MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE:R), 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.
Ryder's new automatic transmission truck that is now available in its North American commercial rental fleet. (Photo: Business Wire)
“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.
To access and search Ryder’s inventory of used vehicles, visit www.usedtrucks.ryder.com.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock
(NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the
Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder has been named among FORTUNE’s
World’s Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its
industry-leading practices in third-party logistics,
environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and
world-class safety and security programs. The Company is a proud member
of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, supporting
national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more
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Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements
and information included in this news release are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements
are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to
risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these
forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given
to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and
events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements
including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to
time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk
factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly,
we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.
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Source: Ryder System, Inc.