Company
Ryder System, Inc. functions as a worldwide provider of logistics and transportation services, operating through three distinct segments: Fleet Management Solutions (FMS), Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), and Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS). The FMS segment offers extensive vehicle services, including full-service leasing and leasing options that feature flexible maintenance. It also supplies maintenance services, necessary equipment, and various provisions for vehicle operation. This segment further provides commercial vehicle rental services, as well as both contractual and transactional maintenance for trucks, tractors, and trailers, supported by comprehensive fleet support. Customers also gain access to diesel fuel, coupled with services for fuel planning, tax reporting, fuel cards, usage monitoring, and consolidated billing. Ryder sells its pre-owned vehicles via 63 retail centers and its dedicated website. The DTS segment delivers all-inclusive transportation solutions, covering equipment, maintenance, drivers, and administrative support. It also assists with crucial aspects like routing, scheduling, fleet optimization, safety management, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and the implementation of technology and communication systems. Meanwhile, the SCS segment encompasses sophisticated distribution management services. This involves designing and overseeing clients' distribution networks and facilities, orchestrating warehousing and the movement of materials (both incoming and outgoing), handling international imports and exports, and ensuring just-in-time replenishment of components for manufacturing and final assembly. Services extend to delivering goods to customer distribution centers or directly to the end customer, often incorporating additional value-added services such as light assembly. Beyond this, SCS offers transportation management services, which include optimizing shipments, scheduling loads, and confirming deliveries. The segment also provides expert professional consultation, e-commerce capabilities, and last-mile delivery solutions. Ryder System, Inc. was established in 1933 and its main office is situated in Miami, Florida.
