Ryder System, a global leader in supply chain, warehousing and transportation management solutions, has announced it has been honoured as a top supplier with the 2007 Qualitas Award by Fiat Group Brazil, a subsidiary of global automotive manufacturer Fiat Group.

Ryder System, a global leader in supply chain, warehousing and transportation management solutions, has announced it has been honoured as a top supplier with the 2007 Qualitas Award by Fiat Group Brazil, a subsidiary of global automotive manufacturer Fiat Group. Ryder was recognized as a top logistics provider for its performance managing International Transportation.

"Ryder is being recognized as a top supplier for their reliable and flexible logistics services supporting our manufacturing operations in Argentina and Brazil," said Mauricélio Gomes Faria, General Manager of Logistics, Latin America for Fiat Group Brazil. "Our suppliers play a key role in our ability to exceed our customers' expectations for quality and innovation, and Ryder has proven to be a positive contributor."

The annual Qualitas Award recognizes Fiat Group Brazil's best suppliers based on different criteria including: proactiveness, consistently positive results, innovation, process improvements, active partnership, international presence, logistical efficiency and flexibility.

"Fiat Group Brazil has a remarkable history of leadership and quality, and Ryder is proud to be a part of this tradition of excellence," said Antonio Wrobleski Filho, Managing Director of Brazil for Ryder. "We are thankful for this award and the Ryder team that supports our valued customer safely and efficiently every day."

Ryder provides Fiat Group Brazil with comprehensive supply chain solutions that drive quality and cost savings throughout their operations in Brazil and Argentina. Ryder serves Iveco -- Fiat Group's truck and commercial vehicle division -- in Argentina and Brazil, and the Fiat Group's automobile business in Brazil and Mexico. Logistics services provided by Ryder include distribution management, inventory tracking, international transportation management, and managing supply flows from predetermined suppliers with regularly scheduled pick-up times and frequency.

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 371st on the Fortune 500 and 1,631st on the Forbes Global 2000.