MIAMI, FL (TruckingNewsNow.com) — Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, today announced that it was honored with the Corporation of the Year Award, presented by international media company Three6Zero, during this year’s Automotive Global Awards North America, held in Detroit, Mich. The awards are designed to celebrate achievement, creativity, knowledge, and partnership. Ryder was one of 21 companies and individuals rewarded for having achieved the unachievable or for having pioneered a new way of thinking or working.

“We are honored to receive the Corporation of the Year Award,” said Steve Martin, Vice President and General Manager of Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial, Ryder. “This award is a testament to Ryder’s dedication to delivering greater efficiencies across the supply chain—something our teams take very seriously on behalf of customers.”

Ryder was selected for the Corporation of the Year Award for consistently achieving and exceeding KPIs set by the customer. The Company was also recognized for engaging its team members to develop single-point lessons to educate and train effectively, demonstrating Ryder’s commitment to delivering continuous improvements and cost savings. This award is designed to reward the company that has shown overall excellence in supply, performance, customer service, and environmental awareness. Also evaluated is a corporation’s demonstrated level of commitment to the automotive industry in the past year through development, investment, environmental awareness, or achievement programs, as well as its ability to set a standard benchmark both within the industry and its organization.

“It is an honor to present these annual awards as they continue to reflect the enthusiasm for development and innovation across the whole industry,” said Peter Wooding, Chief Executive of Three6Zero who organized the Awards. This is truly a celebration of the ‘Best of the Best’ in our industry and I am encouraged by the commitment of organizations to develop individuals through the creativity of ideas, adaptation and flexibility.”

The Automotive Global Awards North America was presented following the successful Automotive Leaders Summit, an annual conference that attracts top automotive executives from around the world to discuss industry trends, forecasts and strategies.

(TruckingNewsNow.com)