---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-003301"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "R"
cik: "0000085961"
company_name: "RYDER SYSTEM INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T08:37:40.892005+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ryder director E. Follin Smith to retire on February 13, 2026

## Summary
- E. Follin Smith informed Board of her retirement effective February 13, 2026.
- Retirement is part of ongoing director succession planning; not due to any disagreement with Company.
- Board expressed appreciation for her many years of service and contributions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-003301
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: R
- cik: 0000085961
- company_name: RYDER SYSTEM INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/85961/000162828026003301/0001628280-26-003301-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/85961/000162828026003301/r-20260123.htm

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