 2025?

Ryder has enhanced its real-time data analytics and monitoring capabilities, enabling faster and more informed operational decisions, while also reducing warehouse labor turnover.

What recognition did Ryder (R) receive in the 2025 Food Logistics awards?

Ryder received recognition in all three categories of the 2025 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain awards: Leaders in Excellence, Top Transportation Professional, and Rising Stars.