Ryder System announced an agreement to acquire Pit Stop Fleet Service, based in Venice, Fla.

This acquisition will expand its Torque by Ryder retail mobile maintenance business into 140 cities across 20 states. According to a news release, the transaction is expected to close by Aug. 1.

“With our complementary retail mobile maintenance fleet services across diverse industries and markets, we now have even greater economies of scale and offer unparalleled flexibility for fleets requiring swift maintenance services,” said Tom Havens, president of fleet management solutions at Ryder, in a release.

Pit Stop Fleet Service offers retail mobile commercial fleet maintenance, including battery, tire, and transmission repairs, preventive maintenance, and breakdown assistance. Ron and Connie Perry, co-founders of Pit Stop, will assist with the integration.

“We chose Ryder to continue the legacy that we have built over the past couple of decades because of their company culture and operating alignment to always do right by the customer,” said Pit Stop vice-president John Croke. “In thinking about the future, I wanted to make sure our employees are in a company that will give them ample opportunities to grow, and our customers are in the best possible hands. I believe Ryder is the ideal home for both,” added Ron Perry.

Since its launch in the summer of 2023 and with this acquisition, Torque by Ryder will have a workforce of about 200 technicians. They service commercial trucks, trailers, delivery vans, refrigerated vehicles, construction and utility vehicles, passenger and shuttle buses, and emergency response vehicles in the U.S.