Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 17, 2007, we announced the appointment of Robert E. Sanchez as our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective October 26, 2007. Mr. Sanchez replaces Mark T. Jamieson who resigned from the Company effective October 26, 2007 to accept a position with HD Supply, Inc. Mr. Jamieson's resignation is not the result of any disagreement regarding our financial statements.

Prior to this appointment, Mr. Sanchez served as Executive Vice President of Operations of our Fleet Management Solutions business segment and has served as a member of our Executive Leadership Team since 2003. Mr. Sanchez joined Ryder in 1993 and has served in roles of increasing responsibility including: Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO); Senior Vice President, Global Transportation Management; Vice President, Asset Management; and Finance Director, Global Financial Analysis.

A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Sanchez's appointment as Chief Financial Officer and Mr. Jamieson's departure is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1: Press Release dated October 17, 2007.

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