ADVB - Brazilian Association of Sales and Marketing Directors : Top Ambiental - In 2008, Ryder received the "Top Ambiental" award for its commitment to developing and implementing environmentally sustainable practices in its logistics operations.
AutoData: Best Logistics Provider in the Automotive Industry - In 2005, AutoData magazine selected Ryder as the Best Logistics Provider serving the Automotive Industry in Brazil.
Black Enterprise: 40 Best Companies for Diversity - In 2008, Ryder was named, for the second time, one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity in this publication’s annual survey of corporate diversity. Ryder was once again the only transportation and supply chain industry in the listing.
Calvert Social Index (2006) - Since 1990, Ryder has been included in the Index for meeting Calvert’s social criteria in the following areas: environment, workplace issues, product safety, community relations, military weapons contracting, international operations and human rights, and respecting the rights of indigenous peoples.
Center of Logistics Studies CEL) at Coppead/Federal University in Río De Janeiro (UFRJ): Volvo Brazil and Technologística: Volvo Logistics Award - Ryder was honored for the third time in 2006 as a top logistics service provider in Brazil.
Commercial Carrier Journal: CCJ Top 250 - Ryder was once again ranked as one of the top for-hire carriers in the 2007 survey. The blended ranking takes into account revenues, equipment and employment.
Computerworld: Top 12 IT-green Users - In 2008, Computerworld ranked Ryder as one of the top "green" users of IT for being energy efficient and maintaining the environmental ethic in the corporate culture.
Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR): Above and Beyond Award - In 2005, Ryder was honored by the ESGR, an agency of the Department of Defense, for its outstanding service and continuing support to the National Guard and Reserve.
Food Logistics Magazine: Food Logistics 100 - Ryder was recognized as one of the top 100 companies for assisting food, beverage and consumer packages goods companies to transform their supply chains.
Forbes: One of the 400 Best Big Companies in America - In 2008, for the second consecutive year, Ryder was recognized as one of America's best big companies in a special report by Forbes. The publication screened over 1,000 corporations using metrics such as accounting and governance scores, long-term earnings growth, 12-year and five-year stock market returns, sales and earning-per-share growth, and debt-to-capital ratios.
Fortune: One of America's Most Admired Companies® - For the twelfth consecutive year, Ryder was ranked among Fortune® magazine's Most Admired Companies® in the publication's 2008 survey of corporate reputations. Ryder has consistently ranked among the top in the Transportation Industry category since 1997.
GovernanceMetrics International (GMI): Highest Global Rating - In 2006, for the second consecutive year, Ryder was awarded GMI’s highest possible rating, a perfect 10, for corporate governance and corporate behavior. The rating system incorporates hundreds of data points across six broad categories of analysis: board accountability, financial disclosure and internal controls, executive compensation, shareholder rights, ownership base and takeover provisions, plus corporate behavior and environmental, health and safety issues.
Hispanic Business: One of the Diversity Elite 60 - In 2008, Ryder was recognized for going beyond workforce diversity initiatives and implementing strategies to reach more Hispanic consumers and increase business with minority- and Hispanic-owned suppliers.
Inbound Logistics: Best Third-Party Logistics Provider - In 2008, Ryder was named the Number-One third-party logistics (3PL) provider in the annual Inbound Logistics Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards. Ryder has won this top spot seven times in the eleven years it has been published.
Inbound Logistics: Top 100 3PL Providers – Ryder was named among the top 100 3PL providers by Inbound Logistics magazine in its annual 3PL directory.
Inbound Logistics: Top 100 Motor Carriers - Ryder was named a top carrier for the fourth time in 2008 for providing quality processes and procedures in procurement by Inbound Logistics magazine.
InformationWeek 500 - CMP Media LLC's InformationWeek 500, a prestigious listing of the leading business users of information technology, included Ryder for the tenth consecutive year in 2008, ranking Ryder in the 81st place, among the top 100 companies for IT.
KLD Research & Analytics: Domini 400 Social Index (DSI) - In 2006, Ryder was included in the DSI for its demonstrated leadership in corporate social responsibility.
Latina Style: One of the Top 50 Companies for Hispanic Women - Ryder was honored by Latina Style magazine for the eighth year in 2008.
LivreMercado: 2006 Performance Award (Prêmio Desempenho) - Livre Mercado, a leading business publication covering Brazil's major industrial regions, recognized Ryder for the efficiency of its transportation management operations.
Logistics Management: Quest for Quality Award (Reader's Choice) - In 2006, for the third time, Ryder was honored as a top third-party logistics provider.
Modern Logistics News: Most Admired Logistics Company - In 2007, the publication of the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing (CFLP) named Ryder the Most Admired Logistics Company in China.
Modern Logistics News: Outstanding Integrated Logistics Service Provider – In 2008, the publication of the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing (CFLP) named Ryder the “Outstanding Integrated Logistics Service Provider in China” award.
Network Miami: One of the Top 5 Companies for Black Professionals in South Florida - In 2005, Ryder was honored as one of the top five companies in South Florida for black professionals for its proven and implemented diversity management programs.
Security Magazine: Security 500 - In 2007, Ryder was recognized for its leadership in security for the second consecutive year. Ryder jumped to #143 from #263 in the second annual ranking of top security operations at business, government, transportation, healthcare and educational enterprises.
Shenzhen Logistics Association: Excellent Foreign Logistics Company - Ryder was recognized for its world-class supply chain services at the 2006 Shenzhen International Logistics and Supply Chain Management Fair in China.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive: Pros to Know - In 2008 for the second consecutive year, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Supply Chain Solutions Tom Jones was named as one of the "Pros to Know.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 - Ryder was recognized in the 2008 listing as one of the leading supply chain solution and service providers that is at the forefront of enabling 21st century supply chains.
T21: Top 100 Most Influential People in Transportation - VP and Managing Director of Ryder Latin America Eugenio Sevilla-Sacasa was recognized as a top influencer in transportation in Mexico in the 2007 issue.
Transport Topics: Top 100 For-Hire Carriers - In 2007, for the fifth consecutive year, Ryder was recognized for being a top transportation management and logistics solutions company.
Transport Topics: Logistics 50 - In 2007, for the fourth consecutive year, Ryder was honored for being one of the top logistics solutions companies.
United States Environmental Protection Agency and South Florida Commuter Services: Best Workplaces for Commuters - In 2006, Ryder was recognized as an employer whose commuter benefits achieve the National Standard of Excellence.
Women Executive Leadership: Florida Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers - In 2007, for the second consecutive year, Ryder was recognized for women board leadership as one of four Florida companies to have four women directors.
World Trade: Fabulous 50 Plus One - In 2005, Ryder was recognized as one of the companies that is leading the way in world trade.
Wuhan International Logistics Committee: Golden Service Enterprise Award - Ryder was honored for outstanding logistics performance and leadership in China at the 2007 Wuhan International Logistics Fair.
Updated: September 2008