Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R)
Overview
When it comes to commercial vehicles and distribution, Ryder System wants to be the designated driver. The company's Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) segment acquires, manages, maintains, and disposes of fleet vehicles for commercial customers. Similarly, the Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) segment provides logistics and supply chain services from industrial start (raw material supply) to finish (product distribution). Ryder also offers Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) services in which the company supplies trucks, drivers, and management and administrative services to customers on a contract basis. Ryder's worldwide fleet of more than 160,000 vehicles ranges from tractor-trailers to light-duty trucks.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: R) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £4,284.3 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (5.5%) |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £138.0 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (21.3%) |
| 2008 Employees | 28,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (2.8%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R)
| Chairman and CEO | Gregory T. (Greg) Swienton (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| EVP and CFO | Robert E. Sanchez Connect to this executive |
| SVP and CIO | Kevin Bott Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R)
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Automotive & Transport
- Truck Leasing(primary)
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #399 in FORTUNE 500
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