Ryder was founded in Miami, Florida in 1933 by James Ryder as a concrete hauling company with one truck, a 1931 Model "A" Ford. In 1938, Ryder signed a five-truck lease deal with Champagne Velvet Beer, increasing Ryder’s fleet to 20 trucks. By the following year, the fleet grows to more than 50 trucks. This led to Ryder changing its focus from distribution to leasing. Ryder bought Great Southern Trucking Company in 1952. In 1955 Ryder System, Inc. was formed to combine Great Southern and Ryder Truck Rental.
Ryder System went public in 1955.By the 1960s and 1970s, Ryder had expanded into the distribution and supply chain markets. James A. Ryder, founder and chairman, retired in 1978. Commissioned by the International Vehicle Hire Company.

Description: Yellow body and tank on a black chassis with red 12 spoke wheels and a black seat.
Gold fittings (Ryder company colours).
Black, white and red company trade mark's applied.

Variations: Gold or red 12 spoke wheels; plain black or whitewall tyres.
Difference in size and colouring of logo on sides of tank.

Notes: This model was commissioned by the international vehicle hire company and is packaged in a maroon J-type window box.