RYDER SYSTEM INC 8-K

What Happened
Ryder System, Inc. announced (Form 8-K, Item 5.02) that director E. Follin Smith informed the Board on January 23, 2026 that she will retire from the Board effective February 13, 2026. The company said her retirement is not due to any disagreement with Ryder and expressed appreciation for her years of service.

Key Details

• Retirement notice given on January 23, 2026; effective February 13, 2026.
• Company stated retirement is part of ongoing director succession planning and overseen by the Board and its Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.
• Company confirmed there is no disagreement between Ms. Smith and Ryder regarding the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

Why It Matters
Board changes can affect corporate governance and oversight. This retirement reduces the number of tenured directors and is being handled as part of planned succession, which suggests Ryder is actively managing board composition to balance experience and new perspectives. Investors should note the change for proxy voting, governance profiles, and any upcoming director nominations, though the filing does not announce a replacement.