Trucks and trailers for spot hire, long-term rental or contract hire
We provide HGV trucks and trailers to keep your business moving.
From national fleets to a single truck and trailer. Whether you’re looking for spot hire, long-term rental or contract hire.
At STH, we understand the diverse needs of our clients when it comes to transport solutions. That’s why we offer comprehensive trailer hire options, including low loader trailer hire and flatbed hire, to ensure that you find the perfect fit for your project.
Trailers
Flatbed Trailer Hire
Flatbed Trailers are generally used for steel, construction or agricultural work. Good for loads which are not weather sensitive.
We stock.
Standard
Extending
PSK ( twistlocks )
Urban ( Short )
Urban Tri Deck ( Steering Axle )
Moffett loading
Low Loader Trailer Hire
Low Loader Trailer Hire
Low loaders, semi lows or step decks. The lower deck helps for transporting tall loads, this gives extra height clearance. The extending trailers extend out to 15m in the lower deck.
We Stock
Fixed ( non extending )
Extending
3, 4 & 5 Axles
Self Track Axle
Rear Steered Axle
Super Low
Curtainsider Trailer Hire
Curtainsider Trailer Hire
Curtain sider trailers or tautliners, protect cargo from the weather with a sturdy roof & flexible curtain sides. These curtains can slide for unloading access.
We stock
Standard
Tail lift
Tall
Urban ( Short )
Moffett loading
Double Deck
Euroliner Trailer Hire
Euroliner Trailer Hire
Euroliner trailers are also known as profi liners. They are a curtain sider with a sliding roof. These trailers often run at 4m perfect for European work.
We Stock
Standard
Tail lift
Urban ( Short )
Moffett loading
Coil Well
Box Van Trailer Hire
Box Trailer Hire
Box or dryliner trailers are suitable for goods of higher value. The solid trailer walls make the trailer more secure and weather resistant.
We Stock
Standard
Tail lift
Skeletal Trailer Hire
Skeletal Trailer Hire
Skeletal or skelly trailers are often used to transport shipping containers. These trailers are either fixed length or sliding. Tipping skells allow loose content from the container to be unloaded.
We Stock
Sliding Skelly
ISO Skelly
Tipping Skelly
Ramp Trailer Hire
Ramp Trailer Hire
Ramp trailers also known as plant trailers or machinery carriers. These trailers have hydraulic ramps so vehicles can drive up onto the bed of the trailer to be transported around the country.
We Stock
3 Axle
4 Axle
Extending
Self Track Axle
Rear Steered Axle
Fork Truck and Trailer Hire
Fork Truck & Trailer Hire
An extra option to improve productivity and reduce handling costs of unloading, is a fork truck and a trailer with a moffett kit. The forks fit in the back and it sits on the rear of the trailer.
We Stock
Moffett
Terberg
4 way
Moffett Flatbed Trailer
Moffett Curtainsider Trailer
Specialist Trailers
Specialist trailers are used to carry abnormal loads. These trailers allow taller, heavier & wider cargo to be transported to the road. We have a range of manufactures on our fleet including Broshuis, Goldhofer, Faymonville, Nooteboom Trailers.
Flatbed Triple Extender Hire
Flatbed Triple Extender trailers, also known as blade carriers, are built to meet the specific needs of their specialised operators.
These trailers are ideal for extra long loads, such as wind turbine blades, bridge beams & very long poles.
Our Flatbed Triple Extenders specifications:
- The ability to extends out to 36m.
- Tri Axle
Double Extend Step Trailer Hire
Double Extend Step trailers, are very similar to your standard semi low / low loaders which we stock, however these can extend out double the amount.
Our Double Extend Step trailers specifications:
- The ability to extend 20m in the lower well
- Runs at 920mm in the lower well
- Full power assisted steering
- 3 or 4 Axle
Wafer Deck Hire
Wafer deck trailers, are built to be able to handle difficult tall and heavy loads.
This is lowest trailer you can you use on the road,
Our Double Extend Step trailers include:
- Runs at approx. 370mm
- The ability Extends 12m in the lower well
- Detachable neck
- This is a 2 Axle trailer.
Truck & Van Hire
Tractor Unit Hire
Tractor units have a variety of commercial uses – from distribution of goods to construction and heavy haulage.
Our fleet includes 6×2 tractor units.
Rigid Truck Hire
Rigid vehicles are ideal for commercial deliveries, especially for consumer goods.
Many are equipped with a tail lift so the goods are easily accessible.
Our fleet has 7.5 Tonne, 18 Tonne and 26 Tonne rigid vehicles with a variety of types:
- Curtain Body
- Flatbed Body
- Box Body
Van Hire
Van rental made easy with STH.
Ideal for builders, goods transport, parcel deliveries, small removals, etc – available on medium and long-term hire. The fleet includes a variety of vans, within our Leeds and Rotherham based depots :
- Ford Transit Connect (Van – SWB)
- MAN TGe (Panel Van – LWB)
- Mercedes Sprinter (Panel Van – LWB)
- And many more…
HGV Trucks & Trailers for Hire
With a diverse range of trailers and trucks, we can supply all your haulage needs.
We can help you with standard, specialised or custom-built trailers and a choice of hire options. All the vehicles in our fleet are available from either our Leeds or Rotherham depots.
Truck and Trailer Hire Options
Spot Hire
Spot hire, or short-term hire, provides trailers & vehicles for the smallest of jobs or for extra capacity in busy periods.
No minimum hire period. Quick & easy solution. No ties to return the assets as and when needed.
Long-Term Rental
Long-term rental is a popular option to improve your haulage capacity for longer periods.
Cheaper rental costs so it’s easy to budget and plan ahead, included fleet maintenance and servicing, 247 breakdown line.
Contract Hire
Contract hire is a great way to lock in a set price on the assets you need, choose brand-new purpose built or our existing fleet.
With increased rates from suppliers year on year, this makes it easier to budget and plan ahead. Once the contract has ended we can replace the existing fleet for new.
Included fleet maintenance and servicing, 247 breakdown line.
Maintenance and Breakdown Support
All our hire options include maintenance and breakdown support to keep you on the road:
- 24/7 breakdown and recovery support across the UK and Europe
- Assistance from 3 breakdown companies
- 6/8 weekly inspections
- MOTs
- Tacho inspection for trucks/rigids
- ADR certification
- Tail lift inspection/weight test
- Brake tests
- General wear and tear check of tyres
The work is completed at STH’s sites in Leeds or Rotherham or can be carried out by our service agents across the UK. Maintenance is included in your rental costs unless it is for damage repairs that are chargeable.
Why Choose STH?
With over 50 years’ experience in the transport and haulage industry, we’re truck and trailer experts.
From spot hire, long-term rental and contract hire. To maintenance, MOTs and refurbishment.
We deliver all the HGV truck and trailer services your business needs in one place. That’s why local, UK and global companies trust STH for their specialist truck and trailer hire.
“High-quality service levels”
“The DHL Sheffield contract has been dealing with Specialist Trailer Hire for over 10 years now and the high-quality service levels have remained constant. The equipment provided is to the specification requested and all maintenance is dealt with in a timely manner at all times.”
James McCready
Transport Operations Manager DHL Supply Chain Sheffield UK
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