Ryder Wins Toyota’s ‘Manufacturing Carrier of the Year’ for Supply Chain Excellence — Ryder System, Inc.

Event summary

Ryder System, Inc. received the 'Manufacturing Carrier of the Year' award from Toyota North America for outstanding performance in inbound manufacturing transportation across North America.
The award was presented at Toyota's 2026 Supplier Conference in Plano, Texas.
Ryder’s services span over-the-road transportation within the U.S., cross-border freight between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, border-crossing administration, free trade zone consolidation, cross-docking operations in Mexico, plant yard management, shunting, and in-plant third-party logistics and engineering solutions.
Ryder has won multiple awards for meeting Toyota’s highest standards for innovation, quality, delivery, performance, cost savings, value improvement, strategic management, quality engineering, and safety leadership.

The big picture

Ryder’s recognition by Toyota underscores the critical role of specialized logistics providers in automotive manufacturing. The award highlights Ryder’s ability to deliver cost-effective, reliable transportation solutions that align with Toyota’s just-in-time production needs. As supply chain resilience becomes increasingly important, Ryder’s expertise in cross-border logistics and continuous improvement positions it as a key player in the industry.

What we're watching

Strategic Partnerships: How Ryder’s long-term collaboration with Toyota will influence its position in the automotive supply chain.
Operational Efficiency: Whether Ryder can sustain its high-performance standards amid evolving manufacturing demands.
Cross-Border Logistics: The pace at which Ryder expands its cross-border freight services in North America.