Ryder acquires Gordon Truck Leasing

Sept. 1, 2008
Ryder System Inc. has acquired Philadelphia-based Gordon Truck Leasing, a full-service truck leasing, commercial truck rental and fleet services company. The acquisition was set to be finalized in late August. Ryder will acquire Gordon's approximately 430 full-service lease units, 45 rental units, and 35 held-for-sale units, in addition to the 130 contract customers served by Gordon's five locations

Ryder System Inc. has acquired Philadelphia-based Gordon Truck Leasing, a full-service truck leasing, commercial truck rental and fleet services company. The acquisition was set to be finalized in late August.

Ryder will acquire Gordon's approximately 430 full-service lease units, 45 rental units, and 35 held-for-sale units, in addition to the 130 contract customers served by Gordon's five locations in the Philadelphia market.

“Ryder has been a reputable market leader for 75 years supporting more than 16,000 customers globally,” said Drew Gordon, president and owner of Gordon Truck Leasing. “Ryder will be able to provide Gordon's customers with new resources, increased product offerings, and a large network of service locations which will help customers grow in the competitive marketplace.” www.ryder.com

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