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Ryder 2025 Freight Insights with Kendra Phillips

Release Date: 12/17/2024

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Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss Ryder 2025 freight insights. Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a fortune 500 transportation and logistics company.

About Kendra Phillips

Kendra Phillips is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a Fortune 500 Transportation and Logistics company. Kendra is an accomplished and results-driven senior logistics & tech executive. She has proven success developing and implementing new tech products and leading large P&L driven organizations. Prior to leading Global Transportation Management at Ryder, Kendra was the Vice President of Service Delivery for Aurora Tech, a leading company in the autonomous vehicle sector. At Aurora, Kendra was responsible for designing, building, and implementing the services that compose Aurora’s commercial product. This includes everything from Aurora’s digital platform to its physical operations such as terminals and command center sites. Before joining Aurora, Kendra was fortunate to hold many different roles within Ryder, including Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of New Products. In that position she was responsible for overseeing the evaluation, development and deployment of new technologies and digital products for the Supply Chain and Dedicated Transportation businesses. Prior to CTO, she was Group Director of Southeast Operations for Dedicated Transportation Solutions for Ryder System, Inc. responsible for a $175M P&L and over 1,200 employees. Kendra earned her MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Master’s in Engineering Management from the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. Kendra holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University.

About Ryder

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a leading logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, full-service leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales to some of the world’s most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 260,000 commercial vehicles and operates approximately 300 warehouses encompassing more than 95 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, technology-driven innovations, commercial vehicle maintenance, environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility, world-class safety and security programs, military veteran recruitment initiatives, and the hiring of a diverse workforce.

Key Takeaways: Ryder 2025 Freight Insights

Kendra Phillips and Joe Lynch discuss Ryder 2025 freight insights. Kendra is the VP of Global Transportation Management leading the managed transportation and brokerage divisions of Ryder System, Inc, a Fortune 500 transportation and logistics company.
Kendra and Joe talk about the following topics:
- The state of the freight market
- Bid season trends
- Kendra's advice for shippers
- The increasing use of AI in logistics
- Cyber security
- The importance of selecting the right transportation partner
Ryder System, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company specializing in transportation and logistics solutions.
The company operates through three segments: Fleet Management Solutions, Supply Chain Solutions, and Dedicated Transportation Solutions.
Ryder offers a range of services including full-service leasing, rental, maintenance, and used vehicle sales for commercial vehicles.
The company also provides supply chain management services such as warehousing, distribution, and transportation management.
Ryder operates a dedicated transportation network with drivers and equipment to meet specific customer needs.
The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Ryder has a strong focus on technology and innovation to enhance its services and improve efficiency.