Warren Smith awarded $50,000 grand prize in
best-of-the-best competition of truck maintenance mastery
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain,
dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, has
crowned Warren Smith of Ontario, Canada as the 2024 Ryder Top
Technician and awarded him with a $50,000 cash prize.
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The 2024 Ryder Top Tech winner Warren
Smith holding his $50,000 check alongside vice president of
maintenance operations Bryce Kinsley; senior vice president &
chief of operations Bill Dawson; Chairman & CEO Robert Sanchez;
and president Fleet Management Solutions Tom Havens. (Photo:
Business Wire)
The annual Ryder Top Technician (“Top Tech”) Skills Competition,
now in its 23rd year, is designed to identify, showcase, and reward
Ryder’s top performing truck maintenance professionals among its
4,800 U.S.- and Canada-based technicians. Held in a new city each
year, the 2024 championship event took place at the David L.
Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
“Congratulations to Warren Smith as this year’s Top Tech and a
heartfelt thank you to all our finalists and competitors for
another successful and inspiring display of truck maintenance
mastery,” says Robert Sanchez, Chairman and CEO of Ryder. “Since
2002, our Top Tech competition week and grand prize are just one of
the many ways we highlight the value of our skilled technician
workforce – celebrating their indisputable talent and showcasing
why Ryder techs are the best in the business.”
Ten finalists went head-to-head in a series of rigorous hands-on
skills challenges, rotating every 30 minutes across ten trucks
while a panel of judges evaluated their performance. At each
station, finalists were presented with modern diagnostic challenges
designed to test their technical expertise in preventive
maintenance, collision avoidance system diagnostics, electronic
engine diagnostics, aftertreatment system diagnostics,
multiplexing/diagnostics, automated transmission diagnostics,
heavy-duty electrical systems, and more. The stations were
developed in partnership with various Ryder supplier partners and
OEMs to showcase the caliber of technical training needed to ensure
quality service on the nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles that
Ryder maintains. This year’s finalists outperformed 1,200 other
Ryder technicians in the first round and advanced through the
regional qualifier round to compete in the championship in
Pittsburgh.
Ryder Top Tech finalists Kyle Walton of Ryder’s Bristol, PA shop
and Benjamin Cheaney of Ryder’s Evansville, IN location, placed
second and third, respectively. After the competition, finalists
were recognized at an awards ceremony hosted at the Heinz History
Museum, where each received a $10,000 cash prize.
“It was particularly fitting to celebrate Warren Smith and each
of our finalists in the ‘City of Bridges’ this year. At Ryder, we
serve as a bridge between our customers and their clients, helping
to navigate obstacles to ensure they deliver on their promises to
customers. Our skilled Ryder technicians are essential in this
process, providing the expertise and support needed to keep
operations running smoothly,” adds Bryce Kinsley, vice president of
maintenance operations at Ryder. “We take pride in being the
preferred employer of these top technicians as they continue to
deliver the best service and workmanship in the industry.”
As part of the annual competition, finalists and their guests
enjoyed a week filled with activities, entertainment, and
opportunities to explore Pittsburgh’s history and connection to
transportation, logistics, and related industries. This year,
finalists were treated to a tour around the Steel City,
experiencing the Carrie Blast Furnaces, a Pittsburgh Pirates
baseball game, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, and the incline
railways.
Highlights of the week-long event can be found on Ryder’s
Facebook, X, and LinkedIn pages. For event photos, email
jonathan_c_mayor@ryder.com.
To search for available technician positions, click here.
About Ryder System, Inc.
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a fully integrated port-to-door
logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain,
dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including
warehousing and distribution, contract manufacturing and packaging,
e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation,
professional drivers, freight brokerage, nearshoring solutions,
full-service leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and
used vehicle sales to some of the world’s most-recognized brands.
Ryder provides services throughout the United States, Mexico, and
Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 250,000 commercial
vehicles, services fleets at 760 maintenance locations, and
operates nearly 300 warehouses encompassing more than 100 million
square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading
practices; technology-driven innovations; corporate responsibility;
environmental management; safety, health and security programs;
military veteran recruitment initiatives; and the hiring of a
diverse workforce. www.ryder.com
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