The Logistics of Logistics Ryder's Freight Market Update with Kevin Clonch
Kevin Clonch and Joe Lynch discuss Ryder's freight market update. Kevin is the group director of customer logistics for Ryder System, Inc., a leading logistics and transportation company.
About Kevin ClonchKevin Clonch is the Group Director of Freight Brokerage at Ryder System, Inc. With a focus on Ryder’s freight brokerage group, Kevin is responsible for supporting a growing portfolio of accounts across the United States. Kevin joined Ryder in October 2015 and led Ryder’s outsourced transportation procurement activity as senior director. Today, his focus is on our freight brokerage operations where he has driven explosive growth over the past 3 years. He is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience and proven success in sales and operations management in the logistics industry, holding various levels of leadership with both non-asset based & asset based 3PL’s. Kevin received his bachelors in marketing from Miami University and also holds an MBA from the University of Cincinnati with a concentration in operations management.
About RyderRyder 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's Freight Update- Kevin Clonch and Joe Lynch discuss:
- State of the Transportation Industry
- Freight fraud and double-brokering that continues to plague the transportation industry.
- The importance of technology and operational expertise in the freight market.
- Why people and relationships are still the foundation of the logistics and transportation world.
- Why top shippers are moving to industry leaders (like Ryder) to build more resilient supply chains.
- Ryder is a leading logistics and transportation company that provides comprehensive solutions for supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management.
- Ryder offers a wide range of services including: warehousing and distribution, ecommerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, leasing, maintenance, rental, and used vehicle sales.
- Ryder’s extensive network operates throughout the US, Mexico, and Canada, managing nearly 260,000 vehicles and over 300 warehouses spanning 95 million square feet.
- Ryder is a recognized industry leader renowned for its practices in third-party logistics, technology, vehicle maintenance, environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility, safety, security, veteran recruitment, and workforce diversity.
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