Ryder adds automatic transmission trucks to fleet

Ryder System Inc (NYSE:R) announced that it is deploying more than 1,000 new automatic transmission trucks that will expand and refresh its North American rental fleet. These vehicles meet increasing demand from customers looking to improve fleet performance and driver job satisfaction. The automated transmission technology gives users 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,” 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 rental trucks on a short-term basis to meet customer needs for supplemental capacity. Ryder serves customers at more than 500 rental locations across the United States and Canada, staffed with a dedicated team of rental agents and stocked with an inventory of more than 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 go to www.reservations.ryder.com. To access and search Ryder’s inventory of used vehicles, access www.usedtrucks.ryder.com. For more information, go to www.ryder.com.