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Honors Ryder’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2026-- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) has been recognized as a 3 Star Employer in the 2026 VETS Indexes Employer Awards, underscoring the company’s long‑standing commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military‑connected community. This represents Ryder’s second time receiving this honor, following its 2024 designation as a VETS Indexes Recognized Employer.

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Ryder has been recognized as a 3 Star Employer in the 2026 VETS Indexes Employer Awards, underscoring the company’s long‑standing commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military‑connected community.

“Ryder is proud to employ so many members of the veteran community and to recognize the disciplined, highly skilled professionals who play critical roles across our organization,” says Ryder Chief Executive Officer John Diez. “Veterans bring integrity, accountability, and a mission‑driven mindset, qualities that strengthen our operations and help us deliver on our commitments to customers every day. Being recognized by VETS Indexes is an honor, but what matters most is the impact our veteran employees make across Ryder. We extend our deepest gratitude to all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication.”

VETS Indexes recognized participating organizations that demonstrated a strong commitment to veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and military spouses. The awards were announced during the Employing U.S. Vets Conference at the New York Athletic Club.

“Ryder has demonstrated meaningful and measurable support for veterans and the military‑connected community through its commitment to building opportunities for those who served,” says Nicholas Antaki, President of VETS Indexes. “As we launch our new awards platform and enhanced survey experience in 2026, we are making it easier than ever for organizations to showcase their veteran employment initiatives and benchmark their progress. Employers like Ryder continue to set the standard and help drive the future of veteran employment forward.”

Veteran Hiring Initiatives at Ryder

Ryder has long been committed to recruiting and supporting military veterans. Since joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes program in 2011, the company has hired nearly 18,000 veterans across the United States — a testament to the strong alignment between military skill sets and Ryder’s operational needs.

Ryder’s Veteran Buddy Program pairs new veteran employees with Ryder team members who have also served, helping ease the transition from military to civilian life — a period that can be challenging for many recently separated service members.

The company also participates in the Pathway Home Program, a 12‑week diesel maintenance technician training initiative that supports transitioning soldiers and provides a pathway to employment as a Ryder technician upon completion.

Jobs at Ryder

Veterans interested in Ryder careers can visit Ryder Veterans Jobs, where they can match their skills with open positions in the company.

Ryder Military Discount

Additionally, Ryder offers military discounts to its customers with its latest program around used commercial vehicles. Ryder provides 10% off the advertised price of a used vehicle to veterans, active military, and reservists. Visit Ryder Used Trucks for Sale for terms and conditions and to learn more.

To view the full list of 2026 VETS Indexes Employer Award honorees, visit https://vetsindexes.com/award-results-2026/.

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

About VETS Indexes

VETS Indexes is a leading voice on veteran employment issues, overseeing the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, hosting the Employing U.S. Vets Conference, unearthing unique and unprecedented data on veteran employment through the Veteran Employment Benchmarking Service, and developing custom indexes, linked to financial products, that track the performance of the publicly traded companies that have established themselves as the best employers for veterans. The VETSX and VTRNIX indexes were created on the premise that the companies that make the best use of the highly talented, yet under-valued, talent pool that veterans represent will ultimately see a benefit to their bottom lines.

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. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. 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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