National Truck and Van Rental

What National Truck and Van Rental does

National Truck and Van Rental (NTVR), founded in 1980 and headquartered in Ballycoolin, Dublin, is Ireland's leading independent commercial vehicle rental provider, operating a fleet of over 1,000 vans, trucks, and specialised vehicles from depots in Dublin and Cork (with the Tallaght Dublin depot scheduled to close on 30 November 2025 and consolidate into Ballycoolin headquarters). The company operates a fleet spanning small vans through to 18-ton refrigerated trucks and tractor units, with proprietary cold-chain capability via Thermo King refrigeration units with electric standby, hydraulic tail lifts up to 2,000 kg capacity, and configurations requiring standard car licences through HGV licences. Customers can hire vehicles on daily, weekly, monthly, or multi-year contract hire terms, with customisation including branded vehicle wrapping and replacement vehicle services for fleet operators during maintenance downtime, complemented by a nationwide 24/7 breakdown service.

The business model is asset-rental-led with four revenue streams: short-term rental, long-term contract hire (12+ months with branded vehicles), replacement van services, and dedicated special-events transportation. Pricing is predominantly quote-based with sample rates of €75/day for large vans, €175 for refrigerated midweek specials, and €175 for weekend mini-mover packages; hire-drive insurance is available from €30/day. GTM is direct via website, phone, and physical depots, targeting five named vertical segments (Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Parcel Delivery, Chilled/Frozen Distribution) plus residential consumers and clubs/societies.

NTVR has been a subsidiary of the Johnson and Perrott Group since 2018, benefiting from ongoing capital backing while maintaining independent operations and OEM-agnostic fleet advice. The company employs between 11 and 50 staff per disclosed headcount (likely management/corporate only) and serves customers across the Republic of Ireland through a combination of physical depots, online quotation, and phone-based inside sales. No revenue is disclosed and there are no patents, integrations, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities referenced in the available data, indicating a traditional asset-heavy rental operation rather than a technology-led business.

Name

National Truck and Van Rental

Legal name

National Truck & Van Rental Inc.

Website

https://ntvr.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Truck and Van Rental is Ireland's leading independent commercial vehicle rental provider, operating 1,000+ vans, trucks, and refrigerated vehicles from Dublin and Cork depots serving business fleets, residential customers, and events under short-term and long-term contract hire since 1980.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Rental

NAICS

Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (532120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Long-Term Commercial Van & Truck Rentals (Monthly/Contract) (THADAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Box Truck / Dry Van Truck Leasing & Rental (TLABABAF), Refrigerated Vehicles (Reefer Trucks/Vans) Leasing & Rental (TLABAEAA), Utility / Service Body Truck Rentals (THADAJAH), Utility / Service Body Truck Leasing & Rental (Bucket, Field Service, Telecom/Power) (TLABABAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle rental
• Truck rental services
• Van rental
• Refrigerated transport
• Contract hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Short-term Vehicle Rental: Flexible rental contracts ranging from daily to monthly periods. Customers rent vans and trucks for specific needs with all maintenance and servicing included in rental terms.
2. Long-term Contract Hire: Long-term contracts over 12 months providing predictable vehicle costs. Packages range from single vehicle to entire fleet, with customisation options and company branding available.
3. Fleet Replacement Services: Replacement vehicle services for businesses during maintenance, breakdowns, or seasonal demand periods. Helps fleet operators maintain operations without permanent fleet expansion.
4. Special Events Transportation: Dedicated van and truck rental for special events, clubs, societies, and seasonal occasions. Special pricing available for one-off events and short-term needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

National Truck and Van Rental is Ireland's leading independent supplier of commercial vehicle rental services, operating a fleet of over 1,000 vans and trucks available for short-term hire, long-term contract hire (12+ months), replacement vehicle supply, and special events. The company serves both business fleet operators and residential customers from depots in Dublin and Cork, offering vehicles from small vans up to 18-ton refrigerated trucks and tractor units, with specialised temperature-controlled transport using Thermo King refrigeration units and hydraulic tail lifts.

Product overview

National Truck and Van Rental operates as Ireland's leading independent van and truck rental provider, offering a diversified fleet of over 1,000 vehicles. The core product portfolio includes ten distinct vehicle types spanning from small vans (compact vehicles for tradesmen and light removals) to heavy-duty trucks including Fridge 18 Ton Trucks and Tractor Cabs. Vehicle offerings are categorized into vans (Small Van, Medium Van, Large Van, Extra Large Van, Fridge Van) and trucks/movers (Mini Mover, Midi Mover, Super Mover, Fridge 18 Ton Truck, Tractor Cab). Complementing the vehicle fleet are service offerings including Short Term Business Rental (daily to monthly flexible contracts), Long Term Contract Hire (12+ month arrangements with customizable vehicles), Replacement Van Service (for fleet operators during vehicle downtime), and Nationwide 24/7 Breakdown Service. The company operates from depots in Dublin (Ballycoolin and Douglas Road) and Cork, serving customers across multiple sectors including pharmaceuticals, parcel delivery, healthcare, chilled/frozen distribution, food and beverage, and hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Small Van

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 serviced vehicles available for immediate deployment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Northgate Vehicle Hire: UK and Ireland commercial vehicle rental specialist offering flexible short and long-term van and truck hire, with overlapping customer segments in fleet replacement, seasonal demand, and contract hire.
• Enterprise Truck Rental: Enterprise's commercial truck rental division is the most direct competitor, offering short and long-term van/truck rentals in Ireland and across Europe with similar customer segments (business fleets, replacement vehicles).
• Europcar Mobility Group: Europcar operates commercial van and truck rental in Ireland through its Trucks & Vans business, directly competing with NTVR on short-term rentals and contract hire for SME and enterprise customers.
• Hertz Commercial Truck Rental: Hertz's commercial truck rental arm provides light/medium/heavy truck and van rentals with a comparable short-term and long-term leasing model, competing in the same enterprise replacement and contract hire segments.
• Petit Forestier: European leader in refrigerated vehicle rental and leasing with Irish operations, directly comparable to NTVR's refrigerated van/truck specialization serving food, pharma, and cold-chain distribution customers.
• Fraikin: Major European commercial vehicle rental and contract hire provider operating in Ireland, focused on bespoke multi-vehicle fleet outsourcing for enterprise customers - directly comparable to NTVR's long-term contract hire offering.

Broad incumbents

• ALD Automotive: One of the largest global fleet leasing and mobility providers, operating in Ireland; competes with NTVR for multi-vehicle corporate fleet outsourcing and contract hire engagements.
• LeasePlan: Large multinational fleet management and vehicle leasing company with Irish operations, serving enterprise customers with long-term vehicle arrangements that overlap with NTVR's contract hire segment.
• Ryder System: Global commercial truck leasing, rental, and fleet management provider; while not directly active in Ireland, it represents the broad incumbent benchmark for full-service commercial fleet solutions at scale.

Regional players

• TIP Trailer Services: European trailer and commercial vehicle rental/leasing provider headquartered in the Netherlands; offers overlapping fleet solutions in Europe though its core is trailer leasing rather than full truck/van rental.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vanhireireland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/nationaltruckrental
• Facebookfacebook.com/nationaltruckrental
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-truck-van-rental

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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