Under the multi-year contract, Ryder supports Sherwood's transportation operations with a full service lease solution as well as contract maintenance services for both the leased fleet and Sherwoods own refrigerated trailers.

The maintenance services are performed on-site at Sherwood's locations in Detroit, Michigan, and Maple Heights, Ohio.

According to Ryder’s president of US Fleet Management Solutions, Tony Tegnelia, Ryder’s extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, coupled with the continuous support of Sherwood Food Distributors' management, allows Ryder to quickly assess each location's specific transportation and maintenance needs and work accordingly to help meet key business objectives.

“We have counted on Ryder since 1982 and they continue to be a solid partner that is a true extension of Sherwood,” said Sherwood's vice president of transportation, Phil Walega. “They service our customers every day by providing quality, reliable equipment that ensures our ability to deliver goods to our customers where they want it, on time and at competitive prices. Ryder's uncompromising, longstanding commitment to provide quality proactive fleet management services translates into our promise of customer service. That's what a true partnership is all about.”