Ryder honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes Recognized Employer

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, has earned the designation as a VETS Indexes Recognized Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes Ryder’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.

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The VETS Indexes Employer Award recognizes Ryder’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. (Graphic: Business Wire)

“Ryder is proud to employ so many members of the veteran community and to recognize the disciplined, quality professionals whose skill sets match well with many roles in our company,” says Robert Sanchez, chairman and CEO for Ryder. “Veterans possess distinct skills learned through military service, including integrity and the ability to follow through on commitments, which are vital to delivering on our promises to customers. Ryder is honored to be recognized by VETS Indexes, but more importantly, we are proud of the veterans who work at Ryder and extend our deepest gratitude to all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication.”

“The diligent efforts of Ryder to hire, retain, and support veterans and the military-connected community have earned the organization a highly coveted VETS Indexes Employer Award,” says George Altman, president of VETS Indexes. “Competition for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards was tougher than ever in 2024, as a record number of organizations participated. Even with hundreds of employers in the running, Ryder demonstrated a strong dedication to veteran employment. Congratulations to Ryder on this achievement.”

This year, 344 organizations submitted surveys for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, an increase of more than 100 from last year and nearly triple the number from two years ago. Only those that demonstrated a strong commitment to veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and military spouses. Participating organizations included companies, government agencies and departments, nonprofit groups, colleges, and universities.

Veteran Hiring Initiatives at Ryder

Ryder has long been committed to recruiting military veterans. The company has hired more than 15,300 veteran employees in the United States since joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring our Heroes program in November 2011.