Fleet business is good across the board, thanks to pent-up demand – Ryder

With 800 locations in the US, Canada, the UK and Germany, 123,200 full service lease, 41,300 contract maintenance and 40,700 commercial rental vehicles in service, Ryder Systems is a transportation behemoth. Founded in the 1930s, the Miami FL-based operation posted revenues of US$6.4bn during 2013, holds assets of US$9.1bn and employs 28,900 people. It is worth paying attention to.

Scott Perry is Vice President, Supply Management, Fleet Management Solutions. In this position, which he has held since 2006, Perry is responsible for managing vehicle and parts procurement, inventory planning and management, new vehicle technologies, as well as overseeing Ryder’s alternative fuel programme.