Dropside Van and Truck Hire

    Enterprise Flex-E-Rent offers flexible dropside van hire with a wide range of compliant, customisable vehicles, ideal for construction, plant hire and engineering businesses. Flexible agreements and fully maintained vehicles help keep your fleet road-ready, without tying up capital.

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    18T Dropside Truck with Crane

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    9 Seat Accessible Minibus

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    Double Cab 4x4 Pickup with Canopy

    Small Refrigerated Van – Heavy Chill

    3T SWM Refrigerated Van – Heavy Chill

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    12T Refrigerated Box Truck – Chill & Frozen

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    26T Refrigerated Box Truck – Chill & Frozen

    7.5T Box Truck Tuck Away Lift

    7.5T Box Truck Column Lift

    3.5T Box Van

    3.5T Box Van

    12T Box Truck with Tail Lift

    12T Box Truck with Tail Lift

    18T Box Sleeper Truck Column Lift

    26T Box Sleeper Truck

    3.5T Crew Cab Tipper Van

    3.5T Crew Cab Tipper Van

    7.5T Curtain Truck Tuck Away Lift

    12T Curtain Truck with Tail Lift

    12T Curtain Truck with Tail Lift

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    7.5T Dropside Truck with Flatbed

    7.5T Dropside Truck with Flatbed

    7.5T Dropside Truck with Crane

    3.5T Dropside Van

    3.5T Dropside Van

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    Tractor Unit

    17 Seat Accessible Minibus Coach Built

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    Double Cab 4x4 Pickup without Canopy

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    3.5T Crew Cab Tipper Van with Rails

    18T Medium Volume Combination (MVC) Gully Emptier

    18T Medium Volume Combination (MVC) Gully Emptier

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    18T High Volume Combination (HVC) Gully Vacuum Vehicle

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    4 Seat Electric Buggy

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    6 Seat Electric Buggy

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    6 Seat Petrol Buggy

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    4 Seat ATV/UTV 4x4

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    7.5T Tipper Truck with Crane

    18T Dropside Truck with Flatbed

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    Medium Electric Van (BEV)

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    Single Cab 4x4 Pickup without Canopy

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    3.5T Electric Tipper Truck (Battery Electric Vehicle)

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    Dropside Vans and Trucks Ready When You Are

    Dropside vans provide easy-access flatbed loading, making them ideal for heavy-duty materials, site logistics and multi-drop operations. Available in 3.5T, 7.5T and 18T specifications, our range includes models with or without tail lifts, as well as configurations that meet sector-specific standards such as highway maintenance compliance.

     

    Whether you’re covering a short-term project, responding to peak demand or replacing a vehicle under repair, our hire service helps you stay agile. With nationwide coverage, servicing, inspections and breakdown cover included, your fleet stays compliant, road-ready and cost-efficient — without the long-term burden of ownership.

    Why Choose Enterprise Flex-E-Rent For Drop-Side Van and Truck Hire?

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    Hire Flexibility That Works With You

    Choose from short to long-term agreements that adapt to your business cycle. Scale up or down without locking into vehicle ownership.

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    Fully Supported, Compliance-Ready Vehicles

    Every drop-side van comes with a full maintenance and repair package, alongside compliance support for regulations such as Direct Vision Standards, Clean Air Zones and Laden Roller Brake Testing.

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    Customisable Fleet Options

    Vehicles are available from trusted manufacturers including DAF, Mercedes, Iveco, Ford and Volkswagen. We tailor configurations to your operational needs, from tail-lift preference to load capacity and sector compliance.

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    Nationwide Access & Support

    With more than 30 depots across the UK and Ireland, our fleet is available wherever you operate — backed by responsive local expertise.

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    Financially Strategic

    Hiring helps you preserve capital, manage predictable monthly costs and avoid depreciation risk, making fleet management more efficient and financially sustainable.

    Vehicle Types and Customisation

    Dropside Vans and Trucks to Match Your Operation

     

    • 3.5T, 7.5T & 18T dropside vehicles
    • Tail-lift and non-tail-lift options
    • Flatbed pick-up bodies
    • ULEZ & DVS-compliant models
    • Customisable load specifications and branding

    Trusted by Operational & Heavy-Duty Industries

    Dropside vans and trucks are relied on across sectors where load handling and compliance are critical:

    • Construction & Civil Engineering
    • Plant Hire & Heavy Equipment Logistics
    • Utilities & Highway Maintenance
    • Engineering & Infrastructure Projects

    Our vehicles combine accessibility, compliance and durability to keep your projects on schedule.

    Dropside Van and Truck Hire FAQs

    What industries use dropside vehicles?

    Common in construction, plant hire, maintenance and logistics, dropside vans are suited to any business needing efficient loading and bulk transport capabilities.

    How long can I hire a dropside van or truck for?

    Our flexible hire terms range from short to long-term agreements, supporting everything from short-term project cover to full-fleet integration.

    Is compliance included with the hire?

    Yes. We can supply dropside vehicles to meet legislation such as CAZ and DVS and vehicles are maintained to rigorous standards.

    Can the vehicle be customised?

    Absolutely. We offer options to tailor vehicle livery, tail-lift setup, and internal fittings to your operational needs.

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    Flexible Fleet Hire: The Smarter Choice for Commercial Vehicles

    When it comes to managing your fleet, flexibility is key.

    Get a Commercial Vehicle Hire Quote Today

    Tell us what your business needs, and we’ll build a package that helps you stay efficient, compliant, and ready to respond.

    Common Reasons to Enquire

    • Scaling up for long-term contracts or projects
    • Short-term vehicle cover (with account)
    • Replacing vehicles during scheduled maintenance or downtime
    • Specialist configurations for compliance or safety-led industries

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