(Ryder System Inc.)Key Takeaways: Ryder reported the strongest sequential increase in truck and tractor rental demand in four years during the second quarter of 2026. The second quarter of 2026 saw the strongest increase in truck and tractor rental demand in four years on a sequential basis, according to a key Ryder System executive. Rental demand is often seen as a leading indicator of a freight upcycle, but not in every case. Pricing clarity souightClarity on pricing also would be positive for lease activity and used vehicle sales, Ryder executives said. Diez cited better-than-expected used vehicle sales for the rise in revenue in comments accompanying the results.