UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | May 27, 2011 |
Ryder System, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Florida | 1-4364 | 59-0739250 |
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| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 11690 NW 105th Street, Miami, Florida | 33178 | |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (305) 500-3726 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b)
On May 27, 2011, David I. Fuente informed the Company of his decision to resign from the Company’s Board of Directors in order to pursue other professional interests. Mr. Fuente’s resignation was effective on May 27, 2011. His decision to resign as a director was not due to any disagreements with us on any matter relating to our operations, policies or practices. Mr. Fuente has been a valuable member of the Company’s Board of Directors since 1998. During his tenure, he has served on the Compensation Committee, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and Finance Committee.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Ryder System, Inc. | ||||
| June 3, 2011 | By: |
Robert D. Fatovic
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| Name: Robert D. Fatovic | ||||
| Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary | ||||