85961--2/11/2009--RYDER_SYSTEM

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Our business and operating results could be adversely affected by unfavorable economic and industry conditions. We are exposed to risks associated with the current financial crisis. We bear the residual risk on the value of our vehicles. Our profitability could be adversely impacted by our inability to maintain appropriate commercial rental utilization rates through our asset management initiatives. Continued decline in automotive volumes and instability in the automotive industry would adversely affect our results and increase our credit risk. We derive a significant portion of our SCS revenue from a relatively small number of customers. Our profitability could be negatively impacted if the key assumptions and pricing structure of our SCS contracts prove to be invalid. We operate in a highly competitive industry and our business may suffer if we are unable to adequately address potential downward pricing pressures and other competitive factors. We operate in a highly regulated industry, and costs of compliance with, or liability for violation of, existing or future regulations could significantly increase our costs of doing business.

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