Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, will be an exhibitor at the third annual Supply Chain Conference, jointly hosted by the Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, January 22-24, 2012, at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios, Orlando, Fla. Followed by the ProductivityPLUS Conference on January 25 for distribution and logistics professionals, the two events will serve as a forum for retailers and manufacturers to establish collaborations that foster supply chain efficiency, reduce costs and drive value. For more information on the conference, please visit the FMI/GMA Supply Chain Conference website.

As an exhibitor at the Supply Chain Conference, Ryder's supply chain and fleet management experts will be on hand to discuss industry issues impacting food and consumer product distribution, such as new technologies to improve product traceability and safety; best practices in network optimization and direct store deliveries; alternative fuel solutions, and the latest in fleet equipment technologies and specifications.

In addition, Art Trahan, Ryder Senior Manager of Technical Support for National Accounts, will participate in a panel on overcoming fuel efficiency hurdles during the ProductivityPLUS Conference on January 25. The panel will cover topics such as new technologies for mileage improvements; wet hedging; alternative fuels; and what to expect from the new bio-fuel requirements.

Ryder Solutions Showcase

Supply Chain Conference, Exhibit Booth 18

  • Sunday, January 22, 6:00 p.m. (during reception)
  • Monday, January 23, 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 24, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ProductivityPLUS Conference

Art Trahan, Speaker, Panel on "Fuel Efficiency and Hurdles"

Wednesday, January 25, 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

About Ryder

Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions company. Ryder's stock (NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Inbound Logistics magazine has recognized Ryder as a top third party logistics provider and included Ryder in its 2011 and 2010 "Green Partners" listing. Ryder has also been ranked two years in a row as one of the top 250 U.S. companies in the Newsweek Green Rankings. In addition, Security Magazine has named Ryder one of the top companies for security practices in the transportation, logistics, supply chain, and warehousing sector. Ryder is a proud member of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more information, visit www.ryder.com and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

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.

Ryder System, Inc.
Cindy Haas, 305-500-4526
Cindy_Haas@Ryder.com
or
Marilu Del Toro, 305-500-3161
Marilu_Deltoro@Ryder.com