Key facts
- Founded 1933 · headquartered in Coral Gables, FL
- Publicly traded — NYSE: R
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-191394)
- #55 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $334M per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van
About Ryder System
Ryder System (NYSE: R) is a Coral Gables, Florida-headquartered public freight broker, 3PL, and supply chain provider founded in 1933 by Jim Ryder in Miami, with approximately 50,000 employees across North America. Ryder's brokerage arm — Ryder Transportation Solutions, LLC — ranked #55 on the Transport Topics 2026 Top 100 with $334 million in gross brokerage revenue.
Per Transport Topics 2026, Ryder's brokerage moves rail/intermodal, LTL, dry van truckload, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, and bulk/tank. The brokerage operates inside a much larger Ryder System portfolio that also includes warehousing and distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, full-service truck leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales — giving shippers the option to bundle brokerage with adjacent services.
For shippers evaluating Ryder, the strongest fit is enterprises that already use Ryder's dedicated transportation, leasing, or warehousing services and want to consolidate brokerage spend with the same vendor. The brand premium and integrated-services pricing model means Ryder may not be the cheapest broker on transactional FTL — shippers comparing on rate alone should benchmark against more transactional brokers.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
FMCSA & Licensing FMCSA Li-Public
Coverage
All 50 states · Canada · Mexico
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Public NYSE-listed parent (Ryder System, NYSE: R) — financial stability and ~50,000 employees
- Bundled supply chain offering — brokerage integrates with leasing, warehousing, last-mile, and dedicated transportation
- 92-year operating history (founded 1933) and national footprint
- RyderShare collaborative platform for shipper-carrier-warehouse visibility
- Brokerage is a small part of Ryder System's overall business — less specialized than pure-play brokers
- Brand-premium pricing — may not be cost-competitive on transactional FTL spot
- Net margin and shipper review data not separately disclosed for brokerage segment
- Best value comes from bundling with other Ryder services; standalone brokerage may not be differentiated
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FAQ
Is Ryder System licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Ryder Transportation Solutions, LLC holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-191394 / USDOT 299073 with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file. Brokerage subsidiary of Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R). Verify at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of freight does Ryder System handle?
Per Transport Topics 2026, Ryder's brokerage moves rail/intermodal, LTL, dry van TL, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy haul, and bulk/tank. Brokerage integrates with Ryder's broader supply chain, dedicated transportation, and last-mile services.
How do Ryder System's rates compare to other freight brokers?
Ryder reported $334M gross brokerage revenue for Transport Topics 2026; net margin not separately disclosed. Brand-premium pricing — best value comes from bundling with Ryder's leasing, warehousing, or dedicated transportation. Benchmark via ShipperGuide.