Ryder says the accolade underscoring the company’s expanding role in applying advanced technology to modernize transportation and supply chain operations and reflects its continued progress in embedding artificial intelligence into its core technology platforms and advancing customer‑facing digital solutions.
“To help customers optimize their supply chains and transportation networks, we’ve continued to build on the $1.9 billion in strategic investments we’ve made since 2018 in innovative technologies, products, and services,” says Karen Jones, Ryder’s chief marketing officer and head of innovation and new product development. “From port to door, our solutions are designed to deliver greater visibility, efficiency and resilience. Being recognized by Fortune for a second consecutive year validates the impact our teams are having on the future of logistics.”
Ryder’s states its innovation strategy is built around a three‑pronged approach: developing proprietary technologies, investing in emerging solutions and working with strategic partners to speed the delivery of value to customers.
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Through its technology investments, Ryder states it aims to reduce the risk of experimentation for customers by identifying, scaling, and operationalizing proven innovations. These efforts are enabling more proactive supply chains by improving planning accuracy, accelerating decision‑making, and driving measurable gains in operational performance, the company says.
As part of its broader innovation ecosystem, Ryder also collaborates with start‑ups and established technology leaders to advance solutions in e‑commerce fulfillment, warehouse automation and robotics, digital logistics platforms, artificial intelligence, and advanced vehicle technologies, including autonomous vehicles and reduced- and zero-emission vehicle solutions.
“At Ryder, innovation isn’t just about adopting new technology — it’s about finding smarter, more efficient ways to serve our customers,” Jones says.
