Jim Ryder started the Company with only a $35 Model A Ford truck hauling bricks in the 1930's. Today, Ryder is a global leader in supply chain and transportation management solutions with $4.78 billion in annualized revenues, operations on four continents, employing nearly 30,000 employees. Throughout its evolution, one constant has been the Company's focus on serving its customers in a timely, cost-effective and reliable manner. Ryder understands that the supply chain is the lifeline of a company. From raw material suppliers, through inventory, production, distribution and downstream to end-use customers, a cost-effective supply chain is vital to success. By making a supply chain more efficient and responsive, customer service can be improved, sales can be increased and a competitive position improved. Ryder takes great pride in delivering a comprehensive range of flexible, customized solutions that uniquely position its customers to leverage the power and connectivity of today's high-speed, global marketplace. Ryder is committed to achieving customer success and worldwide leadership in each of its business solutions.