MIAMI, FL – Ryder System, Inc. was recently presented the General Motors 2006 Supplier of the Year award for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class parts and services. The 15th annual award — themed the “Best of the Best” — was given during ceremonies Sat., March 31, in Orlando, Fla.

“We are proud to honor Ryder as one of the ‘Best of the Best’ GM suppliers in 2006,” said Bo Andersson, GM group vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. ”Ryder achieved the award based on outstanding performance in 2006. We appreciate their energy, hard work, and dedication to the success of GM.”

The GM Supplier of the Year award began as a global program in 1992. Winners are selected by a global team of executives from purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics who base their decisions on supplier performance in quality, service, technology, and price. This year, General Motors honored 89 suppliers for their outstanding performance throughout 2006.