The story of Ruan Companies begins when John Ruan founded Ruan Transportation Management Systems in 1932 with the purchase of one truck to haul coal. Ruan built the Company to become one of the largest privately held transportation companies in the country. Many of Ruan's visions and insights have become today's "industry standards".

Over the years the Ruan Companies grew into a diversified group of businesses with activities that include transportation, commercial banking, financial services, international trading and real estate development. More information about John Ruan and the Ruan enterprises and philanthropic activities can be found on the web sites listed below.