Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, announced the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art pre-owned commercial vehicle sales facility at 4535 8A Street N.E. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2E 4J6.

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The 7,140-square-foot facility is now open for business, providing customers in Canada with access to the largest inventory of pre-owned vehicles for sale in North America. The facility will sit on 1.78 acres of land and will feature a reconditioning operation where pre-owned vehicles are serviced to meet the rigorous standards for operating within Canada as well as meet the unique needs of Ryder’s customers. The operations included in this new facility were previously located at a shared Ryder commercial rental location at 4250 46B Ave S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2B 3N7. This new facility will now solely service pre-owned commercial vehicle sales customers. The new pre-owned commercial vehicle sales facility is conveniently located near the 32nd and Deerfoot major intersection in Calgary.

“Ryder is committed to offering the greatest selection of pre-owned commercial vehicles for sale at prices that make sense for our customers in Canada,” said Michael Cagney, Ryder Canada Director for Asset Management. “As the Alberta market grows, we’ll grow with it. With our new facility, we can provide customers in Alberta with more quality pre-owned commercial vehicle options in a larger, more modern space that is dedicated solely to their purchasing needs.”

A grand opening event will be held from 9:00 am to 1:00pm on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided.

The facility will be open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information on Ryder’s Calgary facility in Alberta, please call 1-888-995-2459.

Ryder has the largest inventory of pre-owned vehicles for sale in North America, selling more than 17,000 vehicles a year from over 59 used truck centers across North America, including six in Canada. In addition, Ryder’s international sales/export team helps customers in locations from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean, to Central and South America, get the vehicles they need to keep their businesses in high gear. Ryder’s pre-owned vehicle inventory includes commercial and heavy-duty trucks consisting of tractors, trailers, straight trucks, panel and cube vans, refrigerated trucks, and stake trucks.

Vehicles that are Ryder CertifiedTM have been owned and maintained by solely Ryder for its entire operating life and come with a 30-day warranty and complete vehicle maintenance history report. Ryder also offers Ryder VerifiedTM pre-owned commercial vehicles where customers can build their fleet with a road-ready, fully Department of Transportation (DOT) compliant vehicle at a cost that works for them. With Ryder ReclassifiedTM, customers can search through an inventory of “As-is,” damaged, and scrap vehicles for a fixer-upper option, or utilize the parts, with the flexibility of modifying the Ryder ReclassifiedTM vehicle to fit their specific business needs.

For more information visit the Ryder pre-owned vehicle website or contact your local Ryder Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales location at 1-800-USED-TRK.

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 Standard & Poor’s 500 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. Ryder Canada is a proud supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society, a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. 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 our Online Newsroom, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

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