Truck Rental

Published on: 4th August 2016

Truck Rental Solutions – Durable, Versatile Builds for Fleet Hire Providers

At Sterling, we manufacture beavertail trucks designed to meet the demands of the truck rental and vehicle hire industry. Whether you operate a nationwide rental fleet or a regional hire depot, our robust, low-maintenance vehicle bodies are engineered for long service life, maximum uptime, and versatility – making them ideal for rental use across multiple sectors.

Recommended for Fleet Hire/Rental Companies: Multiload & Combiload

In the rental sector, vehicles need to be adaptable, durable, and easy to operate—which is why the Sterling Multiload and Combiload are leading choices for plant hire and rental fleets.

Sterling Multiload

This multifunctional plant body is engineered for crane vehicles and mixed-load applications. With cheesewedge fold-forward ramps (available in twin, full-width, or gate configurations), it accommodates both lift-on items like containers and drive-on plant—ideal for rental fleets serving construction, civils, and utility sectors. Its low deck height and market-leading ramp angles ensure safe loading, reduced wear, and more flexible hire use.

Sterling Combiload

Designed to deliver performance across a wide range of rental scenarios, the Combiload features a double flip ramp, multiple lashing points, and strong, lightweight construction. Perfect for loading scissor lifts, forklifts, small plant, and access platforms, it’s a fleet-friendly body that strikes the ideal balance between versatility, simplicity, and longevity.

Together, these two plant bodies ensure your rental vehicles are ready for anything, from infrastructure and construction to general logistics and site access support.

Purpose-Built Vehicle Bodies for Rental Fleets

The rental industry demands durability and adaptability. Your customers might need to move construction equipment one day and palletised goods the next. That’s why Sterling designs truck bodies to handle a wide variety of tasks, environments, and load types – ensuring each vehicle delivers long-term value across its hire life.

Sterling beavertail bodies include:

• Cheesewedge ramp options for adaptable loading and improved deck space

• Ample lashing points to secure varied load types safely

• Strong yet lightweight construction to optimise payload while reducing wear

• Corrosion-resistant finishes on the headboard, ramp and other steel components for maximum fleet life cycle value

We work closely with rental fleet managers to develop standardised builds that are easy to operate, easy to maintain, and ready for consistent high usage.

With clients ranging from logistics firms to construction contractors and infrastructure specialists, we understand the importance of delivering flexible, reliable trucks that are ready for any job.

Sterling supply some of the UK’s largest firms including Kel-Berg, MAN Trucks To Go, Bickford Hire, Trucks R Us and LC Vehicle Hire, meaning our practical knowledge is fine-tuned. Rest assured, whatever your specification, we can recommend, build and deliver the best permutations of our products so that your vehicle is the most efficient it can be.

Sterling were very adaptable to our requirements and we now have a very versatile truck.

Neil Stoddart – MAN Trucks To Go

Offering a first-class and renowned five-star customer service throughout the buying process, we will ensure that you gain maximum return on your investment in your brand new truck rental fleet.

Why Truck Rental Fleets Choose Sterling

• Built for rental use – tough, versatile, and low-maintenance

• Flexible configurations – to serve a wide range of clients and industries

• Fuel-efficient ramp systems – including fold-forward cheesewedge and double flip

• Reliable nationwide support – from the initial consultation to delivery and aftercare, supported with a network consisting of over 250 repair agents across the country

• Custom branding & livery options – maintain a consistent, professional fleet image

The Smarter Choice for Truck Rental Fleets

Looking to expand or upgrade your rental fleet? Trust Sterling to deliver vehicle bodies that combine strength, usability, and value for the long haul. Get in touch today to explore our beavertail plant bodies, and the vast range of configurable options – all designed with the rental market in mind.