Description:

These images showcase a vintage promotional set for Ryder Truck Rental, a well-known leader in the trucking and transportation industry. The first image features a collectible phone card branded with the Ryder logo, depicting a bright yellow Ryder moving truck set against a tranquil background of a setting or rising sun, with its reflection visible on a shiny surface below. The card is labeled “EasyCall” by Advantage Communications, Inc., indicating its use for prepaid phone calls. The yellow truck stands out prominently, with detailed branding that includes Ryder’s bold lettering and the slogan "Local & Long Distance Moving Service," highlighting the company's reputation as a dependable choice for freight and moving needs. The design is sleek and modern for its era, with a blue gradient background that contrasts effectively with the yellow truck.

The second image displays the back of the phone card, offering detailed dialing instructions for users, including toll-free numbers for customer service and long-distance discounts. The text also includes a disclaimer stating that Ryder is not the telecommunications service provider. The card’s expiration date, June 24, 1994, provides a snapshot of early 1990s communication and promotional strategies. Additionally, there is a scratch-off PIN area and a barcode labeled 619478, signifying its function as a prepaid calling card designed to facilitate long-distance communication—an essential service for professionals in transportation and logistics.

The third image features an advertisement that creatively combines a yellow Ryder truck with a classic black telephone handset, visually merging transportation with communication. The phrase “Another great reason to call on Ryder” playfully links the company’s freight services with the convenience of making a phone call, emphasizing both logistical reliability and accessibility. The ad concludes with Ryder’s slogan, “We’re there when you need us,” reinforcing the company’s dependable reputation. A minimalist white background ensures that the focus remains on the central visual pun of the truck-phone hybrid and the bold typography.

Together, these items illustrate Ryder’s multifaceted promotional approach aimed at appealing to the trucking, transportation, and broader commercial sectors. They emphasize communication, reliability, and brand recognition. The inclusion of a prepaid phone card in their marketing reflects an alignment with the technological tools vital for efficient operations in the transportation industry during the 1990s. This collection also communicates a corporate identity deeply rooted in mobility, customer service, and logistical support—key attributes in the competitive landscape of American truck rental services.

Since we have the world's largest inventory of USA phonecards for collectors, you will not necessarily receive the identical serial/batch/PIN number that we have scanned/pictured.