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Ryder Announces its Drivers of the Year: Honoring the Heroes Behind the Wheel

• The 53^rd annual award recognizes top-performing drivers for outstanding safety records, customer service, and community leadership.
• Three honorees bring 105 years of combined experience and have logged nearly 6 million safe miles.

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) announces the winners of its 53^rd annual 鈥淒river of the Year鈥� award, celebrating three professional truck drivers who exemplify the highest standards of safety, service, and leadership across its , , and businesses. This year鈥檚 honorees鈥擩ames 鈥淛颈尘鈥� Jones, Roland Esquibel, and Mark Jones鈥攅arn induction into the Ryder 鈥淒river Hall of Fame鈥� not just for their stellar driving records, but for their lasting impact on the company, their teams, and their communities. Together, these three road warriors bring 105 years of combined experience and have logged nearly 6 million miles.

Based in Mason, Mich., James "Jim" Jones named Ryder's Driver of the Year for the supply chain solutions business segment, bringing 38 years of professional driving experience and more than 2 million miles driven.

鈥淥ur drivers move more than freight. They move our company and our customers鈥� businesses forward,鈥� says Ryder Chairman and CEO Robert Sanchez. 鈥淛im, Roland, and Mark represent the very best of Ryder and our customers, from their skill behind the wheel to their character and commitment to their communities. They are true ambassadors of our values and our brand.鈥�

James 鈥淛颈尘鈥� Jones | Supply Chain Solutions
Based in Mason, Mich., Jim Jones is a standout performer in Ryder鈥檚 Supply Chain Solutions business, bringing 38 years of professional driving experience; including the past eight years with Ryder. Over the course of his career, he has driven more than 2 million miles, all while maintaining a stellar safety record and a steady hand under pressure. When he鈥檚 not on the road, Jim serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Mason Fire Department, demonstrating his deep-rooted commitment to service. Known for his calm demeanor and team-first attitude, Jim embodies the values of responsibility and reliability that define Ryder鈥檚 professional driver community.

Roland Esquibel | Dedicated Transportation Solutions
Hailing from Devine, Texas, Roland Esquibel brings unmatched dedication and professionalism to Ryder鈥檚 Dedicated Transportation Solutions segment. With 35 years of professional driving experience鈥攊ncluding the past four years with Ryder鈥擱oland has logged more than 2.3 million miles over his career. A respected U.S. military veteran and proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Roland channels his service and leadership skills into every delivery. Beyond work, he actively supports his community through his local church, continuing his lifelong mission of service and mentorship.

Mark Jones | Fleet Management Solutions
Operating out of Sacramento, Calif., Mark Jones is the recipient of Ryder鈥檚 Fleet Management Solutions鈥� (FMS) 鈥淐ustomer Driver of the Year鈥� award, which recognizes drivers who go above and beyond to keep roads safe while operating Ryder vehicles. With 32 years of safe driving performance and more than 1.5 million miles driven, Mark also mentors new drivers and plays a key role in ensuring reliable, on-time deliveries for Ryder鈥檚 FMS customers. A decorated U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm, he earned three Bronze Stars and the Southwest Asia Service Medal, bringing the same discipline and excellence from his military career to the road every day.

About the Award
Ryder鈥檚 Driver of the Year program stands as a cornerstone of the company鈥檚 commitment to excellence behind the wheel. Each year, a select group of top performers from Ryder鈥檚 13,400-strong professional driver workforce, as well as from our FMS customer base, earn this elite recognition. Candidates are carefully vetted through a comprehensive selection process led by Ryder executives, safety specialists, and veteran drivers, making it one of the company鈥檚 longest running and most prestigious awards programs.

To learn about professional driver positions available at Ryder, visit .

About Ryder System, Inc.
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R) is a fully integrated port-to-door logistics and transportation company. It provides , , and solutions, including , and , , , , , , solutions, full-service , , commercial truck , and to some of the world鈥檚 most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services to businesses across more than 20 throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles, services fleets at approximately 760 maintenance locations, and operates nearly 300 warehouses encompassing more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices; technology-driven innovations; environmental management; safety, health and security programs; and recruitment and hiring initiatives.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are 鈥渇orward-looking statements鈥� 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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