- Ryder honored as an MVE for the second year in a row -
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and
supply chain management solutions, has been named a winner of the 2014
Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military recognition for the second
year in a row. Marking the sixth year of its publication in 2014, the
MVE recognition serves to help military-experienced job seekers and
veterans identify the top employers to target for civilian careers. MVEs
are selected annually from U.S.-based employers like Ryder, whose
recruiting, training, and retention plans best serve military service
members and veterans.
“There are two groups of winners today. First are the employers who are
being recognized as MVEs,” said Sandra (Sandy) Morris, CEO,
Bradley-Morris, Inc., parent company of CivilianJobs.com. “They are
winning by hiring high-value military-experienced employees who are
helping move their respective businesses forward. But military job
seekers are also winners. CivilianJobs.com acknowledged a record number
of companies as MVEs this year and I am so excited to see the pool of
career opportunities expand for veterans.”
As a leader in transportation and logistics, Ryder understands the
unique work experiences of military personnel and values their inherent
leadership qualities. Veterans not only possess distinct logistical,
mechanical, and management skills learned through military service, but
also intangible qualities, such as strong work ethic, mission focus, and
teamwork that add value to the organization.
Ryder joined Hiring
Our Heroes in November 2011, a program of the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce, launched as a nationwide initiative to help veterans,
transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful
employment opportunities. From November 2011 to March 31, 2014, Ryder
has hired a total of 1,853 veterans, including drivers, technicians,
warehouse workers, and salaried employees, increasing the Company’s U.S.
employee veteran population from 8 percent to 10 percent. Ryder also
participates on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Veterans Employment
Advisory Council, an initiative focused on enhancing collaboration
between the public and private sectors to improve career opportunities
for veterans.
“It is a great honor to again be named among the Most Valuable Employers
for Military,” said Greg Greene, Executive Vice President & Chief
Administrative Officer, Ryder. “Ryder is committed to providing veterans
with as many employment opportunities as possible and promoting
awareness that they are truly some of the most qualified and skilled
individuals to work in the transportation and logistics industry.”
The 2014 Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military was open to all
U.S.-based companies. The winners were selected based on surveys in
which employers outlined their recruiting, training and retention plans
that best serve military service members and veterans. In addition to
being recognized in the May issue of Military Transition News,
CivilianJobs.com’s worldwide military base newspaper, winning employers
will also be displayed on the CivilianJobs.com website at http://www.CivilianJobs.com/MVE.htm.
Veterans seeking employment at Ryder can visit www.ryder.com/military,
the Company’s military landing page, established to help veterans match
their skills with open positions at Ryder.
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 green supply chain partner.
The company has also been ranked three 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 Disaster Responder
Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and
response efforts. The company is a past recipient of the Department of
Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Above and
Beyond Award – Ryder was honored by the ESGR, an agency of the
Department of Defense, for its outstanding service and continuing
support to the National Guard and Reserve. For more information, visit www.ryder.com
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About MVE
The CivilianJobs.com Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military serves
to help military-experienced job seekers identify the top employers to
target for civilian careers. MVEs are selected annually based on those
employers whose recruiting, training, and retention plans best serve
military service members and veterans. The MVE recognition is produced
by CivilianJobs.com, where America's military connects with civilian
careers. CivilianJobs.com, with parent company Bradley-Morris, Inc.
(BMI), the largest military-focused recruiting firm in the U.S.,
together deliver the largest military-to-civilian footprint available to
companies seeking to recruit and hire from the military talent pool. BMI
is based in metro-Atlanta, Georgia.
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.
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Ryder System, Inc.
Cindy Haas, 305-500-4526
Cindy_Haas@Ryder.com
or
Jennifer Hanlon, 305-500-4547
Jennifer_A_Hanlon@Ryder.com