Falcon Vehicle Solutions

What Falcon Vehicle Solutions does

Falcon Vehicle Solutions, trading as Centurion Truck Rental, is a UK-based commercial vehicle rental company that provides short-term hire, long-term contract hire, fleet management, workshop services, and pre-owned vehicle sales. Founded in 1995 and registered in England (Company No. 00448689) as a private limited company, it operates four branch locations across England — Manchester (head office and registered address at Stakehill Industrial Park), Bridgwater, Taunton, and Tankersley — covering the North West, South West, and South Yorkshire. The company is a subsidiary of Ballyvesey Holdings, a Northern Ireland-based commercial vehicle conglomerate, and holds BVRLA membership and ISO 9001 certification (NQA).

The fleet spans the full commercial vehicle spectrum: small cars, vans (Luton tail-lifts, panel vans, tippers, dropsides), minibuses, rigid trucks, HGVs up to 44-tonne tractor units, refrigerated vehicles (3.5t fridge vans, 26t dual-temperature HGVs), and specialised trailers (tri-axle fridge, double-deck, curtainsiders, food-grade tankers). The revenue model combines recurring rental fees (multi-year contract hire subscriptions and usage-based short-term hire), one-time pre-owned vehicle sales (featured units listed at £11,995-£16,495 plus VAT), and ancillary fleet management and workshop services. The go-to-market is sales-led: business customers apply for accounts online and are handled by fleet consultants, with direct telephone and email contact throughout the rental lifecycle. Marketing channels are organic (SEO website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X).

The company serves four primary customer segments: commercial fleet operators needing peak-time augmentation, logistics and distribution companies requiring multi-year HGV contracts, retail car and van renters (walk-in service at Bridgwater and Taunton), and temperature-sensitive cargo operators in food and pharmaceutical cold chains. Core technology is conventional fleet management and logistics with no proprietary software, AI/ML, or data platform disclosed. Differentiators include 30+ years of operational experience, transparent pricing, the ability to fulfil any commercial vehicle specification from any manufacturer, and a four-branch nationwide distribution footprint.

Name

Falcon Vehicle Solutions

Legal name

Centurion Truck Rental Ltd

Website

https://falconvehiclesolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Falcon Vehicle Solutions, trading as Centurion Truck Rental, is a UK commercial vehicle rental and hire company operating four branches nationwide, serving commercial fleet operators, logistics firms, and retail customers with cars, vans, HGVs, refrigerated vehicles, and trailers under contract and short-term hire models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Rental

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321), Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (53212)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility / Service Body Truck Leasing & Rental (Bucket, Field Service, Telecom/Power) (TLABABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refrigerated Vehicles (Reefer Trucks/Vans) Leasing & Rental (TLABAEAA)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle rental
• HGV and LCV hire
• Refrigerated vehicle hire
• Trailer rental services
• Fleet management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgwater

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Rental Services: Short-term and long-term hire of vehicles ranging from small cars and vans to 44 tonne tractor units. Includes refrigerated vehicles and trailers. Revenue generated through rental fees based on duration and vehicle type.
2. Vehicle Sales: Sale of pre-owned commercial vehicles including cars, vans, minibuses, HGVs, refrigerated vehicles, and trailers. Vehicles are supplied with full service history and prepared to highest standards.
3. Fleet Management Services: Comprehensive fleet management services for commercial vehicle operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Falcon Vehicle Solutions (trading as Centurion Truck Rental) provides short-term and long-term rental of commercial and consumer vehicles across the UK, including cars, vans, minibuses, HGVs up to 44 tonne tractor units, refrigerated vehicles, and trailers. The company also offers contract hire, fleet management, workshop maintenance services, and a pre-owned commercial vehicle sales program.

Product overview

Centurion Truck Rental operates a vehicle rental and sales business with over 30 years of experience, offering a comprehensive portfolio of commercial and consumer vehicle solutions. The core offering includes short-term and long-term rental of cars, vans, minibuses, HGVs (up to 44 tonne tractor units), rigid vehicles, temperature-controlled/refrigerated vehicles, and trailers. The company also provides Contract Hire for multi-year commercial leasing, Fleet Management services, and Workshop Services for vehicle maintenance. A secondary business line offers pre-owned vehicles for sale across all vehicle categories. The product portfolio is unified under a single service model emphasizing transparent pricing, nationwide coverage, and customer-centric approach, with vehicles sourced from various manufacturers to meet diverse specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Car Hire
• Van Hire Commercial van rental service offering Luton tail-lifts, panel vans, tippers, and dropsides for various business requirements.
• Minibus Hire Minibus rental service for group transportation needs, including school hire options.
• HGV Hire Heavy goods vehicle rental ranging from bespoke HGVs on multi-year contracts to additional fleet at peak times, including 44 tonne tractor units.
• Rigid Vehicle Hire Rigid truck rental service for commercial transportation needs.
• Refrigerated Vehicle Hire Temperature-controlled vehicle rental including 3.5t fridge vans and 26t dual temperature HGVs for perishable goods transport.
• Trailer Hire Trailer rental fleet including Tri-Axel Fridge trailers, double-deck trailers, curtainsiders, and food grade tankers.
• Contract Hire Long-term vehicle leasing solution offering flexible commercial vehicle specifications from any manufacturer, typically multi-year arrangements.
• Short Term Hire Flexible short-term vehicle rental for temporary fleet augmentation or seasonal demand increases.
• Fleet Management Comprehensive fleet management services to support commercial vehicle operations and optimize fleet performance.
• Workshop Services Maintenance and servicing support for rental and customer vehicles to ensure roadworthiness and compliance.
• Vehicles for Sale Pre-owned commercial vehicle sales program offering serviced vehicles with full service history, including cars, vans, minibuses, HGVs, refrigerated vehicles, and trailers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ballyvesey GroupminorOthersPart of Ballyvesey Group, a company group based in Northern Ireland dealing with commercial vehicles. The Ballyvesey logo appears in the company footer indicating corporate ownership or affiliation.
• TPPL (Truck and Plant Purchase Ltd)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogo displayed on company website indicating partnership or preferred supplier relationship for truck and plant equipment purchases

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ryder UK: Global fleet management, rental, and contract hire company with significant UK commercial vehicle operations. Overlaps with Centurion on HGV/LCV contract hire and fleet management, but operates as a much larger multi-service incumbent.
• Speedy Hire: UK equipment rental provider with a fleet management and commercial vehicle division (acquired Lloyd Fraser). Comparable on commercial vehicle and fleet management services, though Speedy's core business is broader tools and plant equipment rental.
• Enterprise Truck Rental (UK): UK arm of Enterprise's commercial truck rental business, part of a global mobility group. Comparable on commercial vehicle rental, but offers broader mobility services and a much larger fleet.

Direct peers

• TIP Trailer Services: Pan-European trailer rental, leasing, and services company with UK operations. Directly comparable on trailer hire (including refrigerated trailers) and contract hire for transport operators.
• Reflex Vehicle Hire: UK commercial vehicle rental specialist focused on flexible LCV/van rental and contract hire. Comparable on flexible commercial vehicle rental for businesses; smaller product breadth (no HGV/refrigerated specialism).
• Hireco: UK-based trailer and commercial vehicle rental provider with significant trailer hire fleet. Closely comparable on trailer rental and contract hire proposition, particularly for fleet operators needing flexible trailer capacity.
• Northgate Vehicle Hire: UK's largest commercial vehicle rental specialist, operating LCV and HGV rental and contract hire with nationwide branch coverage. Directly comparable to Centurion's core LCV/HGV/trailer rental proposition, but at significantly larger scale.
• Dawsongroup: UK commercial vehicle and trailer rental specialist with contract hire and fleet management services. Direct overlap on HGV/trailer rental and bespoke multi-year contracts; comparable customer base of logistics and distribution operators.
• Van Monster: UK specialist in used commercial vehicle sales (vans, trucks, refrigerated). Directly comparable to Centurion's pre-owned commercial vehicle sales channel, including refrigerated vehicles and HGVs.
• Fraikin: Major UK and European commercial vehicle rental and contract hire provider with a multi-category fleet including refrigerated vehicles. Closely comparable on contract hire model, fleet breadth, and temperature-controlled specialism.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FalconVehicleHi
• Facebookfacebook.com/Falconvehiclesolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centurion-truck-rental
• Instagraminstagram.com/centuriontruckrental

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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