Why renting works: Smart fleet solutions in a shifting market

In the fast-paced world of transport and logistics, adaptability is everything. Owning trucks and trailers commits businesses to costs and ties up capital, brings ongoing maintenance burdens, and leaves businesses vulnerable to fluctuating demand. Renting, on the other hand, offers a flexible, cost-effective alternative that helps operators stay nimble, responsive, and profitable. That’s where TR Group comes in.
A scalable fleet, ready to roll
With more than 1200 trucks and trailers spanning more than 100 categories, TR Group’s rental division is designed to help transport businesses respond quickly to changing needs. There is a vehicle specification to suit virtually everyone, refined over the years to do their jobs well, and TR Group is willing to look at changing its offering to suit people. Whether covering seasonal peaks, tackling a short-term project, dealing with unexpected downtime, or resetting the fleet makeup for the longer term, TR Group provides access to a modern fleet of premium commercial vehicles – without the commitment of ownership.
“We have a dedicated rental fleet ready to go,” says Dave Halpin, TR Group’s national rental operations manager. “And with eight branches across the country, we offer nationwide support to keep our customers moving.
Customised and flexible solutions operator by operator
“We tailor our solutions to suit specific requirements, and rates to suit hire terms, but with the flexibility to revisit them if things change. Longer hire periods translate into lower monthly rates for vehicles, and rates can be customised to the vehicle and the usage too. If things change, no problem – we can change it to reflect that. We can go anywhere from one day to very long term. Bookings for vehicles can be placed well in advance so that there is confidence in having them when they are needed.
”TR Group’s vehicles are presented in a clean white livery, giving customers the option to apply their own signage and integrate seamlessly with their existing fleet, without TR branding.
Support that keeps you moving
Reliability doesn’t stop at the vehicle itself. Every truck and trailer rented through TR Group is backed by 24/7 support from its nationwide branch network, with rental support teams, maintenance, driver training and other support. “We are there for customers and will come and see you at the drop of a hat.
“Each vehicle is thoroughly inspected before it goes out on hire,” Dave says. We have a dedicated maintenance team in every region to ensure our fleet stays compliant, road-ready, and working hard for our customers”.
Modern, high-spec equipment
TR Group continuously invests in its rental fleet to keep up with evolving industry standards, sustainability goals, and customer expectations. That means the latest technology, thoughtful build features and quality, safety features, and fuel efficiency – all built into every vehicle.
“We’ve made significant investments in the past few years to ensure we’re offering cutting-edge equipment,” Dave says. “We’re adding new Euro-6 trucks, hybrids, and even zero-emission vehicles. Our fleet includes hybrid traffic management trucks, toolbox tippers, dual-fuel trucks – almost any option a customer could need.”
Recent additions also include five-axle steel tipping trailers, transporter trailers, and new truck categories aimed at specific industry needs.
Your one-stop rental partner
TR Group is more than just a vehicle provider – it’s a strategic partner for businesses that want to stay competitive, with a great team with good knowledge of vehicles and the industry.
“Our goal is to be the one-stop shop for renting or leasing heavy commercial vehicles,” says Dave. “We focus on delivering the right gear, when and where it’s needed, at competitive rates, and working alongside customers throughout the vehicle’s working time with each customer. That’s what our team is all about.”
Whether you’re expanding, contracting, or just navigating the ups and downs of the industry, renting from TR Group means staying agile without compromise.





