{"id":987645,"date":"2026-07-30T20:34:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T00:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ryder-marks-25-years-of-its-top-tech-skills-competition-celebrating-a-quarter-century-of-technician-excellence-recognition\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T20:34:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T00:34:07","slug":"ryder-marks-25-years-of-its-top-tech-skills-competition-celebrating-a-quarter-century-of-technician-excellence-recognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ryder-marks-25-years-of-its-top-tech-skills-competition-celebrating-a-quarter-century-of-technician-excellence-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Ryder Marks 25 Years of Its \u201cTop Tech\u201d Skills Competition: Celebrating a Quarter Century of Technician Excellence Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position:inside }\n.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }\n.bwalignl { text-align: left }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Ryder Marks 25 Years of Its \u201cTop Tech\u201d Skills Competition: Celebrating a Quarter Century of Technician Excellence Recognition<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li><i>For 25 years, more than 43,000 eligible technicians have entered the competition<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>10 of Ryder\u2019s most skilled technicians to compete August 13 in Nashville for $50,000 and the title of 2026 Top Technician<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MIAMI&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Top Technician (\u201cTop Tech\u201d) Skills Competition next month, honoring a quarter century of excellence, innovation, and professional achievement among the maintenance technicians who keep the company\u2019s commercial fleets running safely and efficiently. Since 2002, Top Tech has grown to be one of Ryder\u2019s most celebrated employee recognition programs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260730775886\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260730775886\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260730775886\/en\/2864621\/4\/Ryder_Top_Tech_2026_Nashville_-_City_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ryder celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Top Technician Skills Competition in August. The milestone culminates in Nashville where the company&apos;s top maintenance professionals will compete for the championship title and a $50,000 grand prize.\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Ryder celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Top Technician Skills Competition in August. The milestone culminates in Nashville where the company&#8217;s top maintenance professionals will compete for the championship title and a $50,000 grand prize.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The milestone culminates on August 13 in Nashville, Tennessee, where 10 professional technicians will gather for the championship finals to compete for a chance to win the $50,000 grand prize and earn the title of Ryder\u2019s 2026 Top Technician. In a day-long test of technical skill, speed, and precision, finalists will move through 10 timed competition stations, diagnosing and resolving real-world maintenance challenges on Ryder vehicles under the watchful eye of expert judges.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s competitors represent some of the most skilled maintenance professionals across Ryder\u2019s operations in the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur ten finalists represent the very best of what our maintenance workforce stands for\u2014technical mastery, problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to keeping our customers moving,\u201d says <b>Bryce Kinsley, vice president of maintenance operations at Ryder<\/b>. \u201cTwenty-five years in, Top Tech continues to set a higher standard for our profession, and this year\u2019s class of finalists reflects the depth of talent, dedication, and pride that defines Ryder\u2019s technicians every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>By the Numbers: 25 Years of Top Tech<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Each year, technicians from Ryder&#8217;s roughly 5,000 U.S.- and Canada-based maintenance professionals advance through a multi-stage qualification process\u2014beginning with written and hands-on assessments, followed by head-to-head regional competitions testing speed and diagnostic precision. The top two scorers from each region earn a coveted spot among the 10 finalists competing on the championship stage.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past 25 years, Top Tech has grown into one of Ryder\u2019s most visible and lasting employee recognition programs, shaped by milestones that reflect its growth and impact:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li><b>43,000+<\/b><b>technician<\/b> entries across the competition&#8217;s history, with many competitors returning year after year<\/li>\n<li><b>15 technicians<\/b> have earned the title of Ryder Top Tech Champion, with several claiming the honor more than once<\/li>\n<li><b>13 host cities<\/b> across North America\u2014Nashville, Detroit, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, Louisville, Indianapolis, San Antonio, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Dallas, Allentown, and Kansas City<\/li>\n<li><b>44 OEMs and industry suppliers<\/b> have supported the championship as sponsors since 2019, helping design competition stations that mirror real-world maintenance challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cWhat makes Top Tech unique is that it evolves with our industry,\u201d says <b>Rob Alley, senior director of maintenance training at Ryder<\/b>. \u201cThe vehicles, tools, and technologies have transformed over the last 25 years, and thanks to close collaboration with our OEM partners, the competition has transformed with them. That commitment to continuous learning is what keeps Top Tech relevant\u2014and what makes it so special.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>A Legacy Built on Technician Excellence<\/b><\/p>\n<p>While Top Tech has grown in size and scope over 25 years, its purpose has remained consistent: recognizing the technicians whose expertise keeps Ryder\u2019s fleet of approximately 240,000 commercial vehicles operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. For many participants, the impact extends far beyond the competition floor \u2014 shaping careers, elevating shops, and influencing the broader profession.<\/p>\n<p>While Top Tech identifies Ryder\u2019s annual champion, former participants say the experience often extends beyond the competition itself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPreparing for Top Tech continually challenged me to expand my technical knowledge and sharpen my diagnostic skills,\u201d says <b>Wade Robinson, field maintenance manager and 2021 Ryder Top Tech Champion from London, Ontario<\/b>. \u201cThe experience and increased visibility across the organization helped prepare me for new career opportunities within Ryder.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Kyle Walton, technician in charge and 2025<\/b><b>Ryder Top Tech Champion<\/b>, says, \u201cThe competition also benefits technicians throughout the organization. The knowledge and experience I gained through Top Tech, including conversations with the other nine competitors, didn\u2019t only stay with me. I brought those lessons back to my shop and shared them with other technicians. The true benefit of Top Tech is that the program can make all technicians better, even those who choose not to compete. A rising tide raises all boats.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event will be <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2Fevent%2F6071635%2F89ecf0f3b4&amp;esheet=54580447&amp;newsitemid=20260730775886&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=livestreamed&amp;index=1&amp;md5=5354176896cd28a10f8e8927f3087326\">livestreamed<\/a> with the 2026 Top Technician champion being crowned live.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights from the week-long event will be shared on Ryder\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRyderSystemInc&amp;esheet=54580447&amp;newsitemid=20260730775886&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Facebook&amp;index=2&amp;md5=7448b084944d094ab53b8e95bc237df4\">Facebook<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fryder-system-inc%2F&amp;esheet=54580447&amp;newsitemid=20260730775886&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=LinkedIn&amp;index=3&amp;md5=ab7b1673f9f50327dbbad070bc73ac04\">LinkedIn<\/a> channels.<\/p>\n<p><b>Editor\u2019s Note: <\/b>To coordinate media interviews or learn more about attending in person, contact Jonathan Mayor at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:jonathan_c_mayor@ryder.com\">jonathan_c_mayor@ryder.com<\/a> or 305-500-3161.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Ryder System, Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Ryder System, Inc. 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Serving more than 20 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ryder.com%2Fen-us%2Flogistics%2Findustries&amp;esheet=54580447&amp;newsitemid=20260730775886&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=industries&amp;index=24&amp;md5=786181736ced15402c82fe4fe0469e90\">industries<\/a>, Ryder manages approximately 240,000 commercial vehicles, operates nearly 800 maintenance locations, and runs approximately 320 warehouses totaling more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is consistently recognized for technology-driven innovation and industry-leading practices in safety, health, security, talent acquisition, and environmental management, and was most recently named to Fortune\u2019s \u201cAmerica\u2019s Most Innovative Companies\u201d list. <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ryder.com%2F&amp;esheet=54580447&amp;newsitemid=20260730775886&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.ryder.com&amp;index=25&amp;md5=6475e48fdbb99861f2a9420059c53c5c\">www.ryder.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>ryder-fms<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260730775886r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260730775886\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260730775886\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignl\"><b>For Information Contact:<\/b><br \/>Jonathan Mayor, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:jonathan_c_mayor@ryder.com\">jonathan_c_mayor@ryder.com<\/a><br \/>Amy Federman, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:afederman@ryder.com\">afederman@ryder.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Florida Tennessee United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Automotive Manufacturing Automotive Manufacturing Other Transport Trucking Rail Transport Other Automotive General Automotive Logistics\/Supply Chain Management Fleet Management<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260730775886\/en\/2864621\/3\/Ryder_Top_Tech_2026_Nashville_-_City_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Ryder celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Top Technician Skills Competition in August. The milestone culminates in Nashville where the company&#8217;s top maintenance professionals will compete for the championship title and a $50,000 grand prize.<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260730775886\/en\/2864622\/3\/4H6A5157-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Kyle Walton, technician in charge and 2025 Ryder Top Tech Champion, works through a critical diagnostic challenge during the 2025 competition. Walton says &#8220;the lessons learned on this stage ripple across the company, elevating every shop and every technician.<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260730775886\/en\/427737\/3\/RyderLogo_EverBetter_RedBlack.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ryder Marks 25 Years of Its \u201cTop Tech\u201d Skills Competition: Celebrating a Quarter Century of Technician Excellence Recognition For 25 years, more than 43,000 eligible technicians have entered the competition 10 of Ryder\u2019s most skilled technicians to compete August 13 in Nashville for $50,000 and the title of 2026 Top Technician MIAMI&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Top Technician (\u201cTop Tech\u201d) Skills Competition next month, honoring a quarter century of excellence, innovation, and professional achievement among the maintenance technicians who keep the company\u2019s commercial fleets running safely and efficiently. Since 2002, Top Tech has grown to be one of Ryder\u2019s most celebrated employee recognition programs. This press release features multimedia. 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