{"id":996335,"date":"2026-08-18T06:58:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ryder-honors-2026-top-technician-at-25th-anniversary-skills-competition\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T06:58:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:58:01","slug":"ryder-honors-2026-top-technician-at-25th-anniversary-skills-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ryder-honors-2026-top-technician-at-25th-anniversary-skills-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Ryder Honors 2026 Top Technician at 25th Anniversary Skills Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }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 Honors 2026 Top Technician at 25<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary Skills Competition<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li><i>Hosted in Nashville, Ryder\u2019s 25th annual Top Technician (\u201cTop Tech\u201d) Skills Competition honored the best technicians across U.S. and Canada<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Top Tech celebrates technician expertise while promoting growth, recognition, and camaraderie<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MIAMI&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<b>Jean-S\u00e9bastien Houle of Boucherville, Quebec,<\/b> has been named Ryder\u2019s 2026 Top Technician, earning the $50,000 grand prize at the company\u2019s 25th annual Top Tech Skills Competition, one of Ryder\u2019s premier recognition programs honoring the company\u2019s most skilled commercial truck technicians.<\/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\/20260818181407\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260818181407\/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\/20260818181407\/en\/2876930\/4\/Jean-S%C3%A9bastien_Houle.jpg\" alt=\"Jean-S\u00e9bastien Houle of Ryder\u2019s Boucherville, Quebec, location was crowned the 2026 Ryder Top Tech and received a cash prize of $50,000.\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Jean-S\u00e9bastien Houle of Ryder\u2019s Boucherville, Quebec, location was crowned the 2026 Ryder Top Tech and received a cash prize of $50,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\u201cCongratulations to <b>Jean-S\u00e9bastien <\/b>on earning the 2026 Top Tech title. We also extend our gratitude to all the finalists for their incredible expertise and skills,\u201d says <b>John Diez, chief executive officer of Ryder<\/b>. \u201cOur technicians play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring operational excellence across our fleet. Their expertise and commitment enable Ryder to consistently exceed the expectations of our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nHosted in Nashville, Tennessee, the 25th annual Top Tech competition celebrates the top tier of Ryder\u2019s technician workforce of approximately 5,000 professionals across the U.S. and Canada. After advancing through rigorous written exams and regional hands-on competitions, ten finalists earned a place in the championship, where they were tested at ten timed skills stations covering advanced diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and complex vehicle systems, including aftertreatment, multiplexing, electrical, and electronic engine technologies.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cOne of the strengths of Top Tech is the close collaboration we have with our OEM partners in designing and supporting the competition,\u201d says <b>Tom Havens, president of fleet management solutions at Ryder<\/b>. \u201cTheir involvement helps ensure our technicians are tested against the technologies, systems, and standards they work with every day. This year\u2019s finalists demonstrated exceptional skill and professionalism, and our 2026 Top Technician, <b>Jean-S\u00e9bastien<\/b>, represents the very best of our maintenance workforce. Top Tech continues to showcase our commitment to skilled trades, celebrate excellence and attract the next generation of elite technicians.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nAmong the finalists, <b>Peter Finn of Holland, Michigan,<\/b> earned second place, while <b>Cameron Hughes of Kitchener, Ontario,<\/b> took third. Following the event, all finalists were honored during an awards ceremony, where each received a $10,000 cash prize.<\/p>\n<p>\nTo view highlights from the 2026 Top Tech Championship, follow Ryder on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRyderSystemInc&amp;esheet=54590139&amp;newsitemid=20260818181407&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Facebook&amp;index=1&amp;md5=97352a03adc000f39551638ea1f4f7ea\">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=54590139&amp;newsitemid=20260818181407&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=LinkedIn&amp;index=2&amp;md5=a599d87d8ebfb29a51a22e5160ae0937\">LinkedIn<\/a>. For official event photos, please contact <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:jonathan_c_mayor@ryder.com\">jonathan_c_mayor@ryder.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Ryder System, Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nRyder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a nearly $13 billion leading provider of outsourced logistics and transportation services throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ryder offers <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ryder.com%2Fen-us%2Flogistics%2Fsupply-chain-solutions&amp;esheet=54590139&amp;newsitemid=20260818181407&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=supply+chain&amp;index=3&amp;md5=ffc8f0c0d4c7c524bd51cb232f83df25\">supply chain<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ryder.com%2Fen-us%2Flogistics%2Ftransportation-logistics%2Fdedicated-transportation&amp;esheet=54590139&amp;newsitemid=20260818181407&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=dedicated+transportation&amp;index=4&amp;md5=956a906399d0da6521cb3b5659d595f7\">dedicated transportation<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ryder.com%2Fen-us%2Ffleet-leasing&amp;esheet=54590139&amp;newsitemid=20260818181407&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=fleet+management&amp;index=5&amp;md5=9cb121228d60705b1d060953b5f11ba5\">fleet management<\/a> solutions that integrate every step of the supply chain port\u2011to\u2011door, including <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ryder.com%2Fen-us%2Flogistics%2Ftransportation-logistics%2Fcross-border&amp;esheet=54590139&amp;newsitemid=20260818181407&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=cross-border&amp;index=6&amp;md5=34059a57bbbed5e23effd7d2bd5a78a5\">cross-border<\/a> logistics, fleet and transportation management, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ryder.com%2Fen-us%2Flogistics%2Fwarehousing-distribution&amp;esheet=54590139&amp;newsitemid=20260818181407&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=warehousing+and+distribution&amp;index=7&amp;md5=4ff7b6e22b8220fe335fcbfd8c86adf0\">warehousing and distribution<\/a>, and final delivery to customers\u2019 doorsteps. 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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=54590139&amp;newsitemid=20260818181407&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=industries&amp;index=23&amp;md5=aeca1fa5243ed1cf53c9b68178621c94\">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\u2011driven innovation and industry\u2011leading 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=54590139&amp;newsitemid=20260818181407&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.ryder.com&amp;index=24&amp;md5=9eb03f8f498a6b970bd09825c259939f\">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>\nryder-fms<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260818181407r1&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\/20260818181407\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260818181407\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For Information Contact:<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/>Jonathan Mayor, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:jonathan_c_mayor@ryder.com\">jonathan_c_mayor@ryder.com<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>Amy Federman, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:afederman@ryder.com\">afederman@ryder.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> United States North America Canada Tennessee Florida Michigan<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Other Manufacturing Other Transport Trucking Rail Automotive Transport Automotive Manufacturing Manufacturing 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\/20260818181407\/en\/2876930\/3\/Jean-S%C3%A9bastien_Houle.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Jean-S\u00e9bastien Houle of Ryder\u2019s Boucherville, Quebec, location was crowned the 2026 Ryder Top Tech and received a cash prize of $50,000.<\/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\/20260818181407\/en\/2876931\/3\/Top_Tech_with_Ryder_FMS_Leadership.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">The 2026 Ryder Top Tech winner Jean-S\u00e9bastien Houle and his wife Josiane McDuff holding a $50,000 check alongside Ryder CEO John Diez; VP of Maintenance Operations Bryce Kinsley; SVP &amp; Chief of Operations Bill Dawson; and President of Fleet Management Solutions Tom Havens.<\/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\/20260818181407\/en\/2876934\/3\/Top_Tech_1st%2C_2nd%2C_and_3rd_Winners.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Ryder\u2019s 2026 Top Tech winners Jean S\u00e9bastien Houle (first place), Peter Finn (second place), and Cameron Hughes (third place) display their winning checks during the awards ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of the skills-based competition in Nashville.<\/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\/20260818181407\/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 Honors 2026 Top Technician at 25th Anniversary Skills Competition Hosted in Nashville, Ryder\u2019s 25th annual Top Technician (\u201cTop Tech\u201d) Skills Competition honored the best technicians across U.S. and Canada Top Tech celebrates technician expertise while promoting growth, recognition, and camaraderie MIAMI&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Jean-S\u00e9bastien Houle of Boucherville, Quebec, has been named Ryder\u2019s 2026 Top Technician, earning the $50,000 grand prize at the company\u2019s 25th annual Top Tech Skills Competition, one of Ryder\u2019s premier recognition programs honoring the company\u2019s most skilled commercial truck technicians. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260818181407\/en\/ Jean-S\u00e9bastien Houle of Ryder\u2019s Boucherville, Quebec, location was crowned the 2026 Ryder Top Tech and received a cash prize of $50,000. \u201cCongratulations to Jean-S\u00e9bastien on earning the &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ryder-honors-2026-top-technician-at-25th-anniversary-skills-competition\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Ryder Honors 2026 Top Technician at 25th Anniversary Skills Competition&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-996335","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ryder Honors 2026 Top Technician at 25th Anniversary Skills Competition - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ryder-honors-2026-top-technician-at-25th-anniversary-skills-competition\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Ryder Honors 2026 Top Technician at 25th Anniversary Skills Competition - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Ryder Honors 2026 Top Technician at 25th Anniversary Skills Competition Hosted in Nashville, Ryder\u2019s 25th annual Top Technician (\u201cTop Tech\u201d) Skills Competition honored the best technicians across U.S. and Canada Top Tech celebrates technician expertise while promoting growth, recognition, and camaraderie MIAMI&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Jean-S\u00e9bastien Houle of Boucherville, Quebec, has been named Ryder\u2019s 2026 Top Technician, earning the $50,000 grand prize at the company\u2019s 25th annual Top Tech Skills Competition, one of Ryder\u2019s premier recognition programs honoring the company\u2019s most skilled commercial truck technicians. 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