Ryder System, Inc. Driver Robley Moreau Named TRALA Driver of the Year

Alexandria, VA - April 7, 2008- Lloyd "Robley" Moreau of Houston, Texas, has logged over 3.3 million accident-free miles driving tractor trailers over the past 37 years. For that lifetime performance of safe driving, Robley was selected as the Truck Renting and Leasing Association's (TRALA) 2008 Driver of the Year. This award program is sponsored by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.

Robley, an employee of Ryder System, Inc., was recognized at TRALA's 2008 Annual Meeting on April 4 in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to an all-expense paid trip to the event for himself and his wife, Linda, Robley received a trophy and cash prize.

“This is a distinct honor that our industry bestows each year upon only one driver possessing the highest excellence in driving and safety standards, as demonstrated throughout their careers,” said Peter J. Vroom, president and CEO of TRALA. “Robley Moreau was chosen as the 2008 Driver of the Year because of his outstanding driving and safety record. He has driven without an accident for 37 years and maintained a perfect driver's log for 24 consecutive years with Ryder System, Inc."

With over 37 year of over the road driving experience, Robley Moreau's accomplishments speak for themselves. He was previously named Ryder's Supply Chain Solutions Driver of the Year 2006; Team Driver of the Year 2006; Team Driver of the Month for June 2006 and February 2002; and received the One Million Safe Miles Award from Ryder in January 2003. In addition, Robley puts his driving skills to good use as a trainer of new drivers. Robley is also a member of the American Legion.

Robley is an excellent representative of a team that works to earn our customers' trust each day through expertise, safety principles, and a commitment to delivering on the Ryder promise of customer service, " stated Ryder Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Swienton. "Robley is well-deserving of this honor and we are extremely proud that he has been recognized for his accomplishments by TRALA."

This year, 13 drivers received certificates of merit for their outstanding service. These drivers with outstanding service are:

• Gerald Azalina, of Penske Logistics of Hayward, California, nominated by Penske Logistics
• Wallace Bowers, of Penske Logistics of Hayward, California, nominated by Penske Logistics
• Kenneth Conrad, of RSD Transportation Inc. of White River Junction, Vermont, nominated by RSD Transportation, Inc.
• Fred Duncan, of Namasco Corporation of Indianapolis, Indiana, nominated by Palmer Leasing Group
• Darcy Grimesey, of Becton-Dickinson of Madison, Wisconsin, nominated by McCoy NationaLease
• Mike McGovern, of Larson Transportation, LLC of Janesville, Wisconsin, nominated by McCoy NationaLease
• David Moore, of Lawrence Transportation Company of Rochester, Minnesota, nominated by Lawrence Leasing Company
• Larry Pitts, of JHE Production Group of Harrisburg, North Carolia, nominated by Southeastern NationaLease
• Jesse Simerley, of Rehrig Pacific of Lawrenceville, Georgia, nominated by Ryder System, Inc.
• Tracy Springrose, of TSX of Rochester, New York, nominated by DeCarolis Truck Rental Inc.
• Ronald Temple, of Single Source Transportation of Green Bay, Wisconsin, nominated by McCoy NationaLease
• Brynford Williams, of Penske Logistics of San Jose, California, nominated by Penske Truck Leasing, Co., L.P.
• Gary Wilson, of Hills Pet Nutrition of Mechanicsville, Virginia, nominated by Idealease of Richmond

TRALA, based in Alexandria, VA, is a voluntary, non-profit national trade association, organized in 1978 to provide a unified and focused voice for the truck renting and leasing industry. TRALA's membership includes more than 500 leasing and rental firms and 110 suppliers that make up nearly the entire truck renting and leasing industry. The renting and leasing industry is responsible for approximately 35 percent of all new Class 3 through 8 commercial truck registrations.

Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Ryder's stock (NYSE: R) is a component of hte 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

Goodyear commercial tire systems offer complete products and services to the trucking industry, including a full range of original equipment and replacement tires. In addition, the company's cradle-to-grave tire and service network includes retreading, tire managment tools and business solutions for tomorrow's trucking fleets. For more information on Goodyear's line of commercial tires, go to http://www.goodyear.com/truck

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