Ryder Engages Kroll to Manage Nationwide Pre-Employment Screening Initiative; Company's Comprehensive Program Raises Bar for Transportation Industry

Business Wire, Feb 11, 2002

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NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2002

Kroll Background America Inc., a leader in integrity screening and a subsidiary of Kroll Inc. (Nasdaq: KROL), the global risk consulting company, announced today that it has been engaged by Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R) to manage a comprehensive pre-employment screening program for all of Ryder's U.S. operations.

Ryder, a global leader in supply chain and transportation management solutions, is expected to conduct background checks on more than 11,000 prospective employees through the program in 2002.

"Ryder is a recognized industry leader in the area of safety," said Greg Greene, Ryder's senior vice president of Global Talent. "The expertise and extensive resources of the Kroll organization further enhance our Company's ability to efficiently manage an effective enterprise-wide program for verifying the credentials and credibility of all new employees."

The Kroll program includes searches for county, state and federal criminal records; verification of education and academic credentials; and where appropriate, review of Department of Transportation (DOT) and non-DOT employment history. To ensure the timeliness and privacy of information, the process is totally automated, utilizing proprietary Kroll software and Ryder-customized databases. Managers in Ryder's recruiting centers access a password-protected web site which enables them to input data on applicants, monitor submitted requests, retrieve results and order reports based on diverse criteria.

"This initiative was under development long before September 11 focused global attention on corporate security issues. It was driven by Ryder's long-standing commitment to workplace safety and ensuring employee and customer security and well-being," said Michael D. Shmerling, chief operating officer of Kroll Inc. and head of its Corporate Services Group.

"The scope and the breadth of Ryder's program make it a standard-setter in employee screening, not only for the transportation industry, but for all corporate employers," he added.

About Ryder:

Ryder provides leading-edge logistics, supply chain and transportation management solutions worldwide. Ryder's product offerings range from full-service leasing, commercial rental and programmed maintenance of vehicles to integrated services such as dedicated contract carriage and carrier management. Additionally, Ryder offers comprehensive supply chain solutions, consulting, lead logistics management services and e-Business solutions that support customers' entire supply chains, from inbound raw materials and parts through distribution and delivery of finished goods. Ryder serves customer needs throughout North America, in Latin America, Europe and Asia. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.

About Kroll:

Kroll Background America, a subsidiary of Kroll Inc. and a member of its Corporate Services Group, is a recognized leader in employee and vendor screening. A pioneer in the application of Internet technology to integrity screening, Kroll helps corporations and government agencies nationwide address employee risk issues and meet regulatory compliance mandates. Kroll Inc. (Nasdaq: KROL), the world's leading risk consulting company, offers clients a complete portfolio of investigative, intelligence and security services through more than 55 offices on six continents. For more information on Kroll, visit www.krollworldwide.com.