UK--Scotland’s oldest independent, family-owned department store chain Watt Brothers, has expanded its fleet with Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) to support the business’s expansion plans.
Watt Brothers has taken on an additional Daf LF45.160. The 7.5-tonner features a manual gearbox, day cab, and an Alloy box body with Dell tail lift. The new truck, on a five-year contract hire package, takes the retailer’s fleet to three vehicles.
Watt Brothers is a family-owned business that has been serving customers for more than 100 years. Its warehouse in Govan serves 10 stores (Glasgow, Clarkston, Lanark, Ayr, Livingston, Hamilton, Clydebank, Robroyston, Falkirk and Irvine) with another to follow later this year in Port Glasgow.
Watt Brothers spokesman Peter Samson says: “We take great pride in how we present ourselves to our existing and potential customers. As much as our shop floor staff, our drivers represent Watt Brothers to our customers. Having no hassle and comfortable vehicles helps that process."
“Ryder is always a pleasure to deal with. Our vehicles are regularly serviced, and maintained with no fuss. The communication is always clear, concise, professional and enthusiastic.”
Robin White, Ryder sales and marketing director, adds: “At Ryder, we know how important our clients’ customers are. Our role is to provide clients like Watt Brothers with operational peace of mind, leaving them to focus on what they do best, running their business.”
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About Ryder
Ryder Europe was established in 1971 and has grown through acquisition and organic development into a sizeable force in transportation with a fleet of more than 19,800 trucks and trailers. The European business focuses on commercial vehicle rental, contract hire and maintenance operating from 28 locations with dedicated delivery solutions operating across a further 23 locations.
Ryder Europe is part of Ryder System, Inc. a Fortune 500 provider of leading-edge transportation solutions worldwide, founded in Miami, Florida in 1933.