Ryder Recognized by Toyota as “Manufacturing Carrier of the Year”

• Ryder honored for delivering exceptional, on-time, and cost-effective inbound transportation solutions critical to Toyota North America's manufacturing network
• Ryder supports Toyota with over-the-road transportation in U.S. and cross-border transportation between U.S., Mexico, and Canada

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) received the "Manufacturing Carrier of the Year" award from Toyota North America for outstanding performance in inbound manufacturing transportation across North America. The award was presented at Toyota's 2026 Supplier Conference in Plano, Texas.

Toyota’s annual recognition program pays tribute to suppliers who have consistently surpassed the company’s expectations across various key areas. This year’s award celebrates Ryder’s excellence in delivering on-time, cost-effective, and reliable transportation solutions that are critical to Toyota’s production processes. The recognition also reflects Ryder’s commitment to Toyota’s management philosophy, which is focused on continuous improvement and respect for people.

“Over more than four decades, our relationship with Toyota has grown into a true team approach built on shared values,” says Frank Bateman, vice president of automotive supply chain solutions for Ryder. “Our focus on continuous improvement, respect for people, and close collaboration allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality performance across the supply chain. We’re proud to be recognized for what we’ve achieved together.”

Ryder supports the seamless movement of parts and materials across Toyota's North American manufacturing footprint. Ryder’s services span over-the-road transportation within the U.S., cross-border freight between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, border-crossing administration, free trade zone consolidation, cross-docking operations in Mexico, plant yard management, shunting, and in-plant third-party logistics and engineering solutions.

Over the years, Ryder has won multiple awards for meeting Toyota’s highest standards for innovation, quality, delivery, performance, cost savings, value improvement, strategic management, quality engineering, and safety leadership. Recognition includes back-to-back "Cross Dock Supplier of the Year" wins in 2025 and 2024, and an “Innovation Award for Over-the-Road Transportation Provider Supporting Manufacturing Operations” in 2023.

For more than 57 years, Ryder has served the automotive industry, implementing the first large-scale just-in-time supply delivery system in North America. The company makes more than 320,000 cross-border freight movements annually for customers in various industries operating between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

About Ryder System, Inc.

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a nearly $13 billion leading provider of outsourced logistics and transportation services throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ryder offers supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions that integrate every step of the supply chain port‑to‑door, including cross-border logistics, fleet and transportation management, warehousing and distribution, and final delivery to customers’ doorsteps. Ryder’s broad portfolio of services encompasses managed transportation, freight brokerage, dedicated contract carriage with professional drivers, full‑service fleet leasing and maintenance, commercial truck rental, automation and robotics, digital technologies, contract manufacturing and packaging, omnichannel retail fulfillment including e-commerce and last-mile delivery, and used vehicle sales. Serving more than 20 industries, Ryder manages approximately 240,000 commercial vehicles, operates nearly 800 maintenance locations, and runs approximately 320 warehouses totaling more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is consistently recognized for technology‑driven innovation and industry‑leading practices in safety, health, security, talent acquisition, and environmental management, and was most recently named to Fortune’s “America’s Most Innovative Companies” list. www.ryder.com

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