Transportation company Ryder Europe is making a £18 million investment in its rental fleet.

The 613 new vehicles will include Mercedes Benz Sprinter 313, panel vans, Luton tail lifts and fridges in addition to a number of DAF 7.5-tonne box tail lifts, 7.5-tonne fridges, 12-tonne box tail lifts, 18-tonne box tail lifts and curtainside tail lifts and 44 tonne tractor units.

All vehicles will be Euro 5 specification to reduce environmental impact.

For the first time Ryder is introducing to its fleet 30 12-tonne box tail lifts based on customer demand for improved pay-loads particularly where urban deliveries take place.