How popular isRyder?
In September 2026, people searched for Ryder by name about 135,000 times in the United States, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 3.5% of all United States moving truck rental company searches, placing Ryder fifth out of five companies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about moving truck rental companies, Ryder did not appear in any of the answers.
Ryder is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
U-HaulShare of searches 76.6%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Penske Truck RentalShare of searches 12.3%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- Enterprise Truck RentalShare of searches 4.2%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Budget TrucksShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
RyderShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top moving truck rental companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Ryder did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- U-Haul4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Penske Truck Rental4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Budget Trucks4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Enterprise Truck Rental3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Ryder0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about moving truck rental companies
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which moving truck rental company should I use in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best moving truck rental companies in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the cheapest truck rental for a one way move in the US?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“moving truck rental”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“truck rental”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Which moving truck rental companies compete with Ryder?
Share of searches by month for U-Haul, Penske Truck Rental, Enterprise Truck Rental, Budget Trucks, Ryder. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | U-Haul | Penske Truck Rental | Enterprise Truck Rental | Budget Trucks | Ryder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.1% | 12.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.6% | 11% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 78.2% | 12.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.4% | 12.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 77.4% | 12.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.8% | 11% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3% |
| Apr 2026 | 76.3% | 12% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| May 2026 | 76.8% | 12.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.4% | 12.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 76.1% | 12% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 77.4% | 12.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 76.6% | 12.3% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 76.6% | 3M | -19.7% | -0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.3% | 478K | -18.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.2% | 165K | -17.9% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.5% | 135K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.5% | 135K | 0% | +0.7 points |
1.
U-Haul76.6%
Held 1st. 3M estimated branded searches, -19.7% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
12.3%
Held 2nd. 478K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.2%
Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.5%
Held 4th. 135K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Ryder3.5%
Held 5th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
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How has branded search demand for Ryder changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ryder in the United States held steady at 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryder’s share of searches among moving truck rental companies in the United States held steady, from 3.4% to 3.5%.
How did search popularity change for United States moving truck rental companies in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ryder gained share of searches among moving truck rental companies in the United States, from 2.8% to 3.5%.
In September 2026, U-Haul lost share of searches among moving truck rental companies in the United States, from 77.4% to 76.6%.
How are Ryder’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ryder’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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