Ryder has relocated its Northampton operation to larger premises following increased demand for its truck and trailer rental, and vehicle maintenance services.

“The increased volume of enquires we’ve received across the East Midlands for our rental trucks and trailers in recent months has meant that, in addition to moving to a superb new location with improved facilities for our customers and expanded workshop capacity, the new depot will be receiving many of the brand new trucks and trailers that Ryder currently has on order," said Bruce Howard, operations director at Ryder.

“Our latest vehicle order includes more than 300 Euro 6 tractors units and a large number of purpose-built refrigerated trailers."

He added: "Commercial vehicle rental, whether short-term, long-term or fixed-term contract hire is now proving to be the method of choice for an increasing number of businesses both large and small.

"The option to outsource the supply of commercial vehicles allows businesses to remove fixed assets from the balance sheet enabling them to refocus their financial and time resources on what they do best, running their business.”