Ryder Adds More Than 1,000 New Automatic Transmission Trucks to Commercial Rental Fleet

MIAMI -- May 9, 2015: Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, today announced that it is deploying more than 1,000 new automatic transmission trucks that will expand and refresh its North American rental fleet. The vehicles meet increasing demand from customers looking to improve fleet performance and driver job satisfaction. The automated transmission technology gives customers the performance they need, while optimizing fuel economy. The easy-to-operate transmissions also improves the experience for drivers, by providing smoother gear shifts, advanced safety features, and a variety of driving modes to accommodate different terrains and applications.

“With this investment in automatic transmission vehicles, we are helping customers address critical business priorities – fleet efficiency, driver retention, and recruiting”

“With this investment in automatic transmission vehicles, we are helping customers address critical business priorities – fleet efficiency, driver retention, and recruiting,” said Richard Mohr, Vice President and Global Product Manager, Ryder Rental Operations. “This is one more way we are demonstrating our commitment to maximizing the performance of our customers’ fleets, while providing the flexibility and convenience of a rental solution.”

Ryder Commercial Rental provides customers with rental trucks on a short-term basis to meet their needs for supplemental capacity. Ryder serves customers at more than 500 convenient rental locations across the U.S. and Canada, staffed with a dedicated team of knowledgeable rental agents, and stocked with an inventory of over 32,000 recent-model vehicles. All rental vehicles are backed by Ryder’s Rental Service Guarantee. To rent a truck, call 1-800-345-9282 or visit reservations.ryder.com.

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