Nov 8, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Ryder to Host Open House for New Maintenance and Rental Facility in Frederick, Md.

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, announced the opening of its brand new truck maintenance and rental facility in Frederick, Md. On Wednesday, November 15, 2017, the new facility will open its doors and host an open house from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The event will include a light breakfast and provide guests the opportunity to tour the service center.

The new service facility will serve the increasing demand for Ryder’s growing list of full service lease, rental, and maintenance customers. It will feature cutting edge maintenance equipment with six commercial service bays, as well as many brand new amenities, including an inviting customer reception area and driver lounge.

“We are happy to bring convenient services to the local marketplace to meet the growing needs of businesses in the Frederick area,” said Ryder President of Global Fleet Management Solutions, Dennis Cooke. “Customers can rely on Ryder for state-of-the-art maintenance services, expert technicians, and a wide selection of the latest commercial rental vehicles.”

Located at 1567 Tilco Drive, Frederick, Md. 21704, the new facility will be open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for vehicle maintenance and from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for rental service. For additional information about the new location and its services, please call 301-696-9890.

To register for the Ryder Frederick Open House, click here. Those who register will receive 15% off their next rental.

Ryder’s leasing and maintenance offerings are customized transportation solutions that provide customers with commercial vehicles and a variety of support services, including comprehensive maintenance, and a variety of complementary services such as emergency roadside assistance, equipment evaluations and specification, preventive maintenance service, fleet management reporting tools, administrative support, and driver safety programs. For additional information on Ryder’s transportation solutions, visit www.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 S&P MidCap 400® 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 information, visit www.ryder.com, and follow us on our Online Newsroom and social media pages: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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