Ruan A family-owned dedicated logistics provider since 1932. Ruan was founded during a very challenging time. It was the Great Depression.

John Ruan’s father had passed away and someone needed to provide for the family. So, despite the risk, the 18-year-old sold his family’s car, bought a truck and began hauling gravel around Iowa. Ruan Transportation Management Systems was born. Today, since that first load of gravel was shoveled by hand, Ruan continues to research and develop innovations in technology, equipment and safety. And, we

’re leading the industry effort to improve transportation’s environmental profile. Ruan endows the World Food Prize, the foremost international award recognizing excellence and progress in overcoming global food production and distribution challenges while inspiring new generations to embrace the cause.

09/02/2026

Meet Dillon, the recruiter supporting our Tipp City, OH, operation! In this video, Dillon shares what it's like driving on the Meijer account, including competitive weekly pay, a $2,500 sign-on bonus, great benefits, flexible scheduling options, and more.

Ready to start your driving career with Ruan? Click the link in the comment section below to learn more and apply today!

Last week, we welcomed the next generation to Ruan's Des Moines Campus for our very first Bring Your Kid to Work Day! It...
08/26/2026

Last week, we welcomed the next generation to Ruan's Des Moines Campus for our very first Bring Your Kid to Work Day! It was a great opportunity for children to see what their parents do each day while learning about the important role transportation plays in keeping our world moving. Thank you to everyone who helped make this inaugural event a success!

We are excited to feature Chad Claude in our latest People First Spotlight as he steps into the role of Vice President o...
08/24/2026

We are excited to feature Chad Claude in our latest People First Spotlight as he steps into the role of Vice President of Contract Distribution and Fulfillment, Ruan's newly renamed service line.

Having started his career at Ruan 33 years ago, Chad returns with a wealth of experience in transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, and supply chain leadership. Learn how Chad plans to help advance Contract Distribution and Fulfillment and deliver even greater value for our customers on our blog.

If you got it, a truck brought it!Thank you to our team members who volunteered at the Iowa State Fair this week at the ...
08/21/2026

If you got it, a truck brought it!

Thank you to our team members who volunteered at the Iowa State Fair this week at the show trailer to promote Iowa’s trucking industry with the Iowa Motor Truck Association. We are thankful for the professionals who keep our economy moving forward.

08/18/2026

August 9-15, Ruan celebrated its incredible team members during Distribution and Fulfillment Appreciation Week. We are grateful for exceptional work these individuals do behind the scenes to keep us moving. We thank them for their indispensable contributions!

Ruan is celebrating our inaugural Distribution and Fulfillment Team Member Appreciation Week (August 9-15, 2026)! These ...
08/11/2026

Ruan is celebrating our inaugural Distribution and Fulfillment Team Member Appreciation Week (August 9-15, 2026)! These team members work relentlessly behind the scenes, demonstrating a strong commitment to accuracy and efficiency to keep essential product moving throughout the supply chain. We are deeply indebted to their contributions. Read more in the comment section below!

Recently, 28 Ruan truck drivers competed at the state Truck Driving Championships. This week, four of our drivers are ad...
08/08/2026

Recently, 28 Ruan truck drivers competed at the state Truck Driving Championships. This week, four of our drivers are advancing to the National Truck Driving Championships taking place in Pittsburgh, PA. Please join us in wishing Dave H., Gilbert W., Marc M., and Michael N. the best of luck over the next four days as they compete against the nation's best of the best! Read more:

The 2026 Truck Driving Championships brought in 28 professional Ruan truck drivers, with four advancing to the ATA's national stage!

Now in: Ruan's 2026 Top Technician Competition results! Congratulations to this year's top-three Ruan diesel technician ...
08/06/2026

Now in: Ruan's 2026 Top Technician Competition results! Congratulations to this year's top-three Ruan diesel technician finishers and Des Moines Area Community College student competition winner. This skilled group will advance to the national level at Technology and Maintenance Council's (TMC) SuperTech competition this fall. Visit the comments section to find out the winners in our blog!

Ruan concludes its 2026 Top Technician Competition with three top finishers who will advance to TMC SuperTech this fall!

08/05/2026

This summer, 12 talented Ruan interns brought fresh perspectives, gained hands-on experience, and made meaningful contributions across the organization. From project work to networking opportunities, this year’s internship program was filled with growth and learning. Read the summer recap blog to see what made the experience so impactful. https://ow.ly/eZQo50ZwGZE

Ruan's ninth annual Top Technician competition is underway in Des Moines! Tomorrow, our nine skilled technicians will co...
07/29/2026

Ruan's ninth annual Top Technician competition is underway in Des Moines! Tomorrow, our nine skilled technicians will compete for a top-three spot in the hands-on portion of the event to punch their ticket to the national competition in September. We wish them the best of luck tomorrow!

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