Ryder Expands Alabama Footprint With New Truck Rental and Maintenance Facility in Huntsville

• New location supports rapid industrial growth, automotive manufacturing, and government investment in North Alabama
• Tech-enabled fleet solutions deliver speed, visibility, and reliability to meet rising customer demand

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is expanding its Southeast presence with the opening of a new 10,000-square‑foot full-service commercial truck rental and maintenance facility in Huntsville, Alabama. Located near Exit 7 off I-565 and seven miles from I-65, the facility at 28719 Old Highway 20 in Madison provides access to fleet, rental, and maintenance services in one of Alabama’s fastest-growing industrial and logistics markets.

Positioned near major automotive manufacturers, food distributors, and government operations, the Huntsville location strengthens Ryder’s port-to-door logistics service model and supports customers across North Alabama’s expanding supply chain ecosystem. The site features four full drive-through maintenance bays, one half bay, and 24/7 self-service fuel island. RyderGyde technology and a self-service check-in kiosk provide real-time fleet visibility, diagnostics, and shop status updates.

“This expansion underscores Ryder’s commitment to supporting customers in high-growth manufacturing and logistics markets,” says Tom Havens, president of Fleet Management Solutions at Ryder. “Huntsville’s strong infrastructure and accelerating activity across automotive, aerospace, and government operations make it a natural fit for expanding our service footprint. Tech-enabled solutions at this site ensure customers have the speed, visibility, and reliability they expect.”

North Alabama’s Industrial and Logistics Momentum

Huntsville is now Alabama’s largest city and a leading economic engine, with continued growth across automotive manufacturing, food distribution, aerospace, and government sectors (Milken Institute). Ongoing investment in industrial parks and distribution centers is driving demand for reliable fleet management and transportation services. The new facility provides strategic connectivity to major transportation corridors and regional supply chain networks.

Facility Capabilities & Customer Amenities

The Huntsville location includes a rental counter, driver lounge, and 160 parking spaces with available trailer parking. LED lighting, upgraded ventilation, and modern safety upgrades support efficient shop operations. Services include commercial truck rental, full-service leasing, fueling, and on-site and mobile maintenance services to support customers.

Supporting Regional Job Growth

As demand grows, the Huntsville facility is expected to create new opportunities for skilled technicians, rental agents, and customer service professionals. Open positions are available at ryder.com/careers.

Facility Highlights:

• Size: 10,000 sq. ft.
• Maintenance: 4 drive-through bays, 1 half-bay
• Fueling: 24/7 self-service fuel island
• Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
• Services: commercial truck rental, leasing, mobile maintenance
• Technology: RyderGyde integration and self-service check-in kiosk
• Amenities: rental counter, driver's lounge, 160 parking spaces with trailer parking
• Address: 28719 Old Highway 20, Madison, AL 35756

To learn more about Ryder’s fleet maintenance solutions, visit www.ryder.com.

About Ryder System, Inc.

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a nearly $13 billion leading provider of outsourced logistics and transportation services throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ryder offers supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions that integrate every step of the supply chain port-to-door, including cross-border logistics, fleet and transportation management, warehousing and distribution, and final delivery to customers’ doorsteps. Ryder’s broad portfolio of services encompasses managed transportation, freight brokerage, dedicated contract carriage with professional drivers, full-service fleet leasing and maintenance, commercial truck rental, automation and robotics, digital technologies, contract manufacturing and packaging, omnichannel retail fulfillment including e-commerce and last-mile delivery, and used vehicle sales. Serving more than 20 industries, Ryder manages approximately 240,000 commercial vehicles, operates nearly 800 maintenance locations, and runs approximately 320 warehouses totaling more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is consistently recognized for technology-driven innovation and industry-leading practices in safety, health, security, talent acquisition, and environmental management, and was most recently named to Fortune’s “America’s Most Innovative Companies” list. www.ryder.com

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