Ryder Expands Southeast Footprint with New Full-Service Truck Rental and Maintenance Hub Near Nashville
Ryder has officially opened a new full-service commercial truck rental and maintenance facility in Lebanon, Tennessee, deepening its service capabilities in one of the fastest-growing logistics regions in the country. The facility, located at 6110 Leeville Pike, sits just east of downtown Nashville and strengthens Ryder’s operational footprint across the Southeast as freight movement, warehousing activity, and regional infrastructure development surge.
Just minutes from Interstate 40 and Highway 109, and adjacent to the thriving Mt. Juliet community, the newly established 7,000-square-foot site is strategically positioned to serve fleet operators, shippers, and businesses accessing the Nashville metropolitan area and surrounding industrial corridors.
Tom Havens, president of Fleet Management Solutions at Ryder, emphasized the strategic nature of the opening. “This expansion reflects Ryder’s commitment to supporting our customers in economically dynamic and diverse markets,” he said. “Lebanon’s growth, infrastructure investments, and proximity to key transit corridors make it an ideal location for expanding Ryder’s service footprint.
A Strategic Location in a Booming Logistics Corridor
Lebanon, Tennessee, is increasingly becoming a focal point for logistics, trucking, and industrial development. From 2023 to 2024, Lebanon experienced an 8.9% population increase, ranking it as the 12th fastest-growing city in the United States. Its appeal stems from both economic opportunity and quality-of-life advantages, as more residents and businesses migrate from Nashville’s urban core to its growing outer communities.
Over the past few years, Lebanon and nearby Mt. Juliet have seen a surge in logistics, distribution, automotive, and manufacturing investments, powered by access to skilled labor, competitive operating costs, and direct transportation links. Major corporations have chosen the region for fulfillment centers and transportation hubs to serve the Southeast and beyond.
The new Ryder facility is ideally placed to capitalize on this momentum. It sits approximately 20 miles east of downtown Nashville, with quick highway access enabling rapid fleet deployment, maintenance support, and rental services across central Tennessee.
Facility Capabilities and Services
The Lebanon location was designed to enhance Ryder’s ability to support both regional and national customers with reliable fleet solutions. The site includes:
- Five fully equipped maintenance bays
- Advanced shop technology and integrated digital tools
- On-site commercial truck rentals
- Leasing and fleet maintenance services
- Integration with the RyderGyde™ platform for real-time updates
At 7,000 square feet, the facility provides a compact but efficient space built to streamline customer service, fleet turnaround times, and digital reporting. Its operations are fully integrated with Ryder’s national support network, ensuring continuity for multi-state clients.
The shop’s technology-enabled setup allows Ryder customers to monitor repair progress, coordinate scheduling, and gain full fleet visibility through RyderGyde, the company’s connected service platform. This integration offers features such as telematics insights, service history, and shop status updates—helping fleet operators reduce downtime and optimize maintenance planning.
Facility Details at a Glance
- Address: 6110 Leeville Pike, Lebanon, TN 37090
- Phone: (615) 252-7293
- Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Size: 7,000 sq ft
- Maintenance bays: 5
- Services offered:
• Commercial truck rentals
• Fleet maintenance
• Leasing solutions
• RyderGyde connectivity support
The location adds capacity during a time when the region’s transportation networks are being stretched by rapid population growth and supply chain expansion.
Lebanon’s Logistics Growth and Infrastructure Boom
Ryder’s decision to establish the Lebanon facility aligns with major public and private investments reshaping the local economy.
One such development is The Cubes at Sparta Pike, a 198-acre industrial park that broke ground in May 2025. Once completed, it will deliver approximately 2.8 million square feet of logistics and warehouse space. The project is expected to attract new fulfillment centers, freight partners, and distribution operations to support e-commerce, automotive, and retail supply chains.
Other local advancements include highway upgrades, regional business park expansions, and the continued rise of Nashville as a global destination for commerce, healthcare, technology, and entertainment. Lebanon’s location on the I-40 corridor allows companies to move freight efficiently across major southeastern markets, including Atlanta, Knoxville, Memphis, Louisville, and Birmingham.
With access to Class I rail lines, interstate trucking routes, and the Nashville International Airport (BNA) within short driving distance, the new Ryder hub is positioned to support fleets of all sizes—from regional haulers to national carriers and last-mile service providers.
Customer and Community Engagement
To mark the opening, Ryder hosted an on-site celebration that brought together local business leaders, transportation professionals, and customers. Guests had the opportunity to tour the facility, meet Ryder’s service team, and participate in technology demonstrations. The event also underscored Ryder’s local hiring commitments and engagement with the community.
These efforts reflect the company’s focus on combining operational scale with localized service. By opening in Lebanon, Ryder isn’t simply expanding its geographic footprint—it is embedding itself in the daily logistics operations of a rapidly developing region.
Technology-Driven Fleet Service
One distinguishing factor of the Lebanon facility is its reliance on digital integrations and proactive support models. RyderGyde, available to customers as both a mobile app and web platform, has become a central tool in fleet planning. Through the platform, fleet managers can:
- Track maintenance events in real time
- Access truck rental availability
- Schedule service appointments
- Receive real-time shop updates
- Monitor fuel usage and telematics data
- View preventative maintenance forecasts
By streamlining communication between the shop and the fleet operator, Ryder reduces service friction and helps businesses maintain uptime—an especially critical priority in high-traffic transportation corridors.
Supporting Regional and National Fleets
The addition of this Lebanon facility supports Ryder’s broader Fleet Management Solutions network, which spans thousands of service locations across the U.S. The Nashville metropolitan area has seen strong truck rental and leasing demand driven by:
- Increased e-commerce volume
- Industrial park expansion
- Port diversification strategies
- Population migration
- Food and beverage distribution growth
- Construction and infrastructure development
For companies relying on commercial transport, localized maintenance and rental capabilities help reduce travel miles and eliminate costly downtime. Lebanon’s proximity to Mt. Juliet, Gallatin, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, and Nashville ensures high accessibility for a wide range of fleets.
Strengthening Ryder’s Southeast Presence
The opening of the Lebanon site adds to Ryder’s continued investment throughout the Southeast, where growth in transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, and retail distribution has outpaced many other U.S. regions over the past decade. Tennessee, in particular, has become a magnet for logistics and automotive operations, with major OEMs, tier-one suppliers, and 3PLs expanding their footprint.
State and local infrastructure investments support this trajectory, with improvements to interstates, bridges, and industrial zones contributing to long-term capacity for freight movement. At the same time, the Nashville area’s central location enables strong connectivity to neighboring states and major population centers.
By placing this facility within easy reach of both metro customers and surrounding rural distribution hubs, Ryder has made a tactical bet on where growth is accelerating the fastest.
