Ryder Recognized for Diversity by Hispanic Business Magazine

MIAMI, FL, Nov 29 (MARKET WIRE) -- Hispanic Business magazine has named Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) one of the "Diversity Elite 60" in its annual survey of corporate diversity. Ryder is the only transportation rental and leasing company listed in the publication's 2007 survey.

"We are recognizing Ryder for going beyond workforce diversity initiativesand implementing strategies to reach more Hispanic consumers and increase their business with minority- and Hispanic-owned suppliers," said Hispanic Business magazine editor and publisher Jesus Chavarria.

The 2007 Hispanic Business "Diversity Elite 60" was determined by more than30 variables that measure companies' commitments to Hispanic hiring,promotion, marketing, philanthropy, and supplier diversity. To compile the list, the publication contacted the top Fortune 1,000 companies, American subsidiaries of Global 500 companies, and large U.S. public and private companies. The final directory lists the top 60 companies, based on a weighted processing of company data conducted by HispanTelligence(R), the research arm of Hispanic Business Inc.

"Ryder's diverse workforce continues to play a central role in contributingto the Company's success and helping Ryder reach its full potential throughworld-class employees," said Ryder Chairman and CEO Greg Swienton. "Itis an honor to be recognized by Hispanic Business magazine for our continuousefforts and leadership in promoting a diverse workforce."

About Hispanic Business Inc. For 29 years, Hispanic Business Inc. has been the premier source for thelatest research, trends, and reporting on the growth of the U.S.-Hispanicconsumer market and the Hispanic enterprise and professional sectors.

Hispanic Business Media's cutting-edge properties provide innovativebranding opportunities and results-driven marketing to bring you directly to the market that matters.

For more information about Hispanic Business Inc., please visit www.hispanicbusiness.com.

About Ryder Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Ryder's stock (NYSE: R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Ryder ranks 362nd on the Fortune 500 and 1,458th on the Forbes Global 2000. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.

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