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Ryder(R) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
RRyder(R)2025-02-12 20:55

Revenue Breakdown - Ryder's Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) generated 39% of consolidated revenue in 2024[21] - Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) accounted for 42% of consolidated revenue in 2024, with 832 customer accounts and 291 warehouses[38] - In 2024, ChoiceLease revenue represented 59% of total FMS revenue, while commercial rental and SelectCare accounted for 17% and 11% respectively[24][29] - The DTS business accounted for 19% of consolidated revenue as of December 31, 2024, with 231 customer accounts in the U.S.[51] Acquisitions and Market Position - Ryder acquired Cardinal Logistics in 2024, enhancing scale and network density in dedicated transportation services[16] - The U.S. commercial fleet market is estimated at 10 million vehicles, with a growing trend towards outsourcing logistics and transportation services[19] - The outsourced U.S. dedicated market is estimated at 30billionfromanaddressablemarketofapproximately30 billion from an addressable market of approximately 660 billion[50] Operational Insights - Logistics spending in North America was approximately 2.9trillionin2024,with2.9 trillion in 2024, with 369 billion outsourced, indicating a strong demand for supply chain solutions[37] - Ryder's used vehicle inventory stood at 9,000 vehicles as of December 31, 2024, aligning with the long-term target range of 7,000 to 9,000[32] - The company operates 563 locations in the U.S. and 27 in Canada, providing maintenance and support services across various industries[22][23] Strategic Focus - Ryder's strategy focuses on operational excellence, customer-centric innovation, and improving full-cycle returns to drive long-term profitable growth[15] - The company aims to drive long-term profitable growth through operational excellence and customer-centric innovation[15] - Ryder's balanced growth strategy includes organic growth, targeted acquisitions, and returning capital to shareholders[20] Service Offerings - The FMS business offers a digital fleet management platform, RyderGyde™, enhancing customer fleet management capabilities[27] - The FMS business offers a variety of fleet solutions to improve customer efficiency and lower costs[18] - In 2024, distribution management and value-added services accounted for approximately 34% of SCS revenue[41] - Dedicated transportation services contributed approximately 30% to SCS revenue in 2024[43] - Transportation management solutions represented 12% of SCS revenue, with 10.4billioninfreightmovesexecutedonbehalfofcustomers,including10.4 billion in freight moves executed on behalf of customers, including 328 million in brokerage services[44] - E-commerce and last mile services accounted for 17% of SCS revenue in 2024[45] - Contract manufacturing and contract packaging services made up 7% of SCS revenue in 2024[46] Workforce and Culture - Approximately 50,700 full-time employees were employed in North America as of December 31, 2024, including 13,400 professional drivers[66] - The company emphasizes a high-performance culture and invests in employee development through various training programs and resources[62][64] - The company has established a robust talent and succession planning process to identify and develop critical roles within the organization[63] Safety and Compliance - Safety is a core value for the company, with a dedicated safety organization overseeing safety policies, training, and compliance activities[67][68] - The company utilizes vehicle safety systems and provides ongoing training for drivers and technicians to enhance safety performance[68] - The company’s safety policies require all employees to incorporate safe processes in their operations, with monthly safety scorecards tracked for progress[69] - Ryder Fleet Risk Services provides safety support to customers, helping them navigate industry complexities through customized solutions[70] Economic Resilience - The company focuses on diversifying its contractual business mix to mitigate the impact of economic downturns[55] - The company aims to drive fleet growth through sales and marketing initiatives, operational efficiencies, and innovative products[34] - The company actively monitors and shifts resources to mitigate seasonal effects in its SCS business, which is impacted by customers operating in seasonal industries[58] - Commercial rental operations typically generate the lowest revenue in the first quarter due to lower market demand, with the highest revenue occurring in the third and fourth quarters[57] Regulatory Environment - The company is subject to various regulations from federal, state, and local entities, including the Department of Transportation and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which may impose new or more restrictive regulations[59][60]