As per MRFR Analysis, the Global Truck Rental Market was valued at USD 119.02 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 288.09 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 10.32% from 2024 to 2032. The market is driven by aggressive advertising, exceptional rental offers, and the increasing cost pressure on fleet operators, making truck rentals a more attractive option than purchasing new vehicles. The light commercial vehicle segment dominates the market, accounting for approximately 60-65% of revenue, driven by urbanization and demand from small and medium enterprises. The full-service lease type is expected to see significant growth due to its cost-saving benefits. Europe leads the market with a share of USD 42.24 billion in 2021, followed by North America and Asia-Pacific, which are also experiencing rapid growth.
Key trends driving the Truck Rental Market include cost efficiency, technological advancements, and regulatory support.
Key players include AMERCO, Penske Truck Leasing Co. L.P., PACCAR Leasing Company, Ryder System Inc., and Europcar.
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
The increasing cost pressure on fleet operators is one of the major factors fueling the expansion of the Truck Rental Market. Truck rentals are becoming more popular among fleet managers as they focus on optimizing their spending and improving fleet efficiency. This is because they save the initial expense of purchasing new vehicles. According to a report, the average global pricing for truck rental services is USD 0.99/mile.
Further, these services reduce the need for maintenance and insurance. Due to its capacity to forecast a component's remaining useful life (RUL), prognostic advanced diagnostic technology in FMS is becoming more and more popular in the CVs market. This decreases unexpected downtime and unexpected costs.
It is possible to avoid changing some parts before they have reached the end of their economic life or performing routine maintenance checks before they are actually necessary since the prognostic system monitors real-time data to determine the best moment to replace a part. Truck rental is therefore the best option for fleet operators that are under financial strain.
The market is expected to increase significantly due to the world's rapid population expansion and the steadily rising demand for vehicles, particularly from the logistics, industrial, and construction industries. The primary benefit of renting a truck, such as its low vehicle emissions, has a positive impact on the market's expansion because it lowers the number of sales of privately owned cars and other road vehicles.
Other benefits include the elimination of the cost of vehicle maintenance and replacement, which boosts market demand overall. The government's stringent emission control rules, supportive trade policies, and changes in fuel prices all significantly contribute to the market's rapid expansion.Â
Therefore, most truck rental contracts are anticipated to has enhanced the truck rental market CAGR across the globe in the recent years. However, the rising utilization of rental trucks on many construction sites and for logistics is another factor driving the growth of the truck rental market revenue.
The Truck Rental market segmentation, based on Truck type, includes heavy commercial vehicle, and light commercial vehicle. The light commercial vehicle segment held the majority share in 2021 contribution to around ~60-65% in respect to the Truck Rental Market revenue.
Increasing relocation activity is expected to drive the growth of the segment due to increasing urbanization and increasing demand for car rental services in small and medium enterprises for various transportation activities. These trucks are also used to transport agricultural products and equipment in emerging countries of the world. All these factors are expected to drive the market growth of the segment over the forecast.
Buyers are discouraged from purchasing new automobiles as a result of the increasingly strict emission standards for trucks, as updating a current fleet demands a substantial expenditure. As a result, renting a truck is more affordable than taking out a loan. Owning a fleet of fuel-efficient trucks is better since operating costs, which include fuel prices, account for close to 70% of total costs. The truck rental and leasing market is being driven by truck rental as an alternative to outright buying.
The Truck Rental market segmentation, based on lease type, includes finance, and full service lease. The full service/rental segment is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period. Reduce service, maintenance and vehicle replacement costs by leasing or booking a full service/rental truck. Therefore, this type of lease is highly favored by consumers.
Rising demand for short-haul trucks is expected to drive the growth of the segment over the forecast period. The finance leasing segment is also expected to grow moderately during the forecast period. Consumers in some developed regions, such as North America, prefer owning a truck, driving the segment growth.
Figure 2: Truck Rental Market, by Lease Type, 2024 & 2032 (USD Billion)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
In addition, it is anticipated that the truck rental market would have strong growth during the projected period of 2021 to 2030 due to the desire for affordable solutions for fleet operating organizations. However, the lack of a well-organized corporate infrastructure, rising government taxes on truck rental services, and a number of other risk factors may limit the market's expansion throughout the projected period given above.
By Region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. Europe accounted for the largest share of the truck rental market USD 42.24 billion in 2021 and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. The presence of an established industrial sector drives the market in the region. Small businesses in the United States are choosing to use truck rental services for their transportation-related operations.
The availability of technologically advanced trucks with various telematics devices for real-time monitoring of truck driving conditions will improve safety during transportation. This improved security is expected to have a positive impact on market growth during the forecast period.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are: The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 3: Truck Rental market Share By Region 2021 (%)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
North America truck rental market also has a well-developed mobility infrastructure suitable for trucking. The existence of a well-established charging service network influences the adoption of electric truck rental services for short-term transportation activities. The cost effectiveness of truck rental services is expected to boost the market growth in the region. Further, the United States Truck Rental market held the largest market share, and the Canada Truck Rental market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.
Asia-Pacific Truck Rental Market is expected to grow at the significant CAGR from 2024 to 2030. This is due to presence of many market players and growing use of truck rental services in various industries including construction, logistics, and others. Moreover, China Truck Rental market held the largest market share, and the India Truck Rental market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the Truck Rental market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations.
Competitors in the Truck Rental industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.
One of the primary business strategies adopted by manufacturers in the global Truck Rental industry to benefit environment and expand the market sector is to manufacture locally to reduce operating costs. In recent years, Truck Rental industry has provided trucks according to the clients requirement. The Truck Rental market major player such as Big truck OEMs such as Volvo, Volkswagen (Scania), Daimler, MAN, UD, Hino, PACCAR (Peterbilt), Isuzu, and Iveco, and others are working to expand the market demand by investing in research and development activities.
A French automobile rental company is called Europcar Mobility Group. Europe, North America, Western Asia, and Africa are all served by Europcar's 140 operational nations. Green Mobility Holding, S.A., a partnership of the Volkswagen Group, Attestor, and Pon Holdings, has owned Europcar since July 2022. The Europcar recreational rental sub-brand is Keddy.
In January 2021, Europcar approved financial restructuring plan, Europcar has confirmed its financial restructuring plan due to the impact of COVID-19 on its business. Under the new plan, the company's creditors are expected to significantly reduce the company's rental car debt in exchange for equity and control of the company.
Also, Advantage Rent a Car is a privately held American car rental company headquartered in USA. The company expanded by purchasing several different car rental companies. In 1984, the various car rental brands were consolidated under the name Advantage Rent a Car. Advantage Car and Truck Rentals Limited offers hourly, daily, weekly and monthly truck rental services for personal or business purposes. Through its unified segment, the Company provides truck and car rental services in Canada.
January 2023: Hertz, vehicle rental companies around the globe, and AAA, one of North America's membership organizations serving over 56 million U.S. members, extended their exclusive, 45-year relationship with the signing of a new five-year agreement. It provides AAA members with a comprehensive suite of car rental benefits, discounted rates, and other exclusive perks.
February 2022: Hertz Corporation partnered with Ufodrive to provide one of the largest electric vehicle rental fleet in North America and to develop its EV fleet globally.
Penske Truck Leasing introduced groundbreaking AI technology to the sector in April 2024. This platform will revolutionize how fleet operators manage and monitor fleet performance in real-time. The developed Catalyst AI marks a significant departure from traditional industry practices where fleet managers were equipped with only post-mortem analysis by harnessing real-world analytics.
Real-Time Pricing and Availability of Moving Trucks was the premise online service Flexters was built around, and in February 2024, Great Motion, a rental software solutions company, assisted Flexters by entering into a partnership with us. The goal of the partnership is to facilitate the global short-term truck rental reservation system, making it easier for sellers to market their fleets and buyers to locate trucks that satisfy their requirements.
German auto manufacturer Mercedes Benz made headlines in February 2024 when it announced its foray into the Brazilian truck leasing market, suggesting that the company is ready to seize new opportunities. It was able to capitalize on the fundamental changes brought about by the crisis and the market-oriented approach that the company developed, which was to take advantage of the high prices of new vehicles which increases the need for rental and leasing services.
In borrowing New Zealand’s rockets and brandishing Hertz’s extensive vast fleet and logistic skills wherein in the month of July 2023, NHR Group forged a joint venture, NHR Group expects this collaboration to bring in a wider array of vehicles consisting of cargo vans and trucks which will aid in catering to the range of needs required by many organizations ameliorating the handiness of use for entities and businesses that are in dire need of transport supplements.
Acquiring advertising space in the truck rental ecosystem being a name known to everyone, Big Truck Rental has, in an event which transpired in July of 2022, launched their fleet rental program and shared its expectation that acquisition of such assets without hefty maintenance fees as well as without service interruptions will provide accessibility to organizations in need.
Aiming to furnish the needs of both individual and corporate clients, Mahindra Finance, the financial level of the group Mahindra, started functioning a new service for leasing vehicles on a subscription basis in November 2021.
| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 119.02 billion |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 131.31 billion |
| Market Size 2032 | USD 288.09 billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 10.32% (2024-2032) |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2018 & 2022 |
| Market Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Truck Type, Lease Type, and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered | The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled | Big truck OEMs such as Volvo, Volkswagen (Scania), Daimler, MAN, UD, Hino, PACCAR (Peterbilt), Isuzu, and Iveco, and others |
| Key Market Opportunities | Developments of emerging countries |
| Key Market Dynamics | Benefits of the LED lights Rising adoption of the Truck Rental from indoor and outdoor construction activities |
Truck Rental Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The Truck Rental Market size was valued at USD 107.89 Billion in 2021.
The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.32% during the forecast period, 2024-2030.
Europe had the largest share in the global market
Unavailability of truck rental services in developing and underdeveloped regions can check market growth in the near future.
Increasing awareness about the benefits of leasing trucks over purchasing is expected to drive the expansion of the truck rental market.
The key players in the market are Big truck OEMs such as Volvo, Volkswagen (Scania), Daimler, MAN, UD, Hino, PACCAR (Peterbilt), Isuzu, and Iveco, and others.
The light commercial vehicle of Truck Rental category dominated the market in 2021.
The full service lease type Truck Rental had the largest share in the global market.
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