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Specialist Hire Solutions For Special Occasions

Specialist Hire Solutions For Special Occasions

Quite often we get calls from new customers that need a specialised vehicle for a short period or for the life of a project and don’t want to get tied up with complex, long-term rental agreements that many commercial hire companies insist on.  Phoning Rentco was the right decision – here are some of our… Continue reading Specialist Hire Solutions For Special Occasions

Dump Truck Driving: Keeping Safe On The Road

Dump Truck Driving: Keeping Safe On The Road

Tipper trucks are the work horses found ferrying materials to or from construction or mine sites all over Australia. While drivers must be licenced to drive a Rentco tipper truck, when you drive a new or different model vehicle, it’s worth going back to basics to remind yourself of the risks associated with handling a large,… Continue reading Dump Truck Driving: Keeping Safe On The Road

Driving Tips For Long Haul Trips

Driving Tips For Long Haul Trips

Driving a truck over long distances is demanding work which can affect the driver’s health and safety on the road. According to the 2017 Safe Work Australia Transport Report frequent work-related injuries include sprains and strains and traumatic joint or muscle conditions. Because of their sedentary lifestyle, drivers are at increased risk of stroke, coronary artery disease,… Continue reading Driving Tips For Long Haul Trips

Driving Tired Costs Lives

Driving Tired Costs Lives

According to the Australian Road Safety Commission, fatigue could be responsible for up to 30% of all road deaths every year, and an even greater proportion of serious injury crashes. Most of these events are single-vehicle crashes, which include run-off road incidents. Driving an unfamiliar vehicle like a rental truck adds to the risk, especially if you are tired… Continue reading Driving Tired Costs Lives

I’ve Crashed My Rental Truck, What Should I Do?

I’ve Crashed My Rental Truck, What Should I Do?

Accidents can and do happen especially if you’re driving an unfamiliar hire truck. Common sense tells us a truck handles differently to the average car or van, given that they’re larger and harder to manoeuvre. You also have restricted visibility when driving a rental truck, because they have no rear-view mirrors. Combine that with potential weight distribution… Continue reading I’ve Crashed My Rental Truck, What Should I Do?

How To Avoid A Moving Migraine

How To Avoid A Moving Migraine

Moving house is rated in the top ten most stressful life events. Let’s face it, even the thought of packing your life into a removal truck if a pain.  Rentco has put together some tips for packing your removal truck, they may just help you avoid many of the headaches associated with moving day. Get organised… Continue reading How To Avoid A Moving Migraine

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