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202 1  ANN UAL R EPORT

GROWING THE CAPITAL
SHA REHOLDERS HAVE INVESTED WIT H US

     TR T    CO RPO RATE PROFILE
Ryder System, Inc. is a $9.7 billion logistics and transportation company. We operate behind the scenes, 
managing critical fleet, transportation, and supply chain functions for more than 50,000 customers, many 
of which make the products that consumers use every day.

SUPPLY CHAIN 
SOLUTIONS (SCS)
Ryder’s Supply Chain Solutions business segment 
offers businesses an end-to-end suite of 
solutions that includes warehousing, distribution, 
transportation logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, 
and last mile delivery to turn logistics networks 
into competitive advantages.

DEDICATED TRANSPORTATION 
SOLUTIONS (DTS)
Ryder’s Dedicated Transportation Solutions 
business segment provides customers all the 
benefits of a private fleet by combining the best of 
Ryder’s leasing and maintenance capabilities, with 
the safest and most professional drivers and 
technology in the industry.

FLEET MANAGEMENT 
SOLUTIONS (FMS)
Ryder’s Fleet Management Solutions business 
segment offers full-service leasing solutions, 
contract maintenance, and commercial 
rental of trucks, tractors, and trailers to help 
businesses of all sizes, across virtually every 
industry, deliver for their customers.

33% of Total Revenue

15% of Total Revenue 

52% of Total Revenue

REVEN UE
BRE AKDOWN:  
86%
CO NT RACTUAL
14%
TRANS ACTIONAL

42,800
EMPLOYE ES

260,000
VEH ICLES

~800
MAINTENANCE 
LOCATIONS

75
MILLION SQ. F T. 
OF WAREHO USE
SPACE

DI VERS IFIED CUSTOMER   BASE
(as % of 2021 Operating Revenue)

Food and Beverage

Transportation and Logistics

Retail and Consumer Goods

Automotive

Industrial

Housing

Technology
Business and Personal Services

Other

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21%

21%

13%

10%

9%

8%

5%

5%

8%

Ryder System, Inc.
NYSE: R

DRIVIN G IN T HE 
RIGH T DI RECTI ON
“

We’ve made significant progress on actions to increase the return profile 
of the business while generating increased free cash flow.
Many of these actions are multi-year initiatives that we expect will provide incremental benefits 
going forward, positioning us well for the future.”

R O B E R T S A N C H E Z
Chairman and CEO

INC RE ASING  F MS  R ETUR N S
• Multi-year lease pricing and maintenance cost-savings initiatives

• Strong pricing environment in rental and used vehicle sales

• Declining depreciation impact from prior residual value 

estimate changes

ACCELE RAT ING   GROW T H   AND  E XPA N D IN G 
CAPABILIT IES  IN  SC S/DTS
• Acquisitions significantly expanding e-fulfillment and multi-client 

distribution capabilities

• Innovative technology is key driver of record new contract wins

MITIGATIN G  IMPACT   FROM 
CYC LICAL D OW NT UR NS
• Maintaining vehicle residuals at historically low levels

• Shifting vehicle mix toward trucks to capitalize on 

e-commerce trends

INC RE ASING  ROE  TARG ET   OVE R  THE   C YC L E 
FROM 15% TO  HIG H   TEE NS  R ANGE
• Reflects return improvement actions, planned initiatives, 

and our outlook

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CEO LE T T ER
TO SHAREHOLDERS
“

Increased transportation and supply chain complexities
are making it harder for companies to keep these functions in-house and a 
record number are seeking Ryder’s expertise.”

R O B E R T S A N C H E Z
Chairman and CEO

DE A R SHAREHOLD ERS:
I’m proud of the strong results the Ryder team delivered during 2021. The 
ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic disruption 
presented unprecedented challenges for our customers and we were there 
to help them thrive. Increased transportation and supply chain complexities 
are making it harder for companies to keep these functions in-house and a 
record number are seeking Ryder’s expertise through our outsourced solutions. 
Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and truck production constraints fueled 
demand for our logistics and transportation solutions, and companies increasingly 
turned to Ryder to overcome these market challenges.

2021 RESULTS

In 2021, we generated record ROE of 21%, reflecting strong demand and pricing 
in used vehicle sales and rental, as well as benefits from our multi-year lease 
pricing and maintenance cost-savings initiatives. Based on fundamental changes 
we’ve made to elevate the return profile of our Fleet Management Solutions 
(FMS) business, including increased lease return requirements and lower ongoing 
maintenance costs, we raised our long-term ROE target over the cycle from 
15% to a range of high-teens. We also delivered record comparable EPS from 
continuing operations of $9.58, reflecting strong FMS results.

We generated strong operating cash flow of $2.2 billion and free cash flow of 
$1.1 billion, reflecting our strategy focused on moderate growth with higher 
returns in our FMS business and accelerated growth in our higher return Supply 
Chain and Dedicated Transportation businesses. Free cash flow also benefitted 

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from OEM delivery delays due to the semiconductor 
shortage. Our capital allocation priorities and actions 
to improve returns have strengthened our balance 
sheet, providing us with the capacity to execute 
strategic acquisitions and return capital to shareholders, 
including via our $300 million accelerated share 
repurchase program.

Record revenue of $9.7 billion was driven by double-digit 
revenue growth in all three business segments. Tight truck 
capacity resulted in strong revenue growth in rental, but 
production constraints that delayed vehicle deliveries 
from the OEMs created a headwind for lease fleet and 
revenue growth. We continue to see benefits from our 
multi-year lease pricing initiative and expect incremental 
benefits going forward as we reprice the remaining 
approximately 60% of our lease portfolio at higher 
returns upon renewal.

IN VESTING  IN  T HE  FUTUR E

The outsourcing of logistics and transportation solutions 
can create significant returns for many businesses, given 
the ever-increasing costs and complexities of the supply 
chain. We’re enthusiastic about the potential for growth 
in our industry, and are making strategic investments in 
technology and new product development to create new 
opportunities for long-term revenue and earnings growth.

In November, we acquired Midwest Warehouse & 
Distribution System, expanding our presence in both the 
greater Chicago area—a key distribution hub—and in the 
multi-client warehousing business. This move will make 
our SCS operations more attractive to businesses that 
do not have the need for large, dedicated warehouses 
of their own, while also creating a pipeline for these 
customers to grow and transition into new and expanded 
services as their businesses evolve.

“

We’re enthusiastic about the potential for growth in 
our industry, and are making strategic investments
in technology and new product development to create new 
opportunities for long-term revenue and earnings growth.”

In our Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) and Dedicated 
Transportation Solutions (DTS) businesses, we achieved 
record new contract wins that are expected to generate 
profitable growth in 2022 and beyond. Companies are 
increasingly engaging Ryder to increase the efficiency 
and resiliency of their supply chains, while our 
operational expertise and innovative technology are key 
differentiators in winning new business. Earnings in SCS 
were negatively impacted by supply chain disruptions 
impacting our automotive customers, while labor 
shortages adversely affected results in SCS and DTS. 
Pre-tax earnings as a percent of operating revenue for 
both segments are expected to return to target levels in 
the second half of 2022, reflecting growth, acquisitions, 
contract adjustments to recover unusually higher 
labor costs, and an expected recovery in automotive 
production.

In December, we announced plans to acquire Whiplash, 
a nationwide provider of e-commerce and omnichannel 
fulfillment services. The acquisition was completed in 
early January 2022, significantly expanding Ryder’s existing 
e-commerce network, presence in key markets, and 
technology capabilities, while providing our customers 
with greater flexibility in serving their customers’ needs.

RyderShare™, our real-time visibility and collaboration 
platform, continues to be a key differentiator in winning 
new business. This innovative digital product combines 
Ryder’s nearly 90 years of logistics experience with best-
in-class technology. RyderShare recently expanded its 
capabilities to provide visibility into the warehouse. With 
unparalleled views now inside and outside the warehouse, 
Ryder is the only 3PL offering a technology platform 
with real-time visibility, collaboration, and exception 
management across the end-to-end supply chain.

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COOP by Ryder®, the leading truck and trailer sharing 
platform, expanded into six new markets in 2021, and 
launched nationwide in early 2022. This expansion 
underscores the continued growth of the COOP platform, 
the high demand for rental vehicles, and the opportunity 
to monetize underutilized fleets.

In the emerging autonomous vehicle technology space, 
we are leveraging our expertise in asset management, 
maintenance, and logistics in order to position ourselves 
as an innovative leader. We have teamed up with 
multiple companies, including Waymo Via, Embark 
Trucks, TuSimple, and Gatik, to provide various services 
for autonomous fleets including transfer hub operations, 
vehicle leasing, and maintenance services. We also funded 
a widely read Georgia Tech study on the impacts of 
autonomous trucking on our industry.

Additionally, RyderVentures, our corporate venture capital 
fund, is investing in start-up companies developing the 
next generation of solutions for our customers, including 
AI-powered platforms to empower small trucking 
companies (SmartHop), tech-enabled networks of drop 
zones to reduce dwell and detention delays for long-haul 
truckers (Baton), carbon capture technology for trucks 
(Remora), same-day delivery solutions for e-commerce 
brands (Ohi), and more.

CORPORATE RESPONS IBILIT Y

Being better isn’t just about what we do as a business; 
it’s about who we are as a company and an employer. We 
made significant advancements in our Diversity, Equity, & 
Inclusion goals in 2021. We launched the Black Leadership 
Forum with the goal to drive development, engagement, 
and mentorship of our Black leaders. This follows the 10th 
anniversary of Ryder’s Women Leadership program, which 
has contributed significantly to retaining, developing, and 
promoting women leaders.

We’re giving back to the communities where we live 
and work, and I’m proud to highlight that we gave 
$2.45 million in 2021 in support of worthwhile causes 
and organizations that reflect Ryder’s values through the 
Ryder Charitable Foundation. We made a record donation 
to the United Way as part of our annual campaign, that 
when combined with the generous donations from 
our Ryder employees, exceeded $900,000. This year, 
we added “equality” as one of our guiding values for 

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20.9%

2021 ADJUSTED R ETUR N  ON EQUIT Y

charitable funding priorities, ensuring that when we give, 
we are doing so in ways that help advance the cause 
of equality. This includes committing funds to support 
initiatives that specifically impact the Black community, 
including programs at Howard University, North Carolina 
A&T State University, YMCA’s MLK Jr. Stand for Something, 
and numerous others.

We’re continually striving to make Ryder a better business, 
a better place to work, and a better corporate citizen, 
and we’re being recognized for our efforts. Some of the 
highlights from 2021 include Forbes® naming Ryder as both 
a “Best Employer for Diversity” and a “Best Employer for 
Veterans,” being named one of the “World’s Most Admired 
Companies” and one of “America’s Most Responsible 
Companies” by FORTUNE® magazine and Newsweek®, 
respectively, and, for the third consecutive year, the 
Women in Trucking Association recognizing Ryder as a 
“Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.”

In closing, I want to thank you for your continued 
confidence and investment in Ryder. We remain 
committed to furthering Ryder’s success as an investment, 
a solutions provider, and a corporate citizen. On behalf 
of Ryder’s leadership team and our 42,000 employees, 
we appreciate your support and interest in Ryder.

Sincerely,

Robert Sanchez
Chairman and CEO
March 2022

Adjusted ROE, comparable EPS, and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial 
measures. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures, 
see pages 41, 52-59 of the accompanying Annual Report on Form 10-K.

PERFORMANCE C HARTS
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Adjusted Return on Equity

Free Cash Flow

20.9%

2021

$9.58

25%

20%

15%

10%

5%

0%

(5%)

0.3%

 2019 

(1.3%)

2020 

Comparable EPS

$10.00

$8.00

$6.00

$4.00

$2.00

$0.00

($2.00)

$1.01

($0.27)

$2,000

$1,500

$1,000

$500

$0

($500)

($1,000)

($1,500)

$1,587

$1,056

($1,077)

 2019 

2020 

2021

Comparable EBITDA

$2,243

$2,258

$2,432

$2,500

$2,000

$1,500

$1,000

$500

$0

 2019 

2020 

2021

 2019 

2020 

2021

Operating Revenue

Dividend Per Common Share

$2.20

$2.24

$2.28

$7,189

$7,024

$7,828

$8,000

$7,000

$6,000

$5,000

$4,000

$3,000

$2,000

$1,000

$0

$2.50

$2.00

$1.50

$1.00

$0.50

$0.00

 2019 

2020 

2021

 2019 

2020 

2021

Adjusted ROE, free cash flow, comparable EPS, comparable EBITDA, and operating revenue are non-GAAP financial measures.
For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures, see pages 41, 52-59 of the accompanying Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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INN OVAT IO N
“

Innovation is bigger than a new product or technology.
At Ryder, it’s a culture. It’s a dynamic environment that encourages and 
nurtures great ideas and grows them into solutions that add tremendous 
value for our customers.”

K A R E N J O N E S
Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of New Product Development 

E-COMMERCE FU LF ILLMEN T

At Ryder, our e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment solutions are built to 
keep our customers’ supply chains evolving. With best-in-breed technology, 
an expansive and ever-growing national footprint, and industry-leading 
transportation logistics, Ryder’s scalable solution speeds products to market 
while providing customers with greater control of product selection, inventory 
management, brand protection, and superior customer service. And we do it 
with unmatched accuracy and on-time delivery, allowing our customers to focus 
on growing their business.

RYDER L AST MILE

Whether shipping furniture, appliances, exercise equipment, or any other 
big-and-bulky items, in-home delivery represents a personal touchpoint for 
consumers. And that makes it the most critical—and the most challenging—
part of today’s supply chain. Ryder Last Mile helps create a positive lasting 
brand impression with five tiers of service, including white-glove delivery and 
installation, and its world-class RyderView technology to maximize network 
efficiency and provide real-time visibility, tracking, and notifications for 
consumers. And with two-day delivery to more than 95% of the U.S., Ryder 
Last Mile delivers an elevated customer experience.

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INNOVATIO N
CONTIN UED

RYDERSHARE™

Truly one-of-a-kind, RyderShare is a proprietary visibility and collaborative 
logistics technology that eliminates long-standing industry silos and enables 
shippers, receivers, carriers, and service providers to easily see across a supply 
chain in real-time and work together to prevent costly delays and find efficiency 
gains. And with built-in business intelligence and analytics, RyderShare helps 
inform future decisions for a more efficient and resilient supply chain.

“

At Ryder, we’re focused on building intelligent 
supply chains.
That means adopting technologies that prioritize real-time visibility, 
anticipate disruptions, and enable better, faster decision-making—
ultimately, making our customers’ supply chains more efficient 
and resilient.”

S T E V E S E N S I N G
President, Global Supply Chain Solutions & Dedicated Transportation Solutions

RYDERV ENTURES

Today, technology is paramount. That’s why RyderVentures, our corporate 
venture capital fund, is aimed at investing $50 million over five years in 
companies creating solutions in e-commerce fulfillment, asset sharing, next 
generation vehicles, supply chain automation, and data analytics. With 
RyderVentures, we gain early access to emerging technologies that address 
our customers’ pain points and help speed them to market.

$50 MILLION

CORPORATE V ENT URE 

CAPITAL FUND

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ESG
“

We strive to integrate sustainable strategies and goals 
into every aspect of our business.
Sustainability goes hand-in-hand with maintaining economic viability for 
us and our customers while having a positive impact on the communities 
we serve.”

B O B FAT OV I C
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

EN VIRONMENTAL
Ryder’s aim is to protect our planet by reducing emissions along our value chain 
by optimizing efficiency with advanced technology and flexible transportation.

(Metric Tons CO2e)

Scope 1 – Ryder Fleet

Scope 2 – Buildings

Scope 3 – Primarily Downstream 
Leased Assets

2018

2019

2020

749,903

792,122

636,951

118,889

99,935

82,903

10,677,431

10,233,672

10,250,771

Goals established in 2020 regarding emissions reduction targets and support for 
alternative fuel vehicles:

• Reduce Scope 1 emissions 10%, Scope 2 emissions 30% and Scope 3 emissions 

15% by 2024 (below 2018 baseline)

• Evaluate potential renewable energy usage strategies and use of science-
based targets for inclusion in Ryder’s next 10-year emissions reduction 
strategy commencing in 2024

• Train 10% of Ryder technicians to maintain and support alternative fuel 

vehicles over the next five years.

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SOCIAL

SAFETY
Our highest priority is the safety of our employees, customers, and the public, which 
is enhanced through best in class training practices and technology. Goals to further 
advance our safety environment:

• Achieve at least a 10% reduction in vehicle accident and injury frequency by 2025 
(vs. a 2019 baseline), as measured by OSHA’s recordable injury rate and vehicle 
accidents per million miles.

• Achieve 15% improvement in our driver training effectiveness by 2025 (vs. a 2019 

baseline), as measured by our in-vehicle video event recorders.

WORKFORCE DEVE LOPME NT
We develop our talent by providing a safe, collaborative, and innovative work 
environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. Goals to develop, 
engage, and accelerate professional growth for top quality talent:

• Ensure at least 90% of key talent has completed a leader development activity 

within 3 years.

• Provide leadership development for all Black and women leaders through the 

Black Leadership Forum and Ryder’s Women Leadership.

CHAR ITABLE GIV ING
We directly give back to our communities in areas such as disaster recovery, 
education, and efforts to increase diversity and minority representation in our 
community. Goals to drive positive investments in our communities:

• Invest 10% of the Ryder Charitable Foundation’s budget by 2022 for specific 

initiatives to expand equality and diversity for the Black community.

• Award 75 partial scholarships per year for women and minority students by 2025.

G OVERNANCE
We value our relationships with investors and pride ourselves in maintaining a 
strong governance profile that provides shareholders with meaningful participation 
rights. Goals to continue to uphold ethics, integrity, and foster a culture of 
transparency:

• 100% of employees targeted to complete a compliance and ethics training 

each year.

• Require 100% of employees to review and agree to abide by Ryder’s Principles of 

Business Conduct.

Refer to our Corporate Sustainability Report and CDP Climate Change response at  
https://investors.ryder.com for more details.

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ZERO COLLISIONS 
TARGETED
RYDER’S CRASH FREQUENCY IS 
LESS THAN HALF THE AVERAGE 
INDUSTRY RATE (AS OF 12/31/20)

54% DIVERSITY
RYDER’S OVERALL DIVERSITY 
REPRESENTATION IS 54% AND 
OUR DIVERSE HIRES ARE 63%.  

(DEFINED AS GENDER & ETHNICITY, 

AS OF 2020)

7 OF 11 DIRECTORS 
IDENTIFY AS WOMEN 
OR MINORITIES

CORPORATE 
SUSTAINABILITY 
REPORT
IN ALIGNMENT WITH GRI, 
SASB AND TCFD

2021 SE LECTED AWARDS

FORTUNE World’s Most Admired 
Companies 2021

For the ninth year in a row, Ryder was 
recognized as one of the World’s Most 
Admired Companies by FORTUNE 
in 2021 and ranked as one of the top 
five companies within the trucking, 
transportation, and logistics category.

Newsweek America’s Most Responsible 
Companies 2021

For the second consecutive year, Ryder 
was recognized as one of America’s 
Most Responsible Companies in 2021 by 
Newsweek for an ongoing commitment 
to corporate social responsibility (CSR) 
efforts related to environment, social, and 
corporate governance (ESG) initiatives.

Women in Trucking 2021 Top Company for 
Women to Work for in Transportation

For the third year in a row, Ryder was 
recognized as a Top Company for Women 
to Work For in Transportation in 2021 by 
Women in Trucking for our commitment to 
continually improving work environments 
and focus on the employment of women in 
the trucking industry.

EPA 2021 SmartWay® Excellence Award

In 2021, Ryder was honored with a 
SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for 
demonstrated leadership in freight supply 
chain environmental performance and 
energy efficiency.

Inbound Logistics 2021 Top 100 3PL 
Provider for Supply Chain Excellence

Ryder was named by Inbound Logistics 
as a Top 100 3PL Provider in 2021 for 
demonstrating supply chain excellence while 
offering diverse operational capabilities 
coupled with the experience to meet 
customers’ evolving supply chain needs.

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Forbes America’s Best Employers for 
Diversity 2021

Ryder was recognized as one of the top 
companies in the United States dedicated 
to diversity, equality, and inclusion as part 
of Forbes’ fourth annual list of America’s 
Best Employers For Diversity in 2021.

Forbes America’s Best Employers for 
Veterans 2021

Ryder was recognized as one of the Best 
Employers for Veterans by Forbes in 2021 
for working conditions and approach to 
diversity and inclusion, as well as a veteran-
friendly work environment.

Women in Trucking Top Women to Watch 
in Transportation in 2021

In 2021, five women leaders at Ryder were 
recognized as Top Women to Watch in 
Transportation by the Women in Trucking 
Association for their notable career 
accomplishments to advance gender 
equality within their own companies and 
throughout the transportation industry.

Food Logistics’ 2021 Top Green Providers

Ryder was named among Food Logistics’ 
2021 Top Green Providers recognizes third 
party logistics companies with products, 
services, or exemplary leadership that 
enhance sustainability within the cold 
food and beverage industry.

Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve 
(ESGR) Above and Beyond Award 2021

In 2021, Ryder received the Above and 
Beyond Award presented by ESGR, an 
agency of the Department of Defense, 
recognizing its efforts to go above and 
beyond the legal requirements by providing 
our Guard and Reserve employees 
additional, non-mandated benefits.

CO RPO RATE INFORMATION

E XEC UT IVE LE ADER SHI P
ROBERT E. SANCHEZ
Chair and Chief Executive Officer

JOHN J. DIEZ
Executive Vice President and  
Chief Financial Officer

THOMAS M. HAVERS
President, 
Global Fleet Management Solutions

STEVEN SENSING
President, 
Global Supply Chain Solutions and 
Dedicated Transportation Solutions

ROBERT D. FATOVIC
Executive Vice President, 
Chief Legal Officer and  
Corporate Secretary

KAREN M. JONES
Executive Vice President and 
Chief Marketing Officer

FRANCISCO LOPEZ
Executive Vice President and 
Chief Human Resources Officer

TIMOTHY R. FIORE
Senior Vice President and  
Chief Procurement Officer

RAJEEV RAVINDRAN
Senior Vice President and  
Chief Information Officer

CRISTINA GALLO-AQUINO
Senior Vice President and Controller

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ROBERT E. SANCHEZ
Chair and Chief Executive Officer

ROBERT J. ECK 2,3,5
President, Retired Chief Executive Officer  
of Anixter International, Inc.

ROBERT A. HAGEMANN 1,4
Retired Senior Vice President and Chief 
Financial Officer of Quest Diagnostics 
Incorporated

MICHAEL F. HILTON 2,3
Retired President and Chief Executive 
Officer of Nordson Corporation

TAMARA L. LUNDGREN 1,3
President and Chief Executive Officer  
of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.

LUIS P. NIETO, JR. 2,4
Retired President of the Consumer Foods 
Group for ConAgra Foods, Inc.

DAVID G. NORD 1,4
Chairman, President and Chief Executive 
Officer of Hubbell Incorporated

ABBIE J. SMITH 1,4
Professor of Accounting at the University of 
Chicago Booth School of Business

E. FOLLIN SMITH 2,3
Retired Executive Vice President, Chief 
Financial Officer and Chief Administrative 
Officer of Constellation Energy Group, Inc

DMITRI L. STOCKTON 2,4
Retired Chairman, President and CEO of 
GE Asset Management

DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PL AN
Shareholders may automatically reinvest 
their dividends and cash in additional 
shares of Ryder System, Inc. stock by 
enrolling in the Company’s Dividend 
Reinvestment Plan. Information about 
the Dividend Reinvestment Plan may be 
obtained by contacting:

EQ Shareholder Services
Post Office Box 64854
St. Paul, MN 55164-0854
(866) 927-3884
(651) 450-4085 (fax)

www.shareowneronline.com

Outside the U.S.
(651) 450-4064

HANSEL E. TOOKES, II 1,3
Retired President of Raytheon International

For Dividend Reinvestment Plan 
Optional Cash Investments:

EQ Shareowner Services
Post Office Box 64856
St. Paul, MN 55164-0856

PHYSICAL ADDRESS
RYDER CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
11690 NW 105th Street
Miami, Florida 33178

IN VESTOR  REL ATIONS
https://investors.ryder.com
(305) 500-4053
RyderForInvestors@ryder.com

ROBERT S. BRUNN
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations 
Corporate Strategy & New Product Strategy 
(305) 500-4210
bob_brunn@ryder.com

CALENE CANDELA
Group Director, Investor Relations
(305) 500-4764
ccandela@ryder.com

NEW  YORK STOCK E XCHAN GE
NYSE: R

ANNUAL MEETI NG
Ryder System, Inc. will be hosting a virtual 
Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, 
May 6, 2022, at 10 a.m. Shareholders can 
attend the Annual Meeting by visiting  
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/R2022

INDEPEN DEN T REGI STERED 
CERTIFI ED PUBLI C 
ACCO UNTIN G FIRM
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

TRA NSFER AGENT 
AND  REGISTRAR
EQ Shareholder Services
Post Office Box 64854
St. Paul, MN 55164-0854
(866) 927-3884
(651) 450-4085 (fax)

www.shareowneronline.com

Outside the U.S.
(651) 450-4064

1-Audit Committee 
2-Compensation Committee 
3-Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee 
4-Finance Committee 
5-Lead Independent Director

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 
OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from             to             

Commission File Number: 1-4364 

RYDER SYSTEM, INC. 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
11690 N.W. 105th Street
Miami, Florida 33178
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
Ryder System, Inc. Common Stock ($0.50 par value)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

59-0739250
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

(305) 500-3726

(Telephone number, including area code)

Trading symbol(s)
    R

Name of exchange on which registered
New York Stock Exchange

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such files).  Yes ☑   No ☐
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company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant computed by reference to the price at 
which the common equity was sold at June 30, 2021 was $3.897 billion. The number of shares of Ryder System, Inc. Common Stock outstanding at 
January 31, 2022 was 53,799,759.

Documents Incorporated by Reference into this Report
Ryder System, Inc. 2022 Proxy Statement

Part of Form 10-K into which Document is Incorporated
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS

OVERVIEW

Ryder System, Inc. (Ryder) is a leading logistics and transportation company. We provide supply chain, dedicated 
transportation, and commercial fleet management solutions. We report our financial performance based on three business 
segments: (1) Fleet Management Solutions (FMS), which provides full service leasing and leasing with flexible maintenance 
options, commercial rental and maintenance services of trucks, tractors and trailers to customers principally in the United States 
(U.S.), Canada and the United Kingdom (U.K.); (2) Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), which provides integrated logistics 
solutions, including distribution management, dedicated transportation, transportation management, e-commerce and last mile, 
and professional services in North America; and (3) Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS), which provides turnkey 
transportation solutions in the U.S., including dedicated vehicles, drivers, management, and administrative support. Dedicated 
transportation services provided as part of an operationally integrated, multi-service, supply chain solution to SCS customers 
are primarily reported in the SCS business segment.

MISSION AND STRATEGY

Ryder's mission is to provide innovative fleet management and supply chain solutions that are reliable, safe and efficient, 

enabling our customers to deliver on their promises. Our primary strategy is to accelerate growth in our less capital intensive 
supply chain and dedicated businesses and moderately grow in our fleet management business by targeting companies either 
internally managing their supply chain services or outsourcing their needs to other providers. We are also focused on 
maintaining strong free cash flow and returning capital to shareholders. This strategy is supported by:

• leveraging secular trends that favor outsourcing transportation and logistics services, such as increased cost and 
complexity, more stringent regulations, labor constraints, dynamic supply chains, and disruptive technologies; 

• offering innovative products, solutions and support services to create and strengthen customer relationships;
• delivering operational excellence through continuous productivity and process improvements;
• attracting, developing and retaining the best talent;
• deploying technology to accelerate growth while improving operational efficiencies; and
• executing our disciplined capital allocation priorities that include investing in organic growth, pursuing targeted 

acquisitions and investments, and returning capital to shareholders.

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INDUSTRY AND OPERATIONS 

Fleet Management Solutions

Value Proposition

Through our FMS business, we provide our customers with a variety of fleet solutions that are designed to improve their 

competitive position. By outsourcing these services to us, our customers can focus on their core business, improve their 
efficiency and productivity, and lower their costs. Our FMS product offering is comprised of full service leasing as well as 
leasing with flexible maintenance options; shorter-term commercial vehicle rental; contract or transactional maintenance 
services; and digital and technology support services that optimize asset performance, compliance, safety, and comprehensive 
fuel services. In addition, we provide our customers the ability to purchase a large selection of used trucks, tractors and trailers 
through our used vehicle sales facilities or through our digital channel. FMS also provides vehicles and maintenance, fuel and 
other services for vehicles used in our SCS and DTS businesses.

Market Trends
The U.S. commercial fleet market is estimated to include 9 million vehicles, of which 5 million vehicles are privately 
owned by companies, 2 million vehicles are with for-hire carriers, 1 million vehicles are leased from banks or other financial 
institutions, and 1 million vehicles are being leased or rented from third parties, including Ryder1. The companies that privately 
own their fleets generally provide all or a portion of the fleet management services for themselves rather than outsourcing those 
services to third parties such as Ryder.

The Canadian commercial fleet is estimated at 500,000 vehicles, of which approximately 16,000 vehicles are being 
leased or rented from other third parties2. In the U.K., approximately 215,000 vehicles are being leased or rented from third 
parties3. 

Over the last several years, many key trends have been reshaping the transportation industry. Companies that own, 
maintain and manage their own fleet of vehicles have put greater emphasis on the quality of their preventive maintenance and 
safety programs because of increased demand for efficiency and reliability. The maintenance and operation of commercial 
vehicles has become more complicated and expensive, requiring companies to spend a significant amount of time and money 
implementing new technology, diagnostics, retooling and training. Companies must also manage global supply chain 
disruptions and labor issues that have accelerated due to the pandemic, such as a limited supply of commercial vehicles and a 
shortage of mechanics and qualified truck drivers. Maintenance and other vehicle operational processes have also become more 
costly as a result of increased regulation and active enforcement efforts by federal and state governments. In addition, volatility 
in the used vehicle sales market, fluctuating energy prices, and alternative fuel technologies have and will make it difficult for 
businesses to predict and manage fleet costs. We believe these trends increase the value of our product offering and will 
increasingly lead privately held fleets to decide to outsource.

Operations

In 2021, our global FMS business accounted for 52% of our consolidated revenue.

U.S.    Our FMS customers in the U.S. range from small businesses to large national enterprises operating in a wide 

variety of industries, the most significant of which are transportation and warehousing, food and beverage, housing, business 
and personal services, and industrial. As of December 31, 2021, we had 523 operating locations, excluding ancillary storage 
locations, in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Our operating locations serve multiple customers and have 
maintenance facilities that typically include a shop for preventive maintenance and repairs, a service island for fueling, safety 
inspections and preliminary maintenance checks, offices for sales and other personnel, and in many cases, a commercial rental 
vehicle counter. We also operate on-site at 155 customer locations, which primarily provide vehicle maintenance solely for that 
customer's fleet. 

Canada.    As of December 31, 2021, we had 28 operating locations throughout seven Canadian provinces. We also 

operate 14 maintenance facilities on-site at customer properties in Canada. 

Europe.    As of December 31, 2021, we managed a network of 341 third-party maintenance facilities and had 42 
operating locations, primarily throughout the U.K., including those that we manage on behalf of our customers. We also 
supplied and managed vehicles and equipment for military organizations in the U.K. and Germany. As part of our strategy to 

1 U.S. Fleet as of March 2021, Class 3-8, IHS Markit Ltd.
2 Canada Outsourced Fleet Market as of March 2021, Class 3-8, IHS Markit Ltd. 
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improve returns in FMS, we intend to exit the lower return U.K. business over the next 12 to 18 months, subject to consultation 
obligations under U.K. law.

FMS Product Offerings

ChoiceLease.    Our lease offering, ChoiceLease, provides customers with vehicles, maintenance services, supplies, and 

related equipment necessary for operation of the vehicles while our customers furnish and supervise their own drivers and 
exercise control over the vehicles. The ChoiceLease offering allows customers to select the terms of their lease alongside the 
level of maintenance they prefer, from full service coverage to on-demand, or pay-as-you-go, maintenance. 

Our ChoiceLease customers receive the following benefits:

• Competitive Prices as we are able to leverage our vehicle buying power for the benefit of our customers. Once we 

have signed an agreement with the customer, we acquire vehicles and components that are custom engineered to the 
customer’s requirements and lease the vehicles to the customer for periods generally ranging from three to seven 
years for trucks and tractors and typically ten years for trailers.

• Preventative and Flexible Maintenance Programs based on vehicle type and time or mileage intervals that are cost-

effective and designed to reduce vehicle downtime. 

• Extensive network of maintenance facilities and trained technicians for maintenance, vehicle repairs, 24-hour 

emergency roadside service, and replacement vehicles for vehicles that are temporarily out of service.

• Access to Lease Vehicles as we are able to leverage our original equipment manufacturer (OEM) relationships to 

secure access to vehicles.

• No Vehicle Residual Risk Exposure as we typically retain vehicle residual risk exposure.

• Optional Fleet Support Services, including our fuel services; safety services such as safety training, driver 

certification and loss prevention consulting; vehicle use and other tax reporting, permitting and licensing, and 
regulatory compliance (including hours of service administration); physical damage insurance coverage under our 
existing insurance policies and related insurance services; environmental services; access to RyderGyde®, our 
mobile fleet platform that allows customers to manage all aspects of their fleet or a single vehicle; and access to 
RyderConnect, a full-featured GPS fleet location, tracking, and vehicle performance telematics system. In the first 
quarter of 2021, we completed the previously announced exit of the extension of our liability insurance coverage for 
ChoiceLease customers.

For the year ended December 31, 2021, ChoiceLease revenue accounted for 57% of our FMS total revenue.

Commercial Rental.    We offer rental vehicles to customers that have a need to supplement their private fleet of vehicles 

on a short-term basis (one day up to one year in length) to handle seasonal increases in their business or discrete projects. 
ChoiceLease customers also utilize our commercial rental fleet to handle their peak or seasonal business needs, as substitute 
vehicles while their lease vehicles are undergoing maintenance, and while they are awaiting delivery of new lease vehicles. 
Although a portion of our commercial rental business is purely occasional in nature, we focus on building long-term 
relationships with customers so that we become their preferred source for commercial vehicle rentals. In addition to vehicle 
rental, we may extend liability insurance coverage under our existing policies to our rental customers as well as the benefits of 
cost savings and convenience of our comprehensive fuel services program. For the year ended December 31, 2021, commercial 
rental revenue accounted for 20% of our FMS total revenue. 

SelectCare.    Through our SelectCare product, we provide maintenance services to customers who choose not to lease 

some or all of their vehicles from us. Our SelectCare customers have the opportunity to utilize our extensive network of 
maintenance facilities and trained technicians to maintain the vehicles they own or lease from third parties. There are several 
bundles of services available to SelectCare customers including full service contract maintenance, preventive only maintenance 
and on-demand maintenance. Vehicles covered under this offering are typically serviced at our own facilities. However, based 
on the size and complexity of a customer’s fleet, we may operate an on-site maintenance facility at the customer’s location or 
through our mobile service vehicles.

We may also offer our lease and maintenance customers additional maintenance and repair services, as needed, that are 
not included in contractual agreements, such as services when a customer damages a vehicle. In such situations, we generally 
charge the customer on an hourly basis for work performed. By servicing all of our customers’ maintenance needs, we create 
stronger, long-term relationships and have greater opportunity to provide customers with a wide range of outsourcing solutions.  
For the year ended December 31, 2021, SelectCare revenue accounted for 9% of our FMS total revenue.

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The following table provides information regarding the number of vehicles and customers by FMS product offering as of 

December 31, 2021: 

ChoiceLease
Commercial rental (1)
SelectCare (2)
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U.S.

Foreign

Total

Vehicles    
124,200
36,600
51,300

Customers    
11,300
31,200
1,600

Vehicles    
19,700
4,100
3,200

Customers    
1,900
4,000
200

Vehicles    
143,900
40,700
54,500

Customers    
13,200
35,200
1,800

(1) Commercial rental customers represent those who rented a vehicle for more than 3 days during the year and include approximately 6,100 ChoiceLease 

customers
SelectCare customers include approximately 900 ChoiceLease customers

(2)

Fuel Services.    We provide our FMS customers with access to diesel fuel at competitive prices at 434 of our 
maintenance facilities across the U.S. and Canada. We also provide fuel services such as fuel planning, fuel tax reporting, 
centralized billing, fuel cards and fuel monitoring. Although fuel sales do not have a significant impact on our FMS earnings, as 
it is largely a pass-through cost to customers, we believe allowing customers to leverage our fuel buying power is a significant 
and valuable benefit to our customers. For the year ended December 31, 2021, fuel services revenue accounted for 13% of our 
FMS total revenue.

Used Vehicles.    We primarily sell our used vehicles from our 63 retail sales centers throughout North America (12 of 

which are co-located at an FMS shop), at our branch locations and through our website at www.ryder.com/used-trucks. 
Typically, before we offer used vehicles for sale, our technicians ensure that the vehicles are Ryder CertifiedTM, which means 
that they have passed a comprehensive, multi-point performance inspection based on specifications formulated through our 
maintenance program; Ryder DOT Verified™, which are fully inspected to be compliant with Department of Transportation 
(DOT) standards with some wear and tear, or Ryder As-Is vehicles. Given our focus on maximizing sales proceeds, we 
primarily sell our used vehicles through our retail channel, which allows us to leverage our maintenance expertise and strong 
brand reputation to realize higher sales proceeds than in the wholesale market. The realized sales proceeds of used vehicles are 
dependent upon various other factors, including the general state of the used vehicle market, the supply and demand for used 
commercial vehicles in wholesale and retail markets, and the age and condition of the vehicle at the time of its disposal. In 
recent years, the general state of the used vehicle sales market has been particularly volatile. Pricing in the used vehicle market 
significantly declined in 2019 and 2020 and then significantly increased in 2021. In 2021, OEMs faced new vehicle production 
challenges and rapidly changing demand patterns, resulting in strong used vehicle sales. 

FMS Business Strategy

Our FMS business strategy is to be the leading provider of fleet management outsourcing services for light, medium and 

heavy duty commercial highway vehicles. This strategy revolves around the following interrelated goals and priorities:

• drive fleet growth that maximizes our return on investment by (1) successfully implementing sales and marketing 

initiatives designed to compel private fleet operators and for-hire carriers to outsource all or some portion of their fleet 
management needs to us, (2) reducing costs through operational efficiencies, including long-term maintenance 
initiatives, and (3) offering innovative products, solutions and support services that will create and strengthen new and 
existing customer relationships;

• deliver a consistent, industry-leading and cost-effective lease and maintenance program to our customers through 

continued process improvement; productivity initiatives; and technology improvements, which also help us attract new 
customers; and

• optimize asset utilization and management, particularly with respect to our rental fleet, used vehicle operations and 

maintenance facility infrastructure.

Competition

As an alternative to using our fleet management services, companies may choose to provide these services for 

themselves or to obtain similar or alternative services from other third-party vendors.

Our FMS business segment competes with companies that provide and manage maintenance services themselves and 

those providing similar services on a national, regional and local level. Many regional and local competitors provide services on 
a national level through their participation in various cooperative programs. We compete with finance lessors, truck and trailer 
manufacturers and independent dealers who provide full service lease products, finance leases, extended warranty maintenance, 
rental and other transportation services. We compete with other companies based on factors such as price, geographic coverage, 

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equipment, maintenance options, and service reliability and quality. We also face competition from managed maintenance 
providers who are hired to coordinate and manage the maintenance of large fleets of vehicles through a network of third-party 
maintenance providers. 

Value Proposition

Supply Chain Solutions

Through our SCS business, we offer a broad range of innovative logistics management services that are designed to 
optimize customers' supply chain and address customers' key business requirements. Our business is organized by industry 
verticals (Automotive, Technology and Healthcare, Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail, and Industrial and Other) to enable 
our teams to focus on the specific needs of their customers. Our SCS product offerings are organized into five categories: 
distribution management, dedicated transportation, transportation management, e-commerce and last mile, and professional 
services. These offerings are supported by a variety of information technology and engineering solutions and can be provided 
independently or as an integrated solution to optimize supply chain effectiveness. Key aspects of our value proposition are our 
operational execution and industry expertise, which are important differentiators in the marketplace.

Market Trends

Logistics spending in our key target markets in North America equates to approximately $2 trillion, of which $328 
billion is outsourced4. Outsourced logistics is a market with significant growth opportunity. More sophisticated, cost-effective 
and reliable supply chain practices are required as supply chains expand and become more complex and susceptible to global 
disruptions. For example, we believe the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated trends toward supply chain 
resiliency, e-commerce fulfillment, final mile delivery of big and bulky goods, and onshoring and nearshoring of manufacturing 
and supply chain operations. The more complicated the supply chain or the product requirements, the greater the need for 
companies to utilize the expertise of supply chain solution providers. 

Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2021, our global SCS business accounted for 33% of our consolidated revenue.

U.S.    As of December 31, 2021, we had 401 SCS customer accounts in the U.S., most of which are large enterprises that 

maintain large, complex supply chains. Most of our core SCS business operations are strategically geographically located to 
maximize efficiencies and reduce costs. At December 31, 2021, managed warehouse space totaled approximately 68 million 
square feet.

We also centralize certain logistics expertise in locations not associated with specific customer sites. For example, our 

carrier procurement, contract management, freight bill audit and payment services, and transportation optimization and 
execution groups operate out of our logistics centers in Novi, Michigan and Fort Worth, Texas.

Mexico.    As of December 31, 2021, we had 124 SCS customer accounts and managed warehouse space totaling 
approximately five million square feet. Our Mexico operations offer a full range of SCS services, which are often highly 
integrated with our distribution and transportation operations, and manage approximately 20,600 border crossings each month 
between the U.S. and Mexico.

Canada.    As of December 31, 2021, we had 33 SCS customer accounts and managed warehouse space totaling 
approximately 2.2 million square feet. The Canadian operations are highly coordinated with their U.S. and Mexico counterparts 
and manage approximately 9,000 border crossings each month.

4 Armstrong & Associates - Seeking Zen: A Post-Pandemic 3PL Market, August 2021

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SCS Product Offerings

Distribution Management.    Our SCS business offers a wide range of services relating to a customer’s distribution 
operations, such as designing a customer’s distribution network; managing distribution facilities; coordinating warehousing and 
transportation for inbound and outbound material flows; handling import and export for international shipments; coordinating 
just-in-time replenishment of component parts to manufacturing plants and final assembly; and providing shipments to 
customer distribution centers or end customer delivery points, including support for e-commerce fulfillment networks. 
Additional value-added services, such as light assembly of components into defined units, packaging and refurbishment, are 
also offered to our customers. For the year ended December 31, 2021, distribution management solutions accounted for 40% of 
our SCS revenue.

Dedicated Transportation.    Dedicated transportation services are offered as part of an integrated supply chain solution 
to our customers with a high degree of specialization with a combination of outside carriers, equipment, drivers and dedicated 
services. Our dedicated transportation services offering is designed to increase our customers' competitive position, improve 
risk management and integrate their transportation needs with their overall supply chain. As part of our dedicated transportation 
services, we also offer routing and scheduling, fleet sizing, safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, technology and 
communication systems support including on-board computer and other technical support. These additional services allow our 
customers to mitigate labor challenges associated with maintaining a private fleet of vehicles, such as driver recruitment and 
turnover, and government regulation, including hours of service regulations, DOT audits and workers' compensation. Dedicated 
transportation operations are located at our customer facilities, and our dedicated offering utilizes and benefits from our 
extensive network of FMS facilities, which provides maintenance for all Ryder vehicles used in SCS solutions. For the year 
ended December 31, 2021, approximately 33% of our SCS revenue was related to dedicated transportation services.

Transportation Management.    Our SCS business offers freight transportation, transportation management, and 
brokerage services relating to all aspects of a customer’s transportation network, including shipment optimization, load 
scheduling, and delivery confirmation through a series of technological and web-based solutions. Our transportation consultants 
focus on carrier procurement of all modes of transportation with an emphasis on truck-based transportation, and also includes 
rate negotiation, freight bill audits and payment services. In addition, our SCS business provides customers with brokerage 
services designed to provide prequalified trucking capacity in North America. For the year ended December 31, 2021, we 
purchased or executed approximately $7.4 billion in freight moves on our customers' behalf, including $246 million in 
brokerage services. For the year ended December 31, 2021, transportation management solutions accounted for 10% of our SCS 
revenue.

E-commerce and Last Mile.   Our e-commerce and last mile services offer omnichannel delivery with two-day delivery 
across the entire U.S. and one-day delivery across the majority of the U.S. Our e-commerce and last mile services are provided 
through a network of over 100 sites strategically located throughout the U.S. For our e-commerce customers, we receive, pick, 
pack, and ship smaller items via parcel carriers to the end consumer’s home or through our carrier networks to our customer’s 
warehouse or retail stores. For our last mile customers, we receive, assemble, and prepare big and bulky items through a third-
party agent network for final delivery to the end consumer. Consumers can then choose from multiple levels of delivery 
services, including minor installation of the item and disposal of the replaced item. We use proprietary scheduling software for 
maximum efficiency that optimizes routes and allows customers to select their appointment time. For the year ended December 
31, 2021, our e-commerce and last mile services accounted for 10% of our SCS revenue.

Professional Services.    Our SCS business offers a variety of knowledge-based professional services that support every 

aspect of a customer’s supply chain. Our SCS professionals evaluate a customer’s existing supply chain to identify 
inefficiencies as well as opportunities for integration and improvement. Once the assessment is complete, we work with the 
customer to develop a supply chain strategy to create the most value for the customer and their target clients. The solution may 
include both a network design that sets forth the number, location and function of key components of the network and a 
transportation solution that optimizes the mode or modes of transportation and route selection. For the year ended December 31, 
2021, knowledge-based professional services accounted for 7% of our SCS revenue.

Strategic Investments

On November 1, 2021, we acquired Midwest Warehouse and Distribution (Midwest), a warehousing, distribution, and 
transportation company based in Woodbridge, IL. The acquisition is expected to expand our supply chain services, including 
multi-customer warehousing and distribution. Midwest was incorporated into our distribution management and dedicated 
transportation product offerings. On January 1, 2022, we acquired PLG Investments I, LLC (Whiplash), a leading national 
provider of omnichannel fulfillment and logistics services. The acquisition is expected to expand our e-commerce and 
omnichannel fulfillment network. 

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SCS Business Strategy

Our SCS business strategy is to offer our customers differentiated, functional execution and proactive solutions from our 

expertise in key industry verticals. The strategy revolves around the following interrelated goals and priorities:

• provide customers with best in class execution and quality through reliable and flexible supply chain solutions;
• develop innovative solutions and capabilities that drive value for our customers, such as RyderShareTM, a real-time 

collaborative visibility tool showing all goods moving across the supply chain;

• create a culture of innovation and collaboration to provide solutions to meet our clients' needs;

• focus consistently on network optimization and continuous improvement;

• execute on targeted sales and marketing growth strategies; and

• expand customer relationships to include fast growing offerings in e-commerce fulfillment and last mile.

Competition

As an alternative to using our services, companies may choose to internally manage their own supply chains and logistics 

operations, or obtain similar or alternative services from other third-party vendors.

In the SCS business segment, we compete with a large number of companies providing similar services, each of which 

has a different set of core competencies. We compete with a handful of large, multi-service companies across all of our product 
offerings and industries. We also compete against other companies on specific service offerings (for example, in transportation 
management, distribution management or dedicated transportation) or with companies specializing in a specific industry. We 
face different competitors in each country or region where they may have a greater operational presence. We compete based on 
factors such as price, service offerings, market knowledge, expertise in logistics-related technology and overall performance 
(e.g., timeliness, accuracy, and flexibility).

Dedicated Transportation Solutions

Value Proposition

Through our DTS business, we combine equipment, maintenance, drivers, administrative services and additional 
services, including routing and scheduling, fleet sizing, safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, and technology and 
communication systems support to provide customers with a dedicated transportation solution that is designed to increase their 
competitive position, improve risk management and integrate their transportation needs with their overall supply chain. This 
solution allows us to mitigate our customers' labor challenges associated with maintaining a private fleet of vehicles, such as 
driver recruitment and retention, and government regulation, including electronic logging devices and hours of service 
regulations, DOT audits and workers’ compensation. Our DTS solution offers a high degree of specialization to meet the needs 
of customers with sophisticated service requirements such as tight delivery windows, high-value or time-sensitive freight 
distribution, closed-loop distribution, multi-stop shipments, specialized equipment and integrated transportation needs.

Market Trends
The U.S. dedicated market is estimated to be $20 billion5 from an addressable market of approximately $400 billion6. 

This market is affected by many of the same trends that impact our FMS business. The administrative requirements relating to 
regulations issued by the DOT regarding driver screening, training and testing, as well as record keeping and other costs 
associated with the hours of service requirements, make our DTS offering an attractive alternative to private fleet and driver 
management. There continues to be significant pressure on the availability of qualified truck drivers and shippers continue to 
seek dedicated capacity from quality transportation and logistics providers, which makes our offering attractive to potential 
customers. In addition, market demand for just-in-time delivery creates a need for well-defined routing and scheduling plans 
that are based on comprehensive asset utilization analysis and fleet rationalization studies offered as part of our DTS services.

5 Armstrong & Associates - Seeking Zen: A Post-Pandemic 3PL Market, August 2021
6 Addressable market as of October 2021, Class 3-8, IHS Markit Ltd. (formerly RL Polk) & Ryder Internal Estimates

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Operations/Product Offerings

For the year ended December 31, 2021, our DTS business accounted for 15% of our consolidated revenue. As of 

December 31, 2021, we had 205 DTS customer accounts in the U.S. Because it is highly customized, our DTS product is 
particularly attractive to companies that operate in industries that have time-sensitive deliveries or special handling 
requirements, as well as companies who require specialized equipment. DTS accounts typically operate in a limited geographic 
area, and, therefore, most of the drivers assigned to these accounts are short haul drivers, meaning they return home at the end 
of each work day, which helps with driver recruiting and retention. Although a significant portion of our DTS operations are 
located at customer facilities, our DTS business also utilizes and benefits from our extensive network of FMS facilities, 
including the FMS maintenance network that services the vehicles used in DTS solutions.

In order to customize a DTS transportation solution for our customers, our DTS logistics specialists perform a 

transportation analysis using advanced logistics planning and operating tools. Based on this analysis, they formulate a logistics 
design that includes the routing and scheduling of vehicles, the efficient use of vehicle capacity and overall asset utilization. 
The goal of each customized plan is to create a distribution system that optimizes freight flow while meeting a customer’s 
service goals. A team of DTS transportation specialists can then implement the plan by leveraging the resources, expertise and 
technological capabilities of both our FMS and SCS businesses.

To the extent a distribution plan includes multiple modes of transportation (air, rail, sea and highway), our DTS team, in 

conjunction with our SCS transportation specialists, selects appropriate transportation modes and carriers, places the freight, 
monitors carrier performance and audits billing. In addition, through our SCS business, we can reduce costs and add value to a 
DTS customer’s distribution system by aggregating orders into loads, looking for shipment consolidation opportunities and 
organizing loads for vehicles that are returning from their destination point back to their point of origin (backhaul).

DTS Business Strategy

Our DTS business strategy is to offer services to customers who need specialized equipment, specialized handling, 
dedicated capacity, or integrated transportation services. This strategy revolves around the following interrelated goals and 
priorities:

• increase market share to provide more specialized services with customers across industries, including customers in 

the retail, metals and mining, energy and utility, consumer product goods, construction, and food and beverage 
industries;

• develop innovative solutions and capabilities that drive value for our customers, such as RyderShareTM, a real-time 

collaborative visibility tool showing all goods moving across the supply chain;

• utilize the support of the FMS sales team to compel private fleet operators to outsource all or some of their 

transportation needs to us;

• align the DTS business with other SCS product lines to create revenue opportunities and improve operating 

efficiencies in both segments; 

• improve competitiveness in the non-specialized and non-integrated customer segments, including dedicated capacity 

solutions; and

• recruit and retain drivers.

Competition

Our DTS business segment competes with other dedicated providers and truckload carriers servicing on a national, 

regional and local level. We compete with these companies based on a number of factors, including price, equipment options 
and features, maintenance, service and geographic coverage, driver availability and operations expertise. We are able to 
differentiate our DTS product offering by leveraging our FMS vehicles and maintenance services and integrating the DTS 
services with those of SCS to create a more comprehensive transportation solution for our customers. Our strong safety record 
and focus on customer service also enables us to uniquely meet the needs of customers with high-value products that require 
specialized handling in a manner that differentiates us from truckload carriers.

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COVID-19

Our business has been, and may continue to be, impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. For a detailed 

discussion of its impact on our results of operations and future considerations, refer to our "Consolidated Results" and 
"Operating Results by Business Segment" discussions in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and 
Results of Operations and Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial 
Statements. In addition, for a detailed description of certain risk factors that impact our business, including those related to the 
COVID-19 pandemic, refer to “Item 1A-Risk Factors” and "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" sections 
included in this Annual Report.

CYCLICALITY 

Our business is impacted by economic and market conditions. In a strong economic cycle, there is generally more 
demand for our fleet management, dedicated transportation and supply chain services. In a weak or volatile economy, demand 
for our services decreases and is considerably more unpredictable. Because of these factors, we have continued to focus on 
increasing the diversity of our customer base and strengthening our long-term business relationships with our customers. 
Although we believe these efforts help mitigate the immediate impact of an economic downturn, customers are often unwilling 
to commit to a full-service lease or long-term supply chain and dedicated contracts during a protracted or severe economic 
downturn. Because commercial rental and used vehicle sales are transactional, they are more cyclical in nature and are also 
heavily dependent on economic and market conditions, and results can vary significantly in both the short- and long-term. We 
mitigate some of the potential impact of an economic downturn through a disciplined and centralized approach to asset 
management. This approach allows us to manage the size, mix and location of our operating fleet and used vehicle inventories 
to try and maximize asset utilization and used vehicle proceeds in both strong and weak market conditions.  

REGULATION

Our business is subject to regulation by various federal, state, local and foreign governmental entities. The DOT and 

various federal and state agencies exercise broad powers over certain aspects of our business, generally governing such 
activities as authorization to engage in motor carrier operations, safety and operations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety 
Administration (FMCSA), under the DOT, manages a Compliance, Safety, Accountability initiative (CSA), partnering with 
state agencies designed to monitor and improve commercial vehicle motor safety, which uses roadside inspections and 
violations to measure motor carriers and drivers. The FMCSA also has regulations mandating electronic logging devices in 
commercial motor vehicles that impact various aspects of our dedicated, supply chain and rental businesses.

We are also subject to a variety of laws and regulations promulgated by national, state, provincial and local governments, 

including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 
which regulate safety, the management of hazardous materials, water discharges, air emissions, solid waste disposal and the 
release and cleanup of regulated substances. In addition, we must comply with licensing and other requirements imposed by the 
U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs Service as a result of increased focus on homeland security and 
our Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism certification. We may also become subject to new or more restrictive 
regulations imposed by these agencies or other authorities or states relating to carbon controls and reporting, engine exhaust 
emissions, drivers’ hours of service, wage and hour requirements, security, including data privacy and cyber security, and 
ergonomics. We are also subject to a variety of state and local regulations related to pandemic response, including health and 
wellness and sanitation responses in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has, and will, require us to incur costs to comply 
with these regulations.

Additional information about the regulations that we are subject to can be found in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in this 
Annual Report on Form 10-K. Refer to Note 20, “Environmental Matters,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
for a discussion surrounding environmental matters. 

HUMAN CAPITAL 

We strive to create a high-performance culture that embraces diverse perspectives and experiences and ensures that all of 

our employees have opportunities to develop the skills they need to grow and excel in their fields. Human capital management 
is a priority for our executives and Board of Directors. We are committed to identifying and developing the talent necessary for 
our long-term success throughout all levels of our organization, including our front-line employees interacting with our 
customers or behind-the scenes supporting our field teams. We have a robust talent and succession planning process and have 
established programs to support the development of our talent pipeline for critical roles in our organization. Annually, we 
conduct a robust review with the leadership team focusing on high performing and high potential talent, diverse talent and the 
succession plan for our critical roles. 

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We also recognize that it is important to develop our future leaders. We provide a variety of resources to help our 

employees build and develop their skills, including online development resources as well as individual development 
opportunities and projects for key talent. Additionally, we have leadership development resources for our future leaders as they 
continue to develop their skills. We invest in our employees by offering comprehensive health, welfare and retirement 
programs, along with wellness programs and well-being initiatives.

In addition, we provide our drivers, technicians and warehouse workers with on-going training opportunities. For 
example, we pair our drivers with certified driver trainers during onboarding and provide position- and customer-specific 
training. Our technicians also receive both online and in-person training to enable them to continuously improve their 
maintenance skills and we collaborate with our OEMs to ensure our technicians possess the knowledge and skills necessary to 
service our customers. Our warehouse workers also receive regular safety and compliance training that is specific to their 
location. 	

At December 31, 2021, we had approximately 42,800 full-time employees worldwide, of which 41,900 were employed 

in North America and 900 in Europe. We currently employ approximately 10,200 drivers and 4,900 technicians. We have 
approximately 27,400 hourly employees in the U.S., approximately 3,200 of which are organized by labor unions. Those 
employees organized by labor unions are principally represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the 
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the United Auto Workers. Their wages and benefits are 
governed by 96 separate labor agreements which are renegotiated periodically. Although we have not experienced a material 
work stoppage or strike, these events can potentially occur given the types of businesses in which we currently engage. We 
consider the relationship with our employees to be good. Refer to Item 1A. Risk Factors for further information regarding risk 
associated with our human capital and the attraction, development, and retention of personnel.

Safety

Our safety culture is founded upon a core commitment to the safety, health and well-being of our employees, customers 
and the community. As a core value, our focus on safety is embedded in our day-to-day operations, reinforced by many safety 
programs and continuous operational improvement and supported by a talented and dedicated safety organization. We have 
created and implemented policies, processes and training programs to minimize safety events, and we review and monitor our 
performance closely. Our Safety Organization team oversees our overall safety strategy and consists of three divisions: Safety 
Standards & Technology, Field Safety Solutions, U.S. Department of Transportation Compliance. Together, our Safety 
Organization manages our safety policies, technologies and training, all field safety processes, risks assessments, safety site 
investigations and regulatory compliance activities, among other things. 

We deploy relevant vehicle safety systems in the vehicles we operate, including active brake assistance, lane departure 
warning systems and stability control, to enhance safety performance. We also install aftermarket safety monitoring systems 
that provide effective means for our operations teams to measure and improve driver performance, including in-vehicle video 
event recorders. Driver training is also a key component of our safety program. We use certified driver trainers to on-board and 
train our drivers. Proactive injury and crash prevention and remedial training are also delivered regularly online to each 
employee through a highly interactive lesson platform. Regular safety behavioral observations are conducted by managers 
throughout the organization every day and remedial training and coaching takes place on the spot. Our technicians also receive 
both online and in-person training to enable them to continuously improve their maintenance skills to ensure we are servicing 
our customers in compliance with best-in-line safety measures. Our proprietary, web-based safety management system, Ryder 
SafetyNet, delivers monthly proactive safety programs as well as safety compliance tasks tailored to every location and helps 
measure safety activity effectiveness across the organization. Our safety policies require that all managers, supervisors and 
employees incorporate safe processes in all aspects of our business. Monthly safety scorecards are tracked and reviewed by 
management for progress toward key safety objectives. 

COVID-19 and Employee Safety and Wellness

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety and well-being of our employees and their families has been a top priority, 
consistent with our company's core values, as we continue to serve our customers. Our operations supporting the supply chains 
and transportation needs of our customers has been deemed essential and we have continued operations during this period, but 
with diligent emphasis around following the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and applicable state and 
local governments. We have adopted and implemented the COVID-19 Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan 
(COVID Response Plan), which defines our policies and procedures designed to mitigate the potential for transmission of 
COVID-19 and prevent exposure to illness from certain other infectious diseases. Among other things, the COVID Response 
Plan details employee and company responsibilities related to house-keeping and sanitization, hygiene and respiratory etiquette, 
use of personal protective equipment, employee and visitor screening procedures, leave policies and accommodations, remote 
working opportunities and infrastructure, and protocols for not reporting to work and when to return to work upon potential or 

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confirmed COVID-19 exposure or infection. Company leadership and each business has increased the frequency of cross-
functional communications to quickly identify and address any pandemic related needs. In addition, we use technology 
resources and human capital to develop tracking tools with predictive capabilities in an effort to further protect the workforce 
and efficiently deploy resources to do so. Further, we refined our wellness programs and communications aimed at informing 
employees about the pandemic, as well as engaging employees with healthcare providers to promote the proactive evaluation, 
tracking, and management of major health and wellness indicators. 

INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 

Name

Robert E. Sanchez
John J. Diez
Thomas M. Havens
J. Steven Sensing
Robert D. Fatovic

Karen M. Jones
Francisco Lopez
Timothy Fiore
Rajeev Ravindran 
Cristina Gallo-Aquino

Age
56
51
53
54
56

59
47
66
56
48

Position

Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
President, Global Fleet Management Solutions
President, Global Supply Chain Solutions and Dedicated Transportation Solutions
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Senior Vice President and Controller

Robert E. Sanchez has served as Chair of Ryder's Board and Chief Executive Officer since May and January 2013, 
respectively. Previously, Mr. Sanchez served as President and Chief Operating Officer from February 2012 to December 2012. 
He served as President, Global Fleet Management Solutions from September 2010 to February 2012 and as Executive Vice 
President and Chief Financial Officer from October 2007 to September 2010. He also previously served as Executive Vice 
President of Operations, U.S. Fleet Management Solutions from October 2005 to October 2007 and as Senior Vice President 
and Chief Information Officer from January 2003 to October 2005. Mr. Sanchez joined Ryder in 1993 and has held various 
other positions of increasing responsibility, including leadership positions in all three of Ryder's business segments. 

John J. Diez has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since May 2021. Previously, Mr. Diez 
served as President, Global Fleet Management Solutions from August 2019 to May 2021. He served as President of Dedicated 
Transportation Solutions from March 2015 to August 2019, as Senior Vice President of Ryder Dedicated from March 2014 to 
February 2015, and as Senior Vice President of Asset Management from January 2011 to February 2014. Mr. Diez joined 
Ryder's Finance department in 2002 and has since held various positions within Finance including Senior Vice President Global 
Field Finance and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fleet Management Solutions. 

Thomas M. Havens has served as President of Global Fleet Management Solutions since May 2021. Previously, Mr. 
Havens served as Senior Vice President and Global Chief of Operations for the Fleet Management Solutions business unit from 
November 2012 to May 2021. He served as Vice President and General Manager for Fleet Management Solutions in Canada 
from September 2011 to November 2012. Mr. Havens joined Ryder in 1993 and has since held various positions of increasing 
responsibility in FMS Operations and Asset Management.

J. Steven Sensing has served as President of Global Supply Chain Solutions since March 2015. In September 2019, the 

DTS business was consolidated under the leadership of Mr. Sensing. Previously, Mr. Sensing served as Vice President and 
General Manager of the Technology industry group from February 2007 to February 2015. In July 2014, he also added the 
Retail industry group under his leadership. Mr. Sensing joined Ryder in 1992 and has since held various positions within 
Dedicated Services, Transportation Management and Distribution Management. 

Robert D. Fatovic has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary since May 2004. 

He previously served as Senior Vice President, U.S. Supply Chain Operations, Hi-Tech and Consumer Industries from 
December 2002 to May 2004. Mr. Fatovic joined Ryder’s Law department in 1994 as Assistant Division Counsel and has held 
various other positions within the Law department including Vice President and Deputy General Counsel.

Karen M. Jones has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer since October 2014. She joined 

Ryder in September 2013 as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to joining Ryder, Ms. Jones was Chief 
Marketing Officer for NRG/Reliant Energy, Inc from 2010 to 2013. Previously, Ms. Jones served as Senior Vice President of 
Marketing and Corporate Communications for DHL Express U.S. from 2006 to 2009 and as Vice President of Advertising, 

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Brand Management and Promotion from 2004 to 2006. In addition, Ms. Jones has served in key positions responsible for 
worldwide brand advertising, sponsorship, and strategic alliances for Hewlett Packard.

Francisco Lopez has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer since February 

2018. Previously, Mr. Lopez served as Chief Human Resources Officer since February 2016 and Senior Vice President, Global 
Human Resources Operations since July 2013. Mr. Lopez joined Ryder in 2002 and has since held various positions within the 
Human Resources, Labor Relations and Legal functions.

Timothy Fiore has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer since March of 2018. He previously 

held the same role from 2002 to 2005. Prior to his current role, Mr. Fiore was the Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement 
Officer of ThyssenKrupp NA, a manufacturer and supplier of automotive and industrial components and equipment, from 2012 
until his retirement in 2014. In that role, he was responsible for developing and implementing ThyssenKrupp’s first 
consolidated North American supply management program. He also serves as Chair of the Institute for Supply Management's 
Manufacturing Business Survey Committee since 2017. Over the course of his career, Mr. Fiore has also held senior supply 
management roles at Terex Corporation, Celanese Corporation, and United Technologies Corporation. 

Rajeev Ravindran has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer since January 2018. Mr. Ravindran 

has over 20 years of IT leadership experience and was previously the CIO and Group Vice President at JM Enterprises since 
2012. Prior to JM, Mr. Ravindran worked in IT leadership roles at various companies including Interactive Metronome, 
Asista.com, and AutoNation. 

Cristina Gallo-Aquino has served as Senior Vice President and Controller since August 2020. Previously, Ms. Gallo-

Aquino served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Global Fleet Management Solutions from August 2015 through 
August 2020 and Vice President and Controller from September 2010 through August 2015. Ms. Gallo-Aquino joined Ryder in 
2004 and has held various positions within the Finance and Corporate Accounting departments. 

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further discussion concerning our business, see the information included in Items 7 and 8 of this report. Industry and 
market data used throughout Item 1 was obtained through a compilation of surveys and studies conducted by industry sources, 
consultants and analysts.

We make available our Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and 

all amendments to those reports through the Investor Relations page on our website at www.ryder.com as soon as reasonably 
practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The 
SEC maintains an Internet site that contains our reports, proxy and information statements, and our other SEC filings. The 
address of the SEC's website is www.sec.gov. 

In addition, our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Principles of Business Conduct and Board committee charters are 

posted on the Corporate Governance page of our website at investors.ryder.com. Upon request to our Investor Relations page 
on our website at www.ryder.com, we will provide a copy of these documents to anyone, free of charge.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The following is a cautionary discussion of the material risks and uncertainties that management believes affect us. Any of the 
following risks, as well as risks that are not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial, could materially affect 
our business, financial condition or results of operations. Accordingly, you should carefully consider the following risk factors in 
conjunction with all of the other information set forth in or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K.

Business and Operating Risks

The COVID-19 pandemic, including its effect on global supply chains, has impacted, and may continue to impact, our 
business, results of operations and financial condition.

Our business is highly susceptible to changes in economic conditions and our products and services are directly tied to the 
production and sale of goods and, more generally, to the North American economy. The COVID-19 pandemic, and the measures 
taken in response to its spread, affected several areas of our business. Particularly, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on 
global supply chains has, and will likely continue to, impact us. After experiencing lower demand in our FMS business for 
commercial rental and used vehicles in the first half of 2020, we are now experiencing a significant increase in demand in those 
areas, as well as lease, due to a limited supply of commercial vehicles caused by global supply chain disruptions. The increased 
rental and used vehicle sales demand has positively impacted our profitability. If the limited supply of commercial vehicles 
continues for an extended period, we will likely continue to experience benefits in rental and used vehicle pricing and overall 
demand; however, we may experience limited rental and lease fleet growth, and have a limited inventory of used vehicles for 
sale. If OEMs improve the supply or produce an oversupply of new commercial vehicles in an attempt to meet increased 
consumer demand, our FMS business may experience reduced rental demand and used vehicle sales in the future.

In our SCS business, the semiconductor supply shortage has impacted the production activity of our automotive customers, 

resulting in decreased demand for our services. Any negative impacts, including reduced volumes, delays or disruptions in 
production on automotive SCS customer operations, may continue to have a material adverse impact on our SCS revenues and 
earnings.

Overall, although these supply chain disruptions have contributed to increased demand for our services as companies seek 

long-term outsourcing solutions, such disruptions have also negatively impacted a portion of our earnings. The extent to which 
the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impact our business, operations and financial results will depend on numerous 
evolving factors that are difficult to accurately predict. Moreover, depending on the measures taken by governments, businesses 
and individuals in response to new variants of COVID-19, economic and commercial activity may be impacted, and, as a result, 
we may again experience slowdowns and reduced demand.

In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic may present or heighten other operational risks to our business. COVID-19 related 

workplace regulations such as those required under OSHA or other changes to working arrangements, such as prolonged remote 
arrangements or return to in-person office initiatives, may negatively impact our recruiting abilities and operations.

Decreased customer demand for transportation services due to adverse economic conditions, competition or other factors 
have and could in the future adversely impact our business and operating results.

The transportation industry is highly cyclical and susceptible to trends in economic activity. Our business relies on the 

strength of our customers’ businesses and their level of confidence in current and future economic conditions. Our vehicles are 
leased or rented to customers that transport goods commercially, so the demand for our products and services is tied directly to 
the production and sale of goods by our customers, and more generally, the health of the North American economy and overall 
levels of competition in the transportation and logistics industry. As a result, our business may begin to slow before market 
slowdowns, at the point of customer uncertainty, and may recover later than market recoveries, as our customers may continue to 
feel uncertain about future market conditions. If uncertainty and lack of customer confidence around macroeconomic and 
transportation industry conditions increase, our future growth prospects, business and results of operations could be materially 
adversely affected.

Among our services and product offerings, demand for our longer-term contractual services is particularly susceptible to 
changes in economic and market conditions. For example, in a weak or volatile economy, our customers are often unwilling to 
commit to long-term contracts or are unable to fulfill their contractual obligations. Accordingly, any sustained weakness in 
demand or a protracted economic downturn can negatively impact performance and operating results in our longer-term 
contractual services, such as ChoiceLease and SelectCare in our FMS business segment, supply chain and last mile delivery 
contracts in our SCS business segment and dedicated services in our DTS business segment. 

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We bear the risk that we will not be able to resell our used vehicles at a price at or above their residual value estimates. 

To determine the residual value estimates and useful life of our vehicle fleet, management is required to make judgments 

about future events that are subject to risks and uncertainties outside of their control, such as inventory levels of new vehicles, 
changing consumer preferences, new technology and mandatory regulations. While we regularly review and update our outlook 
for the used vehicle market, as management believes appropriate, the used vehicle pricing market has historically been subject to 
significant pricing volatility. Despite management's best estimates, we may be unable to accurately forecast the residual value of 
our vehicle fleet or accurately and timely adjust our residual estimates to better align with future market conditions at the end of 
a vehicle's useful life. A variety of factors, many of which are outside of our control, could cause residual value estimates to 
differ from actual used vehicle sales pricing, such as changes in supply and demand of used vehicles; volatility in market 
conditions; changes in vehicle technology; competitor pricing; regulatory requirements; driver shortages; customer requirements 
and preferences; and changes in underlying assumption factors.

Any material decrease in residual value estimates could have a material adverse impact on our financial results. In the 

past, we have realized losses on sales of used vehicles at the end of a vehicle's useful life when our residual value estimates were 
above used vehicle market prices due to rapidly changing market conditions. In addition, when we have materially decreased 
residual value estimates, our earnings over the vehicle's remaining useful life have decreased due to an increase in depreciation 
expense. Alternatively, we may realize gains on sales of used vehicles at the end of a vehicle's useful life when our residual value 
estimates are below used vehicle market prices. While management determines residual value estimates with the goal of 
minimizing losses on sales of used vehicles or to record the best estimate of fair value at the end of a vehicle's useful life, there is 
no assurance our residual value estimates will be at or below used vehicle market sales. 

For a detailed discussion on our accounting policies and assumptions relating to depreciation and residual values, please 
see “Critical Accounting Estimates - Residual Value Estimates and Depreciation” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Our profitability has been and could in the future be negatively impacted if our key operational assumptions and pricing 
structure prove to be invalid.

Substantially all of our SCS and DTS services, as well as our ChoiceLease and SelectCare products offered through FMS, 

are provided under long-term contractual arrangements with our customers. These contractual arrangements include pricing 
terms that are subject to a number of key operational assumptions, such as:

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•

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with respect to our SCS contracts, the scope of services, production volumes, operational efficiencies, the mix of 
fixed versus variable costs, availability of labor, productivity and other factors;
with respect to our DTS contracts, market wages (including changes due to inflation), availability of labor, 
insurance rates and other operating costs that experience market fluctuations and inflation; and
with respect to our ChoiceLease and SelectCare contracts, residual value estimates (ChoiceLease only) and 
maintenance expense.

If we are incorrect in our operational assumptions, or, as a result of subsequent changes in customer demand or other 

market forces that are outside of our control, these assumptions prove to be invalid, we could have lower margins than 
anticipated in a contract or segment, lose business, or be unable to offer competitive products and services. For example, our 
SCS and DTS services are highly customized and offer a high degree of specialization to meet the needs of our customers. We 
may not be able to adjust the pricing terms in some of our SCS and DTS contracts in the event any of our assumptions prove to 
be invalid. As a result, if we do not accurately predict our costs to execute SCS or DTS contracts, it could result in a significant 
decrease in revenue or loss that could adversely affect our operating results and financial condition. Additionally, although some 
of our SCS or DTS contracts provide for renegotiation upon a material change, there is no assurance that we will be successful in 
obtaining the necessary price adjustments or that pricing will be sufficient to cover the risk.

Our capital intensive business requires us to make capital decisions based upon projected customer activity levels and 
market demand for our commercial rental product line. 

We make significant investments in vehicles to support our rental business based on anticipated customer demand. We 

make commitments to purchase the vehicles many months in advance of the expected use of the vehicle and seek to optimize the 
size and mix of the commercial rental fleet based on demand projections and various other factors. As a result, our business is 
dependent on our ability to accurately estimate future levels of rental activity and consumer preferences to effectively capitalize 
on market demand in order to drive the highest levels of utilization and revenue per unit. Missing our projections could result in 
too much or too little capacity in our rental fleet. Overcapacity could require us to deploy or sell vehicles at lower than 
anticipated pricing levels, which may result in higher depreciation and losses on sales of vehicles. In addition, overcapacity could 

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result in lower revenues and higher costs and have an adverse impact on profitability. Undercapacity could impact our ability to 
reliably provide rental vehicles to our customers and may negatively affect our reputation. We employ a sales force and 
operations team on a full-time basis to manage and optimize this product line; however, their efforts may not be sufficient to 
overcome unforeseen changes in market demand in the rental business. In contrast, in our ChoiceLease product line, we typically 
do not purchase vehicles until we have an executed contract with a customer.

We may fail to respond adequately or in a timely manner to innovative changes in new technology in our industry. 

In recent years, our industry has been characterized by rapid changes in technology, leading to innovative transportation 

and logistics concepts that have impacted, or have the potential to significantly impact, our business model, competitive 
landscape and the industries of our customers and suppliers. While we are actively engaged in evaluating emerging technology 
and developing strategic alliances and new products, we cannot be certain that our initiatives will be successful or timely, and 
our failure to effectively implement any initiative could have an adverse impact on our financial condition or results of 
operations.

For example, new concepts are currently under development for advanced electric vehicles, autonomous or semi-

autonomous self-driving vehicles, connected vehicle platforms, and drones. There is also a rapidly growing demand for e-
commerce services, last mile home delivery and asset- and freight-sharing services. In addition, there may be other innovations 
that could impact the transportation, trucking and supply chain and logistics industries that we cannot yet foresee. Our inability 
to quickly adapt to and adopt innovations desired by our customers may result in a significant loss of demand for our service 
offerings. An increase in customer use of electric vehicles could reduce the demand for our vehicle maintenance services, diesel 
vehicles and related offerings. Likewise, self-driving vehicles may reduce the demand for our dedicated service offerings, where, 
in addition to a vehicle, we provide a driver as part of an integrated, full service customer solution. Moreover, advances in 
technology may require us to increase investments in order to remain competitive, and our customers may not be willing to 
accept higher prices to cover the cost of these investments. In addition, the timing of when we have to adopt new technologies 
may be affected by changes in the political or regulatory environment, which could further increase our investment costs, 
operating complexity and our ability to offer such technologies to our customers in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Failure to maintain, upgrade and consolidate our information technology networks could adversely affect us.

Our success depends on the functionality of information technology systems to support our service offerings. Extended 

delays or cost overruns in securing, developing and otherwise implementing technology solutions to support our business, 
including any future initiatives, would delay and possibly prevent us from realizing the projected benefits of these initiatives. In 
addition, our reputation with our customers may suffer if outages, system failures or delays in timely access to data occur in our 
information technology systems that support key business processes.

We are continuously upgrading and consolidating our information technology systems by enhancing or replacing legacy 

systems. These activities subject us to additional costs and risks, including disruption of our internal control structure, substantial 
capital expenditures, additional administration and operating expenses, impairment of our ability to provide our services, 
retention of sufficiently skilled personnel to implement and operate the new systems, and other costs and risks. Our system 
implementations may not result in productivity improvements at a level that outweighs the costs of implementation, or any 
increased productivity. 

We also recently implemented the financial module of our new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This new 

system is designed to improve efficiencies and integrate and automate certain internal financial, operating, and other technology 
applications that are critical to our business operations. While we have invested to implement and operate this system, we may 
experience difficulties following the transition. Any significant deficiencies in the design, implementation, and utilization of the 
ERP system could adversely affect our operations, including our ability to timely and accurately report our financial results and 
invoice and collect from our customers. If we encounter unforeseen difficulties with our new ERP system, there will be 
additional demands on our management team that in turn may adversely affect our business, operations, and results of 
operations.

We face risks related to cybersecurity attacks and other breaches of our systems and information technology. 

We depend on the integrity of our information and the proper functioning and availability of our information systems in 

operating our business. It is important that the data processed by these systems remains confidential and accurate as it may 
include sensitive customer information, confidential customer transaction data, employee records, and key financial and 
operational results and statistics. Failure to prevent or mitigate data loss or system intrusions from cybersecurity attacks or other 
security breaches could expose us, our vendors, or our customers to loss or misuse of such information, restrict or prevent 
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breaches from our systems could expose personally identifiable information of our employees or contractors, sensitive customer 
data, or vendor data to unauthorized persons, adversely impacting our customer service, employee and customer relationships, 
and our reputation. In addition, some of our software applications are utilized by third parties who provide outsourced 
administrative functions. Such third parties may have access to confidential information that is critical to our business operations 
and services. While our information security program includes enhanced controls to monitor third party providers’ security 
programs, these third parties are subject to their own data breaches, cyberattacks and other events or actions that could damage, 
disrupt or close down their networks or systems, which in turn may adversely impact our performance capabilities. 

While we maintain an information security program that consists of industry standard safeguards and controls to help 

safeguard our confidential information, including security training and compliance protocols, we cannot guarantee that we can 
prevent or mitigate all data breaches or cyberattacks. Threats to network and data security are becoming increasingly diverse and 
sophisticated, with attacks increasing in frequency (especially with the shift in remote work environments), scope and potential 
harm. We have experienced cybersecurity threats and breaches targeting our information technology systems and networks and 
those of our third party providers. Such prior events, to date, have not had a material impact on our financial condition or results 
of operations. Although we have significant security processes and initiatives in place, we may be unable to fully detect, mitigate 
or protect against a material breach or disruption in the future. In addition, efforts to prevent, detect and mitigate data breaches 
and cyberattacks subject us to additional costs. 

In addition, regulatory authorities have increased their focus on how companies collect, process, use, store, share and 

transmit personal data. New privacy security laws and regulations, including the United Kingdom’s Data Protection Act 2018, 
the European Union General Data Protection Regulation 2016, the California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Privacy 
Rights Act, pose increasingly complex and rigorous compliance challenges, which may increase our compliance costs. Any 
failure to comply with data privacy laws and regulations could result in significant penalties, fines, legal challenges and 
reputational harm.

We may fail to establish sufficient insurance reserves to adequately cover workers’ compensation and vehicle liabilities.

We are substantially self-insured for vehicle liability and workers’ compensation claims. Our self-insurance accruals are 
based on actuarially estimated, undiscounted cost of claims, which includes claims incurred but not reported. While we believe 
that our estimation processes are well designed and comply with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, 
actuarial techniques and best practices, any projection of losses concerning workers’ compensation and vehicle coverage is 
subject to a considerable degree of variability. The causes of this variability include litigation trends, claim settlement patterns, 
rising medical and other costs as well as fluctuations in the frequency or severity of accidents. If actual losses incurred are 
greater than those anticipated, our self-insurance reserves may be insufficient and additional costs could be recorded in our 
consolidated financial statements. If we suffer a substantial loss in excess of our self-insured limits, the loss and related expenses 
may be covered by traditional insurance and excess insurance we have in place, but if not covered or above such coverages, 
losses could harm our business, financial condition or results of operations. For a detailed discussion on our accounting policies 
and assumptions relating to our self-insurance reserves, please see the “Critical Accounting Estimates - Self-Insurance Accruals” 
section in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Strategic Risks

We operate in a highly competitive industry and our business may suffer if we are unable to adequately address potential 
downward pricing pressures and other competitive factors.

The transportation industry is highly competitive. We face competition in all geographic markets and each industry sector 
in which we operate. Increased competition or our inability to compete successfully may lead to a reduction in revenues, reduced 
profit margins, increased pricing pressure, or a loss of market share, any one of which could affect our financial results. 
Numerous competitive factors could impair our ability to maintain our current profitability, including:

our inability to obtain expected customer retention levels or profitability; 
customers may choose to provide the services we provide for themselves; 

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• we compete with many other transportation and logistics service providers, some of which have greater capital 

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resources or lower cost structures than we do; 
our inability to compete with new entrants in the transportation and logistics market that may offer similar services 
at lower cost or have greater technological capabilities; 

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our competitors may periodically reduce their prices to gain business, especially during times of declining 
economic growth, which may limit our ability to maintain or increase prices or impede our ability to maintain our 
profitability or grow our market share or profitability; 

• many customers periodically accept bids from multiple carriers for their shipping needs, and this process may 

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depress rates or result in the loss of some of our business to competitors; 
the continuing trend toward consolidation in the trucking industry may result in larger carriers with greater 
financial resources than we have; 
advances in technology require increased investments to remain competitive, and our customers may not be willing 
to accept higher prices to cover the cost of these investments; and
because cost of capital is a significant competitive factor, any increase in either the cost of our debt or equity as a 
result of reductions in our debt rating or stock price volatility could have a significant impact on our competitive 
position.

Failure to execute our business strategy, explore strategic transactions, and develop, market and deliver high-quality 
services that meet customer expectations may cause our revenue and earnings to suffer.

Our long-term business strategy is to move clients to outsource their transportation and logistics needs and thereby expand 

the market for our services. We seek to execute our strategy by providing innovative solutions, operational excellence, top 
customer service, superior talent and best-in-class information technology. By providing high-quality leasing services, we aim to 
attract customers that traditionally have only been interested in operating their own transportation and logistics networks.

To successfully execute on this strategy, we must continue to focus on developing innovative solutions that meet our 
existing and target customers’ evolving needs and keep pace with our competitors. Expanding our service offerings to entice and 
support new clients may strain our management, capital resources, information systems and customer service. We may also need 
to hire new employees, which may increase costs and may result in temporary inefficiencies until those employees become 
proficient in their jobs.

In furtherance of our strategy, we routinely evaluate opportunities and may enter into agreements for possible strategic 

transactions, including acquisitions, partnerships or divestitures. We may be unable to identify strategic transactions or we may 
be unable to negotiate commercially acceptable terms. Other risks involved in engaging in these strategic transactions include the 
possible failure to realize the expected benefits of such transactions within the anticipated time frame, or at all, such as cost 
savings, synergies, sales and growth opportunities. In addition, the integration of an acquired business may result in material 
unanticipated challenges, expenses and liabilities. Any one of these factors could result in lower than expected revenues or 
earnings related to combining the companies or derived from a strategic transaction and could adversely impact our financial 
condition or results of operations. For example, in 2021 we completed the acquisition of Midwest and in January 2022 we 
completed the acquisition of Whiplash; however, if we fail to properly integrate the business, there is a risk that the acquisition 
will not add the forecasted revenue to SCS or provide the expected incremental growth to earnings.

Notwithstanding our efforts, new or enhanced service offerings may not meet customer demands, prove to be profitable or 

succeed in the long term. If we do not respond to current customer needs and establish new, and further develop existing, 
customer relationships, our ability to maintain a competitive advantage and continue to grow our business profitability could be 
negatively affected.

We and the vehicle equipment manufacturers in our FMS business rely on a small number of suppliers. 

We buy vehicles and related equipment from a relatively small number of OEMs in our FMS business. Some of our 
vehicle manufacturers rely on a small concentration of suppliers for certain vehicle parts, components and equipment. A discrete 
event in a particular OEM’s or supplier’s industry or location, or adverse regional economic conditions impacting an OEM or 
supplier’s ability to provide vehicles or a particular component, has and could in the future adversely impact our FMS business 
and profitability. In addition, our business and reputation could also be negatively impacted if any parts, components or 
equipment from one of our suppliers suffer from broad-based quality control issues or become the subject of a product recall and 
we are unable to obtain replacement parts from another supplier in a timely manner. Although we believe we have alternative 
sources of supply for the equipment and other supplies used in our business, termination or significant alteration of our 
relationship with any of our key suppliers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of 
operations in the unlikely event that we were unable to obtain adequate equipment or supplies from other sources in a timely 
manner or at all.

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We derive a significant portion of our SCS and DTS segment revenue from a relatively small number of customers.

During 2021, sales to our top ten SCS customers accounted for half of our SCS total revenue and less than half of our SCS 

operating revenue (a non-GAAP measure excluding fuel and subcontracted transportation). Additionally, approximately 38% of 
our global SCS revenue is from the automotive industry and is directly impacted by automotive vehicle production. Our top ten 
DTS customers accounted for less than half of DTS total revenue and DTS operating revenue (a non-GAAP measure excluding 
fuel and subcontracted transportation). The loss of any of these customers or a significant reduction in the services provided to 
any of these customers could materially and adversely impact our operating results. While we continue to focus our efforts on 
diversifying our customer base, we may not be successful in doing so. 

We are also subject to credit risk associated with the concentration of our accounts receivable from our SCS and DTS 

customers. If one or more of these customers were to become bankrupt, insolvent or otherwise were unable to pay for the 
services provided by us, we may incur significant write-offs of accounts receivable or incur lease or asset impairment charges 
that could adversely affect our operating results and financial condition. 

In addition, many of our customers operate in cyclical or seasonal industries, or operate in industries, including the food 

and beverage industry, that may be impacted by unanticipated weather, growing conditions (such as drought, insects or disease), 
natural disasters, pandemics, and other conditions over which we have no control. A downturn in our customers’ businesses or 
unanticipated events impacting their businesses could cause a reduction in freight volume shipped by those customers or a 
reduction in their need for our services, which could materially and adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.

Human Capital

If we are unable to mitigate labor shortage challenges our financial results may continue to be negatively impacted.

We are currently experiencing higher labor costs due to labor shortage challenges across all of our business segments, 
particularly our DTS and SCS segments. These higher labor costs as well as higher subcontracted transportation costs have 
negatively impacted our earnings in both DTS and SCS. If labor shortages continue for an extended period of time, our earnings 
may be further adversely impacted. 

Drivers. We hire drivers primarily for our SCS and DTS business segments. There is significant competition for qualified 

drivers in the transportation industry. Additionally, interventions and enforcement under the CSA program may shrink the 
industry’s pool of drivers as those drivers with unfavorable scores may no longer be eligible to drive for us. As a result of driver 
shortages, we have, and in the future could continue to be required to increase driver compensation, let trucks sit idle, use outside 
driver agencies and subcontracted transportation carriers; or face difficulty meeting customer demands, all of which could 
adversely affect our growth and profitability. 

Technicians. Similarly, we hire technicians in our FMS business segment to perform vehicle maintenance services on our 
ChoiceLease, SelectCare and rental fleets. In recent years, there has been a decrease in the overall supply of skilled maintenance 
technicians, particularly new technicians with qualifications from technical programs and schools, which could make it more 
difficult to attract and retain skilled technicians. If we are unable to maintain an adequate number of qualified technicians, 
whether through the retention of current technicians or the hiring of new qualified technicians, our business could be adversely 
affected. 

Management and Other Key Personnel. The foundation to our success is developing a skilled and diverse workforce 

that is motivated and committed to providing our customers with extraordinary service. If we fail to recruit, retain and motivate 
our employees in senior management and other key roles such as technology and supply chain management, or fail to preserve 
company culture, then we may not be able to execute on our strategy and grow our business as planned. 

In addition, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and collaborative work environment by implementing 
diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout our organization. If we do not, or are perceived not to, successfully implement 
these initiatives, our reputation or ability to recruit and retain talent may be adversely impacted. Moreover, our current 
employees may terminate their employment with us at any time with minimal advance notice, and we are facing increased 
competition for talent that is making it more difficult for us to retain the employees we have and to recruit new employees. In 
addition, we are facing increased regulatory and compliance requirements that further decrease the pool of available candidates. 

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Failure to successfully negotiate with our union employees may result in strikes, work stoppages, or substantially higher 
labor costs.

We have approximately 3,200 employees that are organized by labor unions whose wages and benefits are governed by 96 

labor agreements that are renegotiated periodically. Disputes with regard to the terms of these agreements or our potential 
inability to negotiate acceptable contracts with these unions in the future could result in, among other things, a material work 
stoppage, slowdown or strike by the affected employees. If our workers were to engage in a work stoppage, strike or other 
slowdown, or other employees were to become unionized, or the terms and conditions in future labor agreements were 
renegotiated, we could experience a significant business disruptions or higher operating costs, which could have an adverse 
effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Environmental, Climate and Weather Risks 

Our business may be affected by global climate change and legal, regulatory or other market responses to such change. 

Global, federal, state and local legislative and regulatory efforts to address the effects of global warming and climate 
change have affected and will likely continue to affect our businesses. For example, federal, state and local governments are 
considering greenhouse gas (GHG) and carbon regulatory requirements or related taxes, zero-emission vehicle mandates and 
increased environmental disclosure and compliance requirements. These and other similar efforts may impose restrictions on our 
activities or require us to take certain actions, all of which may, over time, increase our costs and adversely affect our business 
and results of operations. 

For instance, a regulatory mandate for the use of zero-emission vehicles or ban of diesel or gasoline powered vehicles 

could reduce the resell value and demand for our vehicles as well as the demand for maintenance services in FMS and offerings 
in our SCS and DTS businesses. In addition, in the U.S., compliance with environmental regulations and the associated potential 
cost is complicated by the fact that states are following different approaches to the regulation of climate change. As a result, we 
cannot predict the ultimate effect on our operating results or cost structure until the timing, scope and extent of any such 
regulations become known. 

On the other hand, even absent any such regulation, increased awareness on the impact of climate change and any adverse 

publicity about emissions by the transportation industries could accelerate the adoption of new technology and potentially 
decrease customer demands for some of our services and used vehicles if consumers change their purchasing behaviors in 
response to the effects of climate change.

Severe weather or other natural occurrences could result in significant business interruptions and expenditures in excess 
of available insurance coverage. 

Our business is more susceptible to severe weather and other natural occurrences as we operate a capital-intensive 

business with a large number of vehicles and need to access roads and warehouses in order to service our customers. Severe 
weather may negatively affect our operations as it may damage our vehicles and facilities, and prohibit our workforce from 
servicing our customers. In addition, fuel costs may rise and other significant business interruptions could occur. Insurance to 
protect against loss of business and other related consequences resulting from these natural occurrences is subject to coverage 
limitations, and may not be sufficient to cover all of our damages and may not be available at commercially reasonable rates. The 
frequency or intensity of severe weather events has increased in the last 20 years, according to United Nations Office for Disaster 
Risk Reduction, and may continue to do so.

Legal and Regulatory Risks 

We face litigation risks that could have a material adverse effect on the operation of our business. 

We face litigation risks regarding a variety of issues, including accidents involving our trucks and injuries to employees, 

alleged violations of federal and state labor and employment law including class-action lawsuits alleging wage and hour 
violations, independent contractor misclassification and improper pay, securities laws, environmental liability, commercial 
claims, cyber and other matters. These proceedings may be time-consuming, expensive and disruptive to normal business 
operations. The defense of such lawsuits could result in significant expense and the diversion of our management’s time and 
attention from the operation of our business. In recent years, several insurance companies have stopped offering coverage to 
trucking companies and reduced capacity limits as a result of increases in the severity of automobile liability claims and higher 
costs of settlements and verdicts, causing the cost of such insurance to increase. This trend could adversely affect our ability to 
obtain suitable insurance coverage or further increase the cost for such coverage significantly, each of which may adversely 
affect our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or cash flows. Costs we incur to defend or to satisfy a judgment or 

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settlement of these claims may not be covered by insurance or could exceed the amount of that coverage or increase our 
insurance costs and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and cash 
flows.

We operate in a highly regulated industry, and changes in existing regulations or costs of compliance with, or liability for 
violation of, existing or future laws or regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Our business is subject to regulation by various federal, state, local and foreign governmental agencies. In the U.S., the 
Department of Transportation (DOT), as well as local, state and other federal agencies exercise broad powers over our motor 
carrier operations, safety and the treatment and disposal of waste materials. We are also subject to environmental laws and 
regulations imposed by the EPA, including requirements related to exhaust emissions. Given the size of our employee base, we 
are also subject to health and safety laws imposed by OSHA, as well as those imposed by state and local authorities. In addition, 
we must also comply with domestic and international laws and regulations related to tax.

Compliance with existing laws and regulations has involved, and we expect will continue to involve, significant time 
commitments and costs, and in recent years, we have seen an increase in proactive regulatory enforcement. For example, the 
DOT, through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) periodically conducts compliance reviews and 
evaluates the safety rating assessed to motor carriers (“satisfactory,” “conditional” or “unsatisfactory”). The receipt of a final 
“conditional” or “unsatisfactory” safety rating due to deficiencies in our safety and compliance program could have a material 
adverse effect on our customer relationships, as some of our existing customer contracts require a “satisfactory” DOT safety 
rating. Moreover, if we fail to comply with DOT regulations, including our failure to maintain a “satisfactory” DOT safety 
rating, the DOT could levy fines and require us to cease all transportation services under our operating authority, which could 
have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, compliance and enforcement initiatives implemented by the FMCSA 
related to driver time, fitness and safety may shrink the industry’s pool of qualified drivers. These initiatives and the current 
shortage of qualified drivers could increase the costs to attract, train and retain qualified drivers, as well as increase driver 
turnover, decrease asset utilization, limit growth, and adversely impact our results of operations. With respect to our international 
operations in Canada, Europe and Mexico, we are subject to local laws and regulatory requirements, including tax and anti-
bribery laws, which vary significantly from country to country. Our failure to comply with each of these laws may expose us to 
legal liability, fines or other penalties. 

In addition, new laws, rules or regulations may be adopted or interpretative changes to existing regulations could be 

issued at any time. Any new initiatives could further increase our costs or operating complexity and our ability to offer certain 
services in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Our failure to comply with any existing or future laws or regulations, whether 
actual or alleged, could have a material adverse effect on our business and on our ability to access the capital required to operate 
our business. Among other things, any such failure could expose us to reputational harm, loss of business, fines, penalties or 
potential litigation liabilities, and the loss of operating authority and restrictions on our operations. For example, compliance 
with new laws or regulations related to employee and independent contractor classification may cause us to incur additional 
exposure under federal and state tax and employment laws. Similarly, compliance with new environmental laws or regulations 
may also impose new restrictions on our business or require us to take certain actions that may increase our costs and adversely 
affect our business.

We may also fail to ensure that companies we acquire, that may not have historically maintained internal compliance 
controls, policies or procedures, comply with regulatory and legal requirements consistent with our standards. Moreover, we are 
also subject to reputational risk and other detrimental business consequences associated with noncompliance by other parties 
with whom we engage with, such as employees, customers, agents, suppliers or other persons using our supply chain or assets to 
commit illegal acts, including the use of company assets for terrorist activities or a breach of data privacy laws. 

Our failure to comply with U.S. or foreign tax laws or a government challenging our tax position could adversely affect 
our business and future operating results.

We are affected by various U.S. federal, state and foreign tax laws, including income taxes and taxes imposed on the 

purchase, sale and lease of goods and services, such as sales, excise, property, value-added tax, fuel, environmental and other 
taxes. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is 
uncertain. For example, significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes. Our tax 
expense includes estimates of additional tax that may be incurred for tax exposures and reflects various estimates and 
assumptions, including assessments that could affect the valuation of our net deferred tax assets. Our operating results could be 
adversely affected by changes in the effective tax rate as a result of a change in the mix of earnings in countries with differing 
statutory tax rates, changes in our overall profitability, changes in tax legislation, the results of audits and examinations of 
previously filed tax returns and continuing assessments of our income and indirect tax exposures.

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In addition, from time to time we are under audit by tax authorities in different jurisdictions with regards to income tax 
and indirect tax matters. Economic and political pressures to increase tax revenue in various jurisdictions may make resolving 
tax disputes favorably more difficult. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, the final determination of tax audits 
and any other related tax proceedings in the jurisdictions where we are subject to taxation could be materially different from our 
historical income and indirect tax provisions and accruals.

Finally, changes in U.S. federal, state or international tax laws applicable to corporate multinationals, other tax reform 

currently being considered by many countries, including the U.S., and changes and clarifications in taxing jurisdictions’ 
administrative interpretations, decisions, policies and positions may materially adversely impact our tax expense and cash flows. 
The U.S. Congress, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the European Union, and other government 
agencies in jurisdictions in which we and our affiliates invest or do business have maintained a focus on the taxation of 
multinational companies and have a number of on-going tax initiatives. If we are unable to successfully take actions to manage 
the adverse impacts of new tax legislation, or if additional interpretations, regulations, amendments or technical corrections 
exacerbate the adverse impacts of such legislation, the legislation could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, 
results of operations and cash flows.

General Risk Factors

Our business may be affected by uncertainty or changes in U.S. or global social, political or regulatory conditions.

Adverse developments in laws, policies or practices in the U.S. and internationally can negatively impact our business and 

the business of our customers. Negative domestic and international global trade conditions as a result of social, political or 
regulatory changes or perceptions could materially affect our business, financial conditions and results of operations.

We provide services domestically and to a lesser extent outside of the U.S., which subjects our business to various 

additional risks, including:

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changes in tariffs, trade restrictions, trade agreements, and taxes;
varying tax regimes, including consequences from changes in applicable tax laws;
difficulties in managing or overseeing foreign operations and agents;
foreign currency fluctuations and limitations on the repatriation of funds due to foreign currency controls;
different liability standards;
fluctuations in inflation rates;
the price and availability of fuel;
national and international conflict; and
intellectual property laws of countries that do not protect our rights in intellectual property to the same extent as the 
laws of the U.S.

If we do not correctly anticipate changes in social, political or regulatory conditions or their impact on the transportation 
industry, we may not alter our business practices in time to avoid adverse effects. Additionally, the occurrence or consequences 
of any of these factors may restrict our ability to operate in the affected region and/or decrease the profitability of our operations 
in that region.

Our suppliers may also be affected by changes in the political and regulatory environment, both in the U.S. and 
internationally. Negative impacts on our suppliers could result in disruptions in the supply and availability of equipment or 
services needed for our business that could in turn affect our ability to operate and serve our customers as planned.

Volatility in assumptions, discount rates, and asset values related to our pension plans may adversely affect the valuation 
of our obligations, the current funding levels and our pension expense under our defined benefit pension plans.

We historically sponsored a number of defined benefit plans for employees not covered by union-administered plans, 

including certain employees in foreign countries. The aggregate projected benefit obligations and plan assets of our global 
defined benefit pension plans as of December 31, 2021 were both $2.3 billion. The funded status of the plans, equal to the 
difference between the present value of plan obligations and assets, is a significant factor in determining pension expense and the 
ongoing funding requirements of those plans. Macroeconomic factors, as well as changes in investment returns and discount 
rates used to calculate pension expense and related assets and liabilities, can be volatile and may have an unfavorable impact on 
our costs and funding requirements. Although we have actively sought to control increases in these costs and funding 

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requirements through investment policies and plan contributions, there can be no assurance that we will succeed, and continued 
cost and funding requirement pressure could reduce the profitability of our business and negatively impact our cash flows.

Damage to our reputation through unfavorable publicity or the actions of our employees could adversely affect our 
financial condition.

Our success depends on our ability to consistently deliver operational excellence and strong customer service. Our 
inability to deliver our services and solutions as promised on a consistent basis, or our customers having a negative experience or 
otherwise becoming dissatisfied, can negatively impact our relationships with new or existing customers and adversely affect our 
brand and reputation, which could, in turn, adversely affect revenue and earnings growth. Adverse publicity (whether or not 
justified) relating to activities by our employees, contractors, agents or others with whom we do business, such as customer 
service mishaps or noncompliance with laws, could tarnish our reputation and reduce the value of our brand. With the increase in 
the use of social media outlets such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter, adverse publicity can be disseminated 
quickly and broadly, making it increasingly difficult for us to effectively respond. This unfavorable publicity could also require 
us to allocate significant resources to rebuild our reputation.

We may be negatively impacted by adverse events in the global credit and financial markets, by an investment rating 
downgrade or by the loss of an investment grade rating.

Our FMS business is highly capital intensive and its profitability could be adversely affected if we are unable to obtain 

sufficient capital to fund its operations. In general, we rely in large part upon global credit and financial markets to fund our 
operations and contractual commitments as well as to refinance existing debt. These markets can experience high levels of 
volatility and our access to capital could be constrained for extended periods. Our ability to raise capital may be materially 
reduced or our borrowing costs may significantly increase if, among other things, access to public investment grade debt 
becomes limited or closed, we lose access to our global revolving credit facility, or funding costs increase due to the loss of an 
investment grade rating, a severe economic downturn or rising interest rates. 

As of December 31, 2021, we had $6.6 billion of outstanding indebtedness. If we are unable to raise additional capital by 

accessing the debt and equity markets or our costs of raising additional capital were to materially increase, our business could 
experience a material adverse effect on our operating results or we could face difficulty in implementing our long-term strategy.

Future acts of terrorism or war, or regulatory changes to combat the risk of terrorism or war may cause significant 
disruptions in our operations. 

Transportation assets such as our fleet of vehicles and other infrastructure and information technology systems remain a 

target for terrorist activities. Terrorist attacks, along with any government response to those attacks, may adversely affect our 
financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Regulations adopted by federal, state or local governmental bodies that 
impact the transportation industry, including checkpoints and travel restrictions on large trucks, could disrupt or impede the 
timing of our operations or cause us to incur increased expenses in order to continue meeting customer requirements. In addition, 
complying with these or future regulations could continue to increase our operating costs and reduce operating efficiencies. We 
maintain insurance coverages addressing these risks and we have received U.S. Patriot Act protections for our security practices 
related to the rental of our assets. However, such insurance may be inadequate or become unavailable, premiums charged for 
some or all of the insurance could increase dramatically, regulations may change or U.S. Patriot Act protections could be 
reduced. These changes could exacerbate the effects of an act of terrorism on our business, resulting in a significant business 
interruption, increased costs and liabilities and decreased revenues or an adverse impact on results of operations. 

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None.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

Our properties consist primarily of vehicle maintenance and repair facilities, warehouses and other real estate and 

improvements.

We maintain 602 FMS properties in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada; we own 411 of these and lease the remaining 

properties. Our FMS properties are primarily comprised of maintenance facilities generally including a repair shop, rental 
counter, fuel service island, administrative offices, and used vehicle retail sales centers.

Additionally, we manage 169 on-site maintenance facilities, located at customer locations.

We also maintain 290 locations in the U.S. and Canada in connection with our domestic SCS business. Almost all of our 

SCS locations are leased and generally include a warehouse and administrative offices.

We maintain 76 international locations (locations outside of the U.S. and Canada) for our international businesses. There 
are 42 locations in the U.K. and Germany, and 34 locations in Mexico. The majority of these locations are leased and may be a 
repair shop, warehouse or administrative office.

Additionally, we maintain 11 U.S. locations primarily used for Central Support Services. These facilities are generally 

administrative offices, of which we own four and lease the remaining locations.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in various claims, lawsuits and administrative actions arising in the normal course of our businesses. 

Some involve claims for substantial amounts of money and/or claims for punitive damages. While any proceeding or litigation 
has an element of uncertainty, management believes that the disposition of such matters, in the aggregate, will not have a 
material impact on our consolidated financial condition or liquidity. Refer to Note 22, "Contingencies and Other Matters", for 
additional information regarding our legal proceedings.

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

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PART II

 ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Ryder Common Stock

 Our common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “R.” As of January 31, 2022, 

there were 5,681 common stockholders of record.

Performance Graph

The following graph compares the performance of our common stock with the performance of the Standard & Poor’s 
MidCap 400 Index and the Dow Jones Transportation 20 Index for a five year period by measuring the changes in common 
stock prices from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2021. 

The stock performance graph assumes for comparison that the value of our common stock and of each index was $100 on 

December 31, 2016 and that all dividends were reinvested. Past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future results.

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Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table provides information with respect to purchases we made of our common stock during the quarter 

ended December 31, 2021:

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)

Average Price
Paid per
Share

Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly  
Announced Programs (2)

—  $ 

197 
605 
802  $ 

— 
85.34 
81.20 
82.22 

— 
— 
— 
— 

Maximum Number    
of Shares That May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Anti-Dilutive
Program and the 
Discretionary Program (2)
4,500,000 
4,500,000 
4,500,000 

October 1 through October 31, 2021
November 1 through November 30, 2021
December 1 through December 31, 2021
Total
___________________ 

(1) During the three months ended December 31, 2021, we purchased an aggregate of 802 shares of our common stock in employee-related transactions. 

(2)

Employee-related transactions may include: (1) shares of common stock delivered as payment for the exercise price of options exercised or to satisfy the 
tax withholding liability associated with our share-based compensation programs and (2) open-market purchases by the trustee of Ryder’s deferred 
compensation plans relating to investments by employees in our stock, one of the investment options available under the plans.
In October 2021, our Board of Directors authorized two new share repurchase programs. The first program grants management discretion to repurchase 
up to 2.0 million shares of common stock over a period of two years, commencing on October 14, 2021 and expiring on October 14, 2023 (the "2021 
Discretionary Program"). The 2021 Discretionary Program is designed to provide management with capital structure flexibility while concurrently 
managing objectives related to balance sheet leverage, acquisition opportunities, and shareholder returns. The second program authorizes management 
to repurchase up to 2.5 million shares of common stock, issued to employees under the company's employee stock plans since September 1, 2021 (the 
"2021 Anti-Dilutive Program"). The 2021 Anti-Dilutive Program is designed to mitigate the dilutive impact of shares issued under the company's 
employee stock plans. The 2021 Anti-Dilutive Repurchase Program commenced on October 14, 2021 and expires on October 14, 2023. Share 
repurchases under both programs can be made from time to time using the company's working capital and a variety of methods, including open-market 
transactions and trading plans established pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The timing and actual number of shares 
repurchased are subject to market conditions, legal requirements and other factors, including balance sheet leverage, availability of quality acquisitions 
and stock price.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Reserved

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF 
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) should 

be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual 
Report on Form 10-K. The following MD&A describes the principal factors affecting results of operations, financial resources, 
liquidity, contractual cash obligations and critical accounting estimates. This section of the Form 10-K generally discusses 2021 
and 2020 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2021 and 2020. Discussions of 2019 items and year-to-year comparisons 
between 2020 and 2019 that are not included in this Form 10-K can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of the our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 
ended December 31, 2020.

Our results of operations and financial condition are influenced by a number of factors including: macroeconomic and 
other market conditions, including pricing and demand; used vehicle sales; customer contracting activity and retention; rental 
demand; maintenance costs; residual value estimates and other depreciation changes; currency exchange rate fluctuations; 
customer preferences; inflation; fuel and energy prices; general economic conditions; insurance costs; interest rates; labor costs; 
unemployment levels; tax rates; changes in accounting or regulatory requirements; and cybersecurity attacks. This MD&A 
includes certain forward-looking statements that are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, 
uncertainties and assumptions. We caution readers that certain important factors could cause actual results and events to differ 
significantly from those expressed.  

For a detailed description of certain risk factors that impact our business, including those related to the COVID-19 
effects, refer to Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors” and "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" sections included in 
this Annual Report.

This MD&A includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. Please refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” 
section of this MD&A for information on these non-GAAP measures, including reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP 
financial measure and the reasons why we believe each measure is useful to investors. 

OVERVIEW

General

Ryder is a leading logistics and transportation company and we operate under three reportable business segments:

Revenue (1)

Assets

(In thousands)

(% of Consolidated)

(In thousands)

(% of Consolidated)

Fleet Management Solutions (FMS)

$ 

Supply Chain Solutions (SCS)

Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS)

5,050,967 

3,154,798 

1,457,188 

 52 % $ 

10,999,687 

 33 %  

 15 %  

2,320,154 

318,095 

 80 %

 17 %

 2 %

___________________ 

(1) FMS includes eliminations

Further information on our business and reportable business segments are presented in Part I, Item 1, "Business", and in 

Note 3, "Segment Reporting" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8, "Financial 
Statements and Supplementary Data" in this Annual Report. 

We operate in highly competitive markets. Our customers select us based on numerous factors including service quality, 
price, technology and service offerings. As an alternative to using our services, customers may choose to provide these services 
for themselves, or may choose to obtain similar services from other third-party vendors. Our customer base includes enterprises 
operating in a variety of industries including food and beverage service (21%), transportation and logistics (21%), retail and 
consumer goods (13%), automotive (10%), industrial (9%), housing (8%), technology (5%), business and personal services 
(5%), with the remaining in other industries. 

Business Trends

During 2021, we experienced highly favorable outsourcing trends in transportation and logistics solutions, partly due to 
the disruptive effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on supply chains and the labor market. We had record new contract wins in 
SCS and DTS, which we expect will contribute to long-term profitable growth. FMS also benefited this year from strong 
ChoiceLease sales and rental demand as companies were looking to source truck capacity in this extremely tight market.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF 
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

In our FMS business, the used vehicle sales and rental market benefited from strong pricing trends, resulting in 

outperformance in both of these areas. After facing lower demand in our FMS business for commercial rental and used vehicles 
in the first half of 2020, we experienced a significant increase in demand in those areas in 2021, as well as lease, due to a 
limited supply of vehicles caused by global supply chain disruptions. We have experienced strong market acceptance for higher 
lease pricing on new and renewing leases, resulting in improved portfolio returns. We expect additional benefits from lease 
pricing actions going forward as leases are renewed and re-priced, and as we utilize data analytics to further segment customer 
pricing based on application, equipment type, and other key drivers of lease returns. If the limited supply of vehicles continues 
for an extended period, we will likely continue to experience benefits in rental and used vehicle pricing and overall demand; 
however, we may experience limited rental and lease fleet growth and lower vehicle sales volumes due to limited used vehicle 
inventory.

In our SCS business, the outsourcing trends in warehousing and distribution, as well as in e-commerce fulfillment and last 
mile delivery of big and bulky items, accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic began. However, the semiconductor supply 
shortage impacted the production activity of our automotive customers primarily in the second half of 2021, resulting in 
decreased demand for our services. In addition, labor shortages, resulting in higher labor costs, impacted all of our business 
segments, particularly our DTS and SCS segments. These higher labor costs as well as higher subcontracted transportation costs 
negatively impacted earnings in both DTS and SCS. We expect these negative impacts from labor shortages to continue through 
at least the first half of 2022. In the second half of 2022, we expect benefits from DTS / SCS pricing adjustments meant to 
cover costs from labor shortages. 

Overall, while supply chain disruptions and labor shortage challenges contributed to increased demand for our services in 
2021 as companies seek long-term outsourcing solutions, industry-wide supply chain and labor challenges negatively impacted 
a portion of our earnings. While we are experiencing positive momentum in our businesses, other unknown effects of the 
pandemic and extended inflationary cost pressures may have further impact on our business, financial results, and significant 
judgments and estimates, including those related to prolonged labor shortages, extended disruptions in vehicle and vehicle part 
production, goodwill and other asset impairments, residual values and other depreciation assumptions, deferred income taxes 
and annual effective tax rates, variable revenue considerations, the valuation of our pension plans, and allowance for credit 
losses.

SELECTED OPERATING PERFORMANCE ITEMS

•

•

•
•
•

•

Total revenue of $9.7 billion and operating revenue (a non-GAAP measure) of $7.8 billion for 2021 increased 15% 
and 11%, respectively as compared to prior year, reflecting revenue growth across all business segments
Diluted EPS from continuing operations of $9.70 in 2021 versus $(2.15) in prior year, reflecting significantly 
improved results in FMS
Comparable EPS (a non-GAAP measure) from continuing operations of $9.58 in 2021 versus $(0.27) in prior year
Adjusted Return on Equity (ROE) of 20.9% in 2021
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations of $2.2 billion and free cash flow (a non-GAAP 
measure) of $1.1 billion in 2021
Cash investments of $764 million in our logistics business through our acquisition of Midwest Warehouse & 
Distribution System (Midwest) and PLG Investments I, LLC, d/b/a Whiplash

We also announced plans to return capital to shareholders over time through discretionary and anti-dilutive share repurchase 

programs. With a debt to equity ratio of 235% currently well below our long-term target range of 250% - 300%, we have 
additional capacity to enhance shareholder value by deploying capital consistent with our disciplined capital allocation strategy. 
As part of our strategy to improve returns in FMS, we intend to exit the lower return U.K. business over the next 12 to 18 
months, subject to consultation obligations under U.K. law.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS SUMMARY

Total revenue
Operating revenue (1)

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 

before income taxes (EBT)

Comparable EBT (1)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Comparable earnings from continuing 

operations (1)
Net earnings (loss)
Comparable EBITDA (1)
Earnings (loss) per common share (EPS) — 

Diluted
Continuing operations
Comparable (1)
Net earnings (loss)

Debt to equity
Adjusted return on equity (1)
Net cash provided by operating activities from 

continuing operations

Free cash flow (1)
Total capital expenditures (2)
____________________

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

Change

15%
11%

NM
NM
NM

NM
NM

8%

NM
NM

NM

(6)%
(2)%

NM
NM
NM

NM
NM

1%

NM
NM

NM

(In thousands, except per share amounts)
$  9,662,953  $  8,420,091  $  8,925,801 
7,189,072 

7,828,444 

7,024,039 

$ 

692,640  $ 
681,626 
521,598 

(130,360)  $ 
(28,814)   
(111,996)   

(42,271) 
56,089 
(23,272) 

514,967 
519,041 

(13,793)   
(122,250)   

53,554 
(24,410) 

2,432,480 

2,258,258 

2,243,399 

$ 

9.70  $ 
9.58 

9.66 

235%
20.9%

(2.15)  $ 
(0.27)   

(2.34)   

293%
(1.3)%

(0.45) 
1.01 

(0.47) 

320%
0.3%

$  2,175,307  $  2,181,303  $  2,140,539 
(1,076,654) 
3,620,423 

1,056,347 
2,011,665 

1,587,010 
1,070,046 

NM - Denotes Not Meaningful throughout the MD&A
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for reconciliations of the most comparable GAAP 

measure to the non-GAAP financial measure and the reasons why management believes this measure is important to investors.
Includes capital expenditures that have been accrued, but not yet paid.

(2)

In 2021, total revenue increased 15% to $9.7 billion primarily due to higher operating revenue (a non-GAAP measure 
excluding fuel, subcontracted transportation and ChoiceLease liability insurance revenues). Operating revenue increased 11% to 
$7.8 billion due to higher revenue across all of our business segments as the prior year was negatively impacted by the 
economic slowdown from the COVID-19 effects, particularly in our commercial rental (FMS) business and automotive (SCS) 
business. Total revenue also increased from higher subcontracted transportation and fuel revenue. 

EBT and comparable EBT (a non-GAAP measure) increased primarily due to higher gains on used vehicles sold of 

$257 million in 2021 and a declining impact of depreciation expense from prior residual value estimate changes of 
$182 million. EBT and comparable EBT (a non-GAAP measure) in 2021 also increased from higher rental performance and 
improved ChoiceLease results. 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FULL YEAR CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

Lease & Related Maintenance and Rental

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

(In thousands)

Change

Lease & related maintenance and rental 

revenues

Cost of lease & related maintenance and 

rental

Gross margin
Gross margin %

$  3,994,481  $  3,704,045  $  3,784,744 

8%

2,896,433 
$  1,098,048  $ 

27%

3,108,766 

595,279  $ 
16%

3,103,703 
681,041 
18%

(7)%
84%

(2)%

—%
(13)%

Lease & related maintenance and rental revenues represent ChoiceLease and commercial rental product offerings within 

our FMS business segment. Revenues increased 8% in 2021 primarily due to higher commercial rental demand and pricing. 
Commercial rental revenues were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 but have benefited significantly in 
2021 as a result of the limited supply of vehicles in the market caused by supply chain disruptions. 

Cost of lease & related maintenance and rental represents the direct costs related to lease & related maintenance and 
rental revenues and are comprised of depreciation of revenue earning equipment, maintenance costs (primarily repair parts and 
labor), and other costs such as licenses, insurance and operating taxes. Cost of lease & related maintenance and rental excludes 
interest costs from vehicle financing, which are reported within "Interest expense" in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings. 
Cost of lease & related maintenance and rental decreased in 2021 due to declining depreciation expense impacts from prior 
residual value estimate changes of $182 million and a smaller average lease fleet.

Lease & related maintenance and rental gross margin and gross margin as a percentage of revenue increased primarily 
due to a declining impact of depreciation expense from prior residual value estimate changes, higher commercial rental and 
ChoiceLease pricing and significantly improved rental utilization. 

Services

Services revenue
Cost of services
Gross margin
Gross margin %

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

Change

(In thousands)
$  5,181,370  $  4,317,992  $  4,555,692 
3,879,863 
675,829 
15%

664,904  $ 
15%

683,866  $ 
13%

4,497,504 

3,653,088 

$ 

20%
23%
3%

(5)%
(6)%
(2)%

Services revenue represents all the revenues associated with our SCS and DTS business segments, as well as SelectCare 

and fleet support services associated with our FMS business segment. Services revenue increased 20% in 2021, due to increases 
in revenue in SCS and DTS from new business, higher volume and higher pricing. The SCS automotive business revenues were 
negatively impacted in the second half of 2021 by supply chain disruptions and by the COVID-19 pandemic in the prior year.  

Cost of services represents the direct costs related to services revenue and is primarily comprised of salaries and 
employee-related costs, subcontracted transportation (purchased transportation from third parties), fuel, vehicle liability costs 
and maintenance costs. Cost of services increased 23% in 2021, primarily due to growth in revenues and higher labor and 
subcontracted transportation costs impacted by labor shortages.

Services gross margin increased 3% in 2021. Services gross margin as a percentage of revenue decreased from 2020 
reflecting the impact of higher labor and subcontracted costs and lower SCS automotive performance partially offset by the 
impact of higher revenues in SCS and DTS.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Fuel Services

Fuel services revenue
Cost of fuel services
Gross margin
Gross margin %

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

Change

(In thousands)

$ 

$ 

487,102  $ 
467,459 
19,643  $ 
4%

398,054  $ 
382,749 
15,305  $ 
4%

585,365 
571,658 
13,707 
2%

22%
22%
28%

(32)%
(33)%
12%

Fuel services revenue represents fuel services provided to our FMS customers. Fuel services revenue increased 22% in 

2021 primarily reflecting higher market fuel prices passed through to customers.

Cost of fuel services includes the direct costs associated with providing our customers with fuel. These costs include fuel, 

salaries and employee-related costs of fuel island attendants and depreciation of our fueling facilities and equipment. Cost of 
fuel services increased 22% in 2021 as a result of higher market fuel prices.

Fuel services gross margin increased 28% in 2021. Fuel services gross margin as a percentage of revenue remained flat at 

4% in 2021. Fuel is largely a pass-through to customers for which we realize minimal changes in margin during periods of 
steady market fuel prices. However, fuel services margin is impacted by sudden increases or decreases in market fuel prices 
during a short period of time, as customer pricing for fuel is established based on current market fuel costs. Fuel services gross 
margin was not significantly impacted by these price change dynamics in 2021.

Other Operating Expenses

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

(In thousands)

Change

Other operating expenses

$ 

132,066  $ 

123,420  $ 

121,980 

7%

1%

Other operating expenses include costs related to our owned and leased facilities within the FMS business segment, such 
as facility depreciation, rent, purchased insurance, utilities and taxes. These facilities are utilized to provide maintenance to our 
ChoiceLease, commercial rental, and SelectCare customers. Other operating expenses increased due to additional maintenance 
performed on our FMS facilities and facility depreciation due to expansion of facilities. 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

(In thousands)

Change

Selling, general and administrative expenses 

(SG&A)

Percentage of total revenue

$  1,054,537 

$ 

921,573 

$ 

907,449 

14%

2%

 11 %

 11 %

 10 %

SG&A expenses increased 14% in 2021. The increase in 2021 was primarily driven by higher compensation-related 
expenses due to improved company performance, temporary furloughs in the prior year and strategic investments primarily in 
technology and marketing, partially offset by lower bad debt expense. SG&A expenses as a percentage of total revenue 
remained at 11% in 2021.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Non-Operating Pension Costs, net

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

(In thousands)

Change

Non-operating pension costs, net

$ 

(577)  $ 

11,167  $ 

60,406 

NM

(82)%

 Non-operating pension costs, net include the amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, interest cost and 
expected return on plan assets components of pension and postretirement benefit costs, as well as any significant charges for 
settlements or curtailments if recognized. The decrease in non-operating pension costs, net is primarily due to a freeze of 
substantially all of the remaining active participants in our pension plans in 2020.

Used Vehicle Sales, net 

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

(In thousands)

Change

(Gains) losses on used vehicle sales, net

$ 

(257,402)  $ 

(414)  $ 

58,706 

NM

NM

Used vehicle sales, net includes gains and losses from sales of used vehicles, selling costs associated with used vehicles 

and write-downs of vehicles held for sale to fair market value (referred to as "valuation adjustments"). The increase in used 
vehicle sales, net was primarily due to higher gains on sales of used vehicles as compared to the prior year. 

Average proceeds per unit increased in 2021 from the prior year, reflecting higher pricing and retail channel mix. The 

following table presents the average used vehicle proceeds per unit changes, using constant currency, compared with the prior 
year:

Tractors

Trucks

Interest Expense

Interest expense
Effective interest rate

2021/2020

78%

70%

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

$  213,892 

(In thousands)
$  261,342 

$  241,381 

(18)%

8%

 3.2 %

 3.6 %

 3.3 %

Change

Interest expense decreased 18% in 2021 primarily due to a decrease in average outstanding debt from positive free cash 

flow.

Miscellaneous (Income) Loss, net

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

Change

(In thousands)

Miscellaneous (income) loss, net

$ 

(65,970)  $ 

(21,855)  $ 

(33,642) 

(202)%

(35)%

Miscellaneous (income) loss, net consists of investment income on securities used to fund certain benefit plans, interest 

income, gains on sales of operating property, foreign currency transaction remeasurement and other non-operating items. 
Miscellaneous (income) loss, net was income of $66 million in 2021 as compared to income of $22 million in the prior year 
reflecting higher U.K. and U.S. gains on sale of FMS properties in 2021.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Restructuring and Other Items, net

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

(In thousands)

Change

Restructuring and other items, net

$ 

32,371  $ 

110,615  $ 

56,568 

(71)%

96%

Refer to Note 21, “Other Items Impacting Comparability” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a 

discussion of restructuring charges and other items.

Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Effective tax rate on continuing operations

Comparable tax rate on continuing 

operations (1)

_______________

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

$  171,042 

(In thousands)
(18,364) 
$ 

$ 

(18,999) 

NM

(3)%

Change    

 24.7 %

 (14.1) %

 (44.9) %

 24.5 %

 (52.1) %

 4.5 %

(1)    Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for reconciliations of the most comparable GAAP 

measure to the non-GAAP financial measure and the reasons why management believes this measure is important to investors.

Our effective tax rate on continuing operations was an expense of 24.7% in 2021 compared to a benefit of 14.1% in the 

prior year. In 2020, the tax rate was impacted by a reduction in earnings due to depreciation charges. Additionally, in 2020, we 
recognized a valuation allowance of $13 million related to U.K. deferred tax assets and a charge of $7 million related to 
expiring state net operating losses. 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 FULL YEAR OPERATING RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

(In thousands)

Change

Revenue:

Fleet Management Solutions
Supply Chain Solutions
Dedicated Transportation Solutions
Eliminations
Total

Operating Revenue: (1)

Fleet Management Solutions
Supply Chain Solutions
Dedicated Transportation Solutions
Eliminations
Total

$  5,678,948  $  5,170,467  $  5,571,403 
2,551,271 
1,417,483 
(614,356) 
$  9,662,953  $  8,420,091  $  8,925,801 

3,154,798 
1,457,188 
(627,981)   

2,544,420 
1,229,374 
(524,170)   

$  4,940,531  $  4,577,576  $  4,719,781 
1,879,965 
972,694 
(383,368) 
$  7,828,444  $  7,024,039  $  7,189,072 

2,210,516 
1,054,924 
(377,527)   

1,870,366 
929,247 
(353,150)   

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 

before income taxes:
Fleet Management Solutions
Supply Chain Solutions
Dedicated Transportation Solutions
Eliminations

$ 

Unallocated Central Support Services
Non-operating pension costs, net
Other items impacting comparability, net (2)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 

before income taxes

  _______________

663,090  $ 
117,351 
49,058 
(79,265)   
750,234 
(68,608)   

577 

10,437 

(141,957)  $ 
159,940 
73,442 
(42,801)   
48,624 
(77,438)   

(11,167)   

(90,379)   

(70,274) 
145,060 
81,149 
(50,732) 
105,203 
(49,114) 

(60,406) 

(37,954) 

$ 

692,640  $ 

(130,360)  $ 

(42,271) 

10%
24%
19%
(20)%
15%

8%
18%
14%
(7)%
11%

NM
(27)%
(33)%
(85)%
1,443%
11%

NM

NM

NM

(7)%
—%
(13)%
15%
(6)%

(3)%
(1)%
(4)%
8%
(2)%

NM
10%
(9)%
16%
(54)%
(58)%

82%

NM

NM

(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for reconciliations of the most comparable GAAP 

measure to the non-GAAP financial measure and the reasons why management believes this measure is important to investors.

(2) Refer to Note 21, "Other Items Impacting Comparability," and below for a discussion of items excluded from our primary measure of segment performance.

As part of management’s evaluation of segment operating performance, we define the primary measurement of our segment 

financial performance as "Earnings from continuing operations before taxes" (EBT), which includes an allocation of costs from 
Central Support Services (CSS) and excludes non-operating pension costs, net and certain other items as discussed in Note 21, 
“Other Items Impacting Comparability,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. CSS represents those costs incurred 
to support all business segments, including finance and procurement, corporate services, human resources, information 
technology, public affairs, legal, marketing and corporate communications.  

The objective of the EBT measurement is to provide clarity on the profitability of each business segment and, ultimately, to 

hold leadership of each business segment accountable for their allocated share of CSS costs. Segment results are not necessarily 
indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had each segment been an independent, stand-alone entity during 
the periods presented. Certain costs are not attributable to any segment and remain unallocated in CSS, including costs for 
investor relations, public affairs and certain executive compensation. Refer to Note 3, “Segment Reporting,” in the Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of the methodology for allocating the remainder of CSS costs to the business 
segments.

Our FMS segment leases revenue earning equipment, as well as provides rental vehicles, fuel, maintenance and other 
ancillary services to the SCS and DTS segments. Inter-segment EBT allocated to SCS and DTS includes earnings related to 
equipment used in providing services to SCS and DTS customers. EBT related to inter-segment equipment and services billed to 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

SCS and DTS customers (equipment contribution) are included in both FMS and the segment that served the customer and then 
eliminated upon consolidation (presented as “Eliminations”). 

The following table sets forth the benefit from equipment contribution included in EBT for our SCS and DTS business 

segments:

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

(In thousands)

Change

Equipment Contribution:

    Supply Chain Solutions

    Dedicated Transportation Solutions

Total

$ 

$ 

33,276  $ 

17,457  $ 

45,989 

25,344 

79,265  $ 

42,801  $ 

22,267 

28,465 

50,732 

  91%

  81%

  85%

  (22)%

  (11)%

  (16)%

In 2021, the increase in SCS and DTS equipment contribution was primarily related to higher rental demand as well as the 
declining impact associated with the prior residual value estimate changes on vehicles used to provide services to SCS and DTS 
customers. 

Items excluded from our segment EBT measure and their classification within our Consolidated Statements of Earnings are 

as follows:

Description

Classification

2021

2020

2019

Restructuring and other, net (1)
ERP implementation costs (1)
Gains on sale of properties (1)
Early redemption of medium-term notes (1)
ChoiceLease liability insurance revenue (1)
   Other items impacting comparability, net
Non-operating pension costs, net (2)

_______________ 

Restructuring and other items, net $ 

(19,656)  $ 

(76,364)  $ 

(35,308) 

Restructuring and other items, net

(12,715)   

(34,251)   

(21,260) 

Miscellaneous (income) loss, net

42,031 

5,418 

18,614 

(In thousands)

Interest expense

Revenue

Non-operating pension costs, net

— 

777 

10,437 

577 

(8,999)   

23,817 

(90,379)   

(11,167)   

— 

— 

(37,954) 

(60,406) 

$ 

11,014  $ 

(101,546)  $ 

(98,360) 

(1) Refer to Note 21, “Other Items Impacting Comparability,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(2) Refer to Note 19, “Employee Benefit Plans,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

3%

(17)%

(8)%

(30)%

(32)%

(7)%

(3)%

NM

(140) bps

(160) bps

Fleet Management Solutions

ChoiceLease
Commercial rental (1)
SelectCare and other

Fuel services
ChoiceLease liability insurance (2)

FMS total revenue

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

Change

(In thousands)

$  3,219,914  $  3,159,909  $  3,077,051 

1,113,740 

606,877 

737,640 

777 

834,232 

583,435 

569,074 

23,817 

1,009,086 

633,644 

816,362 

35,260 

$  5,678,948  $  5,170,467  $  5,571,403 

2%

34%

4%

30%

(97)%

10%

FMS operating revenue (3)

$  4,940,531  $  4,577,576  $  4,719,781 

8%

FMS EBT

$ 

663,090  $ 

(141,957)  $ 

(70,274) 

FMS EBT as a % of FMS total revenue

FMS EBT as a % of FMS operating revenue (3)
_______________ 

11.7%

13.4%

(2.7)%

(3.1)%

(1.3)%

(1.5)%

NM

NM

NM

(1) For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 rental revenue from lease customers in place of a lease vehicle represented 30%, 33%, and 40% 

of commercial rental revenue, respectively. 

(2)
In the first quarter of 2021, we completed the previously announced exit of the extension of our liability insurance coverage for ChoiceLease customers.
(3) Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for reconciliations of the most comparable GAAP 

measure to the non-GAAP financial measure and the reasons why management believes this measure is important to investors.

FMS total revenue increased 10% to $5.7 billion in 2021 primarily due to higher operating revenue (a non-GAAP measure 
excluding fuel and ChoiceLease liability insurance revenues) and fuel services revenue. FMS operating revenue increased 8% to 
$4.9 billion in 2021 primarily from higher commercial rental revenue. ChoiceLease revenue increased 2% in 2021 primarily due 
to higher prices, partially offset by lower revenue from a smaller fleet. Commercial rental revenue increased 34% in 2021 
primarily due to higher demand and pricing. Commercial rental revenues were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic 
in the prior year but have benefited significantly in the current year as a result of the limited supply of vehicles in the market 
caused by supply chain disruptions. Fuel services revenue increased 30% in 2021 primarily reflecting higher market fuel prices 
passed through to customers.

FMS EBT increased to $663 million in 2021 from a loss of $142 million in 2020, primarily due to higher gains on used 

vehicles sold of $257 million and a declining impact of depreciation expense from prior residual value estimate changes of 
$182 million. EBT in 2021 also reflects higher commercial rental and ChoiceLease results. Higher commercial rental results were 
due to increased utilization and higher pricing in 2021. Rental power fleet utilization increased to 80% in 2021 from 67% in 2020. 
ChoiceLease results benefited from higher lease pricing with revenue per active vehicle up 6%, partially offset by a 3% smaller 
average active lease fleet compared to prior year. In 2020, EBT included negative impacts from the COVID-19 effects due to 
lower rental demand and higher bad debt expense which was partially offset by COVID-19 related cost actions and lower medical 
expenses. 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our global fleet of owned and leased revenue earning equipment and SelectCare vehicles, including vehicles under on-

demand maintenance, is summarized as follows (rounded to the nearest hundred):

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

Change

End of period vehicle count
By type:

Trucks (1)
Tractors (2)
Trailers and other (3)

Total

By product line:
ChoiceLease

Commercial rental

Service vehicles and other

Held for sale

Total

75,100 

70,700 

43,500 

77,300 

73,300 

44,100 

85,200 

82,400 

46,200 

189,300 

194,700 

213,800 

143,900 

149,600 

159,800 

40,700 

2,200 

35,000 

2,400 

41,900 

2,700 

186,800 

187,000 

204,400 

2,500 

7,700 

9,400 

189,300 

194,700 

213,800 

(3)%

(4)%

(1)%

(3)%

(4)%

16%

(8)%

—%

(68)%

(3)%

Customer vehicles under SelectCare contracts (4)

54,500 

50,300 

55,800 

8%

Average vehicle count
By product line:

ChoiceLease

Commercial rental

Service vehicles and other

Held for sale

Total

Customer vehicles under SelectCare contracts (4)

146,300 

154,800 

156,600 

37,900 

2,300 

186,500 

4,600 

191,100 

53,000 

37,500 

2,600 

194,900 

11,300 

206,200 

54,900 

44,100 

2,700 

203,400 

7,800 

211,200 

56,300 

Customer vehicles under SelectCare on-demand (5)

15,700 

18,800 

23,200 

Total vehicles serviced

_______________ 

259,800 

279,900 

290,700 

(5)%
1%
(12)%
(4)%
(59)%
(7)%
(3)%

(16)%

(7)%

(9)%

(11)%

(5)%

(9)%

(6)%

(16)%

(11)%

(9)%

(18)%

(9)%

(10)%

(1)%

(15)%

(4)%

(4)%

45%

(2)%

(2)%

(19)%

(4)%

(1) Generally comprised of Class 1 through Class 7 type vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) up to 33,000 pounds.
(2) Generally comprised of over the road on highway tractors and are primarily comprised of Class 8 type vehicles with a GVW of over 33,000 pounds.
(3) Generally comprised of dry, flatbed and refrigerated type trailers.
(4) Excludes customer vehicles under SelectCare on-demand contracts.
(5) Comprised of the number of unique vehicles serviced under on-demand maintenance agreements. This does not represent averages for the periods. Vehicles 

included in the count may have been serviced more than one time during the respective period.

Note: Average vehicle counts were computed using a 24-point average based on monthly information.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table provides information on our active ChoiceLease fleet (rounded to nearest hundred) and commercial 

rental utilization on our global power fleet which excludes trailers:

Active ChoiceLease fleet
End of period vehicle count (1)

Full year average vehicle count (1)
Revenue per average active ChoiceLease 
vehicle

Commercial rental statistics
Commercial rental utilization - power fleet (2)

_______________

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

Change

139,400 

142,300 

147,400 

  (2)%

  (3)%

140,900 

145,500 

144,300 

  (3)%

$ 

22,900 

$ 

21,700 

$ 

21,300 

  6%

1%

2%

 80.4 %

 67.4 %

 75.0 % 1,300 bps

(760) bps

(1) Active ChoiceLease vehicles are calculated as those units currently earning revenue and not classified as not yet earning or no longer earning units.
(2) Rental utilization is calculated using the number of days units are rented divided by the number of days units are available to rent based on the days in the 

calendar year.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Supply Chain Solutions

Automotive
Technology and healthcare
Consumer packaged goods and retail
Industrial and other
Subcontracted transportation and fuel

SCS total revenue

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

Change

(In thousands, except vehicle counts)

$ 

692,745  $ 
240,069 
1,020,270 
257,432 

638,273  $ 
222,985 
814,053 
195,055 

693,211 
268,305 
736,083 
182,366 

944,282 

671,306 
$  3,154,798  $  2,544,420  $  2,551,271 

674,054 

9%
8%
25%
32%

40%
24%

(8)%
(17)%
11%
7%

—%
—%

SCS operating revenue (1)

$  2,210,516  $  1,870,366  $  1,879,965 

18%

(1)%

SCS EBT

SCS EBT as a % of SCS total revenue
SCS EBT as a % of SCS operating revenue (1)

$ 

117,351  $ 
3.7%
5.3%

159,940  $ 
6.3%
8.6%

145,060 
5.7%
7.7%

(27)%
(260) bps
(330) bps

10%
60 bps
90 bps

Memo: 
End of period fleet count

_______________

10,700 

9,400 

9,700 

14%

(3)%

(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for reconciliations of the most comparable GAAP 

measure to the non-GAAP financial measure and the reasons why management believes this measure is important to investors.

SCS total revenue increased 24% as a result of higher operating revenue (a non-GAAP measure excluding fuel and 
subcontracted transportation revenues) and subcontracted transportation. SCS operating revenue increased 18% in 2021 due to 
revenue growth in all industry verticals primarily driven by higher volumes, new business, and prior-year COVID-19 effects. SCS 
operating revenue growth was negatively impacted by supply chain disruptions primarily impacting the automotive vertical during 
the second half of 2021.

SCS EBT decreased 27% in 2021 due to strategic investments in marketing and technology, higher medical costs and lower 

earnings in automotive due to supply chain disruptions and higher labor costs. The decrease in SCS EBT in 2021 was partially 
offset by earnings from increased pricing and higher volumes. In 2020, SCS customer volumes in the automotive business 
significantly declined due to temporary production shutdowns beginning late in the first quarter of 2020 related to COVID-19. 
These operations restarted during the second quarter of 2020 and were followed by increased consumer demand in the second half 
of 2020. In 2021, supply chain disruptions and labor challenges impacted the automotive vertical through the fourth quarter of 
2021, and the impact is expected to continue through at least the first half of 2022. 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Dedicated Transportation Solutions

DTS total revenue

DTS operating revenue (1)

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

(In thousands, except vehicle counts)
$  1,457,188  $  1,229,374  $  1,417,483 

19%

(13)%

Change

$  1,054,924  $ 

929,247  $ 

972,694 

14%

(4)%

DTS EBT

$ 

49,058  $ 

73,442  $ 

81,149 

(33)%

DTS EBT as a % of DTS total revenue
DTS EBT as a % of DTS operating revenue (1)

3.4%

4.7%

6.0%

7.9%

5.7%

8.3%

(260) bps

(320) bps

(9)%

30 bps

(40) bps

Memo: 

End of period fleet count

_______________ 

11,300 

9,200 

9,400 

23%

(2)%

(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for reconciliations of the most comparable GAAP 

measure to the non-GAAP financial measure and the reasons why management believes this measure is important to investors.

DTS total revenue increased 19% in 2021 primarily due to higher operating revenue (a non-GAAP measure excluding 

fuel and subcontracted transportation revenues). DTS operating revenue increased 14% in 2021 primarily reflecting new 
business, higher volumes, and higher pricing. Revenue growth from new business was largely driven by wins from competitors 
and private fleet conversions. 

DTS EBT decreased 33% in 2021 primarily due to higher labor and insurance costs and strategic investments. The 
decrease in DTS EBT in 2021 was partially offset by earnings from increased pricing and new business. Labor shortages 
resulted in higher labor costs as well as higher subcontracted transportation costs, negatively impacting earnings. We expect the 
negative impacts from labor shortages to continue through at least the first half of 2022.

Central Support Services

2021

2020

2019

2021/2020

2020/2019

(In thousands)

Change

Total CSS
Allocation of CSS to business segments
Unallocated CSS

$ 

$ 

368,512  $ 
(299,904)   
68,608  $ 

324,769  $ 
(247,331)   
77,438  $ 

291,468 
(242,354) 
49,114 

13%
21%
(11)%

11%
2%
58%

Total CSS costs increased 13% to $369 million in 2021 primarily due to higher incentive compensation-related expenses 
in 2021 and continuing strategic investments in technology and marketing, offset by the one-time expense of $28 million in the 
prior year for recognition and retention bonuses paid to frontline workers. Unallocated CSS costs decreased by $9 million in 
2021 primarily due to the prior year recognition and retention bonuses which were partially offset by higher incentive 
compensation-related expenses.  

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

Cash Flows

The following is a summary of our cash flows from continuing operations:

Net cash provided by (used in):

Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities

Effect of exchange rates on cash

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

Net cash provided by operating activities

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Non-cash and other, net
Collections on sales-type leases
Changes in operating assets and liabilities

Cash flows from operating activities from continuing 

operations

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

2019

$ 

$ 

2,175,307  $ 
(1,449,744)   
(203,708)   
(617)   
521,238  $ 

2,181,303  $ 
(600,997)   
(1,507,178)   

5,132 
78,260  $ 

2,140,539 
(3,217,193) 
1,084,139 
(4,272) 
3,213 

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

2019

(In thousands)

$ 

521,598  $ 

1,824,892 
138,698 
(309,881)   

(111,996)  $ 
2,243,040 
114,462 
(64,203)   

(23,272) 
2,186,866 
121,201 
(144,256) 

$ 

2,175,307  $ 

2,181,303  $ 

2,140,539 

Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations remained at $2.2 billion in 2021 compared to 2020 
reflecting higher earnings offset by higher working capital needs in 2021. Our working capital needs are primarily driven by the 
timing of collections of our receivables and payments of our trade payables, as well as other changes in operating assets and 
liabilities. The impact from changes in operating assets and liabilities was primarily attributed to an increase in receivables due 
to business growth and timing of collections. Cash used in investing activities increased to $1.4 billion in 2021 compared with 
$601 million in 2020 primarily due to an increase in cash paid for capital expenditures and acquisitions, partially offset by 
higher proceeds from sale of revenue earnings equipment and operating property and equipment. Cash used in financing 
activities decreased to $204 million in 2021 compared to $1.5 billion in 2020 due to lower borrowing needs.  

The following table shows the components of our free cash flow:

Net cash provided by operating activities
Sales of revenue earning equipment (1)
Sales of operating property and equipment (1)
Other (1)

Total cash generated (2)

Purchases of property and revenue earning equipment (1)

Free cash flow (2)

_______________

Years ended December 31, 

2021

2020

(In thousands)

2,175,307  $ 
748,099 
73,659 
691 
2,997,756 
(1,941,409)   
1,056,347  $ 

2,181,303  $ 
538,894 
13,334 
— 
2,733,531 
(1,146,521)   
1,587,010  $ 

$ 

$ 

2019

2,140,539 
465,705 
52,276 
— 
2,658,520 
(3,735,174) 
(1,076,654) 

Included in cash flows from investing activities.

(1)
(2) Non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations of net cash provided by operating activities to total cash generated and to free cash flow are set forth in 
this table. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this MD&A for the reasons why management believes these measures are important 
to investors.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Free cash flow (a non-GAAP measure) decreased to $1.1 billion in 2021 from $1.6 billion in 2020 primarily due to an 
increase in cash paid for capital expenditures partially offset by higher proceeds from the sale of revenue earning equipment and 
operating property and equipment. 

Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations will increase to approximately $2.3 billion in 2022. We 
expect free cash flow (a non-GAAP measure) to decrease to approximately $200 million - $300 million reflecting an increase in 
capital expenditures due to higher investments in the ChoiceLease fleet and 2021 OEM delivery delays. 

Purchase Obligations

The majority of our purchase obligations are pay-as-you-go transactions made in the ordinary course of business. 
Purchase obligations include agreements to purchase goods or services that are legally binding and that specify all significant 
terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed minimum or variable price provisions; and the 
approximate timing of the transaction. Any amounts for which we are liable under purchase orders for goods and services 
received are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as “Accounts payable” and “Accrued expenses and other current 
liabilities.” In addition, we reflect obligations with settlements that are greater than twelve months from December 31, 2021 as 
"Other non-current liabilities", including operating lease liabilities. The most significant purchase obligations relate to the 
purchase of revenue earning equipment.   

Capital expenditures generally represent the purchase of revenue earning equipment (trucks, tractors and trailers) within 

our FMS segment. These expenditures primarily support the ChoiceLease and commercial rental product lines. The level of 
capital required to support the ChoiceLease product line varies based on customer contract signings for replacement vehicles 
and growth. These contracts are long-term agreements that result in predictable cash flows typically over three to seven years 
for trucks and tractors and ten years for trailers. We utilize capital for the purchase of vehicles in our commercial rental product 
line to replenish and expand the fleet available for shorter-term use by contractual or occasional customers. Operating property 
and equipment expenditures primarily relate to spending on items such as vehicle maintenance facilities and equipment, 
computer and telecommunications equipment, investments in technologies, and warehouse facilities and equipment.

The following is a summary of capital expenditures:

Revenue earning equipment:

ChoiceLease
Commercial rental

Operating property and equipment
Gross capital expenditures (1)

2021

2020

(In thousands)

2019

$ 

1,193,839  $ 
650,599 
1,844,438 
167,227 
2,011,665 

856,353  $ 
85,141 
941,494 
128,552 
1,070,046 

2,871,043 
556,560 
3,427,603 
192,820 
3,620,423 

Changes in accounts payable related to purchases of property and 

revenue earning equipment

Cash paid for purchases of property and revenue earning equipment

$ 

(70,256)   
1,941,409  $ 

76,475 
1,146,521  $ 

114,751 
3,735,174 

_______________ 

(1) Excludes $15 million, $14 million and $22 million in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, in assets held under finance leases resulting from new or the 

extension of existing finance leases and other additions. 

Gross capital expenditures increased to $2.0 billion in 2021 reflecting higher planned investments in the rental fleet and 
higher investments in the ChoiceLease fleet. In 2021, our OEMs faced new vehicle production challenges due to supply chain 
disruptions resulting in a significant increase in new vehicle delivery lead times. As a result, a significant amount of new 
vehicle orders placed in 2021 were delayed for delivery until 2022. We expect capital expenditures to increase to approximately 
$2.7 billion to $2.8 billion in 2022 primarily as a result of higher investments in the ChoiceLease fleet and OEM delivery 
delays. 

Other Obligations and Commitments

The following table provides other material cash requirements from contractual obligations and commitments and the related 
reference in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information:

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Description

Insurance obligations (primarily self-insurance)

Operating leases

Debt

Employee benefit plans

Reference
Note 10

Note 12

Note 13

Note 19

Reference Title

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

Leases

Debt

Employee Benefit Plans

We believe that our operating cash flows and access to the debt markets, as further discussed in "Financing and Other 

Funding Transactions" below, are sufficient to meet our contractual obligations. 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Financing and Other Funding Transactions

We utilize external capital primarily to support working capital needs and growth in our asset-based product lines. The 

variety of financing alternatives typically available to fund our capital needs include commercial paper, long-term and medium-
term public and private debt, asset-backed securities, bank term loans, leasing arrangements, and bank credit facilities. Our 
principal sources of financing are issuances of unsecured commercial paper and medium-term notes.

Cash and equivalents totaled $234 million as of December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2021, approximately $119 

million was held outside the U.S. and is available to fund operations and other growth of non-U.S. subsidiaries. We have 
historically asserted our intent to permanently reinvest foreign earnings outside of the U.S. In October of 2021 we repatriated 
$72 million of foreign earnings to partially fund the Midwest acquisition in the U.S. As of December 31, 2021, we have 
reevaluated our historic assertion with respect to our U.K. and Germany operations and no longer consider these earnings to be 
indefinitely reinvested. We have recorded a current and deferred tax liability for the cash repatriation and change in 
reinvestment assertion, respectively, for all applicable U.S., state and foreign income and withholding taxes. We intend to 
continue to permanently reinvest the earnings of our remaining foreign subsidiaries indefinitely.

We believe that our operating cash flows, together with our access to the public unsecured bond market, commercial 

paper market and other available debt financing, will be adequate to meet our operating, investing and financing needs in the 
foreseeable future. However, volatility or disruption in the public unsecured debt market or the commercial paper market may 
impair our ability to access these markets on secure terms commercially acceptable to us. If we cease to have access to public 
bonds, commercial paper and other sources of unsecured borrowings, we would meet our liquidity needs by drawing upon 
contractually committed lending agreements or by seeking other funding sources. 

Refer to Note 13, “Debt,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information around the global revolving 

credit facility, the trade receivables financing program, issuance of medium-term notes under our shelf registration statement, 
asset-backed financing obligations and debt maturities.

Our ability to access unsecured debt in the capital markets is impacted by both our short-term and long-term debt ratings. 

These ratings are intended to provide guidance to investors in determining the credit risk associated with particular securities 
based on current information obtained by the rating agencies from us or from other sources. Ratings are not recommendations 
to buy, sell or hold our debt securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency. 
Lower ratings generally result in higher borrowing costs, as well as reduced access to unsecured capital markets. A significant 
downgrade of our short-term debt ratings would impair our ability to issue commercial paper and likely require us to rely on 
alternative funding sources. A significant downgrade would not affect our ability to borrow amounts under our revolving credit 
facility described below, assuming ongoing compliance with the terms and conditions of the credit facility. 

Our debt ratings and rating outlooks as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:

Rating Summary

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services

Moody’s Investors Service

Fitch Ratings
DBRS

Short-term

Short-term Outlook

Long-term

Long-term Outlook

A2

P2
F2
R-1 (Low)

—

Stable
—
Stable

BBB

Baa2
BBB+
A (Low)

Positive

Stable
Stable
Stable

As of December 31, 2021, we had the following amounts available to fund operations under the following facilities:

Global revolving credit facility
Trade receivables financing program

(In millions)
$862
284

In accordance with our funding philosophy, we attempt to align the aggregate average remaining re-pricing life of our 

debt with the aggregate average remaining re-pricing life of our vehicle assets. We utilize both fixed-rate and variable-rate debt 
to achieve this alignment and generally target a mix of 20% - 40% variable-rate debt as a percentage of total debt outstanding. 
The variable-rate portion of our total debt (including notional value of swap agreements) was 16% and 9% as of December 31, 
2021 and 2020, respectively. The increase in variable-rate debt was driven by higher short-term debt for the funding of the 
Whiplash acquisition.

Our debt to equity ratios were 235% and 293% as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The debt to equity ratio 

represents total debt divided by total equity. The decrease in the debt to equity ratio from year-end 2020 primarily reflects 
increased earnings. 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Guarantees. Refer to Note 14, “Guarantees,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of our 

agreements involving guarantees. 

Pension Information

Refer to Note 19, “Employee Benefit Plans,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for background and 
further information regarding our company-sponsored defined benefit retirement plans. During 2021, total global pension 
contributions were $7 million, compared with $136 million in 2020. We estimate total 2022 required contributions to our 
pension plans to be approximately $6 million and we do not expect to make voluntary contributions. The present value of 
estimated global pension contributions that would be required over the next 5 years totals approximately $28 million (pre-tax). 
Changes in interest rates and the market value of the securities held by the plans could materially change, positively or 
negatively, the funded status of the plans and affect the level of pension expense and required contributions in future years. The 
ultimate amount of contributions is also dependent upon the requirements of applicable laws and regulations. 

Due to the underfunded status of our defined benefit plans, we had an accumulated net pension equity charge (after-tax) of 

$529 million and $655 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The improvement in funded status reflects an 
increase in discount rates and to a lesser extent the benefit of asset returns of 4% in 2021.

We expect 2022 defined benefit pension expense to increase to approximately $12 million due to a decrease in expected 

return on assets offset by an increase in discount rates. See the “Critical Accounting Estimates — Pension Plans” section for 
further discussion on pension accounting estimates.

Share Repurchase Programs and Cash Dividends

Refer to Note 15, “Share Repurchase Programs,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion on 

our share repurchase programs.

Cash dividend payments to shareholders of common stock were $122 million in 2021 and $119 million in 2020. In 2021 

and 2020, our annualized dividend was $2.28 and $2.24 per share of common stock, respectively.  

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Market Risk

In the normal course of business, we are exposed to fluctuations in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and 
market fuel prices. We manage these exposures in several ways, including, in certain circumstances, the use of a variety of 
derivative financial instruments when deemed prudent. We do not enter into leveraged derivative financial transactions or use 
derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

Exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates exists for our debt obligations. Our interest rate risk management 
program objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower overall borrowing 
costs. We manage our exposure to interest rate risk primarily through the proportion of fixed-rate and variable-rate debt we hold 
in the total debt portfolio. From time to time, we also use interest rate swap agreements to manage our fixed-rate and variable-
rate exposure and to better match the repricing of debt instruments to that of our portfolio of assets. The fair value of derivatives 
was not material as of December 31, 2021.

As of December 31, 2021, we had $4.9 billion of fixed-rate debt outstanding (excluding finance leases and U.S. asset- 

backed securities) with a weighted-average interest rate of 3.43% and a fair value of $5.1 billion. A hypothetical 10% change in 
market interest rates would impact the fair value of our fixed-rate debt by approximately $17 million as of December 31, 2021. 
Changes in the relative sensitivity of the fair value of our financial instrument portfolio for these theoretical changes in the level 
of interest rates are primarily driven by changes in our debt maturities, interest rate profile and amount.

As of December 31, 2021, we had $1.1 billion of variable-rate debt, including $450 million of fixed-rate debt instruments 

swapped to LIBOR-based floating-rate debt. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps were offset by changes in the 
fair value of the debt instruments and no net gain or loss was recognized in earnings. The fair value of our variable-rate debt as 
of December 31, 2021 was $1.1 billion. A hypothetical 10% increase in market interest rates would not have impacted 2021 
pre-tax earnings by a material amount.

We are also subject to interest rate risk with respect to our pension and postretirement benefit obligations, as changes in 

interest rates will effectively increase or decrease our liabilities associated with these benefit plans, which also results in 
changes to the amount of pension and postretirement benefit expense recognized on an annual basis.

Exposure to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates relates primarily to our foreign operations’ 

buying, selling and financing in currencies other than local currencies and to the carrying value of net investments in foreign 
subsidiaries. The majority of our transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars. The principal foreign currency exchange rate 
risks to which we are exposed include the Canadian dollar, British pound sterling and Mexican peso. We manage our exposure 
to foreign currency exchange rate risk related to our foreign operations’ buying, selling and financing in currencies other than 
local currencies by naturally offsetting assets and liabilities not denominated in local currencies to the extent possible. A 
hypothetical uniform 10% strengthening in the value of the dollar relative to all the currencies in which our transactions are 
denominated would not materially impact the results of operations. We also use foreign currency option contracts and forward 
agreements from time to time to hedge foreign currency transactional exposure. We generally do not hedge the foreign currency 
exposure related to our net investment in foreign subsidiaries.

Exposure to market risk for fluctuations in market fuel prices relates to a small portion of our service contracts for which 

the cost of fuel is integral to service delivery and the service contract does not have a mechanism to adjust for increases in 
market fuel prices. As of December 31, 2021, we also had various fuel purchase arrangements in place to ensure delivery of 
fuel at market rates in the event of fuel shortages. We are exposed to fluctuations in market fuel prices in these arrangements 
since none of the arrangements fix the price of fuel to be purchased. Changes in the price of fuel are generally passed on to our 
customers for which we realize minimal changes in profitability during periods of steady market fuel prices. However, 
profitability may be positively or negatively impacted by sudden increases or decreases in market fuel prices during a short 
period of time as customer pricing for fuel services is established based on current market fuel costs. We believe the exposure 
to fuel price fluctuations would not materially impact our results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

Refer to Note 20, “Environmental Matters,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion 

surrounding environmental matters. 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (U.S. 

GAAP) requires us to make estimates and assumptions. Our significant accounting policies are described in the Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain of these policies require the application of subjective or complex judgments, often 
as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. These estimates and 
assumptions are based on historical experience, changes in the business environment, and other factors that we believe to be 
reasonable under the circumstances. Different estimates that could have been applied in the current period or changes in the 
accounting estimates that are reasonably likely can result in a material impact on our financial condition and operating results in 
the current and future periods. We review the development, selection and disclosure of these critical accounting estimates with 
Ryder’s Audit Committee on an annual basis.

The following discussion, which should be read in conjunction with the descriptions in the Notes to Consolidated 
Financial Statements, is furnished for additional insight into certain accounting estimates that we consider to be critical.

Residual Value Estimates and Depreciation. At the time we acquire a vehicle, we estimate the vehicle's useful life and its 

estimated residual value (i.e., the price at which we ultimately expect to sell the vehicles at the end of its useful life). These 
estimates determine the depreciation that will be recognized evenly (straight-line) over the vehicle’s useful life and are intended 
to minimize losses or to record the best estimate of fair value at the end of a vehicle's useful life. 

We periodically review and adjust, as appropriate, the estimated residual values and useful lives of existing revenue 

earning equipment for the purposes of recording depreciation expense as described in Note 6, “Revenue Earning Equipment, 
Net" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Based on the results of our analysis, we may adjust the estimated 
residual values and useful lives of certain classes of our revenue earning equipment each year. Reductions in estimated residual 
values or useful lives will increase depreciation expense over the remaining useful life of the vehicle. Conversely, an increase in 
estimated residual values or useful lives will decrease depreciation expense over the remaining useful life of the vehicle. Our 
review of the estimated residual values and useful lives of revenue earning equipment is based on vehicle class, (i.e., generally 
subcategories of trucks, tractors and trailers by weight and usage), historical and current market prices, third-party expected 
future market prices, expected lives of vehicles, and expected sales in the wholesale or retail markets, among other factors. As 
disclosed in Note 6, "Revenue Earning Equipment, Net," we revised our estimated residual values in the third quarter of 2019, 
in the first half of 2020 largely due to impacts from COVID-19, and in the second quarter of 2021. The nature of these estimate 
changes and the impact to earnings are disclosed in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

The approximate unfavorable incremental impact on the annual depreciation expense resulting from prior residual value 

estimate changes since 2019 is estimated to be $190 million in 2022, and were $309 million and $491 million in 2021 and 2020, 
respectively. Gains on used vehicle sales, net results were $257 million and $0.4 million in 2021 and 2020, respectively. 

Depreciation Sensitivity
Based on our fleet of revenue earning equipment as of December 31, 2021, a hypothetical 10% reduction in estimated 
residual values would increase depreciation expense over the remaining life of our fleet by approximately $310 million. The 
current residual value estimates of our total fleet are at historically low levels. Our estimates reflect anticipated market 
conditions and are intended to reduce the probability of losses or need for additional depreciation during a potential cyclical 
downturn.

While we believe that the carrying values and estimated sales proceeds for revenue earning equipment are reasonable, we 

cannot guarantee that if economic conditions deteriorate or future sales proceeds are adversely impacted, we will not realize 
losses on sales or be required to further reduce our residual value estimates. A variety of factors, many of which are outside of 
our control, could cause residual value estimates to differ from actual used vehicle sales pricing, such as changes in supply and 
demand of used vehicles; volatility in market conditions; changes in vehicle technology; competitor pricing; regulatory 
requirements; driver shortages; customer requirements and preferences; and changes in underlying assumption factors. As a 
result, future residual value estimates and resulting depreciation expense are subject to change based upon changes in these 
factors.

Revenue Recognition. We generate revenue primarily through contracts with customers to lease, rent and maintain 
revenue earning equipment and to provide logistics management and dedicated transportation services. We enter into contracts 
that can include various combinations of products and services, which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for 
as separate performance obligations. We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the 
rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are determined, the contract has commercial substance, and collectibility of 
consideration is probable. We generally recognize revenue over time as we provide the promised products or services to our 
customers in an amount we expect to receive in exchange for those products or services. 

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We offer a full service lease as well as a lease with more flexible maintenance options under our ChoiceLease product 
line in our FMS business segment, which are marketed, priced and managed as bundled products that include the equipment 
lease, maintenance and other related services. Our ChoiceLease product line includes the lease of a vehicle (lease component) 
and maintenance and other services (non-lease component). Contract consideration is allocated between the lease and non-lease 
components based on management's best estimate of the relative stand-alone selling price of each component. We do not sell 
the components of our ChoiceLease product offering on a stand-alone basis, therefore significant judgment is required to 
determine the stand-alone selling prices of the lease and maintenance components in order to allocate the consideration on a 
relative stand-alone selling price basis.

For the lease component, we estimate the stand-alone selling price using the projected cash outflows related to the 
underlying leased vehicle, net of the estimated disposal proceeds, and a certain targeted return considering the weighted average 
cost of capital. For the non-lease component of the contract, we estimate the stand-alone selling price of the maintenance 
component using an expected cost-plus margin approach. The expected costs are based on our historical costs of providing 
maintenance services in our ChoiceLease arrangements. The margin is based on the historical margin percentages for our full 
service maintenance contracts in the SelectCare product line, as the maintenance performance obligation in those contracts is 
similar to maintenance in our ChoiceLease arrangements. Full service maintenance arrangements in SelectCare are priced based 
on targeted margin percentages for new and used vehicles by type of vehicle (trucks, tractors, and trailers), considering the 
fixed and variable costs of providing maintenance services. 

We recognize maintenance revenue using an input method, consistent with the estimated pattern of the costs to maintain 
the underlying vehicles. This generally results in the recognition of a contract liability for the portion of the customer's billings 
allocated to the maintenance service component of the agreement. The non-lease revenue from maintenance services related to 
our ChoiceLease product is recognized in "Lease & related maintenance and rental revenues" in the Consolidated Statements of 
Earnings. In 2021, 2020 and 2019, we recognized $1.0 billion, $965 million and $950 million, respectively. 

The stand-alone price for both the lease and non-lease components could vary in the future based on both external market 

conditions and our pricing strategies as a result of the market conditions. 

Pension Plans. We apply actuarial methods to determine the annual net periodic pension expense and pension plan 
liabilities on an annual basis, or on an interim basis if there is an event, such as a curtailment, requiring remeasurement. Each 
December, we review actual experience compared with the assumptions used and make adjustments to our assumptions, if 
warranted. In determining our annual estimate of periodic pension cost, we are required to make an evaluation of critical factors 
such as discount rate, expected long-term rate of return on assets, retirement rate and mortality. Discount rates are based upon a 
duration analysis of expected benefit payments and the equivalent average yield for high quality corporate fixed income 
investments as of our annual measurement date at December 31. In order to estimate the discount rate relevant to our plan, we 
use models that match projected benefits payments of our primary U.S. plan to coupons and maturities from a hypothetical 
portfolio of high quality corporate bonds. Long-term rate of return assumptions are based on a review of our asset allocation 
strategy and long-term expected asset returns. Investment management and other fees paid using plan assets are factored into 
the determination of asset return assumptions. 

Assumptions as to mortality of the participants in our pension plan is a key estimate in measuring the expected payments 

participants may receive over their lifetime, and therefore the amount of expense we will recognize. We update our mortality 
assumptions as deemed necessary by taking into consideration relevant actuarial studies as they become available as well as 
reassessing our own historical experience. Disclosure of the significant assumptions used in arriving at the 2021 net pension 
expense is presented in Note 19, “Employee Benefit Plans,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

As part of our strategy to manage future pension costs and net funded status volatility, we regularly assess our pension 
investment strategy. Our U.S. pension investment policy and strategy seek to reduce the effects of future volatility on the fair 
value of our pension assets relative to our pension liabilities by increasing our allocation of high quality, longer-term fixed 
income securities and reducing our allocation of equity investments as the funded status of the plan improves. The composition 
of our pension assets was 20% equity securities and alternative assets and 80% debt securities and other investments as of 
December 31, 2021. We continually evaluate our mix of investments between equity and fixed income securities and adjust the 
composition of our pension assets when appropriate. In 2022, we adjusted our long-term expected rate of return assumption for 
our primary U.S. plan to 3.60% from 3.90% based on our expected asset mix which has a higher proportion of debt securities.

Accounting guidance applicable to pension plans does not require immediate recognition of the effects of a deviation 

between these assumptions and actual experience or the revision of an estimate. This approach allows the favorable and 

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unfavorable effects that fall within an acceptable range to be netted and included in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss.” 
We had a pre-tax accumulated actuarial loss of $706 million and $855 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. 
To the extent the amount of cumulative actuarial gains and losses exceed 10% of the greater of the benefit obligation or plan 
assets, the excess amount is primarily amortized over the average remaining life expectancy of participants. As of December 31, 
2021, the amount of the actuarial loss subject to amortization in 2022 and future years is $472 million. In 2022, we expect to 
amortize $22 million of net actuarial loss as a component of pension expense. The effect on years beyond 2022 will depend 
substantially upon the actual experience of our plans in future years.

 A sensitivity analysis of 2022 net pension expense to changes in key underlying assumptions for our primary plan, the 

U.S. pension plan, is presented below:

Expected long-term rate of return on assets
Discount rate
Discount rate

Assumed Rate
3.60%
2.95%
2.95%

Change
+/- 0.25
+ 0.25
- 0.25

Impact on 2022 Net 
Pension Expense
+/- $4 million
NM
NM

Effect on 
December 31, 2021 
Projected Benefit 
Obligation
N/A
- $50 million
+ $52 million

Self-Insurance Accruals. Self-insurance accruals were $465 million and $444 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, 

respectively. The majority of our self-insurance relates to vehicle liability and workers’ compensation. We use a variety of 
statistical and actuarial methods that are widely used and accepted in the insurance industry to estimate amounts for claims that 
have been reported but not paid and claims incurred but not reported. In applying these methods and assessing their results, we 
consider such factors as frequency and severity of claims, claim development and payment patterns, and changes in the nature 
of our business, among others. Such factors are analyzed for each of our business segments. Our estimates may be impacted by 
such factors as increases in the market price for medical services, unpredictability of the size of jury awards and limitations 
inherent in the estimation process. We recognized a $6 million benefit in 2021, and a charge of $18 million in 2020 and 2019 
from the development of estimated prior years' self-insured loss reserves. Based on self-insurance accruals at December 31, 
2021, a 5% adverse change in actuarial claim loss estimates would increase operating expense in 2022 by approximately $23 
million. 

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Goodwill Impairment. We assess goodwill for impairment, as described in Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting 

Policies — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, on an annual basis or 
more often if deemed necessary. As of December 31, 2021, total goodwill was $571 million. To determine whether goodwill is 
impaired, we are required to assess the fair value of each reporting unit and compare it to its carrying value. A reporting unit is 
a component of an operating segment for which discrete financial information is available and management regularly reviews 
its operating performance.

We assess goodwill for impairment on October 1st of each year or more often if deemed necessary. In evaluating 

goodwill for impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether further impairment testing is 
necessary, such as macroeconomic conditions, changes in our industry and the markets in which we operate, and our market 
capitalization as well as our reporting units' historical and expected future financial performance. If we conclude that it is more 
likely than not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying value or we bypass the optional qualitative assessment, 
recoverability is assessed by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. If a reporting unit's 
carrying value exceeds its fair value, we will measure any goodwill impairment losses as the amount by which the carrying 
amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.

For quantitative tests, we estimated the fair value of the reporting units using a combination of both a market and income 

approach. Under the market approach, we use a selection of comparable publicly-traded companies that correspond to the 
reporting unit to derive a market-based multiple. Under the income approach, the fair value of the reporting unit is estimated 
based on the discounted present value of the projected future cash flows. Rates used to discount cash flows are dependent upon 
interest rates and the cost of capital based on our industry and capital structure, adjusted for equity and size risk premiums 
based on market capitalization. Estimates of future cash flows are dependent on our knowledge and experience about past and 
current events and significant judgments and assumptions about conditions we expect to exist, including revenue growth rates, 
margins, long-term growth rates, capital requirements, proceeds from the sale of used vehicles, the ability to utilize our tax net 
operating losses, and the discount rate. Our estimates of cash flows are also based on historical and future operating 
performance, economic conditions and actions we expect to take. In addition to these factors, our SCS and DTS reporting units 
are dependent on several key customers or industry sectors. The loss of a key customer may have a significant impact to our 
SCS or DTS reporting units, causing us to assess whether or not the event resulted in a goodwill impairment loss.

In making our assessments of fair value, we rely on our knowledge and experience about past and current events and 

assumptions about conditions we expect to exist in the future. These assumptions are based on a number of factors, including 
future operating performance, economic conditions, actions we expect to take and present value techniques. There are inherent 
uncertainties related to these factors and management’s judgment in applying them to the analysis of goodwill impairment. It is 
possible that assumptions underlying the impairment analysis will change in such a manner that impairment in value may occur 
in the future. We conduct additional sensitivity analyses to assess the risk for potential impairment based upon changes in the 
key assumptions in our goodwill valuation test, including long-term growth rates and discount rates. 

On October 1, 2021, we completed our annual goodwill impairment test for all reporting units. Consistent with our 

rotation policy, we conducted a qualitative analysis for the FMS North America reporting unit and a quantitative test for our 
remaining reporting units. Based on these analyses, we determined that the fair values more likely than not exceeded their 
respective carrying values for each reporting unit. 

Income Taxes. Our overall tax position is complex and requires careful analysis by management to estimate the expected 

realization of income tax assets and liabilities.

Tax regulations can require items to be included in the tax return at different times than the items are reflected in the 
financial statements. As a result, the effective tax rate reflected in the financial statements can be different than that reported in 
the tax return. Timing differences create deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets generally represent items that can 
be used as a tax deduction or credit in the tax return in future years, for which we have already recognized the tax benefit in the 
financial statements. Deferred tax assets were $651 million and $814 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. 
We recognize a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets to reduce such assets to amounts expected to be realized. As of 
December 31, 2021 and 2020, the deferred tax valuation allowance was $23 million and $41 million, respectively. In 
determining the required level of valuation allowance, we consider whether it is more likely than not that all or some portion of 
deferred tax assets will not be realized. This assessment is based on management’s expectations as to whether sufficient taxable 
income of an appropriate character will be realized within tax carryback and carryforward periods. Our assessment involves 
estimates and assumptions about matters that are inherently uncertain, and unanticipated events or circumstances could cause 
actual results to differ from these estimates. Should we change our estimate of the amount of deferred tax assets that we would 

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be able to realize, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would result in an increase or decrease to the provision for income 
taxes in the period such a change in estimate was made.

As part of our calculation of the provision for income taxes, we determine whether the benefits of our tax positions are at 
least more likely than not of being sustained upon audit based on the technical merits of the tax position. We accrue the largest 
amount of the benefit that has a cumulative probability of greater than 50% of being sustained. These accruals require 
management to make estimates and judgments with respect to the ultimate outcome of a tax audit. Actual results could vary 
materially from these estimates. 

A number of years may elapse before a particular matter for which we have established a reserve is audited and finally 
resolved. The number of years exposed to audit due to open statutes varies depending on the tax jurisdiction. The tax benefit 
that has been previously reserved because of a failure to meet the “more likely than not” recognition threshold would be 
recognized in our income tax expense in the first interim period when the uncertainty is resolved under any one of the following 
conditions: (1) the tax position has been determined to be “more likely than not” of being sustained, (2) the tax position, amount 
and/or timing is ultimately settled through negotiation or litigation, or (3) the statutes of limitations for the tax position has 
expired. Refer to Note 11, “Income Taxes,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Refer to Note 2, “Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a 

discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Non-GAAP Financial Measures. This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes information extracted from consolidated 
financial information that is not required by U.S. GAAP to be presented in the financial statements. Certain elements of this 
information are considered “non-GAAP financial measures” as defined by SEC rules. Non-GAAP financial measures should be 
considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, other measures of financial performance or liquidity prepared 
in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Also, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to financial measures used by 
other companies. We provide a reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP 
measure in this non-GAAP financial measures section or in the MD&A above. We also provide the reasons why management 
believes each non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors in this section.

Specifically, we refer to the following non-GAAP financial measures in this Form 10-K:

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

Comparable GAAP Measure

Operating Revenue Measures:

Operating Revenue

FMS Operating Revenue

SCS Operating Revenue

DTS Operating Revenue

Total Revenue

FMS Total Revenue

SCS Total Revenue

DTS Total Revenue

FMS EBT as a % of FMS Operating Revenue

FMS EBT as a % of FMS Total Revenue

SCS EBT as a % of SCS Operating Revenue

SCS EBT as a % of SCS Total Revenue

DTS EBT as a % of DTS Operating Revenue

DTS EBT as a % of DTS Total Revenue

Comparable Earnings Measures:

Comparable Earnings (Loss) Before Income Tax

Earnings (Loss) Before Income Tax

Comparable Earnings (Loss)

Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations

Comparable Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation
     and Amortization (EBITDA)

Net Earnings (Loss)

Comparable EPS

Comparable Tax Rate

Adjusted Return on Equity (ROE)

Cash Flow Measures:

Total Cash Generated and Free Cash Flow

EPS from Continuing Operations

Effective Tax Rate from Continuing Operations

Not Applicable. However, non-GAAP elements of the
calculation have been reconciled to the corresponding
GAAP measures. A numerical reconciliation of net
earnings to adjusted net earnings and average
shareholders' equity to adjusted average equity is
provided in the following reconciliations.

Cash Provided by Operating Activities from Continuing 
Operations

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Set forth in the table below is an overview of each non-GAAP financial measure and why management believes that 

presentation of each non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information to investors. 

Operating Revenue Measures:
Operating Revenue

FMS Operating Revenue

SCS Operating Revenue

DTS Operating Revenue

FMS EBT as a % of FMS 
Operating Revenue

SCS EBT as a % of SCS Operating 
Revenue

DTS EBT as a % of DTS Operating 
Revenue

Operating revenue is defined as total revenue for Ryder System, Inc. or each business 
segment (FMS, SCS and DTS) excluding any (1) fuel and (2) subcontracted 
transportation, as well as (3) revenue from our ChoiceLease liability insurance program 
which was discontinued in early 2020. We believe operating revenue provides useful 
information to investors as we use it to evaluate the operating performance of our core 
businesses and as a measure of sales activity at the consolidated level for Ryder System, 
Inc., as well as for each of our business segments. We also use segment EBT as a 
percentage of segment operating revenue for each business segment for the same reason. 
Note: FMS EBT, SCS EBT and DTS EBT, our primary measures of segment 
performance, are not non-GAAP measures.

Fuel: We exclude FMS, SCS and DTS fuel from the calculation of our operating revenue 
measures, as fuel is an ancillary service that we provide our customers, which is 
impacted by fluctuations in market fuel prices and the costs are largely a pass-through to 
our customers, resulting in minimal changes in our profitability during periods of steady 
market fuel prices. However, profitability may be positively or negatively impacted by 
rapid changes in market fuel prices during a short period of time, as customer pricing for 
fuel services is established based on current market fuel costs.

Subcontracted transportation: We exclude subcontracted transportation from the 
calculation of our operating revenue measures, as these services are also typically a pass-
through to our customers and, therefore, fluctuations result in minimal changes to our 
profitability. While our SCS and DTS business segments subcontract certain 
transportation services to third party providers, our FMS business segment does not 
engage in subcontracted transportation and, therefore, this item is not applicable to FMS.

ChoiceLease liability insurance: We exclude ChoiceLease liability insurance as we 
announced our plan in the first quarter of 2020 to exit the extension of our liability 
insurance coverage for ChoiceLease customers. The exit of this program was completed 
in the first quarter of 2021. We are excluding the revenues associated with this program 
for better comparability of our on-going operations.

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Comparable Earnings Measures:
Comparable Earnings (Loss) before 
Income Taxes (EBT)

Comparable Earnings (Loss)

Comparable Earnings (Loss) per 
Diluted Common Share (EPS)

Comparable Tax Rate

Adjusted Return on Equity (ROE)

Comparable Earnings Before 
Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and 
Amortization (EBITDA)

Comparable EBT, comparable earnings and comparable EPS are defined, respectively, 
as GAAP EBT, earnings and EPS, all from continuing operations, excluding (1) non-
operating pension costs, net and (2) any other significant items that are not representative 
of our business operations. We believe these comparable earnings measures provide 
useful information to investors and allow for better year-over-year comparison of 
operating performance.

Non-operating pension costs, net: Our comparable earnings measures exclude non-
operating pension costs, which include the amortization of net actuarial loss and prior 
service cost, interest cost and expected return on plan assets components of pension and 
postretirement benefit costs, as well as any significant charges for settlements or 
curtailments if recognized. We exclude non-operating pension costs, net because we 
consider these to be impacted by financial market performance and outside the 
operational performance of our business.

Other Items Impacting Comparability: Our comparable and adjusted earnings measures 
also exclude other significant items that are not representative of our business operations 
as detailed in the reconciliation table below. These other significant items vary from 
period to period and, in some periods, there may be no such significant items.

Comparable tax rate is computed using the same methodology as the GAAP provision 
for income taxes. Income tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments are calculated based on 
the marginal tax rates to which the non-GAAP adjustments are related.

Adjusted ROE is defined as adjusted net earnings divided by adjusted average 
shareholders' equity and represents the rate of return on shareholders' investment. Other 
items impacting comparability described above are excluded, as applicable, from the 
calculation of net earnings and average shareholders' equity. We use adjusted ROE as an 
internal measure of how effectively we use the owned capital invested in our operations.

Comparable EBITDA is defined as net earnings (loss), first adjusted to exclude 
discontinued operations and the following items, all from continuing operations: (1) non-
operating pension costs, net and (2) any other items that are not representative of our 
business operations (these items are the same items that are excluded from comparable 
earnings measures for the relevant periods as described immediately above) and then 
adjusted further for (1) interest expense, (2) income taxes, (3) depreciation, (4) used 
vehicle sales results and (5) amortization.

We believe comparable EBITDA provides investors with useful information, as it is a 
standard measure commonly reported and widely used by analysts, investors and other 
interested parties to measure financial performance and our ability to service debt and meet 
our payment obligations. In addition, we believe that the inclusion of comparable EBITDA 
provides consistency in financial reporting and enables analysts and investors to perform 
meaningful comparisons of past, present and future operating results. Other companies 
may calculate comparable EBITDA differently; therefore, our presentation of comparable 
EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies.

Comparable EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net earnings (loss), 
earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes or earnings (loss) from 
continuing operations determined in accordance with GAAP, as an indicator of the 
Company’s operating performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities 
(determined in accordance with GAAP), as an indicator of cash flows, or as a measure of 
liquidity.

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Cash Flow Measures:
Total Cash Generated

Free Cash Flow

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

We consider total cash generated and free cash flow to be important measures of 
comparative operating performance, as our principal sources of operating liquidity are 
cash from operations and proceeds from the sale of revenue earning equipment.

Total Cash Generated is defined as the sum of (1) net cash provided by operating 
activities, (2) net cash provided by the sale of revenue earning equipment, (3) net cash 
provided by the sale of operating property and equipment and (4) other cash inflows 
from investing activities. We believe total cash generated is an important measure of 
total cash flows generated from our ongoing business activities.

Free Cash Flow is defined as the net amount of cash generated from operating activities 
and investing activities (excluding changes in restricted cash and acquisitions) from 
continuing operations. We calculate free cash flow as the sum of (1) net cash provided 
by operating activities, (2) net cash provided by the sale of revenue earning equipment 
and operating property and equipment, and (3) other cash inflows from investing 
activities, less (4) purchases of property and revenue earning equipment. We believe free 
cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available for debt 
service and for shareholders, after making capital investments required to support 
ongoing business operations. Our calculation of free cash flow may be different from the 
calculation used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited.

* See Total Cash Generated and Free Cash Flow reconciliations in the Financial 
Resources and Liquidity section of Management's Discussion and Analysis.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table provides a reconciliation of GAAP earnings (loss) before taxes (EBT), earnings (loss), and earnings 

(loss) per diluted share (Diluted EPS) from continuing operations to comparable EBT, comparable earnings and comparable 
EPS. Certain items included in EBT, earnings and diluted EPS from continuing operations have been excluded from our 
comparable EBT, comparable earnings and comparable diluted EPS measures. The following table lists a summary of these 
items, which are discussed in more detail throughout our MD&A and within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements:

Continuing Operations
Years ended December 31,
2020
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

2019

2021

EBT

Non-operating pension costs, net (1)
Restructuring and other, net (2)
ERP implementation costs (2)
Gains on sale of properties (2)
Early redemption of medium-term notes (2)
ChoiceLease liability insurance revenue (2)

Comparable EBT

Earnings (loss)

Non-operating pension costs, net (1)
Restructuring and other, net (including ChoiceLease 
   liability insurance results) (2)
ERP implementation costs (2)
Gains on sale of properties (2)
Early redemption of medium-term notes (2)
Tax adjustments, net (3)
Comparable Earnings

Diluted EPS

Non-operating pension costs, net (1)
Restructuring and other, net (including ChoiceLease 
   liability insurance results) (2)
ERP implementation costs (2)
Gains on sale of properties (2)
Early redemption of medium-term notes (2)
Tax adjustments, net (3)

Comparable EPS
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$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

692,640  $ 
(577)   

19,656 
12,715 
(42,031)   

— 
(777)   
681,626  $ 

(130,360)  $ 
11,167 
76,364 
34,251 
(5,418)   
8,999 
(23,817)   
(28,814)  $ 

521,598  $ 
(2,990)   

(111,996)  $ 
5,273 

17,750 
9,443 
(31,509)   

— 
675 
514,967  $ 

9.70  $ 
(0.06)   

0.34 
0.18 
(0.59)   
— 
0.01 
9.58  $ 

43,602 
25,428 
(5,027)   
6,863 
22,064 
(13,793)  $ 

(2.15)  $ 
0.10 

0.84 
0.49 
(0.10)   
0.13 
0.42 
(0.27)  $ 

(42,271) 
60,406 
35,308 
21,260 
(18,614) 
— 
— 
56,089 

(23,272) 
44,852 

26,532 
15,779 
(13,845) 
— 
3,508 
53,554 

(0.45) 
0.85 

0.51 
0.30 
(0.26) 
— 
0.06 
1.01 

(1) Refer to Note 19, “Employee Benefit Plans,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(2) Refer to Note 21, “Other Items Impacting Comparability,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. 
(3)

In 2021, adjustments include expense related to expiring state net operating losses. In 2020, adjustments include a valuation allowance of $13 million on 
our U.K. deferred tax assets, expiring state net operating losses of $7 million, and state law changes of $2 million. In 2019, adjustments primarily 
include expiring state net operating losses of $5 million. 

The following table provides a reconciliation of the effective tax rate to the comparable tax rate: 

Effective tax rate on continuing operations (1)
Tax adjustments and income tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments (2)
Comparable tax rate on continuing operations (1)
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2021

Years ended December 31,
2020

2019

24.7%

(0.2)%

24.5%

(In thousands)

(14.1)%

(38.0)%

(52.1)%

(44.9)%

49.4%

4.5%

(1) The effective tax rate on continuing operations and comparable tax rate are based on EBT and comparable EBT, respectively, found on the previous 

page. 

(2) Refer to the table above for more information on tax adjustments. Income tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments are calculated based on the marginal tax 

rates to which the non-GAAP adjustments are related. 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table provides a reconciliation of earnings (loss) to comparable EBITDA: 

Net earnings (loss)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
EBT

Non-operating pension costs, net (1)
Other items impacting comparability, net (2)

Comparable EBT

Interest expense (3)
Depreciation
Used vehicle sales, net (4)
Amortization

Comparable EBITDA

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Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

519,041  $ 
2,557 
171,042 
692,640 

(577)   
(10,437)   
681,626 
213,892 
1,786,218 
(257,402)   
8,146 
2,432,480  $ 

(122,250)  $ 
10,254 
(18,364)   
(130,360)   
11,167 
90,379 
(28,814)   
252,343 
2,027,413 

(414)   
7,730 
2,258,258  $ 

$ 

$ 

2019

(24,410) 
1,138 
(18,999) 
(42,271) 
60,406 
37,954 
56,089 
241,381 
1,878,929 
58,706 
8,294 
2,243,399 

(1) Refer to Note 19, “Employee Benefit Plans,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(2) Refer to the table above in the Full Year Operating Results by Segment for a discussion on items excluded from our comparable measures and their 

classification within our Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Note 21, “Other Items Impacting Comparability” in the Notes to Consolidated 
Financial Statements for additional information.
In 2020, interest expense of $9 million recorded for the early redemption of two medium-term notes is excluded as it is presented above in "Other items 
impacting comparability, net."

(3)

(4) Refer to Note 6,"Revenue Earning Equipment, net," in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

The following table provides a reconciliation of total revenue to operating revenue:

Total revenue
Subcontracted transportation and fuel
ChoiceLease liability insurance revenue (1)
Operating revenue

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2021

Years ended December 31,

2020

(In thousands)

2019

$ 

$ 

9,662,953  $ 
(1,833,732) 
(777) 
7,828,444  $ 

8,420,091  $ 
(1,372,235)   
(23,817)   
7,024,039  $ 

8,925,801 
(1,701,469) 
(35,260) 
7,189,072 

(1)

In the first quarter of 2021, we completed the previously announced exit of the extension of our liability insurance coverage for ChoiceLease customers.

The following table provides a reconciliation of FMS total revenue to FMS operating revenue:

FMS total revenue

Fuel
ChoiceLease liability insurance revenue (1)
FMS operating revenue

FMS EBT
FMS EBT as a % of FMS total revenue
FMS EBT as a % of FMS operating revenue

2021

Years ended December 31,
2020

(In thousands)

2019

$ 

5,678,948 

$ 

5,170,467 

$ 

5,571,403 

$ 

$ 

(737,640) 

(777) 

(569,074) 

(23,817) 

(816,362) 

(35,260) 

4,940,531 

$ 

4,577,576 

$ 

4,719,781 

663,090 

$ 

(141,957) 

$ 

(70,274) 

11.7%

13.4%

(2.7)%

(3.1)%

(1.3)%

(1.5)%

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(1)

In the first quarter of 2021, we completed the previously announced exit of the extension of our liability insurance coverage for ChoiceLease customers.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table provides a reconciliation of SCS total revenue to SCS operating revenue:

SCS total revenue

Subcontracted transportation and fuel

SCS operating revenue

SCS EBT

SCS EBT as a % of SCS total revenue

SCS EBT as a % of SCS operating revenue

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

2019

(In thousands)

3,154,798  $ 

2,544,420  $ 

2,551,271 

(944,282)   

(674,054)   

(671,306) 

2,210,516  $ 

1,870,366  $ 

1,879,965 

117,351  $ 

159,940  $ 

145,060 

3.7%

5.3%

6.3%

8.6%

5.7%

7.7%

$ 

$ 

$ 

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The following table provides a reconciliation of DTS total revenue to DTS operating revenue:

DTS total revenue

Subcontracted transportation and fuel

DTS operating revenue

DTS EBT

DTS EBT as a % of DTS total revenue

DTS EBT as a % of DTS operating revenue

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

2019

(In thousands)

1,457,188  $ 

1,229,374  $ 

1,417,483 

(402,264)   

(300,127)   

1,054,924  $ 

929,247  $ 

(444,789) 

972,694 

49,058  $ 

73,442  $ 

81,149 

3.4%

4.7%

6.0%

7.9%

5.7%

8.3%

$ 

$ 

$ 

The following tables provide numerical reconciliations of net earnings to adjusted net earnings and average shareholders' 
equity to adjusted average shareholders' equity (Adjusted ROE), and of the non-GAAP elements used to calculate the adjusted 
return on equity to the corresponding GAAP measures:

Net earnings (loss)

Other items impacting comparability, net (1)
Income taxes (2)

Adjusted earnings (loss) before income taxes

Adjusted income taxes (3)
Adjusted net earnings (loss) [A]

Average shareholders’ equity
Average adjustments to shareholders’ equity (4)

Adjusted average shareholders’ equity [B]
Adjusted return on equity [A/B]

_______________

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

2019

519,041  $ 
(10,437)   
171,042 
679,646 
(164,245)   

(122,250)  $ 
90,379 
(18,333)   
(50,204)   
20,883 

515,401  $ 

(29,321)  $ 

(24,410) 
37,954 
(18,951) 
(5,407) 
12,972 

7,565 

2,453,010  $ 
14,436 
2,467,446  $ 

2,256,830  $ 
59,680 
2,316,510  $ 

20.9%

(1.3)%

2,532,875 
14,988 
2,547,863 

0.3%

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

(1) Refer to the table above in the Full Year Operating Results by Segment for a discussion on items excluded from our comparable measures and their 

classification within our Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Note 21, “Other Items Impacting Comparability” in the Notes to Consolidated 
Financial Statements for additional information.
Includes income taxes on discontinued operations.

(2)
(3) Represents provision for income taxes plus income taxes on other items impacting comparability. 
(4) Represents the impact of other items impacting comparability, net of tax, to equity for the respective period.

The following table provides a reconciliation of forecasted net cash provided by operating activities to forecasted total 

cash generated and forecasted free cash flow for 2022:

Net cash provided by operating activities
Proceeds from sales (primarily revenue earning equipment) (1)

Total cash generated

Purchases of property and revenue earning equipment (1)

Forecasted free cash flow

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(1)

Included in cash flows from investing activities.

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Forecast 2022

(In millions)

$ 

2,250 
750 
3,000 
(2,800  -  2,700)
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) are 

statements that relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends concerning 
matters that are not historical facts. These statements are often preceded by or include the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” 
“estimate,” “anticipate,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “should” or similar expressions. This Annual Report contains forward-looking 
statements including statements regarding:

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our expectations with respect to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the global supply chain 
disruption, on our business and financial results;

our expectations with respect to production shutdowns and their impact on our automotive business within the SCS 
and FMS business segments;

our expectations regarding supply of vehicles and its effect on pricing and demand;

our expectations of the long-term residual values of revenue earning equipment, including the probability of 
incurring losses or having to decrease residual value estimates in the event of a potential cyclical downturn;

our expectations regarding the effects of acquisitions on our SCS business segment;

our expectations regarding the impact of labor shortages on labor and subcontracted transportation costs;

our expectations in our FMS business segment regarding anticipated ChoiceLease pricing actions and revenue, fleet 
growth, sales volume and earnings;

our expectations in our SCS and DTS business segments regarding anticipated operating revenue, trends, earnings, 
sales activity and long-term growth;

our expectations regarding industry and market trends and their potential impact on our business;

the expected pricing for used vehicles and sales channel mix;

our expectations of cash flow from operating activities, free cash flow, and capital expenditures;

our expected future contractual cash obligations and commitments; 

our ability to meet our objectives with the share repurchase programs;

the adequacy of our accounting estimates and reserves for goodwill and other asset impairments, residual values and 
other depreciation assumptions, deferred income taxes and annual effective tax rates, variable revenue 
considerations, the valuation of our pension plans, allowance for credit losses, and self-insurance loss reserves;

the adequacy of our fair value estimates of employee incentive awards under our share-based compensation plans, 
publicly traded debt and other debt;

the adequacy and timing of our fair value estimates for the purposes of our purchase consideration allocation with 
respect to acquisitions;

our ability to fund all of our operating, investing and financial needs for the foreseeable future through internally 
generated funds and outside funding sources;

our expected level of use and availability of outside funding sources, anticipated future payments under debt and 
lease agreements, and risk of losses resulting from counterparty default under hedging and derivative agreements; 

the anticipated impact of fuel price, subcontracted transportation costs and exchange rate fluctuations;

our expectations as to return on pension plan assets, future pension expense and estimated contributions;

our expectations regarding the scope and anticipated outcomes with respect to certain claims, proceedings and 
lawsuits;

the ultimate disposition of estimated environmental liabilities; 

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our ability to access commercial paper and other available debt financing in the capital markets;

the impact of our strategic investments; 

our expectations regarding losses under guarantees;

the status of our unrecognized tax benefits related to the U.S. federal, state and foreign tax positions; 

our expectation regarding the ability to realize our deferred tax assets;

our expectations regarding the completion and ultimate outcome of certain tax audits; 

our intent to permanently reinvest the earnings of our non U.K. & Germany foreign subsidiaries indefinitely;

the anticipated impact of recent accounting pronouncements; 

our intent to exit the FMS U.K. business, subject to consultation obligations under U.K. law; and

our expectations regarding the effect of changes to systems and processes on our internal control over financial 
reports. 

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These statements, as well as other forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report, are based on our current 

plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We caution readers that certain important factors 
could cause actual results and events to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. These risk 
factors, among others, include the following:

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Market Conditions:

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Changes in general economic and financial conditions in the U.S. and worldwide leading to decreased 
demand for our services and products, lower profit margins, increased levels of bad debt and reduced access 
to credit and financial markets.

Decreases in freight demand which would impact both our transactional and variable-based contractual 
business.

Changes in our customers’ operations, financial condition or business environment that may limit their 
demand for, or ability to purchase, our services and products.

Decreases in market demand affecting the commercial rental market and used vehicle sales as well as global 
economic conditions.

Volatility in customer volumes and shifting customer demand in the industries serviced by our SCS business.

Changes in current financial, tax or regulatory requirements that could negatively impact our financial results.

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Competition:

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Advances in technology may impact demand for our services or may require increased investments to remain 
competitive, and our customers may not be willing to accept higher prices to cover the cost of these 
investments.

Competition from other service providers, some of which have greater capital resources or lower capital costs, 
or from our customers, who may choose to provide services themselves.

Continued consolidation in the markets where we operate which may create large competitors with greater 
financial resources.

Our inability to maintain current pricing levels due to economic conditions, demand for services, customer 
acceptance or competition.

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Profitability:

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Lower than expected sales volumes or customer retention levels.

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Decreases in commercial rental fleet utilization and pricing.

Lower than expected used vehicle sales pricing levels and fluctuations in the anticipated proportion of retail 
versus wholesale sales.

Loss of key customers in our SCS and DTS business segments.

Our inability to adapt our product offerings to meet changing consumer preferences on a cost-effective basis.

The inability of our legacy information technology systems to provide timely access to data.

Sudden changes in market fuel prices and fuel shortages.

Higher prices for vehicles, diesel engines and fuel as a result of new regulations.

Higher than expected maintenance costs and lower than expected benefits associated with our maintenance 
initiatives.

Lower than expected revenue growth due to production delays at our automotive SCS customers, primarily 
related to the worldwide semiconductor supply shortage.

The inability of an original equipment manufacturer or supplier to provide vehicles or components, primarily 
related to the worldwide semiconductor supply shortage. 

Our inability to successfully execute our strategic returns and asset management initiatives, maintain our fleet 
at normalized levels and right-size our fleet in line with demand.

Our key assumptions and pricing structure, including any assumptions made with respect to inflation, of our 
SCS and DTS contracts prove to be inaccurate.

Increased unionizing, labor strikes and work stoppages.

Difficulties in attracting and retaining drivers and technicians due to driver and technician shortages, which 
may result in higher costs to procure drivers and technicians and higher turnover rates affecting our 
customers.

Our inability to manage our cost structure.

Our inability to limit our exposure for customer claims.

Unfavorable or unanticipated outcomes in legal or regulatory proceedings or uncertain positions.

Business interruptions or expenditures due to severe weather or other natural occurrences.

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Higher borrowing costs.

Unanticipated interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations.

Negative funding status of our pension plans caused by lower than expected returns on invested assets and 
unanticipated changes in interest rates.

Instability in U.S. and worldwide credit markets, resulting in higher borrowing costs and/or reduced access to 
credit.

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Reductions in residual values or useful lives of revenue earning equipment.

Increases in compensation levels, retirement rate and mortality resulting in higher pension expense; 
regulatory changes affecting pension estimates, accruals and expenses.

Changes in accounting rules, assumptions and accruals.

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Difficulties related to recent implementation of our Enterprise Resource Planning system and related 
processes.

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Other risks detailed from time to time in our SEC filings, including in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this Annual 
Report.

New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to 

assess the impact of such risk factors on our business. As a result, no assurance can be given as to our future results or 
achievements. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein, which speak only as of 
the date of this Annual Report. We do not intend, or assume any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements 
contained in this Annual Report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information required by ITEM 7A is included in ITEM 7 of PART II of this report.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting   .....................................................
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 238)   .......................................
Consolidated Statements of Earnings    ......................................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income      ..............................................................................
Consolidated Balance Sheets    ...................................................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows   ..................................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity  ...................................................................................
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements:

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies     ..........................................................................
Note 2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements   ........................................................................................
Note 3. Segment Reporting   ...................................................................................................................
Note 4. Revenue   ....................................................................................................................................
Note 5. Receivables, Net    .......................................................................................................................
Note 6. Revenue Earning Equipment, Net   ............................................................................................
Note 7. Operating Property and Equipment, Net   ..................................................................................
Note 8. Goodwill     ...................................................................................................................................
Note 9. Intangible Assets, Net     ...............................................................................................................
Note 10. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities    ................................................................................
Note 11. Income Taxes ..........................................................................................................................
Note 12. Leases    .....................................................................................................................................
Note 13. Debt      ........................................................................................................................................
Note 14. Guarantees    ..............................................................................................................................
Note 15. Share Repurchase Programs    ...................................................................................................
Note 16. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss      ..............................................................................
Note 17. Earnings Per Share       .................................................................................................................
Note 18. Share-Based Compensation Plans   ..........................................................................................
Note 19. Employee Benefit Plans    .........................................................................................................
Note 20. Environmental Matters  ...........................................................................................................
Note 21. Other Items Impacting Comparability  ....................................................................................
Note 22. Contingencies and Other Matters   ...........................................................................................
Note 23. Supplemental Cash Flow Information      ....................................................................................

Note 24. Acquisitions   ............................................................................................................................

Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule for the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:   
Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts   ..............................................................................

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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF RYDER SYSTEM, INC.:

Management of Ryder System, Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries (Ryder), is responsible for establishing 

and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Ryder’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance 
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the consolidated financial statements for external purposes 
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Ryder’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the 

maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of 
Ryder; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements 
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in 
accordance with authorizations of Ryder’s management and directors; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding 
prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of Ryder’s assets that could have a material effect 
on the consolidated financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 

Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become 
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of Ryder’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021. In 

making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway 
Commission in “Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013).” Based on our assessment and those criteria, management 
determined that Ryder maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021.

Ryder’s independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, has audited the effectiveness of 

Ryder’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021. Their report appears on the subsequent page.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Ryder System, Inc. 

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Ryder System, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as 
of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, of comprehensive income, of 
shareholders' equity and of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2021, including the related 
notes and financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying index (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial 
statements”). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on 
criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of 
the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial 
position of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the 
three years in the period ended December 31, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United 
States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over 
financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) 
issued by the COSO.

Basis for Opinions 

The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal 
control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included 
in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express 
opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting 
based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities 
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the 
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, 
whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material 
respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement 
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. 
Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated 
financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by 
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal 
control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the 
risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based 
on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the 
circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the 
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures 
that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and 
dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit 
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and 
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the 
company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or 
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Critical Audit Matters 

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial 
statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or 
disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or 
complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated 
financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate 
opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Revenue Earning Equipment - Residual Values 

As described in Notes 1 and 6 to the consolidated financial statements, the net carrying amount of revenue earning equipment 
was $8.3 billion as of December 31, 2021. Depreciation expense was $1.7 billion primarily related to Fleet Management 
Solutions (FMS) revenue earning equipment. Revenue earning equipment, comprised of vehicles, is initially recorded at cost 
inclusive of vendor rebates. The provision for depreciation is computed using the straight-line method. As disclosed by 
management, they periodically review and adjust, as appropriate, the estimated residual values and useful lives of existing 
revenue earning equipment. Management’s review of the estimated residual values and useful lives of revenue earning 
equipment is based on vehicle class (i.e., generally subcategories of trucks, tractors and trailers by weight and usage), historical 
and current market prices, third-party expected future market prices, expected lives of vehicles, and expected sales in the 
wholesale or retail markets, among other factors. 

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to revenue earning equipment - residual 
values is a critical audit matter are the significant judgment by management when estimating residual values, which in turn led 
to a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity and effort in performing procedures and in evaluating the significant 
judgment by management in estimating residual values related to the Company’s historical and current market prices, third-
party expected future market prices, and expected sales in the wholesale and retail markets.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall 
opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to 
management’s assessment of, and related adjustments to, the estimated residual values of revenue earning equipment. These 
procedures also included, among others (i) testing management’s process for developing the estimated residual values of 
revenue earning equipment, (ii) testing the accuracy of the Company’s historical used vehicle sales data and historical and 
current market prices, (iii) evaluating the reasonableness of management's significant assumptions related to third party 
expected future market prices and the expected sales in the wholesale and retail markets, and (iv) testing the calculation of the 
adjustment to depreciation expense based on updated estimated residual values. Evaluating management’s significant 
assumptions related to third party expected future market prices of used vehicles and the expected sales of used vehicles in the 
wholesale and retail markets involved evaluating whether the assumptions used were reasonable considering (i) past trends in 
the used vehicle sales market, (ii) consistency with external market and industry data, and (iii) consistency with evidence 
obtained in other areas of the audit.  

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 
Hallandale Beach, Florida 
February 17, 2022

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2006.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

2019

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Lease & related maintenance and rental revenues

$ 

3,994,481  $ 

3,704,045  $ 

3,784,744 

Services revenue

Fuel services revenue

Total revenues

Cost of lease & related maintenance and rental

Cost of services

Cost of fuel services

Other operating expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Non-operating pension costs, net

Used vehicle sales, net

Interest expense
Miscellaneous (income) loss, net

Restructuring and other items, net

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

Net earnings (loss)

Earnings (loss) per common share — Basic

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Net earnings (loss)

Earnings (loss) per common share — Diluted

Continuing operations
Discontinued operations

Net earnings (loss)

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Note: EPS amounts may not be additive due to rounding.

5,181,370 

487,102 

9,662,953 

2,896,433 

4,497,504 

467,459 

132,066 

1,054,537 

(577)   

(257,402)   

213,892 

(65,970)   

32,371 

8,970,313 

692,640 

171,042 

521,598 

(2,557)   

4,317,992 

398,054 

8,420,091 

3,108,766 

3,653,088 

382,749 

123,420 

921,573 

11,167 

(414)   

261,342 

(21,855)   

110,615 

8,550,451 

(130,360)   

(18,364)   

(111,996)   

(10,254)   

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

519,041  $ 

(122,250)  $ 

9.92  $ 

(0.05)   

9.87  $ 

9.70  $ 

(0.05)   

9.66  $ 

(2.15)  $ 

(0.21)   

(2.34)  $ 

(2.15)  $ 

(0.21)   

(2.34)  $ 

4,555,692 

585,365 

8,925,801 

3,103,703 

3,879,863 

571,658 

121,980 

907,449 

60,406 

58,706 

241,381 

(33,642) 

56,568 

8,968,072 

(42,271) 

(18,999) 

(23,272) 

(1,138) 

(24,410) 

(0.45) 

(0.03) 

(0.47) 

(0.45) 

(0.03) 

(0.47) 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

2019

(In thousands)

Net earnings (loss)

$ 

519,041  $ 

(122,250)  $ 

(24,410) 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Changes in cumulative translation adjustment and unrealized loss from 

cash flow hedges

1,606 

6,867 

30,681 

Amortization of pension and postretirement items
Income tax expense related to amortization of pension and 

postretirement items

Amortization of pension and postretirement items, net of tax

Reclassification of net actuarial loss due to pension settlement

Change in net actuarial loss and prior service cost

Income tax (expense) benefit related to change in net actuarial loss and 

27,741 

40,362 

30,305 

(5,781)   

(9,090)   

21,960 

31,272 

— 

— 

122,707 

(16,894)   

(7,059) 

23,246 

34,974 

(7,609) 

(6,149) 

21,216 

prior service cost                                                                                                                             

(18,309)   

(1,959)   

Change in net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of taxes

104,398 

(18,853)   

Other comprehensive income, net of taxes

127,964 

19,286 

75,143 

Comprehensive income (loss)

$ 

647,005  $ 

(102,964)  $ 

50,733 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands, except
share amounts)

$ 

233,961  $ 

1,464,737 
68,677 
693,239 
2,460,614 
8,323,039 
984,978 
570,905 
170,205 
1,324,582 
13,834,323  $ 

1,333,363  $ 
747,898 
1,119,602 
3,200,863 
5,246,306 
1,314,404 
1,274,804 
11,036,377 

151,294 
1,182,350 
61,191 
200,694 
1,595,529 
8,777,015 
927,058 
475,245 
43,216 
1,113,891 
12,931,954 

516,581 
547,389 
989,178 
2,053,148 
6,093,655 
1,403,861 
1,125,733 
10,676,397 

— 

— 

26,896 
1,194,334 
2,265,957 
(689,241)   
2,797,946 
13,834,323  $ 

26,866 
1,132,954 
1,912,942 
(817,205) 
2,255,557 
12,931,954 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Assets:

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables, net
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets

Total current assets
Revenue earning equipment, net
Operating property and equipment, net
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Sales-type leases and other assets

Total assets

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:

Current liabilities:

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt
Other non-current liabilities
Deferred income taxes

Total liabilities

Commitments and contingencies (Note 22)
Shareholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, no par value per share — authorized, 3,800,917; none 

outstanding, December 31, 2021 and 2020

Common stock, $0.50 par value per share — authorized, 400,000,000; 

outstanding, December 31, 2021 — 53,789,036 and December 31, 2020 — 
53,732,033

Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Cash flows from operating activities from continuing operations:

Net earnings (loss)

Less: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

Depreciation expense

Used vehicle sales, net

Amortization expense and other non-cash charges, net

Non-cash lease expense

Non-operating pension costs, net and share-based compensation expense

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

Collections on sales-type leases

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Receivables

Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses and other non-current liabilities

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

2019

$ 

519,041  $ 

(122,250)  $ 

(2,557) 

521,598 

1,786,218 

(257,402) 

25,137 

98,363 

46,423 

126,153 

138,698 

(240,330) 

(7,486) 
(124,804) 

125,800 

(63,061) 

(10,254) 

(111,996) 

2,027,413 

(414) 

115,519 

92,227 

41,160 

(32,865) 

114,462 

(5,356) 

20,094 
(91,969) 

28,863 

(15,835) 

(24,410) 

(1,138) 

(23,272) 

1,878,929 

58,706 

101,289 

94,039 

86,234 

(32,331) 

121,201 

27,149 

(1,334) 
(65,185) 

(26,596) 

(78,290) 

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations

2,175,307 

2,181,303 

2,140,539 

Cash flows from investing activities from continuing operations:

Purchases of property and revenue earning equipment

(1,941,409) 

(1,146,521) 

(3,735,174) 

Sales of revenue earning equipment

Sales of operating property and equipment

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired 

Other 

Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations

Cash flows from financing activities from continuing operations:

Net borrowings (repayments) of commercial paper and other

Debt proceeds

Debt repayments

Dividends on common stock

Common stock issued

Common stock repurchased

Other

748,099 

73,659 

(325,116) 

(4,977) 

(1,449,744) 

259,507 

299,616 

(607,636) 

(121,813) 

29,966 

(56,217) 

(7,131) 

538,894 

13,334 

— 

(6,704) 

(600,997) 

(377,273) 

2,084,343 

(3,055,380) 

(119,036) 

7,806 

(29,219) 

(18,419) 

465,705 

52,276 

— 
— 
(3,217,193) 

(15,492) 

3,016,348 

(1,775,685) 

(116,469) 

8,216 

(27,686) 

(5,093) 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing 
operations

(203,708) 

(1,507,178) 

1,084,139 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(617) 

Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash from continuing 

operations

Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash from 

discontinued operations

Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period

521,238 

793 

522,031 

151,294 

5,132 

78,260 

(550) 

77,710 

73,584 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$ 

673,325  $ 

151,294  $ 

(4,272) 

3,213 

2,260 

5,473 

68,111 

73,584 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Preferred
Stock

Amount

Common Stock

Shares

Par

Additional
Paid-In Capital

Retained 
Earnings

(In thousands, except share amounts)

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive 
Loss

Total

Balance at January 1, 2019

$ 

Comprehensive income (loss)

Common stock dividends declared — $2.20 per 

share

Common stock issued under employee stock 
award and stock purchase plans and other

Common stock repurchases

Share-based compensation

Balance at December 31, 2019

Adoption of new measurement of credit losses 

on financial instruments standard

Comprehensive income (loss)

Common stock dividends declared — $2.24 per 

share

Common stock issued under employee stock 
award and stock purchase plans and other

Common stock repurchases

Share-based compensation

Balance at December 31, 2020

Comprehensive income (loss)

Common stock dividends declared —$2.28 per 

share

Common stock issued under employee stock 
award and stock purchase plans and other

Common stock repurchases

Share-based compensation

Balance at December 31, 2021

$ 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

53,116,485  $ 

26,559  $ 

1,084,391  $ 

2,337,252  $ 

(911,634)  $ 

2,536,568 

— 

— 

633,261 

(471,430) 

— 

— 

— 

316 

(236) 

— 

(24,410) 

75,143 

50,733 

(117,349) 

7,900 

— 

(9,470) 

(17,980) 

25,828 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(117,349) 

8,216 

(27,686) 

25,828 

53,278,316 

26,639 

1,108,649 

2,177,513 

(836,491) 

2,476,310 

— 

— 

— 

1,090,715 

(636,998) 

— 

— 

— 

— 

545 

(318) 

— 

— 

— 

792,297 

(735,294) 

— 

— 

— 

398 

(368) 

— 

(5,077) 

— 

(5,077) 

(122,250) 

19,286 

(102,964) 

(121,292) 

7,261 

— 

(12,949) 

(15,952) 

29,993 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(121,292) 

7,806 

(29,219) 

29,993 

519,041 

127,964 

647,005 

(125,365) 

29,568 

— 

(15,188) 

(40,661) 

47,000 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(125,365) 

29,966 

(56,217) 

47,000 

53,732,033 

26,866 

1,132,954 

1,912,942 

(817,205) 

2,255,557 

53,789,036  $ 

26,896  $ 

1,194,334  $ 

2,265,957  $ 

(689,241)  $ 

2,797,946 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.     SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Basis of Consolidation and Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ryder System, Inc. (Ryder), all entities in which Ryder has 

a controlling voting interest (subsidiaries) and variable interest entities (VIEs) where Ryder is determined to be the primary 
beneficiary in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP). Ryder is deemed to 
be the primary beneficiary if we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic 
performance and we share in the significant risks and rewards of the entity. All significant intercompany accounts and 
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. We report our financial performance based on three business segments: (1) 
Fleet Management Solutions (FMS), which provides full service leasing and leasing with flexible maintenance options, 
commercial rental and maintenance services of trucks, tractors and trailers to customers principally in the United States (U.S.), 
Canada and the United Kingdom (U.K.); (2) Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), which provides integrated logistics solutions, 
including distribution management, dedicated transportation, transportation management, e-commerce and last mile and 
professional services in North America; and (3) Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS), which provides turnkey 
transportation solutions in the U.S. that includes dedicated vehicles, drivers, management, and administrative support. 
Dedicated transportation services provided as part of an operationally integrated, multi-service, supply chain solution to SCS 
customers are primarily reported in the SCS business segment. 

Use of Estimates

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that 

affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates are based on 
management’s best knowledge of historical trends, actions that we may take in the future, and other information available when 
the consolidated financial statements are prepared. Changes in estimates are typically recognized in the period when new 
information becomes available. Areas where the nature of the estimate make it reasonably possible that actual results could 
materially differ from the amounts estimated include: depreciation and residual values, employee benefit plan obligations, self-
insurance accruals, impairment assessments on long-lived assets (including goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets), 
revenue recognition, allowance for credit losses, income tax and deferred tax liabilities, and contingent liabilities. 

The effects of COVID-19 negatively impacted several areas of our businesses, particularly in the first half of 2020. While 
we are experiencing positive momentum in our businesses, other unknown effects of the pandemic may have further impact on 
our business, financial results, and areas of significant judgments and estimates. 

Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents represent investments in short-term, interest-bearing instruments with maturities of three months or less 

at the date of purchase and are stated at cost.

Revenue Recognition

We generate revenue primarily through contracts with customers to lease, rent and maintain revenue earning equipment 

and to provide logistics management and dedicated transportation services. We enter into contracts that can include various 
combinations of products and services, which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance 
obligations. We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are 
identified, payment terms are determined, the contract has commercial substance, and collectibility of consideration is probable. 
We generally recognize revenue over time as we provide the promised products or services to our customers in an amount we 
expect to receive in exchange for those products or services. Revenue is recognized net of amounts collected from customers 
for taxes, such as sales tax, that are remitted to the applicable taxing authorities. 

Lease & related maintenance and rental

Lease & related maintenance and rental revenues include ChoiceLease and commercial rental revenues from our FMS 

business segment. We offer a full service lease as well as a lease with more flexible maintenance options under our 
ChoiceLease product line. Our ChoiceLease product is marketed, priced and managed as a bundled service. We do not offer a 
stand-alone lease of a vehicle. We offer rental of vehicles under our commercial rental product line, which allows customers to 
supplement their fleet of vehicles on a short-term basis.

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Our ChoiceLease product line includes the lease of a vehicle (lease component) and maintenance and other services (non-

lease component). We generally lease new vehicles to our customers. Consideration is allocated between the lease and non-
lease components based on management's best estimate of the relative stand-alone selling price of each component. For further 
information regarding our stand-alone selling price estimation process, refer to the "Significant Judgments and Estimates" 
section below. 

Our ChoiceLease product provides for a fixed charge and a variable charge based on mileage or time usage. Fixed 
charges are typically billed at the beginning of the month and variable charges are typically billed a month in arrears. Revenue 
from the lease component of ChoiceLease agreements is recognized based on the classification of the arrangement, typically as 
either an operating or a sales-type lease. The majority of our leases are classified as operating leases and we recognize revenue 
for the lease component of these agreements on a straight-line basis. The non-lease component for maintenance services are not 
typically performed evenly over the life of a ChoiceLease contract as the level of maintenance provided generally increases as 
vehicles age. Therefore, we recognize maintenance revenue consistent with the estimated pattern of the costs to maintain the 
underlying vehicles. This generally results in the recognition of deferred revenue for the portion of the customer's billings 
allocated to the maintenance service component of the agreement. 

Our commercial rental product includes the short-term rental of a vehicle (one day up to one year in length). All of our 

rental arrangements are classified as operating leases and revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis.

Lease and rental agreements do not usually provide for scheduled rent increases or escalations. However, most lease 

agreements allow for rate changes based upon changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Lease and rental agreements also 
provide for variable usage charges based on a time charge and/or a fixed per-mile charge. The time charge, the per-mile charge 
and the changes in rates attributed to changes in the CPI are considered contingent revenue. Therefore, these charges are not 
considered fixed or determinable until the equipment usage or CPI change occurs and are excluded from the allocation of 
consideration at the inception of the contract. Revenues associated with licensing and operating taxes that are billed as incurred 
based on the contract arrangement are also excluded from the allocation of consideration at contract inception and allocated as 
earned. 

Variable consideration, such as billing for mileage and changes in CPI as well as licensing and operating tax revenues, is 
allocated to the lease and maintenance components based on the same allocation percentages at contract inception (or the most 
recent contract modification) when earned. Variable consideration allocated to the lease component is recognized in revenue as 
earned and variable consideration allocated to the non-lease component is recognized in revenue using an input method, 
consistent with the estimated pattern of maintenance costs for the remainder of the contract term. 

Leases not classified as operating leases are considered sales-type leases. We recognize revenue for sales-type leases 
using the effective interest method, which provides a constant periodic rate of return on the outstanding investment in the lease. 
We lease new or used vehicles under our sales-type lease arrangements. We recognize the difference between the net 
investment in the lease and the carrying value in selling profit or loss on used vehicles in our results of operations at lease 
commencement. 

Services

Services revenue includes all SCS and DTS revenues, as well as SelectCare and other revenues from our FMS business 

segment. In our SCS business segment, we offer a broad range of logistics management services designed to optimize the 
supply chain and address the key business requirements of our customers supported by a variety of technology and engineering 
solutions. In our DTS business segment, we combine equipment, maintenance, drivers, administrative services and additional 
services to provide customers with a single integrated dedicated transportation solution. DTS services are customized for our 
customers based on a transportation analysis to optimize vehicle capacity and overall asset utilization. 

Revenues from SCS and DTS service contracts are recognized as services are rendered in accordance with contract terms. 

SCS and DTS contracts typically include (1) fixed and variable billing rates, (2) cost-plus billing rates (input method based on 
actual costs incurred to perform services and a contracted mark-up), or (3) variable only or fixed only billing rates for the 
services. Our billing structure aligns with the value transferred to our customers. We generally have a right to consideration in 
an amount that corresponds directly with the value we have delivered to the customer.

Our customers contract us to provide an integrated service of transportation or supply chain logistical services into a 

single transportation or supply chain solution. Therefore, we typically recognize SCS and DTS service contracts as one 

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performance obligation satisfied over time. We generally sell a customized customer-specific solution and use the expected cost 
plus a margin approach to estimate the stand-alone selling price of each performance obligation. 

Under our SelectCare arrangements, we provide maintenance and repairs required to keep a vehicle in good operating 

condition, perform preventive maintenance inspections, provide access to emergency road service, and substitute vehicles. We 
provide these maintenance services to customers who choose not to lease our vehicles. The vast majority of our services are 
routine and performed on a recurring basis throughout the term of the arrangement. From time to time, we provide non-routine 
major repair services in order to place a vehicle back in service.

Our maintenance service arrangement provides for a monthly fixed charge and a monthly variable charge based on 
mileage or time usage. Fixed charges are typically billed at the beginning of the month for the services to be provided that 
month, while variable charges are typically billed a month in arrears. Most maintenance agreements allow for rate changes 
based upon changes in the CPI. The fixed per-mile charge and the changes in rates attributed to changes in the CPI are 
recognized as earned. 

The maintenance service is the only performance obligation in SelectCare contracts. For contract maintenance 

agreements, revenue is recognized as maintenance services are rendered over the terms of the related arrangements. We 
generally account for long-term maintenance contracts as one-year contracts since our maintenance arrangements are typically 
cancellable, without penalty, after the first year. For transactional maintenance services, revenue is recognized at the point in 
time when the service is provided. 

Costs associated with the activities performed under our maintenance arrangements are primarily comprised of labor, 

parts and outside repair work and are expensed as incurred. Non-chargeable maintenance costs have been allocated and 
reflected within “Cost of services” based on the proportionate maintenance-related labor costs relative to all product lines.

Fuel Services

Fuel services revenue is reported in our FMS business segment. We provide our FMS customers with access to fuel at our 

maintenance facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Fuel services revenue is invoiced to customers at contracted rates separate 
from other services being provided in other contracts, or at retail prices. Revenue from fuel services is recognized when fuel is 
delivered to customers. Fuel is largely a pass-through to our customers, for which we realize minimal changes in profitability 
during periods of steady market fuel prices. However, profitability may be positively or negatively impacted by sudden 
increases or decreases in market fuel prices during a short period of time as customer pricing for fuel services is established 
based on current market fuel costs.

Significant Judgments and Estimates 

We allocate the contract consideration from our ChoiceLease arrangements between the lease and maintenance 

components based on the relative stand-alone selling prices of each of those services. We do not sell the lease component of our 
ChoiceLease product offering on a stand-alone basis, therefore significant judgment is required to determine the stand-alone 
selling price of the lease component. We sell maintenance services separately through our SelectCare arrangements.

For the lease component, we estimate the stand-alone selling price using the projected cash outflows related to the 
underlying leased vehicle, net of the estimated disposal proceeds, and a certain targeted return considering our weighted 
average cost of capital. For the non-lease component of the contract, we estimate the stand-alone selling price of the 
maintenance component using an expected cost-plus margin approach. The expected costs are based on our history of providing 
maintenance services in our ChoiceLease arrangements. The margin is based on the historical margin percentages for our full 
service maintenance contracts in the SelectCare product line, as the maintenance performance obligation in those contracts is 
similar to our ChoiceLease arrangements.

Our SCS and DTS contracts often include promises to transfer multiple services to a customer. Our SCS and DTS 

services provided within a contract depend on a significant level of integration and interdependency between the services. 
Judgment is required to determine whether each service is considered distinct and accounted for as a separate performance 
obligation, or accounted for together as a significant integrated service and recognized over time. In making this judgment, we 
consider whether the services provided, within the context of the contract, represent the transfer of individual services or a 
combined bundle of services to the customer. This involves evaluating the promises to a customer within a contract to identify 
the services that need to be performed in order for the promise to be satisfied. Since multiple services that occur at different 

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points in time during a contract may be accounted for as an integrated service, judgment is required to assess the pattern of 
delivery to our customers.

Contract Balances 

We record a receivable related to revenue recognized when we have an unconditional right to invoice. We do not have 

material contract assets as we generally invoice customers as we perform services. We have elected to not assess whether a 
contract has a significant financing component as the period between the receipt of customer payment and the transfer of 
service to the customer is less than a year. Refer to Note 5, "Receivables, Net" for the amount of our trade receivables. 

Our contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue, which primarily relates to payments received or due in advance of 

performance for the maintenance services component of our ChoiceLease product. Changes in contract liabilities are due to the 
collection of cash or the satisfaction of our performance obligation under the contract. Refer to Note 4, "Revenue," for further 
information.

Costs to Obtain and Fulfill a Contract  

Our incremental direct costs of obtaining and fulfilling a contract, which primarily consist of sales commissions and setup 

costs, are capitalized and amortized over the period of contract performance or a longer period, generally, the estimated life of 
the customer relationship if renewals are expected and the renewal commission is not commensurate with the initial 
commission. We capitalize incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract that (1) relate directly to the contract and (2) are 
expected to be recovered through revenue generated under the contract. This requires an evaluation of whether the costs are 
incremental and would not have occurred absent the customer contract.

Capitalized sales commissions related to our ChoiceLease product are amortized based on the same pattern as the revenue 

is recognized for the underlying lease or non-lease components of the contract; generally on a straight-line basis for the lease 
component and consistent with the estimated pattern of maintenance costs for the non-lease component. We allocate the 
ChoiceLease commissions to the lease and non-lease components based on the same allocation of the contract consideration. 
The amortization period aligns with the term of our contract, which typically ranges from three to seven years.

Capitalized sales commissions related to our SCS and DTS service contracts are generally amortized on a straight-line 

basis consistent with the pattern that revenue is recognized for the underlying contracts. The amortization period aligns with the 
expected term of the contract, which typically ranges from three to five years. Capitalized setup costs related to our SCS and 
DTS service contracts are generally amortized on a straight-line basis based on the average life of customer relationships.

The incremental costs to obtain and fulfill a contract are included in “Sales-type leases and other assets” in the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets. Costs are primarily amortized in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the 
Consolidated Statements of Earnings over the expected period of benefit. Refer to Note 4, "Revenue," for further discussion.

Allowance for Credit Losses and Other

We maintain an allowance for billing adjustments related to certain discounts and other customer concessions. The 
estimates to determine the allowance for our trade receivables and net investments in sales-type leases are updated regularly 
based on our review of historical loss rates, as well as current and expected events impacting our business segments, current 
collection trends and historical billing adjustments. Amounts are charged against the allowance when the receivable is 
determined to be uncollectible.

When a business relationship with a customer is initiated, we evaluate collectability from the customer and it is 
continuously monitored as services are provided. We have a credit rating system based on internally developed standards and 
ratings provided by third parties. Our credit rating system, along with monitoring for delinquent payments, allows us to make 
decisions as to whether collectability is probable at the onset of the relationship and subsequently as we offer services. Factors 
considered during this process include historical payment trends, industry risks, liquidity of the customer, years in business, 
judgments, liens, and bankruptcies. Payment terms vary by contract type, although terms generally include a requirement of 
payment within 15 to 90 days.

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Leases

Leases as Lessor

We lease revenue earning equipment to customers for periods generally ranging from three to seven years for trucks and 
tractors and up to ten years for trailers. We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception. The standard lease 
agreement for revenue earning equipment provides both parties the right to terminate; therefore, we evaluate whether the lessee 
is reasonably certain to exercise the termination option in order to determine the appropriate lease term. If we terminate, the 
customer has the right (but not obligation) to purchase the vehicle. If the customer terminates, we have the option to require the 
customer to purchase the vehicle or pay a termination penalty. Our leases generally do not provide either party an option to 
renew the lease. We also rent revenue earning equipment to customers on a short-term basis, from one day up to one year in 
length. From time to time, we may also lease facilities to third parties. The majority of our leases are classified as operating 
leases. However, some of our revenue earning equipment leases are classified as sales-type leases. Refer to Note 6, "Revenue 
Earning Equipment, Net" for further information on our estimates of residual values and useful lives of revenue earning 
equipment which impact our sales-type leases.

Leases as Lessee

We lease facilities, revenue earning equipment, material handling equipment, automated vehicle washing machines, 
vehicles and office equipment from third parties. We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception. Operating 
lease right-of-use (ROU) assets, which represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and operating lease 
liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most of 
our leases do not provide an implicit rate of return, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at 
commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. We use the implicit rate when readily determinable. 
Operating lease ROU assets also exclude lease incentives received. We pay variable lease charges related to property taxes, 
insurance and maintenance as well as changes in CPI for leased facilities; usage of revenue earning equipment, automated 
washing machines, vehicles and office equipment; and hours of operation for material handling equipment. For leases with a 
term of 12 months or less, with the exception of our real estate leases, we do not recognize a ROU asset or liability and 
recognize lease payments in our income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term and variable lease payments in the 
period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred.

Lease terms for facilities are generally three to five years with one or more five-year renewal options and the lease terms 

for revenue earning equipment, material handling equipment, automated washing machines, vehicles and office equipment 
typically range from three to seven years with no extension options. Certain of our material handling equipment leases have 
residual value guarantees. For purposes of calculating operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities, lease terms 
may be deemed to include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that 
option. Macroeconomic conditions are the primary factor used to estimate whether an option to extend a lease term will be 
exercised or not. None of our leasing arrangements contain restrictive financial covenants. Lease expense is primarily included 
in "Other operating expenses" and "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. 
Refer to Note 12, "Leases," for additional information. 

Inventories

Inventories, which consist primarily of fuel, tires and vehicle parts, are valued at the lower of cost using the weighted-

average cost basis, or net realizable value.

Revenue Earning Equipment, Operating Property and Equipment, and Depreciation

Revenue earning equipment, comprised of vehicles, and operating property and equipment are initially recorded at cost 

inclusive of vendor rebates. Revenue earning equipment and operating property and equipment recognized as finance leases are 
initially recorded at the lower of the present value of the lease payments to be made over the lease term or fair value. Vehicle 
repairs and maintenance that extend the life or increase the value of a vehicle are capitalized, whereas ordinary repairs and 
maintenance (including tire replacement or repair) are expensed as incurred. Direct costs incurred in connection with 
developing or obtaining internal-use software are capitalized. Costs incurred during the preliminary stage of a software 
development project, as well as maintenance and training costs, are expensed as incurred.

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Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the term of the related lease. If 

a substantial additional investment is made in a leased property during the term of the lease, we re-evaluate the lease term to 
determine whether the investment, together with any penalties related to non-renewal, would constitute an economic penalty 
such that the renewal appears to be reasonably assured.

Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method on all depreciable assets. Depreciation expense has been 
recognized throughout the Consolidated Statements of Earnings depending on the nature of the related asset. We periodically 
review and adjust, as appropriate, the estimated residual values and useful lives of existing revenue earning equipment for 
purposes of recording depreciation expense. We routinely dispose of used revenue earning equipment as part of our FMS 
business. Refer to Note 6, “Revenue Earning Equipment, Net” for more information. Gains and losses on sales of operating 
property and equipment are reflected in “Miscellaneous (income) loss, net” in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. 

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the underlying acquired net tangible and 
intangible assets. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but rather, are tested for 
impairment at least annually as of October 1 of each year, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the carrying 
value of goodwill may be impaired. In evaluating goodwill for impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors 
to determine whether further impairment testing is necessary, such as macroeconomic conditions, changes in our industry and 
the markets in which we operate, and our market capitalization as well as our reporting units' historical and expected future 
financial performance.

If we conclude that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying value or we bypass 

the optional qualitative assessment, recoverability is assessed by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying 
amount. If a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, we would recognize a goodwill impairment loss for the 
amount by which the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill 
allocated to that reporting unit.

Our estimate of fair value for reporting units is determined based on a combination of a market and an income approach. 

Under the market approach, we use a selection of comparable publicly-traded companies that correspond to the reporting unit to 
derive a market-based multiple. Under the income approach, the fair value of the reporting unit is estimated based on the 
discounted present value of the projected future cash flows. Rates used to discount cash flows are dependent upon interest rates 
and the cost of capital based on our industry and capital structure, adjusted for equity and size risk premiums based on market 
capitalization. Estimates of future cash flows are dependent on our knowledge and experience about past and current events and 
significant judgments and assumptions about conditions we expect to exist, including revenue growth rates, margins, long-term 
growth rates, capital requirements, proceeds from the sale of used vehicles, the ability to utilize our tax net operating losses, and 
the discount rate. Our estimates of cash flows are also based on historical and future operating performance, economic 
conditions and actions we expect to take. In addition to these factors, our SCS and DTS reporting units are dependent on several 
key customers or industry sectors. The loss of a key customer may have a significant impact to our SCS or DTS reporting units, 
causing us to assess whether or not the event resulted in a goodwill impairment loss. 

There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and management’s judgment in applying them to the analysis of 

goodwill impairment. It is possible that assumptions underlying the impairment analysis will change in such a manner that 
impairment in value may occur in the future.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets, consisting of our trade name, are assessed for impairment when circumstances indicate 

that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The assessment is consistent with the process used to evaluate goodwill 
impairment. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives. Identifiable intangible 
assets that are subject to amortization are evaluated for impairment as described below.

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Other than Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Long-lived assets held and used, including revenue earning equipment, operating property and equipment, and intangible 
assets with finite lives, are tested for recoverability when circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be 
recoverable. Recoverability of long-lived assets is evaluated by comparing the carrying value of an asset or asset group to 
management’s best estimate of the undiscounted future operating cash flows (excluding interest charges) expected to be 
generated by the asset or asset group. If these comparisons indicate that the carrying value of the asset or asset group is not 
recoverable, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset or asset group exceeds its 
estimated fair value. Long-lived assets to be disposed of, including revenue earning equipment and operating property and 
equipment, are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

Self-Insurance Accruals

We retain a portion of the accident risk under auto liability, workers’ compensation and other insurance programs. Under 
our insurance programs, we retain the risk of loss in various amounts, generally up to $3 million on a per occurrence basis. Self-
insurance accruals are based primarily on an actuarially estimated, undiscounted cost of claims, which includes claims incurred 
but not reported. Historical loss development factors are utilized to project the future development of incurred losses, and these 
amounts are adjusted based upon actual claim experience and settlements. While we believe that the amounts are adequate, 
there can be no assurance that changes to our actuarial estimates may not occur due to limitations inherent in the estimation 
process. Changes in the actuarial estimates of these liabilities are charged or credited to earnings in the period determined. 
Amounts estimated to be paid within the next year have been classified as “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” with 
the remainder included in “Other non-current liabilities” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

We also maintain additional insurance at certain amounts in excess of our respective underlying retention. Amounts 
recoverable from insurance companies are not offset against the related liability as our insurance policies do not extinguish or 
provide legal release from the obligation to make payments related to such risk-related losses. Amounts expected to be received 
within the next year from insurance companies have been included within “Receivables, net” with the remainder included in 
“Sales-type leases and other assets” and are recognized only when realization of the claim for recovery is considered probable. 

Income Taxes

Our provision for income taxes is based on reported earnings before income taxes. Deferred taxes are recognized for the 

future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities 
and their respective tax bases, using tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. 

Valuation allowances are recognized to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. 

In assessing the likelihood of realization, we consider estimates of future sources of taxable income. We calculate our current 
and deferred tax position based on estimates and assumptions that could differ from the actual results reflected in income tax 
returns filed in subsequent years. Adjustments based on filed returns are recorded when identified.

We are subject to tax audits in numerous jurisdictions in the U.S. and around the world. Tax audits by their very nature are 

often complex and can require several years to complete. In the normal course of business, we are subject to challenges from 
the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities regarding amounts of taxes due. These challenges may alter the timing or 
amount of taxable income or deductions, or the allocation of income among tax jurisdictions. As part of our calculation of the 
provision for income taxes on earnings, we determine whether the benefits of our tax positions are at least more likely than not 
of being sustained upon audit based on the technical merits of the tax position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as 
the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Such accruals 
require management to make estimates and judgments with respect to the ultimate outcome of a tax audit. Actual results could 
vary materially from these estimates. We adjust these reserves as well as the impact of any related interest and penalties in light 
of changing facts and circumstances, such as the progress of a tax audit.

Interest and penalties related to income tax exposures are recognized as incurred and included in "Provision for (benefit 
from) income taxes” in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Accruals for income tax exposures, including penalties and 
interest, expected to be settled within the next year are included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” with the 
remainder included in “Other non-current liabilities” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The federal benefit from state income 
tax exposures is included in “Deferred income taxes” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Severance and Contract Termination Costs

We recognize liabilities for severance and contract termination costs based upon the nature of the cost to be incurred. For 
involuntary separation plans that are completed within the guidelines of our written involuntary separation plan, we recognize 
the liability when it is probable and reasonably estimable. For one-time termination benefits, such as additional severance pay 
or benefit payouts, and other exit costs, such as contract termination costs, the liability is measured and recognized initially at 
fair value in the period in which the liability is incurred, with subsequent changes to the liability recognized as adjustments in 
the period of change. Severance related to position eliminations that are part of a restructuring plan is included in "Restructuring 
and other, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Severance costs that are not part of a restructuring plan are 
recognized in the period incurred as a direct cost of revenue or within “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the 
Consolidated Statements of Earnings depending upon the nature of the eliminated position. 

Environmental Expenditures

We recognize liabilities for environmental matters when it is probable a loss has been incurred and the costs can be 

reasonably estimated. Environmental liability estimates may include costs such as anticipated site testing, consulting, 
remediation, disposal, post-remediation monitoring and legal fees, as appropriate. The liability does not reflect possible 
recoveries from insurance companies or reimbursement of remediation costs by state agencies, but does include estimates of 
cost sharing with other potentially responsible parties. Estimates are not discounted, as the timing of the anticipated cash 
payments is not fixed or readily determinable. Subsequent adjustments to initial estimates are recognized as necessary based 
upon additional information developed in subsequent periods. In future periods, new laws or regulations, advances in 
remediation technology, or additional information about the ultimate remediation methodology to be used could significantly 
change our estimates. Claims for reimbursement of remediation costs are recognized when recovery is deemed probable.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We use financial instruments, including forward exchange contracts and swaps, to manage our exposures to movements in 

interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The use of these financial instruments modifies our exposure of these rate 
movement risks with the intent to reduce the risk or cost to us. We do not expect to incur any losses as a result of counterparty 
default as we only enter into contracts with counterparties comprised of large banks and financial institutions that meet 
established credit criteria.

On the date a derivative contract is executed, we formally document, among other items, the intended hedging designation 

and relationship, along with the risk management objectives and strategies for entering into the derivative contract. We also 
formally assess, both at inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives we used in hedging transactions are highly 
effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items. Cash flows from derivatives that are accounted for 
as hedges are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in the same category as the items being hedged. When it 
is determined that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge or that it has ceased to be a highly effective hedge, we 
discontinue hedge accounting prospectively. The fair value of our derivatives was not material as of December 31, 2021 and 
2020.

Foreign Currency Translation

Our foreign operations generally use local currency as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these operations 

are translated at the exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date. Items in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings are 
translated at the average exchange rates. The related translation adjustments are recorded in “Accumulated other comprehensive 
loss” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are recognized in 
“Miscellaneous (income) loss, net” in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Share-Based Compensation

The fair value of stock option awards and unvested restricted stock awards are expensed on a straight-line basis over the 

vesting period of the awards. Restricted stock units (RSUs) are expensed in the year they are granted. Windfall tax benefits and 
tax shortfalls are charged directly to income tax expense.

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Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share is computed using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an 
earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for common stock and any participating securities according to 
dividends declared (whether paid or unpaid) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. RSUs are considered 
participating securities since the share-based awards contain a non-forfeitable right to dividend equivalents irrespective of 
whether the awards ultimately vest. Under the two-class method, earnings per common share are computed by dividing the sum 
of distributed earnings to common shareholders and undistributed earnings allocated to common shareholders by the weighted 
average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are 
allocated to both common shares and participating securities based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the 
period.

Diluted earnings per common share reflect the dilutive effect of potential common shares from stock options and other 

nonparticipating unvested stock. The dilutive effect of stock options is computed using the treasury stock method, which 
assumes any proceeds that could be obtained upon the exercise of stock options or vesting of stock awards would be used to 
purchase common shares at the average market price for the period. The assumed proceeds include the purchase price the 
grantee pays and the unrecognized compensation expense at the end of each period. For periods where we recognize a net loss, 
any unvested award would have an anti-dilutive impact to our earnings per share calculation. 

Share Repurchases

Repurchases of shares of common stock are made periodically in open-market transactions and are subject to market 

conditions, legal requirements and other factors. The cost of share repurchases is allocated between additional paid-in capital 
and retained earnings based on the amount of additional paid-in capital at the time of the share repurchase.

Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans

The funded status of our defined benefit pension plans and postretirement benefit plans are recognized in the Consolidated 
Balance Sheets. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation. 
The fair value of plan assets represents the current market value of contributions made to irrevocable trusts, held for the sole 
benefit of participants, which are invested by the trusts. For defined benefit pension plans, the benefit obligation represents the 
actuarial present value of benefits expected to be paid upon retirement. For postretirement benefit plans, the benefit obligation 
represents the actuarial present value of postretirement benefits attributed to employee services already rendered. Overfunded 
plans, with the fair value of plan assets exceeding the benefit obligation, are aggregated and reported as a pension asset. 
Underfunded plans, with the benefit obligation exceeding the fair value of plan assets, are aggregated and reported as a pension 
and postretirement benefit liability.

The current portion of pension and postretirement benefit liabilities represents the actuarial present value of benefits 

payable within the next year exceeding the fair value of plan assets (if funded), measured on a plan-by-plan basis. These 
liabilities are recognized in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Pension and postretirement benefit expense includes service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, 

amortization of net prior service costs loss/credit and net actuarial loss/gain as well as the impact of any settlement or 
curtailment. Service cost represents the actuarial present value of participant benefits earned in the current year. The expected 
return on plan assets represents the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the 
benefits included in the obligation. Prior service cost represents the impact of plan amendments. Net actuarial losses arise as a 
result of differences between actual experience and assumptions or as a result of changes in actuarial assumptions. Both are 
initially recognized in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are subsequently 
amortized as a component of pension and postretirement benefit expense generally over the remaining life expectancy.

The measurement of benefit obligations and pension and postretirement benefit expense is based on estimates and 
assumptions approved by management. These valuations reflect the terms of the plans and use participant-specific information 
such as compensation, age and years of service, as well as certain assumptions, including estimates of discount rates, expected 
return on plan assets, rate of compensation increases, interest rates and mortality rates.

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Fair Value Measurements

We carry various assets and liabilities at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, including vehicles held for sale, 

investments held in Rabbi Trusts and pension assets.

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) 
in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on 
the measurement date. Fair value measurements are classified based on the following fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access at 

the measurement date. An active market for the asset or liability is a market in which transactions for the asset 
or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Level 2 Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices 
in markets that are not active; or model-derived valuations or other inputs that are observable or can be 
corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. These inputs reflect our own assumptions about the assumptions a 

market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.

When available, we use unadjusted quoted market prices to measure fair value and classify such measurements within 
Level 1. If quoted prices are not available, fair value is based upon model-driven valuations that use current market-based or 
independently sourced market parameters such as interest rates and currency rates. Items valued using these models are 
classified according to the lowest level input or value driver that is significant to the valuation.

The carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and 
accounts payable approximate fair value due to the immediate or short-term maturities of these financial instruments. Revenue 
earning equipment held for sale is measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and is stated at the lower of carrying amount 
or fair value less costs to sell. Investments held in Rabbi Trusts and derivatives are carried at fair value on a recurring basis. 
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts include exchange-traded equity securities and mutual funds. Fair values for these investments 
are based on quoted prices in active markets. Refer to Note 17, "Employee Benefit Plans," for further information regarding 
pension assets. 

2.     RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS 

Reference Rate Reform

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 
2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848). This update provides optional expedients for applying GAAP to contracts, 
hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another rate expected to be discontinued at the end of 
2021 because of rate reform. The update is effective for all transactions from March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. We 
will continue to adopt this update as alternative reference rates in relevant contracts are modified through December 31, 2022. 
We continuously evaluate the impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. 

Leases

In July 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-05, Lessor - Certain Leases with Variable Lease Payments (Topic 842). 

This update requires lessors to classify leases as operating leases if they have variable lease payments that do not depend on an 
index or rate and would have selling losses if they were classified as sales-type or direct financing leases. The update is 
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities are 
permitted to apply this amendment using the retrospective or prospective approach. We plan to adopt the amendment on a 
prospective basis and do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial 
position, results of operations, and cash flows. 

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Business Combinations

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities - Business 

Combinations (Topic 805). This update requires companies to apply Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) to 
recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers acquired in a business combination. 
Additionally, the update clarifies that companies should apply the definition of a performance obligation in Topic 606 when 
recognizing contract liabilities assumed in a business combination. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after 
December 15, 2022, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating 
the impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

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3.     SEGMENT REPORTING 

Our operating segments are aggregated into reportable business segments based upon similar economic 

characteristics, products, services, customers and delivery methods.

Our primary measurement of segment financial performance, defined as “Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 

before income taxes” (EBT), includes an allocation of costs from Central Support Services (CSS) and excludes non-
operating pension costs, net and certain other items as described in Note 21, "Other Items Impacting Comparability." CSS 
represents those costs incurred to support all business segments, including finance and procurement, corporate services, 
human resources, information technology, public affairs, legal, marketing and corporate communications. The objective of 
the EBT measurement is to provide clarity on the profitability of each business segment and, ultimately, to hold leadership 
of each business segment accountable for their allocated share of CSS costs. Certain costs are not attributable to any 
segment and remain unallocated in CSS, including costs for investor relations, public affairs and certain executive 
compensation. CSS costs attributable to the business segments are predominantly allocated to FMS, SCS and DTS as 
follows:

• Finance, corporate services, and health and safety — allocated based upon estimated and planned resource 

utilization;

• Human resources — individual costs within this category are allocated under various methods, including allocation 

based on estimated utilization and number of personnel supported;

•

Information technology — principally allocated based upon utilization-related metrics such as number of users or 
minutes of central processing unit time. Customer-related project costs and expenses are allocated to the business 
segment responsible for the project; and

• Other — represents legal and other centralized costs and expenses including certain share-based incentive 
compensation costs. Expenses, where allocated, are based primarily on the number of personnel supported.

Our FMS segment leases revenue earning equipment and provides fuel, maintenance and other ancillary services to 
the SCS and DTS segments. Inter-segment EBT allocated to SCS and DTS includes earnings related to equipment used to 
provide services to SCS and DTS customers. EBT related to inter-segment equipment and services billed to SCS and DTS 
customers (equipment contribution) are included in both FMS and the segment that served the customer and then eliminated 
upon consolidation (presented as “Eliminations”). 

Segment results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had each segment 

been an independent, stand-alone entity during the periods presented. Each business segment follows the same accounting 
policies as described in Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.” However, we do not record right-of-use 
assets or liabilities for our intercompany operating leases between FMS and SCS and DTS business segments. The 
following tables set forth financial information for each of our segments and provide a reconciliation between segment EBT 
and earnings from continuing operations before income taxes. 

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Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

2019

Revenue:

Fleet Management Solutions:

ChoiceLease
Commercial rental
SelectCare and other
Fuel services

    ChoiceLease liability insurance revenue (1)
Fleet Management Solutions
Supply Chain Solutions
Dedicated Transportation Solutions
Eliminations (2)

Total revenues

Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes:

Fleet Management Solutions
Supply Chain Solutions
Dedicated Transportation Solutions
Eliminations

Unallocated Central Support Services
Non-operating pension costs, net (3)
Other items impacting comparability, net (4)

$ 

$ 

$ 

3,219,914  $ 
1,113,740 
606,877 
737,640 
777 
5,678,948 
3,154,798 
1,457,188 
(627,981)   
9,662,953  $ 

663,090  $ 
117,351 
49,058 
(79,265)   
750,234 
(68,608)   
577 
10,437 

3,159,909  $ 
834,232 
583,435 
569,074 
23,817 
5,170,467 
2,544,420 
1,229,374 
(524,170)   
8,420,091  $ 

(141,957)  $ 
159,940 
73,442 
(42,801)   
48,624 
(77,438)   
(11,167)   
(90,379)   

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

$ 

692,640  $ 

(130,360)  $ 

_______________ 

3,077,051 
1,009,086 
633,644 
816,362 
35,260 
5,571,403 
2,551,271 
1,417,483 
(614,356) 
8,925,801 

(70,274) 
145,060 
81,149 
(50,732) 
105,203 
(49,114) 
(60,406) 
(37,954) 

(42,271) 

(1)

In the first quarter of 2021, we completed the previously announced exit of the extension of our liability insurance coverage for ChoiceLease 
customers. 

(2) Represents the elimination of intercompany revenues in our FMS business segment.

(3) Refer to Note 19, "Employee Benefit Plans," for a discussion on these items.

(4) Refer to Note 21, “Other Items Impacting Comparability,” for a discussion of items excluded from our primary measure of segment performance.

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The following table sets forth depreciation expense, amortization expense and other non-cash charges, net, interest 

expense (income), capital expenditures paid and total assets for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, as 
provided to the chief operating decision-maker for each of our reportable business segments:

2021

Depreciation expense (1)
Amortization expense and other non-
cash charges, net
Interest expense (income) (2)
Capital expenditures paid
Total assets

2020

Depreciation expense (1)
Amortization expense and other non-cash 
charges, net
Interest expense (income) (2)
Capital expenditures paid
Total assets

2019

Depreciation expense (1)
Amortization expense and other non-cash 
charges, net
Interest expense (income) (2)
Capital expenditures paid
Total assets

_______________ 

FMS

SCS

DTS

CSS

Eliminations

Total

(In thousands)

$  1,735,729  $ 

46,704  $ 

3,230  $ 

555  $ 

—  $  1,786,218 

40,771 
214,034 
  1,853,419 
  10,999,687 

84,163 
2,720 
67,319 
  2,320,154 

3,108 
(2,820) 
1,240 
318,095 

(4,542) 
(42) 
19,431 
554,436 

— 
— 
— 
(358,049) 

123,500 
213,892 
  1,941,409 
  13,834,323 

$  1,981,426  $ 

38,652  $ 

2,955  $ 

4,380  $ 

—  $  2,027,413 

135,499 

255,264 

  1,089,773 

68,878 

602 

37,742 

1,025 

(3,176) 

1,459 

2,344 

8,652 

17,547 

— 

— 

— 

207,746 

261,342 

  1,146,521 

  11,274,450 

  1,313,312 

295,738 

328,329 

(279,875) 

  12,931,954 

$  1,825,816  $ 

42,428  $ 

3,795  $ 

6,890  $ 

—  $  1,878,929 

128,322 

243,406 

  3,643,573 

61,419 

1,038 

49,421 

1,510 

(3,224) 

2,182 

4,077 

161 

39,998 

— 

— 

— 

195,328 

241,381 

  3,735,174 

  12,991,716 

  1,236,589 

327,384 

305,631 

(385,986) 

  14,475,334 

(1) Depreciation expense totaling $26 million in 2021 and $27 million in 2020 and 2019 associated with CSS assets was allocated to business segments 

(2)

based upon estimated and planned asset utilization.
Interest expense was primarily allocated to the FMS segment since such borrowings were used principally to fund the purchase of revenue earning 
equipment used in FMS; however, interest was also reflected in SCS and DTS based on targeted segment leverage ratios.

Geographic Information 

Long-lived assets:
United States
Foreign:

Canada
Europe
Mexico

Total

December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

$ 

8,477,721  $ 

8,682,657 

531,580 
241,652 

57,064 
830,296 
9,308,017  $ 

622,111 
337,310 

61,995 
1,021,416 
9,704,073 

$ 

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4.     REVENUE

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables disaggregate our revenue recognized by primary geographical market by our reportable business 

segments and by industry for SCS. Refer to Note 3, “Segment Reporting”, for the disaggregation of our revenue by major 
product/service lines.

Primary Geographical Markets

United States

Canada
Europe (1)
Mexico

Year ended December 31, 2021

FMS

SCS

DTS
(In thousands)

Eliminations

Total

$  5,115,356  $  2,705,569  $  1,457,188  $ 

(599,088)  $  8,679,025 

301,519 

262,073 

229,750 

— 

— 

219,479 

— 

— 

— 

(28,893) 

— 

— 

502,376 

262,073 

219,479 

Total revenues

$  5,678,948  $  3,154,798  $  1,457,188  $ 

(627,981)  $  9,662,953 

 ————————————

(1) Refer to Note 21, "Other Items Impacting Comparability", for further information on the exit of the FMS U.K. business.

United States

Canada

Europe

Mexico

Year ended December 31, 2020

FMS

SCS

DTS
(In thousands)

Eliminations

Total

$  4,646,290  $  2,146,936  $  1,229,374  $ 

(506,884)  $  7,515,716 

269,198 

254,979 

207,911 

— 

— 

189,573 

— 

— 

— 

(17,286) 

— 

— 

459,823 

254,979 

189,573 

Total revenues

$  5,170,467  $  2,544,420  $  1,229,374  $ 

(524,170)  $  8,420,091 

United States

Canada

Europe

Mexico

Singapore

Year ended December 31, 2019

FMS

SCS

DTS
(In thousands)

Eliminations

Total

$  4,965,461  $  2,110,240  $  1,417,483  $ 

(593,170)  $  7,900,014 

302,956 

302,986 

— 

— 

215,380 

— 

222,358 

3,293 

— 

— 

— 

— 

(21,186) 

— 

— 

— 

497,150 

302,986 

222,358 

3,293 

Total revenues

$  5,571,403  $  2,551,271  $  1,417,483  $ 

(614,356)  $  8,925,801 

Industry

We have a diversified portfolio of customers across a full array of transportation and logistics solutions and across many 

industries. We believe this will help to mitigate the impact of adverse downturns in specific sectors of the economy. Our 
portfolio of ChoiceLease and commercial rental customers, as well as our DTS business, is not concentrated in any one 
particular industry or geographic region. 

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Our SCS business segment includes revenue from the following industries:

Automotive

Technology and healthcare

Consumer packaged goods and retail

Industrial and other

Total revenues

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020
(In thousands)

2019

$ 

1,185,372  $ 

940,314  $ 

1,003,508 

427,510 

1,220,534 

321,382 

386,610 

993,403 

224,093 

432,107 

901,344 

214,312 

$ 

3,154,798  $ 

2,544,420  $ 

2,551,271 

Lease & Related Maintenance and Rental Revenues

The non-lease revenue from maintenance services related to our ChoiceLease product is recognized in "Lease & related 

maintenance and rental revenues" in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. In 2021, 2020 and 2019, we recognized $1.0 
billion, $965 million and $950 million, respectively. 

Deferred Revenue

The following table includes the changes in deferred revenue due to the collection and deferral of cash or the satisfaction 

of our performance obligation under the contract:

Years ended December 31, 

2021

2020

2019

(In thousands)

Balance as of beginning of period

$ 

629,739  $ 

603,687  $ 

582,078 

Recognized as revenue during period from beginning balance

(183,460)   

(179,623)   

(180,939) 

Consideration deferred during period, net

Foreign currency translation adjustment and other

145,498 

1,665 

203,308 

2,367 

203,136 

(588) 

Balance as of end of period

$ 

593,442  $ 

629,739  $ 

603,687 

Contracted Not Recognized Revenue

Revenue allocated to remaining performance obligations represents contracted revenue that has not yet been recognized 

(contracted not recognized revenue). Contracted not recognized revenue was $2.4 billion as of December 31, 2021, and 
primarily includes deferred revenue and amounts for full service ChoiceLease maintenance revenue that will be recognized as 
revenue in future periods as we provide maintenance services to our customers. Contracted not recognized revenue excludes (1) 
variable consideration as it is not included in the transaction price consideration allocated at contract inception, (2) revenues 
from the lease component of our ChoiceLease product and all the revenue from the commercial rental product, (3) revenues 
from contracts with an original duration of one year or less, including SelectCare contracts, and (4) revenue from SCS, DTS 
and other contracts where there are remaining performance obligations when we have the right to invoice but the revenue to be 
recognized in the future corresponds directly with the value delivered to the customer.  

Sales Commissions and Setup Costs

We capitalize incremental sales commissions paid as a result of obtaining ChoiceLease, SCS and DTS contracts as 
contract costs. Capitalized sales commissions, including initial direct costs of our leases, was $106 million and $89 million as of 
December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Sales commission expense in 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $44 million, $44 million 
and $43 million, respectively. We also capitalize setup costs as a result of obtaining SCS and DTS contracts as contract costs. 
Capitalized setup costs were $54 million and $28 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Setup contract 
amortization expense in 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $23 million, $11 million and $11 million, respectively.

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5.     RECEIVABLES, NET 

Trade
Sales-type leases
Other, primarily warranty and insurance

Allowance for credit losses and other

Total

December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

1,280,766  $ 
148,134 
67,141 
1,496,041 

(31,304)   
1,464,737  $ 

1,051,618 
132,003 
41,753 
1,225,374 
(43,024) 
1,182,350 

$ 

$ 

The following table provides a reconciliation of our allowance for credit losses and other:

Balance as of beginning of period

Changes to provisions for credit losses
Impact of adoption of new accounting standard, write-offs, and other (1)

Balance as of end of period

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

(in thousands)

43,024  $ 

1,632 

(13,352)   

31,304  $ 

22,761 

34,191 

(13,928) 

43,024 

$ 

$ 

 ————————————
Includes the cumulative-effect adjustment for the adoption of ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) in 2020.

(1)

6.     REVENUE EARNING EQUIPMENT, NET

Estimated
Useful
Lives

(In years)

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Cost

Accumulated
Depreciation

Net

Cost

(In thousands)

Accumulated
Depreciation

Net

Held for use:

Trucks

Tractors

3 — 7

$  5,223,127  $ (2,055,135)  $  3,167,992  $  5,061,266  $ (1,818,594)  $  3,242,672 

   4 — 7.5   7,256,002 

  (3,059,206)    4,196,796 

  7,013,595 

  (2,853,591)    4,160,004 

Trailers and other

9.5 — 12

  1,780,487 

(868,820)   

911,667 

  2,046,768 

(804,006)    1,242,762 

Held for sale

Total

209,506 

(162,922)   

46,584 

644,132 

(512,555)   

131,577 

$ 14,469,122  $ (6,146,083)  $  8,323,039  $ 14,765,761  $ (5,988,746)  $  8,777,015 

Total depreciation expense related to revenue earning equipment primarily used in our FMS segment was $1.7 billion, 

$1.9 billion and $1.8 billion in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. 

Residual Value Estimate Changes

We periodically review and adjust, as appropriate, the estimated residual values and useful lives of existing revenue 

earning equipment for the purposes of recording depreciation expense. Reductions in estimated residual values or useful lives 
will increase depreciation expense over the remaining useful life of the vehicle. Conversely, an increase in estimated residual 
values or useful lives will decrease depreciation expense over the remaining useful life of the vehicle. Our review of the 
estimated residual values and useful lives of revenue earning equipment is based on vehicle class, (i.e., generally subcategories 
of trucks, tractors and trailers by weight and usage), historical and current market prices, third-party expected future market 
prices, expected lives of vehicles, and expected sales in the wholesale or retail markets, among other factors. A variety of 
factors, many of which are outside of our control, could cause residual value estimates to differ from actual used vehicle sales 
pricing, such as changes in supply and demand of used vehicles; volatility in market conditions; changes in vehicle technology; 
competitor pricing; regulatory requirements; driver shortages; customer requirements and preferences; and changes in 

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underlying assumption factors. We have disciplines related to the management and maintenance of our vehicles designed to 
manage the risk associated with the residual values of our revenue earning equipment.

The following table provides a summary of incremental depreciation expense that has been recorded related to our 

residual value estimate changes since 2019, as well as used vehicle sales results (rounded to the closest million):

Years ended December31,

2021

2020

2019

(in thousands)

Depreciation expense related to estimate changes

$ 

309,000  $ 

491,000  $ 

Used vehicle sales, net

(257,000)   

— 

357,000 

59,000 

2021
During the second quarter of 2021, we completed a review of the residual values and useful lives of revenue earning 
equipment. Based on the results of our analysis, we primarily adjusted our residual value estimates for certain tractors and 
useful lives of certain classes of our revenue earning equipment, which impacted approximately 15% of our total fleet. The 
increase in depreciation expense in 2021 as a result of residual value estimate changes was not material to our results of 
operations.

2020

In 2020, we performed a review of the estimated residual values of our revenue earning equipment primarily due to the 
COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on current and expected used vehicle market conditions. In evaluating our residual value 
estimates, we reviewed recent multi-year trends; management and third-party outlook for the used vehicle market, including 
impacts of COVID-19 and the demand and pricing of our used vehicles; expected sales volumes through our retail and 
wholesale channels; inventory levels; and other factors that management deemed necessary to appropriately reflect our expected 
sales proceeds. Based on our review, we reduced our estimated residual values primarily for our truck fleet, and to a lesser 
extent, our tractor fleet, which resulted in additional depreciation expense of $197 million. This resulted in a decrease to our net 
earnings of $146 million and diluted earnings per share of $2.78 in 2020. In 2020, the depreciation expense also included 
$294 million related to the residual value changes that occurred in the second half of 2019.

2019
In the second half of 2019, we began to experience softening in used vehicle market conditions, which was expected to 

continue throughout 2020. At that time, our inventory of used vehicles to be made available for sale was also higher than 
expected, which increased the volume of used vehicle sales expected to be sold through our wholesale channels. Due to these 
dynamics and our updated outlook at that time, we concluded, in the third quarter of 2019, that our residual value estimates 
likely exceeded the expected future values that would be realized upon the sale of power vehicles in our fleet. As a result, in the 
third quarter of 2019, we lowered the estimated residual values for our revenue earning equipment, primarily our power 
vehicles, to reflect more recent multi-year trends and our outlook for the expected used vehicle market.

The changes in our residual value estimates, in the third quarter of 2019, resulted in additional depreciation expense of 

$297 million. As a result in 2019, our net earnings and diluted earnings per share decreased by $219 million and $4.19, 
respectively. The impact of the change in estimated vehicle residual values that occurred in the third quarter of 2019 was in 
addition to the depreciation expense of $60 million related to the estimate change effective January 1, 2019.

Used Vehicle Sales and Valuation Adjustments

Revenue earning equipment held for sale is stated at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Losses on 
vehicles held for sale for which carrying values exceed fair value, which we refer to as "valuation adjustments," are recognized 
at the time they are deemed to meet the held for sale criteria and are presented within "Used vehicle sales, net" in the 
Consolidated Statements of Earnings. For revenue earning equipment held for sale, we stratify our fleet by vehicle type (trucks, 
tractors and trailers), weight class, age and other relevant characteristics and create classes of similar assets for analysis 
purposes. For revenue earning equipment held for sale, fair value was determined based upon recent market prices obtained 
from our own sales experience for each class of similar assets and vehicle condition if available or third-party market pricing. In 
addition, we also consider expected declines in market prices when valuing the vehicles held for sale, as well as forecasted sales 
channel mix (retail/wholesale). 

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The following table presents revenue earning equipment held for sale that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring 

basis and considered a Level 3 fair value measurement:

Losses from Valuation Adjustments

December  31,

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020 (2)

2021

2020

2019

(In thousands)

(In thousands)

$ 

$ 

931  $ 

1,485 
1,309 
3,725  $ 

3,848  $ 
2,211 
4,092 
10,151  $ 

3,390  $ 
4,179 
6,005 
13,574  $ 

18,022  $ 
12,139 
6,909 
37,070  $ 

38,701 
40,213 
4,224 
83,138 

Revenue earning equipment held for sale (1):

Trucks
Tractors
Trailers and other

Total assets at fair value

_______________

(1) Reflects only the portion where net book values exceeded fair values and valuation adjustments were recorded. The net book value of assets held for sale 

that were less than fair value was $43 million and $121 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. 

(2) Adjusted the presentation of the vehicles held for sale that were recorded to fair value to now exclude vehicles that previously recognized accumulated 

depreciation. 

The components of used vehicle sales, net were as follows:

Gains on vehicle sales, net

Losses from valuation adjustments

Used vehicle sales, net

7.      OPERATING PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 

Land

Buildings and improvements

Machinery and equipment

Other

Accumulated depreciation

Total

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

2019

(In thousands)

$ 

$ 

(270,976)  $ 

(37,484)  $ 

(24,432) 

13,574 

37,070 

(257,402)  $ 

(414)  $ 

83,138 

58,706 

Estimated
Useful Lives

(In years)

December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

—

$ 

239,355  $ 

10 — 40

3 — 10

3 — 10

946,176 

927,132 

145,952 

243,368 

926,230 

864,941 

104,683 

2,258,615 

2,139,222 

(1,273,637)   

(1,212,164) 

$ 

984,978  $ 

927,058 

Depreciation expense related to operating property and equipment was $128 million, $123 million and $118 million in 2021, 

2020 and 2019, respectively.

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8.     GOODWILL 

The carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each reportable business segment with changes therein was as follows:

Balance as of January 1, 2020

Foreign currency translation adjustment

Balance as of December 31, 2020

Acquisition (1)
Foreign currency translation adjustment 

Balance as of December 31, 2021 (2)
_______________

(1)

See Note 24, "Acquisitions," for additional information.

FMS

SCS

DTS

Total

$ 

$ 

$ 

243,702  $ 
103 

243,805  $ 
— 
15 
243,820  $ 

(In thousands)

190,515  $ 
117 

190,632  $ 
95,627 
18 
286,277  $ 

40,808  $ 
— 

40,808  $ 
— 
— 
40,808  $ 

475,025 
220 

475,245 
95,627 
33 
570,905 

(2) Accumulated impairment losses were $26 million and $19 million for FMS and SCS, respectively, as of both December 31, 2021 and 2020.

We assess goodwill for impairment on October 1st of each year or more often if deemed necessary. On October 1, 2021, 

we completed our annual goodwill impairment test and determined there was no impairment.  

9.     INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET 

Indefinite lived intangible assets — Trade name
Finite lived intangible assets, primarily customer relationships (1)
Accumulated amortization
Total

FMS

SCS

December 31, 2021

DTS
(In thousands)

CSS

Total

—  $ 

—  $ 

—  $  8,731  $  8,731 
$ 
  250,667 
— 
  57,686 
  (53,293)    (30,687)   
  (89,193) 
— 
$  4,393  $ 154,712  $  2,369  $  8,731  $ 170,205 

7,582 
(5,213)   

  185,399 

Indefinite lived intangible assets — Trade name
Finite lived intangible assets, primarily customer relationships
Accumulated amortization

Total

 _______________

December 31, 2020

FMS

SCS

DTS

CSS

Total

(In thousands)

—  $ 

$ 
  57,686 

—  $ 
50,249  

—  $  8,731  $  8,731 
  115,517 
— 

7,582 

  (51,545)    (24,748)   

(4,739)   

— 

  (81,032) 

$  6,141  $  25,501  $  2,843  $  8,731  $  43,216 

(1)

Includes $135 million of customer relationships related to the acquisition of Midwest. Refer to Note 24, "Acquisitions," for additional information.

The Ryder trade name has been identified as having an indefinite useful life. Customer relationship intangibles are being 
amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, generally 6-19 years. We recognized amortization expense 
associated with finite lived intangible assets of $8 million in 2021 and $8 million in 2020 and 2019. The future amortization 
expense for each of the five succeeding years related to all intangible assets that are currently reported in the Consolidated 
Balance Sheets is estimated to range from $12 - $16 million per year for 2022 - 2026.

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10.     ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES 

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Accrued
Expenses

Non-Current
Liabilities

Total

Accrued
Expenses

Non-Current
Liabilities

Total

$  210,350  $ 
6,016 
3,848 

(In thousands)
—  $  210,350  $  158,122  $ 

91,083 
171,259 

97,099 
175,107 

5,117 
3,776 

—  $  158,122 
82,940 
268,954 

77,823 
265,178 

1,389 
23,978 
186,449 
165,680 
9,469 
37,116 
94,547 
100,232 
182,785 
10,484 
87,259 

21,626 
20,599 
462,234 
205,980 
20,186 
38,887 
82,854 
265,214 
629,739 
7,683 
128,021 
$ 1,119,602  $ 1,314,404  $ 2,434,006  $  989,178  $ 1,403,861  $ 2,393,039 

18,472 
23,978 
497,658 
165,680 
22,441 
37,116 
94,547 
355,805 
593,442 
10,484 
131,827 

20,245 
— 
292,298 
41,687 
15,598 
— 
3,014 
186,429 
446,265 
— 
55,324 

17,083 
— 
311,209 
— 
12,972 
— 
— 
255,573 
410,657 
— 
44,568 

1,381 
20,599 
169,936 
164,293 
4,588 
38,887 
79,840 
78,785 
183,474 
7,683 
72,697 

Salaries and wages
Deferred compensation
Pension benefits
Other postretirement benefits

Other employee benefits
Insurance obligations (1)
Operating taxes (2)
Income taxes
Interest
Deposits, mainly from customers
Operating lease liabilities
Deferred revenue (3)
Restructuring liabilities (4)
Other

Total

_______________  

(1)    Insurance obligations are primarily comprised of self-insured claim liabilities.
(2)    Includes the deferral of certain payroll taxes allowed under the CARES Act. 
(3)    Refer to Note 4, "Revenue", for further information.
(4) 

Includes $8 million related to the exit of the FMS U.K. business. Refer to Note 21, "Other Items Impacting Comparability" for further information.

We recognized a benefit of $6 million in 2021 within earnings from continuing operations from the favorable 

development of estimated prior years claims where costs were lower than self-insured loss reserves. We recognized charges of 
$18 million in 2020 and 2019 within earnings from continuing operations from the unfavorable development of estimated prior 
years claims where costs exceeded self-insured loss reserves.

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11.     INCOME TAXES

The components of earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and the provision for (benefit from) 

income taxes from continuing operations were as follows:

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes:

United States
Foreign
Total

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes from continuing 

operations:

Current tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations:
Federal

State
Foreign

Deferred tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations:
Federal
State
Foreign

$ 

$ 

$ 

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

2019

559,621  $ 
133,019 
692,640  $ 

(126,537)  $ 
(3,823)   
(130,360)  $ 

(44,668) 
2,397 
(42,271) 

8,673  $ 
24,011 
12,205 
44,889 

111,893 
8,212 
6,048 
126,153 

(642)  $ 
9,523 
5,620 
14,501 

(27,534)   
(10,263)   
4,932 
(32,865)   

(1,065) 
9,187 
5,210 
13,332 

(8,228) 
(18,790) 
(5,313) 
(32,331) 

(18,999) 

Total

$ 

171,042  $ 

(18,364)  $ 

In 2021 and 2020, federal, state, and foreign net operating losses were utilized to offset current income taxes payable resulting 
in a tax benefit of $124 million and $278 million, respectively. In 2019, a taxable loss generated a net operating loss 
carryforward benefit of $282 million.

A reconciliation of the federal statutory tax rate with the effective tax rate from continuing operations follows:

 Federal statutory tax rate 
 Impact on deferred taxes for changes in tax rates 
 Additional deferred tax adjustments 
 State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 
 Foreign rates varying from federal statutory tax rate 
 Tax contingencies 
 Tax credits 
 Other permanent book-tax differences 
 Change in foreign valuation allowance
 Other
 Effective tax rate

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

2019

(Percentage of pre-tax earnings)

 21.0 %
 (0.3) %
 (0.1) %
 4.4 %
 0.1 %
 (0.7) %
 (0.3) %
 1.8 %
 (1.1) %
 (0.1) %
 24.7 %

 21.0 %
 0.9 %
 0.8 %
 (3.4) %
 1.3 %
 5.5 %
 1.7 %
 (3.3) %
 (11.9) %
 1.5 %
 14.1 %

 21.0 %
 20.5 %
 — %
 (19.2) %
 3.1 %
 15.7 %
 11.3 %
 (8.6) %
 — %
 1.1 %
 44.9 %

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Deferred Income Taxes

The components of the net deferred income tax liability were as follows:

Deferred income tax assets:
Self-insurance accruals
Net operating loss carryforwards
Accrued compensation and benefits
Pension benefits
Deferred revenue
Other, including federal benefit on state tax positions

Valuation allowance

Deferred income tax liabilities:

Property and equipment basis differences
Other

Net deferred income tax liability (1)
_______________

December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

111,058  $ 
271,203 
68,968 
16,862 
152,435 
30,613 
651,139 
(23,456)   
627,683 

104,346 
381,585 
46,321 
75,466 
170,958 
35,104 
813,780 
(41,153) 
772,627 

(1,873,598)   

(1,888,112) 

(23,818)   

(1,897,416)   
(1,269,733)  $ 

(5,379) 

(1,893,491) 
(1,120,864) 

$ 

$ 

(1) Deferred tax assets of $5 million have been included in "Sales-type leases and other assets" as of both December 31, 2021 and 2020.

In October 2021 we repatriated $72 million of undistributed earnings from two of our foreign subsidiaries with minimal 

tax cost to partially fund the Midwest acquisition in the U.S. As of December 31, 2021, we have reevaluated our historic 
assertion with respect to our U.K. and Germany operations and no longer consider these earnings to be indefinitely reinvested. 
The deferred tax liability recorded on the U.K. and Germany undistributed earnings was not material. We intend to continue to 
permanently reinvest the earnings from our remaining foreign jurisdictions which, as of December 31, 2021, had $436 million 
of undistributed foreign earnings. The determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability associated with the 
$436 million of undistributed foreign earnings is not practicable because of the complexities associated with the hypothetical 
calculations used in evaluating whether we will maintain the indefinite reinvestment assertion on the remaining foreign 
subsidiaries.

As of December 31, 2021, we had U.S. federal tax effected net operating loss carryforwards, before unrecognized tax 

benefits, of $222 million, of which $7 million is expected to expire beginning 2034 and the remaining portion has an indefinite 
carryforward period. Various U.S. subsidiaries had state tax effected net operating loss carryforwards, before unrecognized tax 
benefits and valuation allowances, of $52 million that will begin to expire as follows: $0.5 million in 2022 through 2024, $45.5 
million in years 2026 and thereafter, with the remaining $6 million having an indefinite carryforward period. To the extent that 
we do not generate sufficient state taxable income through viable planning strategies within the statutory carryforward periods 
to utilize the loss carryforwards in these states, the loss carryforwards will expire unused. We also had foreign tax effected net 
operating loss carryforwards of $27 million that are available to reduce future income tax payments in several countries, subject 
to varying expiration rules. We assess the realizability of our deferred tax assets and record a valuation allowance to the extent 
it is determined that they are not more-likely-than-not to be realized. Due to our assessment of future sources of taxable income 
in various states and foreign jurisdictions, we have a cumulative valuation allowance of $23 million against our deferred tax 
assets as of December 31, 2021, a net decrease of $18 million from the prior year. The valuation allowance is subject to change 
in future years based on the availability of future sources of taxable income. 

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         Uncertain Tax Positions

In many cases, our uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by the relevant 

taxing authorities. The following table summarizes these open tax years by jurisdiction:

Jurisdiction

United States (Federal)

Canada

Mexico

United Kingdom

Brazil (in discontinued operations)

Open Tax Year

2013 - 2015,  2018 - 2021

2013 - 2021

2016 - 2021

2020 - 2021

2016 - 2021

The following table summarizes the activity related to unrecognized tax benefits (excluding the federal benefit received 

from state positions):

Balance at January 1

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
Reductions due to lapse of applicable statutes of limitation

Gross balance at December 31

Interest and penalties
Balance at December 31

2021

December 31,

2020

(In thousands)

$ 

$ 

42,787  $ 
1,316 
(5,696)   
38,407 
3,585 
41,992  $ 

48,918  $ 
2,225 
(8,356)   
42,787 
4,491 
47,278  $ 

2019

58,819 
1,422 
(11,323) 
48,918 
4,772 
53,690 

Of the total unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2021, $34 million (net of the federal benefit on state issues) 
represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective tax rate in future 
periods. Unrecognized tax benefits related to federal, state and foreign tax positions may decrease by $8 million by December 
31, 2022, if audits are completed or tax years close during 2022. 

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12.     LEASES 

Leases as Lessor

The components of revenue from leases were as follows:

Operating leases

Lease income related to ChoiceLease
Lease income related to commercial rental (1)

Sales-type leases

Interest income related to net investment in leases

Variable lease income excluding commercial rental (1)

_______________ 

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

2019

1,537,901  $ 
1,061,821 

1,565,579  $ 
791,631 

1,505,913 
952,560 

47,613  $ 

49,244  $ 

46,801 

311,857  $ 

289,165  $ 

272,065 

$ 

$ 

$ 

(1) Lease income related to commercial rental includes both fixed and variable lease income. Variable lease income is approximately 15% to 25% of total 

commercial rental income.

The components of the net investment in sales-type leases, which are included in "Receivables, net" and "Sales-type 

leases and other assets" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, were as follows:

December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

Net investment in the lease - lease payment receivable
Net investment in the lease - unguaranteed residual value in assets

$ 

583,008  $ 
46,740 

629,748 

(3,705)   

$ 

626,043  $ 

589,120 
44,704 

633,824 

(4,025) 

629,799 

Estimated loss allowance

Total

Maturities of sales-type lease receivables as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:

Years ending December 31 
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter

Total undiscounted cash flows

Present value of lease payments (recognized as lease receivables)
Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows

(In thousands)

188,506 
153,803 
126,930 
95,783 
68,369 
75,772 

709,163 
(583,008) 

126,155 

$ 

$ 

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Operating lease payments expected to be received as of December 31, 2021 were as follows: 

Years ending December 31
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter

Total undiscounted cash flows

Leases as Lessee

The components of lease expense were as follows:

Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use-assets
Interest on lease liabilities

Operating lease cost
Short-term lease and other
Variable lease cost
Sublease income

Total lease cost

(In thousands)

1,206,632 
869,800 
623,388 
401,577 
217,887 
135,171 

3,454,455 

$ 

$ 

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

2019

$ 

14,085  $ 
1,926 
98,363 
9,077 
16,299 

13,295  $ 
2,344 
92,227 
8,432 
13,325 

(27,081)   

(27,223)   

$ 

112,669  $ 

102,400  $ 

13,671 
2,565 
94,039 
10,963 
12,459 

(22,385) 

111,312 

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

Noncurrent assets (1)
Current liabilities (2)
Noncurrent liabilities (3)

_______________

December 31,

2021

2020

Operating Lease

Finance Lease

Operating Lease

Finance Lease

(In thousands)

$ 

341,125  $ 
100,232 
255,573 

40,388  $ 
13,163 
31,432 

255,964  $ 
78,785 
186,429 

39,571 
13,282 
35,136 

(1) Operating lease right-of-use assets are included in "Sales-type leases and other assets" and finance lease assets are included in "Other property and 

equipment, net" and "Revenue earning equipment, net".

(2) Current operating lease liabilities are included in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" and current finance leases liabilities are included in 

"Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt".

(3) Noncurrent operating lease liabilities are included in "Other non-current liabilities" and noncurrent finance lease liabilities are included in "Long-term 

debt".

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Weighted-average remaining lease term

Operating
Finance

Weighted-average discount rate

Operating
Finance

Maturities of operating and finance lease liabilities were as follows:

December 31,

2021

2020

5 years
4 years

 2.7 %
 4.4 %

4 years
6 years

 3.3 %
 5.6 %

Years ending December 31
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter

Total lease payments

Less: Imputed Interest
Present value of lease liabilities

Note: Amounts may not be additive due to rounding.

Operating

Leases

Finance

Leases

(In thousands)

Total

$ 

108,380  $ 
88,760 
63,455 
45,004 
25,746 
46,360 

377,705 
(21,900)   

$ 

355,805  $ 

14,921  $ 
12,039 
9,072 
5,773 
3,040 
4,817 

49,661 
(5,066)   

44,595  $ 

123,301 
100,799 
72,527 
50,777 
28,786 
51,177 

427,367 
(26,966) 

400,401 

As of December 31, 2021, we have entered into $36 million of additional facility operating leases that have not yet 

commenced. The operating leases will commence in 2022 with lease terms of generally 5 to 10 years. 

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13.     DEBT 

Debt:

U.S. commercial paper 

Canadian commercial paper

Trade receivables financing program

Global revolving credit facility

Unsecured U.S. obligations
Unsecured U.S. notes — Medium-term notes (1)
Unsecured foreign obligations
Asset-backed U.S. obligations (2)
Finance lease obligations and other

Debt issuance costs and original issue discounts

Total debt

Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

Long-term debt

_______________

Weighted Average Interest 
Rate

December 
31, 2021

December 31, 
2020

0.32%

0.34%

—%

—%

3.41%

3.24%

2.00%

2.62%

0.29%

0.62%

—%

1.25%

3.47%

3.41%

1.82%

2.53%

Maturities

December 31,
2021

December 31,
2020

(In thousands)

2026

2026

2022

2026

2024

$  531,157  $  214,375 

7,087 

62,800 

— 

— 

— 

200 

200,000 

200,000 

2022-2026

  5,149,893 

  5,174,180 

2022-2024

2022-2026

2022-2030

140,265 

526,712 

44,595 

254,259 

682,383 

48,418 

  6,599,709 

  6,636,615 

(20,040)   

(26,379) 

  6,579,669 
  (1,333,363)   

  6,610,236 
(516,581) 

$ 5,246,306  $ 6,093,655 

(1)

Includes the impact from the fair market values of hedging instruments on our notes, which were not material as of both December 31, 2021 and 
December 31, 2020. The notional amount of the executed interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges was $450 million and $150 million as of 
December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

(2) Asset-backed U.S. obligations are related to financing transactions backed by a portion of our revenue earning equipment.

The fair value of total debt (excluding finance lease and asset-backed U.S. obligations) was approximately $6.2 billion 
and $6.3 billion as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. For publicly-traded debt, estimates of fair value were based 
on market prices. For other debt, fair value was estimated based on a model-driven approach using rates currently available to 
us for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. The fair value measurements of our publicly-traded debt and our other 
debt were classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. 

Debt Proceeds and Repayments

The following table includes our debt proceeds and repayments in 2021:

Debt Proceeds

Debt Repayments

Medium-term notes
U.S. and foreign term loans, finance lease 
obligations and other

(In thousands)

$ 

299,616  Medium-term notes

U.S. and foreign term loans, finance lease 

— 

obligations and other

Total debt proceeds

$ 

299,616  Total debt repaid

$ 

320,000 

287,636 

$ 

607,636 

Debt repayments included $300 million of medium-term notes redeemed in August 2021 that were previously set to 

mature in November 2021. This redemption did not have a material impact on our results of operations. Debt proceeds were 
used to repay maturing debt and for general corporate purposes. If the unsecured medium-term notes are downgraded below 
investment grade following, or as a result of, a change in control, the note holders can require us to repurchase all or a portion 
of the notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of principal value plus accrued and unpaid interest. 

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Contractual maturities of total debt, excluding finance lease obligations, are as follows:

Years ending December 31
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total

Finance lease obligations (Refer to Note 12)

Total long-term debt

Global Revolving Credit Facility 

(In thousands)

1,321,221 
1,341,525 
1,509,973 
1,084,564 
1,297,831 
— 

6,555,114 

44,595 
6,599,709 

$ 

$ 

We maintain a $1.4 billion global revolving credit facility, which includes U.S. and Canadian commercial paper 
programs, with a syndicate of eleven lending institutions and matures in December 2026. The agreement provides for annual 
facility fees which range from 7.0 to 17.5 basis points based on our long-term credit ratings. The annual facility fee is 12.5 basis 
points as of December 31, 2021. The credit facility is primarily used to finance working capital and vehicle purchases, but can 
also be used to issue up to $75 million in letters of credit (there were no letters of credit outstanding against the facility as of 
December 31, 2021). At our option, the interest rate on borrowings under the credit facility is based on specific risk-free rates. 
The credit facility contains no provisions limiting its availability in the event of a material adverse change to our business 
operations; however, the credit facility does contain standard representations and warranties, events of default, cross-default 
provisions, and certain affirmative and negative covenants. In December 2021, we extended the expiration date of our revolving 
credit facility to December 2026. As of December 31, 2021, there was $862 million available under the credit facility. 

In order to maintain availability of funding, we must maintain a ratio of debt to Consolidated Net Worth of less than or 

equal to 300%. Consolidated Net Worth, as defined in the credit facility, represents shareholders' equity excluding any 
accumulated other comprehensive income or loss associated with our pension and other postretirement plans as well as currency 
translation adjustment as reported in our consolidated balance sheet. Consolidated Net Worth also adds back the after-tax 
charge to shareholders' equity which resulted from our adoption of the new lease accounting standard as of December 31, 2018 
(amortized quarterly to 50% of the charge over a 7 year period) and any potential non-cash FMS North America goodwill 
impairment charges, should they occur, up to a maximum amount. As of December 31, 2021, the ratio was 175%. 

Our global revolving credit facility enables us to refinance short-term obligations on a long-term basis. Short-term 

commercial paper obligations are classified as long-term as we have both the intent and ability to refinance on a long-term 
basis.

Trade Receivables Financing Program

We have a trade receivables purchase and sale program, pursuant to which we sell certain of our domestic trade accounts 

receivable to a bankruptcy remote, consolidated subsidiary of Ryder, that in turn sells, on a revolving basis, an ownership 
interest in certain of these accounts receivable to a committed purchaser. The subsidiary is considered a VIE and is consolidated 
based on our control of the entity’s activities. We use this program to provide additional liquidity to fund our operations, 
particularly when it is cost effective to do so. The costs under the program may vary based on changes in interest rates. In April 
2021, we extended the expiration date of the trade receivables financing program to April 2022. As of December 31, 2021, the 
available proceeds under the program were $284 million. The program contains provisions restricting its availability in the 
event of a material adverse change to our business operations or the collectability of the collateralized receivables. Sales of 
receivables under this program are accounted for as secured borrowings based on our continuing involvement in the transferred 
assets.

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14.    GUARANTEES 

We have executed various agreements with third parties that contain standard indemnifications that may require us to 

indemnify a third party against losses arising from a variety of matters, such as lease obligations, financing agreements, 
environmental matters, and agreements to sell business assets, if they bring a claim against us. Normally, we are allowed to 
dispute the other party’s claim and our obligations under these agreements may be limited in terms of the amount and/or timing 
of any claim. Additionally, we have entered into individual indemnification agreements with each of our independent directors, 
through which we will indemnify such director acting in good faith against any and all losses, expenses and liabilities arising 
out of such director’s service as a director of Ryder. The maximum amount of potential future payments under these agreements 
is generally unlimited.

We cannot predict the maximum potential amount of future payments under certain of these agreements, including the 

indemnification agreements, due to the contingent nature of the potential obligations and the distinctive provisions that are 
involved in each individual agreement. Historically, such payments have not had a material adverse effect on our business. We 
believe that if a loss were incurred in any of these matters, the loss would not have a material adverse impact on our 
consolidated results of operations or financial position.

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had letters of credit and surety bonds outstanding, which primarily guarantee 

various insurance activities as noted in the following table:

Letters of credit
Surety bonds

15.     SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS 

December 31,

2021

2020

$ 

(In thousands)

273,621  $ 
182,356 

371,840 
147,091 

In October 2021, our Board of Directors authorized two new share repurchase programs. The first program grants 
management discretion to repurchase up to 2.0 million shares of common stock over a period of two years, commencing on 
October 14, 2021 and expiring on October 14, 2023 (the "2021 Discretionary Program"). The 2021 Discretionary Program is 
designed to provide management with capital structure flexibility while concurrently managing objectives related to balance 
sheet leverage, acquisition opportunities, and shareholder returns. The second program authorizes management to repurchase up 
to 2.5 million shares of common stock, issued to employees under the company's employee stock plans since September 1, 2021 
(the "2021 Anti-Dilutive Program"). The 2021 Anti-Dilutive Program is designed to mitigate the dilutive impact of shares 
issued under the company's employee stock plans. The 2021 Anti-Dilutive Program commenced on October 14, 2021 and 
expires on October 14, 2023. Share repurchases under both programs can be made from time to time using the company's 
working capital and a variety of methods, including open-market transactions and trading plans established pursuant to Rule 
10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased are subject to market 
conditions, legal requirements and other factors, including balance sheet leverage, availability of quality acquisitions and stock 
price.

The 2021 Anti-Dilutive Program replaced the 2019 anti-dilutive program, which expired in December 2021. Under the 
2019 anti-dilutive program, in 2021, 2020 and 2019, we repurchased 735,294, 636,998, and 471,430 shares for $56 million, 
$29 million, and $28 million, respectively. 

In February 2022, our Board of Directors authorized a new accelerated share repurchase program to repurchase up to 
$300 million of common stock, with final settlement scheduled to occur no later than the end of October 2022. The number of 
shares to be repurchased will be based on the average of Ryder's daily volume-weighted average price per share of common 
stock during a repurchase period, less a discount and subject to adjustments pursuant to the terms and conditions of the program 
agreement.

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16.     ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS 

Comprehensive income presents a measure of all changes in shareholders’ equity except for changes resulting from 

transactions with shareholders in their capacity as shareholders. The following summary sets forth the components of 
accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:

December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

$ 

$ 

(153,770)  $ 
(528,682)   
(6,789)   
(689,241)  $ 

(146,529) 
(655,040) 
(15,636) 
(817,205) 

Cumulative translation adjustments
Net actuarial loss and prior service cost (1)
Unrealized gain (loss) from cash flow hedges
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

_______________ 

(1)    Refer to Note 19, "Employee Benefit Plans," for further information.

17.     EARNINGS PER SHARE 

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations: 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to unvested stock
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations available to common 
shareholders 

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

2019

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

$ 

521,598  $ 

(111,996)  $ 

(23,272) 

(2,468)   

(517)   

(453) 

$ 

519,130  $ 

(112,513)  $ 

(23,725) 

Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic

Effect of dilutive equity awards

Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted

52,338 

1,170 

53,508 

52,362 

— 

52,362 

52,348 

— 

52,348 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share — Basic

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share — Diluted

$ 

$ 

9.92  $ 

9.70  $ 

(2.15)  $ 

(2.15)  $ 

(0.45) 

(0.45) 

Anti-dilutive equity awards not included in diluted EPS

682 

3,504 

2,458 

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18.     SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS 

The following table provides information on share-based compensation expense and related income tax benefits 

recognized:

Unvested stock awards
Stock option and employee stock purchase plans
Share-based compensation expense
Income tax benefit

Share-based compensation expense, net of tax

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

2019

$ 

$ 

44,163  $ 
2,837 
47,000 
(6,641)   
40,359  $ 

25,509  $ 
4,484 
29,993 
(4,728)   
25,265  $ 

19,253 
6,575 
25,828 
(4,667) 
21,161 

Total unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense related to share-based compensation arrangements as of December 31, 

2021 was $45 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.8 years. The total 
fair value of equity awards vested was $27 million during both 2021 and 2020, and $20 million during 2019. The total cash 
received from employees under all share-based employee compensation arrangements was $30 million in 2021 and $8 million 
in 2020 and 2019. 

Share-Based Incentive Awards

Share-based incentive awards are provided to employees under the terms of various share-based compensation plans 
(collectively, the Plans). The Plans are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Awards under 
the Plans principally include unvested stock. Unvested stock awards include grants primarily of performance-based and time-
vested restricted stock rights. Under the terms of our Plans, dividends on unvested stock are not paid unless the award vests. 
Upon vesting, the amount of the dividends paid is equal to the aggregate dividends declared on common shares during the 
period from the date of grant of the award until the date the shares underlying the award are delivered. As of December 31, 
2021, there are 4.3 million shares authorized for issuance under the Plans and 4.0 million shares remaining available for future 
issuance.

We also grant stock awards to non-executive members of the Board of Directors. Stock awards to new Board members do 

not vest until the director has served a minimum of one year. Prior to 2018, stock awards to Board members were delivered 
upon separation from the Board. Beginning in 2018, each director may elect to receive his or her stock award in the form of 
either (1) shares that are distributed at the time of grant or (2) restricted stock units (RSUs) which will entitle the director to 
receive one share of Ryder stock for each RSU granted and are distributed upon or after separation from the Board. The fair 
value of the awards is determined and fixed based on Ryder’s stock price on the date of grant. Share-based compensation 
expense is recognized for RSUs in the year the RSUs are granted. Ryder shares delivered upon grant have standard voting 
rights and rights to dividend payments. RSUs that are distributed upon or after separation from service on the Board are eligible 
for non-forfeitable dividend equivalents until distribution but such RSUs have no voting rights until they are distributed.

Restricted Stock Awards

Restricted stock awards are unvested stock rights that are granted to employees and entitle the holder to shares of 

common stock as the award vests. Time-vested restricted stock rights typically vest ratably over three years regardless of 
company performance. The fair value of the time-vested awards is determined and fixed based on Ryder’s stock price on the 
date of grant.

Performance-based restricted stock rights (PBRSRs) are generally granted to executive management and include a 
performance-based vesting condition. PBRSRs are awarded based on various revenue, return-based and cash flow performance 
targets and may include a total shareholder return (TSR) modifier for certain members of management. The fair values of the 
PBRSRs that include a TSR modifier are estimated using a lattice-based option-pricing valuation model that incorporates a 
Monte-Carlo simulation. The fair value of PBRSRs that do not include a TSR modifier is determined and fixed on the grant 
date based on our stock price on the date of grant. Share-based compensation expense for PBRSRs is recognized on a straight-
line basis over the vesting period, based upon the probability that the performance target will be met.

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In 2021, PBRSRs were awarded based on return on equity (ROE), strategic revenue growth (SRG), and free cash flow 

(FCF). In 2020, PBRSRs were awarded based on ROE, SRG and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization 
(EBITDA) margin percent. In 2019, PBRSRs were awarded based on the spread between return on capital (ROC) and the cost 
of capital (COC) (ROC/COC) and SRG. These awards vest after the three-year performance period. For these awards, up to 
200% of the awards based on ROE, SRG, FCF, ROC/COC, and up to 300% of the awards based on EBITDA margin percent 
may be earned based on three-year targets. Our TSR will be compared against the TSR of each of the companies in a custom 
peer group to determine our TSR percentile rank versus this custom peer group. The number of PBRSRs will then be adjusted 
based on this rank.

The following is a summary of activity for time-vested and performance-based unvested restricted stock awards and units 

as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021:

Unvested stock outstanding at January 1

Granted
Vested (2)
Forfeited (3)
Unvested stock outstanding at December 31 

Time-Vested (1)

Performance-Based

Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

$ 

$ 

48.53 

66.68 
52.20 
54.17 

53.59 

Shares

(In thousands)

528

131
(78)
(125)

456

Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

$ 

$ 

32.03 

69.34 
63.47 
56.92 

51.79 

Shares

(In thousands)

1,195

432
(348)
(102)

1,177

 _____________ 

(1)    Includes RSUs granted to non-executive members of the Board of Directors

(2)    Includes awards attained above target.

(3)    Includes awards canceled due to employee terminations or performance conditions not being achieved.

Option Awards

Stock options are awards that allow employees to purchase shares of our stock at a fixed price in the future. Stock option 

awards are granted at an exercise price equal to the market price of our stock at the time of grant. These awards, which 
generally vest one-third each year, are fully vested three years from the grant date. Stock options have contractual terms of ten 
years. 

During 2021 and 2020, we did not grant any stock option awards. As of December 31, 2021, we had options outstanding 

of 1.5 million with a weighted-average exercise price of $72.82 and a weighted average-remaining contractual term of 4.3 
years. The number of options exercisable as of December 31, 2021 was 1.4 million. As of December 31, 2020, we had options 
outstanding of 1.9 million and a weighted-average exercise price of $71.09.

The aggregate intrinsic values (the difference between the close price of our stock on the last trading day of the year and 

the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders if all 
options were exercised at year-end was not material as of December 31, 2021. This amount fluctuates based on the fair market 
value of our stock.

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The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing 
valuation model. We use historical data to estimate stock option forfeitures. The following table presents the weighted-average 
assumptions used for the valuation, which are primarily based on our historical data and trends, and the grant-date fair value of 
options granted:

Expected dividends
Expected volatility
Risk-free rate
Expected term in years
Grant-date fair value

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Year ended 
December 31,

2019

3.7%
31.4%
2.4%
4.4 years

$ 

11.74 

We maintain an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) that enables eligible participants in the U.S. and Canada to 
purchase full or fractional shares of Ryder common stock through payroll deductions of a specific dollar amount or up to 15% 
of eligible compensation during quarterly offering periods. The price is based on the fair market value of the stock on the last 
trading day of the quarter. Stock purchased under the ESPP must be held for 90 days or one year for officers. There were 7.5 
million shares authorized for issuance under the existing ESPP as of December 31, 2021. There were 1.9 million shares 
remaining available to be purchased in the future under the ESPP as of December 31, 2021.

The following table presents the shares purchased and the related weighted-average purchase price under the ESPP:

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

2019

Shares purchased
Weighted average purchase price

160,000 

320,000 

$ 

66.75  $ 

32.39  $ 

228,000 
47.97 

19.     EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS 

Pension Plans

We historically sponsored several defined benefit pension plans covering most employees not covered by union-

administered plans, including certain employees in foreign countries. These plans generally provided participants with benefits 
based on years of service and career-average compensation levels. 

In past years, we made amendments to defined benefit retirement plans that froze the retirement benefits for non-
grandfathered and certain non-union employees in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. In 2020, we froze our U.S. and Canadian 
pension plans for substantially all of the remaining active employees. As of December 31, 2020, these employees ceased 
accruing further benefits and began receiving an enhanced defined contribution plan where all benefits earned were fully 
preserved and paid in accordance with plan and legal requirements. We recognized curtailment losses of $9 million in non-
operating pension costs, net with an offset to accumulated other comprehensive loss as a result of the freeze of the pension 
plans. 

During 2019, we offered approximately 4,500 vested former employees in our U.S. defined benefit plan a one-time 
option to receive a lump sum distribution of their benefits. Approximately 1,700 former employees, or 38% of those that were 
offered the distribution, accepted the offer. In December 2019, we made payments of approximately $80 million from the U.S. 
defined benefit plan assets, which resulted in a settlement of $90 million, representing approximately 4% of our U.S. pension 
plan obligations. In 2019, we recognized a settlement loss of $35 million. 

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We also have a non-qualified supplemental pension plan covering certain U.S. employees, which provides for 
incremental pension payments so that the participants' payments equal the amounts that could have been received under our 
qualified pension plan if it were not for limitations imposed by income tax regulations. The accrued pension liability related to 
this plan was $57 million and $61 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Net Pension Expense

Components of net pension expense for defined benefit pension plans were as follows:

Company-administered plans:

Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Pension settlement expense
Curtailment loss
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost

Net pension expense

Company-administered plans:

U.S.
Non-U.S.

Net pension expense

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

2019

1,093  $ 
57,973 
(86,775)   

— 
— 
28,221 

512  $ 

11,915  $ 
67,781 
(97,526)   

— 
9,329 
31,787 
23,286  $ 

11,007 
84,960 
(91,034) 
34,974 
— 
31,419 
71,326 

8,906  $ 
(8,394)   
512  $ 

32,503  $ 
(9,217)   
23,286  $ 

75,936 
(4,610) 
71,326 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Non-operating pension costs, net include the amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, interest cost and 
expected return on plan assets components of pension and postretirement benefit costs, as well as any significant charges for 
settlements or curtailments if recognized.

The following table sets forth the weighted-average actuarial assumptions used in determining our annual net pension 

expense:

Discount rate
Rate of increase in compensation levels

Expected long-term rate of return on 

plan assets

Gain and loss amortization period 

(years)

U.S. Plans
Years ended December 31,

Non-U.S. Plans
Years ended December 31,

2021
2.60%

3.00%

2020
3.18%

3.00%

2019
4.35%

3.00%

2021
1.53%

3.11%

2020
2.28%

3.11%

2019
3.04%

3.08%

3.90%

5.05%

5.40%

3.89%

4.99%

5.36%

21

21

22

24

24

24

The return on plan assets assumption reflects the weighted-average of the expected long-term rates of return for the broad 

categories of investments held in the plans. The expected long-term rate of return is adjusted when there are fundamental 
changes in expected returns or in asset allocation strategies of the plan assets. 

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Obligations and Funded Status

The following table sets forth the benefit obligations, assets and funded status associated with our pension plans:

Change in benefit obligations:
Benefit obligations at January 1

Service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial (gain) loss
Pension curtailment and settlement
Benefits paid
Foreign currency exchange rate changes

Benefit obligations at December 31

Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at January 1

Actual return on plan assets
Employer contribution
Benefits paid
Foreign currency exchange rate changes

Fair value of plan assets at December 31
Funded status
Funded percent

2021

2020

(In thousands)

$ 

2,509,093  $ 
1,093 
57,973 
(113,663)   

— 

(105,887)   
(4,384)   

2,344,225 

2,303,996 
94,931 
6,992 
(105,887)   
(5,930)   

2,294,102 

$ 

(50,123)  $ 

 98 %

2,324,080 
11,915 
67,781 
212,099 
(19,052) 
(104,977) 
17,247 
2,509,093 

1,978,708 
275,372 
136,029 
(104,977) 
18,864 
2,303,996 
(205,097) 
 92 %

The funded status of our pension plans was presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:

Noncurrent asset
Current liability
Noncurrent liability

Net amount recognized

December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

$ 

$ 

124,984  $ 
(3,848)   
(171,259)   
(50,123)  $ 

63,857 
(3,776) 
(265,178) 
(205,097) 

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (pre-tax) consisted of:

Prior service cost
Net actuarial loss

Net amount recognized

December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

3,622  $ 

706,375 
709,997  $ 

3,816 
855,300 
859,116 

$ 

$ 

In 2022, we expect to amortize $22 million of net actuarial loss as a component of pension expense.

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The following table sets forth the weighted-average actuarial assumptions used in determining funded status:

Discount rate
Rate of increase in compensation levels

U.S. Plans
December 31,

Non-U.S. Plans
December 31,

2021
2.95%
—%

2020
2.60%
3.00%

2021
2.14%
3.14%

2020
1.53%
3.11%

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, our total accumulated benefit obligations, as well as our pension plan obligations 

(projected benefit obligations (PBO) and accumulated benefit obligations (ABO)) in excess of the fair value of the related plan 
assets, for our U.S. and foreign plans were as follows:

Total accumulated benefit obligations
Plans with pension obligations in excess 
of plan assets:
PBO
ABO
Fair value of plan assets

U.S. Plans
December 31,

Non-U.S. Plans
December 31,

Total
December 31,

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

(In thousands)
$ 1,825,811  $ 1,940,549  $  515,974  $  566,177  $ 2,341,785  $ 2,506,726 

  1,825,811 
  1,825,811 
  1,661,122 

  1,940,704 
  1,940,549 
  1,681,598 

10,420 
8,193 
— 

9,848 
7,995 
— 

  1,836,231 
  1,834,004 
  1,661,122 

  1,950,552 
  1,948,544 
  1,681,598 

Investment Policy and Fair Value of Plan Assets 

Our pension investment strategy is to reduce the effects of future volatility on the fair value of our pension assets relative 

to our pension obligations. We increase our allocation of high quality, longer-term fixed income securities and reduce our 
allocation of equity investments as the funded status of the plans improve. The plans utilize several investment strategies, 
including passively managed equity and actively and passively managed fixed income strategies. The investment policy 
establishes targeted allocations for each asset class that incorporate measures of asset and liability risks. Deviations between 
actual pension plan asset allocations and targeted asset allocations may occur as a result of investment performance and changes 
in the funded status from time to time. Rebalancing of our pension plan asset portfolios is evaluated periodically and rebalanced 
if actual allocations exceed an acceptable range. U.S. plans account for approximately 72% of our total pension plan assets. 
Equity and fixed income securities in our international plans include actively and passively managed mutual funds.

The following table presents the fair value of each major category of pension plan assets and the level of inputs used to 

measure fair value as of December 31, 2021 and 2020: 

Asset Category

Equity securities:

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2021

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

(In thousands)

U.S. common collective trusts
Non-U.S. common collective trusts

$ 

191,323  $ 
154,625 

—  $ 
— 

191,323  $ 
154,625 

— 
— 

Fixed income securities:

Corporate bonds
Common collective trusts
Private equity and hedge funds
Total

72,106 
1,754,158 
121,890 
2,294,102  $ 

$ 

— 
— 
— 
—  $ 

72,106 
1,754,158 
— 

2,172,212  $ 

— 
— 
121,890 
121,890 

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Asset Category

Equity securities:

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2020

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

(In thousands)

U.S. common collective trusts
Non-U.S. common collective trusts

$ 

371,893  $ 
263,023 

—  $ 
— 

371,893  $ 
263,023 

Fixed income securities:

Corporate bonds
Common collective trusts

Private equity and hedge funds
Total

98,715 

1,447,225 
123,140 
2,303,996  $ 

$ 

— 

— 
— 
—  $ 

98,715 

1,447,225 
— 

2,180,856  $ 

— 
— 

— 

— 
123,140 
123,140 

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for our pension assets as well as the level of input 

used to measure fair value:

Equity securities — These investments include common and preferred stocks and index common collective trusts that 

track U.S. and foreign indices. The common collective trusts were valued at the unit prices established by the funds’ sponsors 
based on the fair value of the assets underlying the funds. Since the units of the funds are not actively traded, the fair value 
measurements have been classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Fixed income securities — These investments include investment grade bonds of U.S. issuers from diverse industries, 

government issuers, index common collective trusts that track the Barclays Aggregate Index and other fixed income 
investments (primarily mortgage-backed securities). Fair values for the corporate bonds were valued using third-party pricing 
services. These sources determine prices utilizing market income models which factor in, where applicable, transactions of 
similar assets in active markets, transactions of identical assets in infrequent markets, interest rates, bond or credit default swap 
spreads and volatility. Since the corporate bonds are not actively traded, the fair value measurements have been classified 
within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The common collective trusts were valued at the unit prices established by the funds’ 
sponsors based on the fair value of the assets underlying the funds. Since the units of the funds are not actively traded, the fair 
value measurements have been classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The other investments are not actively 
traded and fair values are estimated using bids provided by brokers, dealers or quoted prices of similar securities with similar 
characteristics or pricing models. Therefore, the other investments have been classified within Level 2 of the fair value 
hierarchy.

Private equity and hedge funds — These investments represent limited partnership interests in private equity and hedge 

funds. The partnership interests are valued by the general partners based on the underlying assets in each fund. The limited 
partnership interests are valued using unobservable inputs and have been classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following table presents a summary of changes in the fair value of the pension plans’ Level 3 assets for 2021 and 

2020: 

Beginning balance at January 1

Return on plan assets:

Relating to assets still held at the reporting date

Relating to assets sold during the period

Purchases, sales, settlements and expenses

Ending balance at December 31

2021

2020

(In thousands)

$ 

123,140  $ 

118,218 

24,842 

— 

(26,092)   
121,890  $ 

8,969 

— 

(4,047) 
123,140 

$ 

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Funding Policy and Contributions

The funding policy for these plans is to make contributions based on annual service costs plus amortization of unfunded 
past service liability, but not greater than the maximum allowable contribution deductible for federal income tax purposes. We 
may, from time to time, make voluntary contributions to our pension plans, which exceed the amount required by statute. The 
majority of the plans’ assets are invested in a master trust that, in turn, is invested primarily in commingled funds whose 
investments are listed stocks and bonds. During 2021, total global pension contributions were $7 million compared with $136 
million in 2020. We estimate total 2022 required contributions to our pension plans to be approximately $6 million, and we do 
not expect to make voluntary contributions. 

Estimated Future Benefits Payments

The following table details pension benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five fiscal years and in the aggregate 

for the five fiscal years thereafter:

2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027-2031

Savings Plans

$ 

(In thousands)

114,235 
115,699 
118,280 
121,222 
123,523 
630,876 

Employees who do not actively participate in pension plans and are not covered by union-administered plans are 
generally eligible to participate in enhanced savings plans. These plans provide for (1) a company contribution even if 
employees do not make contributions for employees hired before January 1, 2016, (2) a company match of employee 
contributions of eligible pay, subject to tax limits and (3) a discretionary company match. Savings plan costs totaled $45 
million, $40 million and $39 million in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Deferred Compensation and Long-Term Compensation Plans

We have deferred compensation plans that permit eligible U.S. employees, officers and directors to defer a portion of 
their compensation. The deferred compensation liability, including Ryder matching amounts and accumulated earnings, was 
$97 million and $83 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

We have established grantor trusts (Rabbi Trusts) to provide funding for benefits payable under the supplemental pension 

plan, deferred compensation plans and long-term incentive compensation plans. The assets held in the trusts were $98 million 
and $84 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Rabbi Trusts’ assets consist of short-term cash 
investments and a managed portfolio of equity securities, including our common stock. These assets, except for the investment 
in our common stock, are included in “Sales-type leases and other assets” because they are available to our general creditors in 
the event of insolvency. The equity securities are classified as trading securities and stated at fair value. The realized and 
unrealized investment income (loss) recognized in "Miscellaneous (income) loss, net" were not material for 2021, 2020 and 
2019. The Rabbi Trusts’ investments in our common stock as of both December 31, 2021 and 2020 were not material. 

Investments held in Rabbi Trusts are assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, all of which are considered Level 

1 of the fair value hierarchy. The following table presents the asset classes as of December 31, 2021 and 2020: 

Cash and cash equivalents

U.S. equity mutual funds
Foreign equity mutual funds
Fixed income mutual funds

Total investments held in Rabbi Trusts

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December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

$ 

$ 

21,457  $ 

53,449 
11,452 
9,648 
96,006  $ 

24,573 

39,066 
8,389 
10,269 
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20.     ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS 

Our operations involve storing and dispensing petroleum products, primarily diesel fuel, regulated under environmental 
protection laws. These laws require us to eliminate or mitigate the effect of such substances on the environment. In response to 
these requirements, we continually upgrade our operating facilities and implement various programs to detect and minimize 
contamination. In addition, we have received notices from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others that we have 
been identified as a potentially responsible party under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and 
Liability Act; the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act; and similar state statutes. We may be required to share in 
the cost of cleanup of 22 identified disposal sites.

Our environmental expenses consist of remediation costs as well as normal recurring expenses such as licensing, testing 

and waste disposal fees and were not material for 2021, 2020 and 2019. Our asset retirement obligations of $27 million as of 
both December 31, 2021 and 2020, primarily relate to fuel tanks to be removed.

The ultimate cost of our environmental liabilities cannot presently be projected with certainty due to the presence of 

several unknown factors, primarily the level of contamination, the effectiveness of selected remediation methods, the stage of 
investigation at individual sites, the determination of our liability in proportion to other responsible parties and the 
recoverability of such costs from third parties. Based on information presently available, we believe that the ultimate disposition 
of these matters, although potentially material to the results of operations in any one year, will not have a material adverse 
effect on our financial condition or liquidity.

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21.     OTHER ITEMS IMPACTING COMPARABILITY 

Our primary measure of segment performance as shown in Note 3, "Segment Reporting," excludes certain items we do 
not believe are representative of the ongoing operations of the segment. Excluding these items from our segment measure of 
performance allows for better year over year comparison:

Restructuring and other, net
ERP implementation costs

Restructuring and other items, net

Gains on sale of properties
Early redemption of medium-term notes
ChoiceLease liability insurance revenue (1)

Other items impacting comparability, net

_______________
(1)    Refer to Note 3, "Segment Reporting," for additional information.

Note: Amounts may not be additive due to rounding.

Years ended December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

2019

$ 

$ 

19,656  $ 
12,715 

32,371 
(42,031)   

— 
(777)   
(10,437)  $ 

76,364  $ 
34,251 

110,615 

(5,418)   
8,999 
(23,817)   
90,379  $ 

35,308 
21,260 

56,568 
(18,614) 
— 
— 
37,954 

In 2021, 2020 and 2019, other items impacting comparability included: 

• Restructuring and other, net — In 2021, this item primarily included transaction costs related to the acquisitions 

of Midwest Warehouse and Distribution (Midwest) and PLG Investments I, LLC (Whiplash) and severance costs. 
We intend to exit the FMS U.K. business over the next 12 to 18 months, subject to consultation obligations under 
U.K. law. If, following consultation, we proceed with the exit, we expect to incur between $20 million to 
$32 million in costs primarily related to severance, of which $8 million were recorded in 2021 and are reflected in 
"Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Restructuring and other, net 
in 2021 also includes professional fees related to the pursuit of a discrete commercial claim and the offsetting 
related recovery of the claim during 2021.

In 2020, this item primarily included expenses of $44 million associated with our discontinued ChoiceLease 
liability insurance program, professional fees related to the pursuit of a commercial claim and expenses related to 
the shutdown of several leased locations in the North America and U.K. FMS operations. We completed the exit 
of the ChoiceLease liability insurance program in the first quarter of 2021. In addition, we recorded severance 
costs of $13 million in 2020 related to actions to reduce headcount, primarily in our North American and U.K. 
FMS operations. 

In 2019, this item primarily included expenses related to employee termination costs due to the closure of several 
FMS maintenance locations in the U.S. and Canada. We also incurred charges related to cost savings initiatives 
and the pursuit of a commercial claim and we recognized income from our Singapore operations that were shut 
down during the second quarter of 2019. 

•

ERP implementation costs — This item relates to charges in connection with the implementation of an Enterprise 
Resource Planning (ERP) system. In July 2020, we went live with the first module of our ERP system for human 
resources. In April 2021, we went live with the financial module to replace the existing core financial system.

• Gains on sale of properties — In 2021 and 2020, we recorded gains on the sale of certain FMS maintenance 

properties in the U.K. and U.S. that were restructured as part of cost reduction activities in prior period. In 2019, 
we recorded gains on the sale of certain SCS properties. These gains are reflected within "Miscellaneous (income) 
loss, net" in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

•

Early redemption of medium-term notes — We recognized a charge related to the early redemption of two 
medium term-notes in the fourth quarter of 2020. This charge is reflected within "Interest expense" in the 
Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)

22.     CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS

We are a party to various claims, complaints and proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our continuing business 
operations including those relating to commercial and employment claims, environmental matters, risk management matters 
(e.g., vehicle liability, workers’ compensation, etc.), and administrative assessments primarily associated with operating taxes. 
We have established loss provisions for matters in which losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. We believe that 
the resolution of these claims, complaints and legal proceedings will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial 
statements.  

Our estimates regarding potential losses and materiality are based on our judgment and assessment of the claims utilizing 
currently available information. Although we will continue to reassess our estimated liability based on future developments, our 
objective assessment of the legal merits of such claims may not always be predictive of the outcome and actual results may vary 
from our current estimates. In 2020, we recorded expense within discontinued operations of $8 million related primarily to 
adverse developments in several cases related to payments for transportation services in Brazil.

Securities Litigation Relating to Residual Value Estimates

On May 20, 2020, a putative class action on behalf of purchasers of our securities who purchased or otherwise acquired 

their securities between July 23, 2015 and February 13, 2020, inclusive (Class Period), was commenced against Ryder and 
certain of our current and former officers in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, captioned Key West 
Policy & Fire Pension Fund v. Ryder System, Inc., et al. The complaint alleges, among other things, that the defendants 
misrepresented Ryder’s depreciation policy and residual value estimates for its vehicles during the Class Period in violation of 
Section 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and seeks to recover, 
among other things, unspecified compensatory damages and attorneys' fees and costs. On August 3, 2020, the State of Alaska, 
Alaska Permanent Fund, the City of Fort Lauderdale General Employees’ Retirement System, and the City of Plantation Police 
Officers Pension Fund were appointed lead plaintiffs. On October 5, 2020, the lead plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. On 
December 4, 2020, Ryder and the other named defendants in the case filed a Motion to Dismiss the amended complaint. On 
April 7, 2021, the court held a hearing on defendants’ Motion to Dismiss, and reserved decision. 

On June 26, 2020, August 6, 2020, and February 2, 2021, three shareholder derivative complaints purportedly on behalf of 
Ryder were filed in the Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, against us as nominal 
defendant and certain of our current and former officers and our current directors. The complaints allege breach of fiduciary 
duties, unjust enrichment, and waste of corporate assets. The complaints are based on the allegation set forth in the securities 
class action complaint. The plaintiffs, on our behalf, are seeking an award of monetary damages and restitution to us, 
improvements in our corporate governance and internal procedures, and legal fees. These derivative cases have all been 
consolidated and stayed (stopped) until the Motion to Dismiss in the securities class action described above is resolved.  

Also, on January 19, 2021 (as amended on March 26, 2021), and February 8, 2021, two shareholder derivative complaints 

purportedly on behalf of Ryder were filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against us as nominal 
defendant and certain of our current and former officers and directors. The complaints allege breach of fiduciary duties, unjust 
enrichment, and waste of corporate assets. Both complaints are based on the allegation set forth in the securities class action 
complaint, seek similar relief on our behalf to that sought in the derivative complaints that were filed in Florida state court, and 
have been stayed (stopped) until the Motion to Dismiss in the securities class action is resolved.

We believe the claims asserted in the complaints are without merit and intend to defend against them vigorously.

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RYDER SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)

23.     SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION 

Supplemental cash flow information was as follows: 

Interest paid (1)
Income taxes paid
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities:

As of and For the years ended December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

2019

$ 

208,064  $ 
45,192 

245,804  $ 
14,259 

225,842 
6,325 

Operating cash flows from operating leases

97,673 

90,301 

93,383 

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:

Finance leases

Operating leases

Capital expenditures acquired but not yet paid

________________

14,800 

107,585 
178,913 

14,298 

124,872 
108,675 

21,749 

96,810 
185,264 

(1)    Excludes cash paid for prepayment penalty related to the early redemption of two medium-term notes in 2020.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the 

Consolidated Balance Sheets to the amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

Cash and cash equivalents

Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets

Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 

December 31,

2021

2020

(In thousands)

$ 

$ 

233,961  $ 

151,294 

439,364 

— 

673,325  $ 

151,294 

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RYDER SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)

24.     ACQUISITIONS 

On November 1, 2021, we acquired all the outstanding equity of Midwest, a warehousing, distribution, and transportation 

company based in Woodbridge, IL for a purchase price of $284 million, of which $283 million was paid in 2021. The 
acquisition is included in our SCS business segment. The acquisition will expand our supply chain services, including multi-
customer warehousing and distribution. 

The following table provides the preliminary purchase price allocation of the fair value of the assets and liabilities for 

Midwest as of the acquisition date:

Assets:

Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Other assets

Total assets

Liabilities:

Accounts payable and other liabilities

Net assets acquired

(In thousands)

$ 

$ 

95,627 
135,150 
131,600 
362,377 

78,813 
283,564 

The excess of the purchase consideration over the aggregate estimated fair values of identifiable assets acquired and 
liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill. The goodwill recognized reflects supply chain services growth opportunities and 
expected cost synergies of combining Midwest with our business. All of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income 
tax purposes.

The estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition of Midwest are provisional and are 

based on the information that was available as of the acquisition date. We believe that we have sufficient information to provide 
a reasonable basis for estimating the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The purchase price excludes certain 
items to be resolved post-closing with the seller, which may result in additional adjustments to the final purchase price. 
Therefore, the provisional measurements of estimated fair values reflected are subject to change. We expect to finalize the 
valuation and complete the purchase consideration allocation no later than one year from the respective acquisition date.  

On January 1, 2022, we acquired all the outstanding equity of Whiplash, a leading national provider of omnichannel 
fulfillment and logistics services for an approximate purchase price of $481 million. The purchase price includes $439 million 
of cash placed in escrow and classified as restricted cash with the remaining classified as a deposit. As of December 31, 2021, 
the restricted cash and deposit were reflected in "Prepaid expenses and other current assets" on the Consolidated Balance 
Sheets. The acquisition will be included in our SCS business segment. The acquisition is expected to expand our e-commerce 
and omnichannel fulfillment network. None of the goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes.

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RYDER SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Description

2021

Accounts receivable allowance
Self-insurance accruals (3)
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

2020

Accounts receivable allowance 
Self-insurance accruals (3)
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

2019

Accounts receivable allowance
Self-insurance accruals (3)
Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

_______________ 

Additions

Balance at
Beginning
of Period

Charged to
Earnings

Transferred
from Other
Accounts (1)
(In thousands)

Deductions 

(2)

Balance
at End
of Period

$ 
$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

43,024 
443,615 
41,153 

22,761 
410,985 
17,577 

17,182 
357,526 
16,186 

1,632 
478,209 
(17,697)   

34,191 
426,065 
25,510 

23,003 
436,148 
1,906 

— 
89,078 
— 

— 
88,928 
— 

— 
86,832 
— 

13,352  $ 
545,411  $ 
—  $ 

31,304 
465,491 
23,456 

13,928  $ 
482,363  $ 
1,934  $ 

43,024 
443,615 
41,153 

17,424  $ 
469,521  $ 
515  $ 

22,761 
410,985 
17,577 

(1) Transferred from other accounts includes employee contributions made to the medical and dental self-insurance plans.
(2) Deductions represent write-offs and insurance claim payments during the period.
(3)

Self-insurance accruals include vehicle liability, workers’ compensation, property damage, cargo and medical and dental, which comprise our self-
insurance programs. Amounts charged to earnings included developments in prior years' selected loss development factors, which benefited earnings by 
$6 million in 2021 and charged earnings by $18 million in 2020 and 2019.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the 
participation of management, including Ryder’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the 
design and operation of Ryder’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange 
Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of 
December 31, 2021, Ryder’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange 
Act of 1934) were effective.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and the Report of Independent Registered Certified 

Public Accounting Firm thereon are set out in Item 8 of Part II of this Form 10-K Annual Report.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

During the three months ended December 31, 2021, there were no changes in Ryder’s internal control over financial 
reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect such internal control over financial reporting.

None.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS

Not applicable.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information required by Item 10 with respect to executive officers is included within Item 1 in Part I under the 

caption “Information about our Executive Officers” of this Form 10-K Annual Report.

The information required by Item 10 with respect to directors, audit committee, audit committee financial experts and 

Section 16(a) beneficial ownership reporting compliance (to the extent applicable) is included under the captions “Election of 
Directors,” “Audit Committee,” and “Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports,” respectively, in our definitive proxy statement, which 
will be filed with the Commission within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Ryder has adopted a code of conduct applicable to all employees, including its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial 

Officer, Controller and Senior Financial Management. We will provide a copy of our code of conduct to anyone, free of charge, 
upon request through our Investor Relations Page, on our website at www.ryder.com. 

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by Item 11 is included under the captions “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Executive 

Compensation,” “Compensation Committee,” “Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation” and “Director 
Compensation” in our definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission within 120 days after the close of 
the fiscal year, and is incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS 
AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information required by Item 12 with respect to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is 

included under the captions “Security Ownership of Officers and Directors” and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial 
Owners” in our definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission within 120 days after the close of the fiscal 
year, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans

The following table includes information as of December 31, 2021 about certain plans that provide for the issuance of 

common stock in connection with the exercise of stock options and other share-based awards. 

Number of Securities to 
be issued upon Exercise 
of Outstanding Options, 
Warrants and Rights

Weighted-Average 
Exercise Price of 
Outstanding Options, 
Warrants and Rights

(a)

(b)

Number of 
Securities 
Remaining 
Available for Future 
Issuance Under 
Equity 
Compensation Plans 
Excluding Securities 
Reflected in Column 
(a)
(c)

3,133,962 

(1)

— 

3,133,962 

(2)

$72.82

— 

$72.82

(3)

2,470,723 

1,875,953 

4,346,676 

Plans

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders:

Broad based employee and non-employee directors' 

stock plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Total

 _______________

(1)

Includes broad based employee stock options and other share-based awards of 1,497,041 stock options, 917,548 time-vested restricted stock awards and 
456,109 performance-based restricted stock awards calculated at target. Includes non-employee directors' awards of 257,426 time-vested restricted 
stock awards, as well as 5,838 time-vested restricted stock awards awarded to non-executive directors and vested but not exercisable until six months 
after the director's retirement. Refer to Note 18, "Share-Based Compensation Plans", for additional information.
(2) Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options excludes restricted stock awards and restricted stock units. 
(3) Calculated by reducing shares authorized for issuance by a ratio of two shares for each share issued (on a 1:2 ratio) other than with respect to shares 

delivered pursuant to a stock option which shall reduce the shares available by one share (on a 1:1 ratio) as set forth under the terms of the 2019 Equity 
and Incentive Compensation Plan and assuming maximum performance for the performance-based restricted stock awards. All future awards issued will 
reduce the shares available for issuance by the terms set forth in the 2019 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, as described in the previous 
sentence.  

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, 
AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required by Item 13 is included under the captions “Board of Directors” and “Related Person 

Transactions” in our definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission within 120 days after the close of the 
fiscal year, and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by Item 14 is included under the caption “Ratification of Independent Auditor” in our definitive 
proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year, and is incorporated 
herein by reference.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)

Items A through H and Schedule II are presented on the following pages of this Form 10-K Annual Report:

1. Financial Statements for Ryder System, Inc. and Consolidated Subsidiaries:

A) Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting    ......................
B) Report of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm  ......................
C) Consolidated Statements of Earnings     .......................................................................
D) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income    ...............................................
E) Consolidated Balance Sheets     ....................................................................................
F) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows    ...................................................................
G) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity     ...................................................
H) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements       ............................................................

Page No.    

66
67
69
70
71
72
73
74

2. Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule for the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 
and 2019

Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts  ..................................................

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All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the consolidated 

financial statements or notes thereto.

3. Exhibits:

The following exhibits are filed with this report or, where indicated, incorporated by reference (Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-

K referenced herein have been filed under the Commission’s file No. 1-4364). Ryder will provide a copy of the exhibits filed 
with this report at a nominal charge to those parties requesting them.

None.

ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY

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Exhibit
  Number  
3.1

3.2

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

10.1*

10.2*

10.3*

10.4*

10.5*

10.6*

EXHIBIT INDEX

Description

The Ryder System, Inc. Restated Articles of Incorporation (conformed copy incorporating all amendments 
through May 3, 2019), previously filed with the Commission on May 9, 2019 as an exhibit to Ryder's 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is incorporated by reference in this report.

The Ryder System, Inc. By-Laws, as amended through May 3, 2019, previously filed with the Commission on 
May 9, 2019 as an exhibit to Ryder's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is incorporated by reference in this 
report.

Ryder hereby agrees, pursuant to paragraph (b)(4)(iii) of Item 601 of Regulation S-K, to furnish the 
Commission with a copy of any instrument defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of Ryder, where 
such instrument has not been filed as an exhibit hereto and the total amount of securities authorized there 
under does not exceed 10% of the total assets of Ryder and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
The First Supplemental Indenture between Ryder System, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National 
Association) dated October 1, 1987, previously filed with the Commission as an exhibit to Ryder's Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994, is incorporated by reference into this report.

The Form of Indenture between Ryder System, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association) 
dated as of May 1, 1987, and supplemented as of November 15, 1990 and June 24, 1992, filed with the 
Commission on July 30, 1992 as an exhibit to Ryder's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 33-50232), is 
incorporated by reference into this report.
The Form of Indenture between Ryder System, Inc. and J.P. Morgan Trust Company (National Association) 
dated as of October 3, 2003 filed with the Commission on August 29, 2003 as an exhibit to Ryder's 
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-108391), is incorporated by reference into this report.

Form of Medium-Term Note - Master Note, previously filed with the Commission on July 30, 2019, as an 
exhibit to Ryder’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is incorporated by reference in this report.

Description of Ryder System, Inc.'s Securities Registered Under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934, previously filed with the Commission on February 27, 2020 as an exhibit to Ryder's Annual Report on 
Form 10-K, is incorporated by reference in this report.
The Ryder System, Inc. 2005 Equity Compensation Plan, previously filed with the Commission on March 21, 
2008, as Appendix A to Ryder's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, is incorporated by reference 
into this report.

The Ryder System, Inc. Stock Purchase Plan for Employees, previously filed with the Commission on March 
29, 2010, as Appendix B to Ryder System, Inc.'s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, is incorporated 
by reference into this report.

Terms and Conditions applicable to restricted stock units granted under the Ryder System, Inc. 2005 Equity 
Compensation Plan, previously filed with the Commission as an exhibit to Ryder's Quarterly Report on Form 
8-K filed with the Commission on May 11, 2005, are incorporated by reference into this report.

Ryder System, Inc. 2012 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed with the Commission as 
an exhibit to Ryder's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 10, 2012, is 
incorporated by reference into this report.

Terms and Conditions applicable to non-qualified stock options granted under the Ryder System, Inc. 2012 
Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed with the Commission as an exhibit to Ryder's 
Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 10, 2012, are incorporated by reference into 
this report.

Terms and Conditions applicable to restricted stock units granted under the Ryder System, Inc. 2012 Equity 
and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed with the Commission as an exhibit to Ryder's Current 
Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 10, 2012, are incorporated by reference into this 
report.

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Exhibit
  Number  
10.7*

10.8*

10.9*

10.10*

10.11*

10.12*

10.13*

10.14*

10.15*

10.16*

10.17*

10.18*

10.19*

10.20*

10.21*

Description

Amended and Restated Ryder System, Inc. 2012 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed 
with the Commission on May 10, 2016 as an exhibit to Ryder’s Quarterly Report on Form 8-K, is incorporated 
by reference to this report. 

Form of Terms and Conditions applicable to non-qualified stock options granted under the Amended and 
Restated Ryder System, Inc. 2012 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed with the 
Commission on July 27, 2016 as an exhibit to Ryder’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is incorporated by 
reference to this report.

Form of Terms and Conditions applicable to restricted stock units for non-employee directors granted under the 
Amended and Restated Ryder System, Inc. 2012 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed 
with the Commission on July 27, 2016 as an exhibit to Ryder’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is incorporated 
by reference to this report.
The Form of Amended and Restated Severance Agreement for Chief Executive Officer, previously filed with 
the Commission on February 14, 2017 as an exhibit to Ryder's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 31, 2016, is incorporated by reference into this report.

The Ryder System, Inc. Executive Severance Plan, effective as of January 1, 2017, previously filed with the 
Commission on February 14, 2017 as an exhibit to Ryder's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 31, 2016, is incorporated by reference into this report.
Form of Terms and Conditions applicable to non-qualified stock options granted under the Amended and 
Restated Ryder System, Inc. 2012 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed with the 
Commission on April 25, 2017 as an exhibit to Ryder’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is incorporated by 
reference to this report.

Form of Terms and Conditions applicable to restricted stock units for non-employee directors granted under the 
Amended and Restated Ryder System, Inc. 2012 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed 
with the Commission on April 25, 2017 as an exhibit to Ryder’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is 
incorporated by reference to this report.

Form of Terms and Conditions applicable to performance-based restricted stock rights granted under the 
Amended and Restated Ryder System, Inc. 2012 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed 
with the Commission on February 20, 2018 as an exhibit to Ryder’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, is 
incorporated by reference to this report. 

The Form of Amended and Restated Severance Agreement for named executive officers (other than the Chief 
Executive Officer), previously filed with the Commission on February 20, 2018 as an exhibit to Ryder’s 
Annual Report on Form 10-K, is incorporated by reference to this report. 

Form of Terms and Conditions applicable to stock-awards for non-employee directors issued under the 
Amended and Restated Ryder System, Inc. 2012 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed 
with the Commission on July 25, 2018 as an exhibit to Ryder’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is incorporated 
by reference to this report. 

Form of Terms and Conditions applicable to deferred stock awards for non-employee directors issued under the 
Amended and Restated Ryder System, Inc. 2012 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed 
with the Commission on October 26, 2018 as an exhibit to Ryder’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is 
incorporated by reference to this report. 

The Ryder System, Inc. Directors Stock Award Plan, as amended and restated at February 10, 2005, previously 
filed with the Commission on February 24, 2005 as an exhibit to Ryder's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 
year ended December 31, 2004, is incorporated by reference into this report.

The Ryder System, Inc. Directors Stock Plan, as amended and restated at May 7, 2004, previously filed with 
the Commission on February 24, 2005 as an exhibit to Ryder's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 31, 2004, is incorporated by reference into this report.

The Ryder System Benefit Restoration Plan, as amended and restated, previously filed with the Commission as 
an exhibit to Ryder's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 11, 2009, is 
incorporated by reference into this report.

Form of Indemnification Agreement for independent directors, effective as of February 24, 2016, previously 
filed with the Commission as an exhibit to Ryder's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on 
February 29, 2016, is incorporated by reference into this report.

123

  
  
Exhibit
  Number  
10.22*

10.23

10.24*

10.25*

10.26*

10.27*

10.28*

10.29*

10.30*

10.31*

10.32*

10.33*

10.34*

10.35*

10.36*

21.1

23.1

Description
The Ryder System, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of January 1, 2009, previously filed with the 
Commission as an exhibit to Ryder's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 11, 
2009, is incorporated by reference to this report.

Third Amended and Restated Global Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of December 14, 2021, by and 
among Ryder System, Inc., certain Ryder subsidiaries, and the lenders and agents named therein, previously 
filed with the Commission as an exhibit to Ryder’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on 
December 20, 2021, is incorporated by reference to this report. 

Ryder System, Inc. 2019 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed with the Commission on 
March 18, 2019, as Appendix A to Ryder System, Inc.'s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, is 
incorporated by reference into this report.

Employment Offer Letter for Scott T. Parker, previously filed with the Commission on March 27, 2019, as an 
exhibit to Ryder's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 27, 2019, is incorporated 
by reference in this report. 

Form of Terms and Conditions Applicable to Deferred Stock Awards for Non-Employee Directors issued under 
the Ryder System, Inc. 2019 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed with the Commission 
on May 9, 2019 as an exhibit to Ryder's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is incorporated by reference in this 
report.

Form of Terms and Conditions Applicable to Non-Qualified Stock Options issued under the Ryder System, Inc. 
2019 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed with the Commission on May 9, 2019 as an 
exhibit to Ryder's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is incorporated by reference in this report.

Form of Terms and Conditions Applicable to Performance-Based Restricted Stock Rights issued under the 
Ryder System, Inc. 2019 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed with the Commission on 
May 9, 2019 as an exhibit to Ryder's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is incorporated by reference in this 
report.

Form of Terms and Conditions Applicable to Restricted Stock Rights issued under the Ryder System, Inc. 2019 
Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed with the Commission on May 9, 2019 as an exhibit 
to Ryder's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is incorporated by reference in this report.

Form of Terms and Conditions Applicable to Stock Awards for Non-Employee Directors issued under the 
Ryder System, Inc. 2019 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed with the Commission on 
May 9, 2019 as an exhibit to Ryder's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is incorporated by reference in this 
report. 

Ryder System, Inc. Non-Qualified Stock Option Award Granted as an “Employment Inducement Grant” under 
New York Stock Exchange Listing Rule 303A.08, previously filed with the Commission on May 9, 2019 as an 
exhibit to Ryder's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is incorporated by reference in this report.

Ryder System, Inc. Restricted Stock Rights Award Granted as an “Employment Inducement Grant” under New 
York Stock Exchange Listing Rule 303A.08, previously filed with the Commission on May 9, 2019 as an 
exhibit to Ryder's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is incorporated by reference in this report.

Forms of Terms and Conditions Applicable to Non-Qualified Stock Options issued under the Ryder System, 
Inc. 2019 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed with the Commission on February 27, 
2020 as an exhibit to Ryder's Annual Report on Form 10-K, is incorporated by reference in this report. 

Form of Terms and Conditions Applicable to Performance-Based Restricted Stock Rights issued under the 
Ryder System, Inc. 2019 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed with the Commission on 
February 27, 2020 as an exhibit to Ryder's Annual Report on Form 10-K, is incorporated by reference in this 
report.
Form of Terms and Conditions Applicable to Restricted Stock Rights issued under the Ryder System, Inc. 2019 
Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, previously filed with the Commission on February 27, 2020 as an 
exhibit to Ryder’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, is incorporated by reference in this report.

The Ryder System, Inc. Stock Purchase Plan for Employees, previously filed with the Commission on March 
16, 2020, as Appendix A to Ryder System, Inc.'s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, is incorporated 
by reference into this report. 
List of subsidiaries of the registrant, with the state or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization of each, 
and the name under which each subsidiary does business.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP consent to the incorporation by reference in certain Registration Statements on 
Form S-8 and on Form S-3 of their report on the financial statements and financial statement schedule and 
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Ryder System, Inc.

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  Number  
24.1

31.1
31.2
32

101.INS
101.SCH
101.CAL
101.DEF
101.LAB
101.PRE
104

Description

Manually executed powers of attorney for each of:
Robert J. Eck
Robert A. Hagemann
Michael F. Hilton
Tamara L. Lundgren
Luis P. Nieto 

David G. Nord
Abbie J. Smith
E. Follin Smith
Dmitri L. Stockton
Hansel E. Tookes

Certification of Robert E. Sanchez pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a).
Certification of John J. Diez pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a).
Certification of Robert E. Sanchez and John J. Diez pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and 
18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
Inline XBRL Instance Document.
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

 * Management contract or compensation plan arrangement pursuant to Item 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-K.

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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused 

this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. 

SIGNATURES

Date:

February 17, 2022

   RYDER SYSTEM, INC.

   By: /s/ ROBERT E. SANCHEZ
   Robert E. Sanchez
   Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following 

persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Date:

February 17, 2022

Date:

February 17, 2022

Date:

February 17, 2022

Date:

February 17, 2022

Date:

February 17, 2022

Date:

February 17, 2022

   By: /s/ ROBERT E. SANCHEZ
   Robert E. Sanchez
   Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

   By: /s/ JOHN J. DIEZ

John J. Diez

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

   By: /s/ CRISTINA GALLO-AQUINO
   Cristina Gallo-Aquino

Senior Vice President and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

   By: ROBERT J. ECK *

   Robert J. Eck

   Director

   By: ROBERT A. HAGEMANN *
   Robert A. Hagemann
   Director

   By: MICHAEL F. HILTON*
   Michael F. Hilton
   Director

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Date:

February 17, 2022

   By: TAMARA L. LUNDGREN*

Date:

February 17, 2022

Date:

February 17, 2022

Date:

February 17, 2022

Tamara L. Lundgren

   Director

   By: LUIS P. NIETO, JR. *

Luis P. Nieto, Jr.

   Director

By: DAVID G. NORD *
David G. Nord
Director

   By: ABBIE J. SMITH *
   Abbie J. Smith
   Director

Date:

February 17, 2022

   By: E. FOLLIN SMITH *

Date:

February 17, 2022

Date:

February 17, 2022

E. Follin Smith

   Director

By: DMITRI L. STOCKTON *
Dmitri L. Stockton

Director

   By: HANSEL E. TOOKES, II *
   Hansel E. Tookes, II
   Director

Date:

February 17, 2022

*By: /s/ ROBERT D. FATOVIC

   Robert D. Fatovic
   Attorney-in-Fact, pursuant to a power of attorney

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