Ryder is refreshing its refrigerated rental fleet in the United Kingdom with the addition of 200 new Euro 6 trucks and vans, together with 90 new refrigerated box trailers.
This latest investment supports the company’s plan to further grow its business in the temperature-controlled sector, and to maintain one of the most modern and broadest rental fleets in the UK.
The latest investment in new refrigerated assets includes DAF LF220 18-tonne dual-compartment day cabs, Iveco Eurocargo ML75E16S 7.5-tonne day cabs, and Mercedes 3.5-tonne Sprinter vans; provided with high roof, chiller, and frozen specifications. The investment also includes 90 refrigerated box trailers.
David Hunt, vice-president and managing director–Ryder Europe, said, “Ryder has an established position in the refrigerated rental sector with a wide selection of temperature-controlled vehicles from 3.5- to 26-tonne trucks to tractors and trailers, and we offer a wide range of rental solutions from short-term rental to long-term contract hire.
“This latest investment in new refrigerated vehicles and trailers reinforces Ryder’s ongoing commitment to growing our business in the temperature-controlled market by providing customers with greater choice and value to support their evolving business needs,” he said.
Established in 1971, Ryder Europe has grown through acquisition and organic development into a sizeable force in transportation with a fleet of more than 22,500 trucks and trailers. The European business focuses on commercial vehicle rental, contract hire, and maintenance. It operates from 27 locations with dedicated delivery solutions provided across another 23 locations.
Ryder Europe is part of Ryder System Inc, a provider of leading-edge transportation solutions worldwide, founded in Miami FL in 1933. Access www.ryder.com for further details.
