Ryder Opens New Maintenance and Rental Facility in Charlotte, North Carolina to Meet Growing Customer Demand

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management and supply chain solutions, announced the opening of its new maintenance and rental facility in Charlotte, N.C. – Ryder’s third operating location in the area. The facility provides state-of-the-art maintenance and rental services for commercial fleets.

Located at 201 Forsyth Hall, the facility features four drive-through maintenance repair bays, one wash bay, and a full service fuel island.

“The opening of this new facility enables us to meet the growing transportation needs of more businesses in North Carolina,” said Michael Waleski, Director of Sales, Ryder. “With the latest in maintenance technologies, expert technicians, and a wide selection of rental vehicles, Ryder is equipped to deliver an unrivaled customer experience.”

Ryder Full Service Lease is a customized transportation solution that provides businesses with commercial vehicles supported with comprehensive maintenance and a variety of complementary services, such as emergency roadside assistance, fueling, equipment evaluations and specification, fleet management reporting tools, administrative support, and driver safety programs. Ryder Commercial Rental provides customers with rental trucks on a short-term basis to meet their needs for supplemental capacity. Ryder Contract Maintenance provides maintenance for customers who wish to use Ryder’s extensive network of facilities and technicians to maintain their truck fleet.

The location is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For additional information on Ryder’s Charlotte facility, please call 704-208-5394.

About Ryder

Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management 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. Inbound Logistics magazine has recognized Ryder as a top third party logistics provider and green supply chain partner. In addition, Security Magazine has named Ryder one of the top companies for security practices in the transportation, logistics, supply chain, and warehousing sector. Ryder is a proud member of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more information, visit www.ryder.com and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

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