Food & Beverage Solutions

Yes, Ryder has extensive experience providing supply chain solutions for a wide range of food and beverage products, including alcoholic beverages. Our first lease customer in 1938 was Champagne Velvet Beer. We offer tailored logistics services that cover everything from warehousing and distribution to transportation management for products such as beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. Our expertise ensures efficient handling, compliance with regulations, and reliable delivery of diverse food and beverage categories. This includes expertise with the three-tier system that is the bedrock to the U.S. alcohol regulatory structure. We work with and have solutions that connect the alcohol supply chain from producers to wholesalers to retailers.

Yes, Ryder offers cold storage solutions designed to meet the needs of food and beverage companies. We specialize in cold chain logistics, offering end-to-end temperature-controlled transportation and warehousing solutions. In 2024, Ryder was honored with the Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award by Food Logistics for the 12th consecutive year.

Our facilities are equipped to handle temperature-sensitive products, ensuring freshness and quality throughout the supply chain. We provide a variety of cold storage solutions, including:

• Frozen storage: For products that need to remain at or below freezing temperatures.
• Refrigerated storage: Ideal for perishable goods that require cool but not frozen environments.
• Ambient storage: For goods that must stay within a controlled temperature range but do not need refrigeration or freezing.

Our cold storage facilities are compliant with industry standards, including the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The facilities are designed to meet stringent food safety and quality control requirements, with regular audits and certifications to ensure products are stored in optimal conditions.

Yes, Ryder can tailor cold storage solutions to fit specific operational needs, such as adjusting temperature zones, providing seasonal storage, or scaling up as demand changes. Our services are designed to be flexible, allowing companies to adapt to changing market conditions.

Yes, Ryder can customize a warehouse solution to meet the specific needs of your food and beverage company. We offer both dedicated and multi-client warehouse options, along with temperature-controlled spaces to ensure the proper storage of your products. Additionally, our services include co-packing and co-manufacturing capabilities to streamline your supply chain and enhance operational efficiency. Whether you require specialized storage or integrated processing solutions, Ryder can tailor our warehouse services to fit your requirements.

Yes, Ryder offers comprehensive distribution services across all 50 states in the U.S., as well as throughout North America, including Mexico and Canada. Our extensive network ensures reliable and efficient distribution to meet your needs, no matter where your customers are located. Whether you require nationwide coverage or cross-border logistics, Ryder’s capabilities can support your distribution requirements seamlessly.

Ryder provides a diverse fleet of commercial vehicles to support the needs of food and beverage companies. Our offerings include vehicles across all classes from 2 to 8, such as box trucks, cargo vans, straight trucks, refrigerated trucks and trailers, and tractors (both day cabs and sleepers). We offer options with internal combustion engines (ICE), electric vehicles, and other alternative fuel vehicles. We give you access to advanced engine technology to comply with evolving regulations, as well as safety technology options and telematics for enhanced performance and monitoring. This comprehensive selection ensures you can meet the specific transportation needs of your food and beverage operation.