Western Truck Rental Ltd opened for business in 1979 with 3 vehicles and have been growing ever since, they now have 18 staff members and a fleet of vehicles. Approximately 65% of their business is now geared to contract hire – providing anything from cars to articulated trucks. Many of their contract hire customers are based in North Devon but the area covered has constantly expanded and they now have customers in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, and Avon. Many of their contract hire vehicles operate nationally and in Europe.

Western Truck Rental Ltd have an extensive self-drive hire fleet for customers who require a one-off use of a vehicle. The self-drive hire side of the business is wide reaching with an area embracing Bude, Launceston, Lynton, Minehead, Cullompton and Tiverton, as well as more locally, Bideford, Ilfracombe and naturally Barnstaple.

In July 1992, the prestigious Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Service Agency was awarded to Western Truck Rental Ltd, making it one of just a handful in the West Country. In addition to their vehicle repair and maintenance facilities, they also sell Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle parts.

In 2020 the business was acquired by VMS Global who are the UK’s leading specialist fleet management company who prides itself on customer service. Joining forces with VMS has given longevity and strength to Western Truck Rental and they are delighted to be part of such a forward-thinking national company.