What Environmental Rental Services does

Environmental Rental Services (ERS), LTD is a Texas-based, privately held industrial cleaning equipment company founded in 1994 that rents, sells, and services vacuum trucks, sewer cleaner and combo units, hydro-excavators, high-rail trucks, liquid vacuum trailers, roll-off trucks and trailers, and tractors. The company serves industrial and municipal cleaning contractors plus equipment fleet operators across North America, claiming the broadest regional footprint in its niche with 14 regional offices and a fleet of mobile preventive maintenance service vehicles deployed since early 2017. Its product portfolio is anchored by established brands carried under distribution agreements with Guzzler (vacuum trucks), Benlee (roll-off trailers from Romulus, Michigan), Vacall (hydro-excavation equipment), and MetaFlo Technologies (solidification reagents MF002, MF006, MF008) for industrial waste stabilization.

Underlying technology consists of heavy-duty physical equipment—air and liquid vacuum systems, hydro-excavation rigs using high-pressure water and vacuum, sewer combo units, roll-off container handling systems, and tractor units—augmented by service capabilities including parts supply across major OEM lines, equipment repair and rebuild/refurbish of debris bodies and blowers, DOT and BIT inspections, and tiered 200/400/1000-hour preventive maintenance programs. Service delivery is supported by a mobile fleet positioned at southern US offices and a toll-free customer contact channel (1-888-VAC-RENT). ERS also holds authorized inspection credentials in California (BIT) and Texas/Louisiana for commercial vehicle inspections, providing a regulated compliance touchpoint with fleet customers.

ERS operates a hybrid revenue model combining recurring equipment rental income (short-term and multi-year contracts), one-time new equipment sales (Guzzler, Benlee, MetaFlo), used equipment resale, parts and consumables, and professional service revenue from repair and preventive maintenance. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct phone and website inquiries, with customer equipment financing facilitated through a dedicated partnership with Providence Capital Funding. The company is owner-operated under President/Owner Blake Debault, supported by VPs of Sales, Operations (two seats), and Finance, with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or institutional funding.

Name

Environmental Rental Services

Legal name

Environmental Rental Services, LTD

Website

https://ersvacrent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Environmental Rental Services rents, sells, and services industrial cleaning equipment—including vacuum trucks, hydro-excavators, sewer cleaners, roll-off trucks, and tractors—to industrial and municipal customers across North America through 14 regional offices and a mobile preventive maintenance fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment Rental

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324), Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (532120), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Cleaning & Environmental Equipment Rental/Leasing (Vacuum Trucks, Dust Control, Dehumidifiers) (TLABAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Utility / Service Body Truck Leasing & Rental (Bucket, Field Service, Telecom/Power) (TLABABAJ), Refuse/Waste Collection Vehicles Leasing & Rental (TLABAEAG)

Keywords

• Industrial cleaning equipment
• Vacuum truck rentals
• Hydro excavation services
• Sewer cleaning equipment
• Roll-off truck sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rentals: Short-term and long-term rental of industrial cleaning equipment including vacuum trucks, sewer cleaners, hydro-excavators, roll-off trucks and trailers, and tractors
2. New Equipment Sales: Sale of new equipment including Guzzler brand products, Benlee roll-off trailers, and solidification reagents (MetaFlo Technologies)
3. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of pre-owned vacuum trucks, hydro-excavators, tanker trailers, day cab and sleeper cab tractors, roll-off trucks and trailers
4. Parts and Accessories: Sale of replacement parts for vacuum trucks, sewer cleaner/combo units, and pumps from various manufacturers
5. Service and Maintenance: Equipment repairs, planned maintenance programs, and rebuild/refurbish services for debris bodies, blowers and associated accessories

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Environmental Rental Services rents, sells, and services industrial cleaning equipment including air and liquid vacuum trucks, sewer cleaning/combo units, hydro-excavators, roll-off trucks and trailers, and tractors. Customers can choose short- or long-term rentals, new or used purchases, and supporting service/maintenance programs. Operations span 14 regional offices across North America with a mobile preventive maintenance fleet and authorized DOT/BIT inspection capability.

Product overview

Environmental Rental Services (ERS) operates as an industrial cleaning equipment rental, sales, and service company offering a comprehensive portfolio of mobile vacuum and hydro excavation equipment. The core offering consists of various vacuum trucks (air, liquid, and sewer cleaner/combo units), hydro excavators, roll-off trucks and trailers, and tractors available for short- and long-term rental as well as outright purchase. The company also sells solidification reagents (MetaFlo MF002, MF006, MF008) for industrial waste solidification and stabilization. Supporting services include parts and accessories supply, equipment repair, preventative maintenance programs, DOT inspections, and mobile fleet maintenance across 14 regional offices throughout North America. Used equipment sales provide a secondary market channel for customers seeking to build their own fleets at lower cost.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Vacuum Truck Rentals Short- and long-term rental of heavy-duty industrial air vacuum trucks used by industrial cleaning contractors and municipal operations for material handling and environmental cleanup applications.
• Liquid Vacuum Truck Rentals Short- and long-term rental of industrial liquid vacuum trucks used by industrial and municipal customers for pumping, suction, and transport of liquids.
• Sewer Cleaner/Combo Unit Rentals Rental of combined sewer cleaning and vacuum units used for municipal and industrial waste management applications.
• Hydro Excavator Rentals Rental of hydro excavation equipment using high-pressure water and vacuum to safely excavate around underground utilities, targeted at contractors and municipal users.
• High Rail Truck Rentals

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximize ROI, equipment availability, and performance through regular preventive maintenance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BenleecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBenlee is a leading manufacturer of roll off trailers and roll off trucks with over 40 years of industry experience. ERS offers Benlee double and single box roll off trailers for sale through their locations. Benlee operates from a 32,000 square foot, 12-acre facility in Romulus, Michigan near Detroit.
• MetaFlo TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationMetaFlo Technologies has developed a process that solidifies liquid industrial waste streams in minutes using a patented high-volume mixing unit. ERS carries the MetaFlo product line including MF002, MF006, and MF008 solidification reagents for various waste stabilization applications.
• GuzzlercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERS offers Guzzler brand vacuum trucks and industrial cleaning equipment for rent and sale, representing this established brand in the equipment market.
• VacallminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERS offers Vacall brand equipment including used Vacall All Jet with Hydro Excavation Package for sale.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America with a broad portfolio that includes industrial cleaning, vacuum trucks, and pump rentals via its Specialty division. Comparable because it serves similar industrial and municipal customers with overlapping equipment categories, though at vastly larger scale.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Major North American equipment rental provider (now part of Ashtead Group) offering industrial cleaning solutions, vacuum trucks, and pump/environmental equipment. Overlaps with ERS in industrial cleaning equipment rentals to industrial and municipal customers.
• Herc Rentals: Large general equipment rental company serving industrial, infrastructure, and government customers. Comparable as a broad-line rental incumbent with categories that intersect industrial cleaning and specialty vehicle rentals.
• Clean Harbors: Largest North American provider of environmental and industrial services including industrial cleaning, vacuum truck services, and waste management. Comparable because Clean Harbors uses similar equipment and serves overlapping industrial/municipal customers, though as a service operator rather than rental specialist.

Direct peers

• GapVax: Manufacturer and supplier of industrial vacuum trucks, hydro-excavators, and sewer cleaners. Comparable because GapVax competes head-to-head with the Guzzler-branded equipment ERS rents and sells, serving the same end customers.
• Vactor (Sewer Equipment): Manufacturer of sewer cleaners, hydro-excavators, and industrial vacuum trucks, owned by Sewer Equipment. Directly comparable product portfolio to what ERS rents and sells, with overlap in municipal and industrial customers.
• Presvac Systems: Canadian manufacturer of industrial vacuum trucks and hydro-excavators serving North American municipal and industrial markets. Comparable as a direct competitor in vacuum truck equipment ERS rents and sells.
• Super Products: Manufacturer of sewer cleaners, hydro-excavators, and industrial vacuum trucks. Comparable as a direct competitor in the same equipment categories ERS provides on a rental, sales, and service basis.
• Vermeer Corporation: Manufacturer of industrial and environmental equipment including hydro-excavators and vacuum excavators sold through a dealer network. Comparable because Vermeer equipment competes with ERS's hydro-excavator rental and sales offering.
• Benlee: Manufacturer of roll-off trucks and trailers operating from a 32,000 sq ft facility in Michigan. Directly comparable because Benlee is both an ERS supplier and an independent competitor in the roll-off equipment market ERS serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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