SDVH Surrey

SDVH Surrey truck hire options for Ash Vale

Truck Hire in Ash Vale

Shifting building materials or trade stock near Ash Vale? Our truck range spans 3.5 tonne to 44 tonne classes, so rather than defaulting to the biggest option, tell us the weight, body type and load and we'll help pin down the right size for the job.

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Speak to the commercial hire team

01273 115710

Hire benefits at a glance

Free collection and deliveryEligible UK mainland home or workplace addresses.
Unlimited rental mileageFair-use terms apply. Courier use is prohibited.
UK mainland hire coverageStandard arrangements cover eligible mainland postcodes.
Optional European coverPrior permission and additional cover required.
One-way rentalsSelected vehicles and UK mainland routes; charges apply.
Insurance includedIncluded up to 7.5 tonnes; heavier trucks need customer insurance. Excess applies.
10% own-insurance discountSubject to approval of the company motor policy.
Wide vehicle rangeRepresentative vehicle groups, subject to availability.

Terms and eligibility apply. Read our terms and conditions.

Truck bodies and weight classes for commercial work

Truck hire selection for Ash Vale

This truck hire range runs from 3.5 tonne through to 44 tonne classes, with dropside, tipper, curtainside, box and Luton bodies available to match your cargo.

Every image and model name represents a vehicle group. The booking team confirms the available vehicle or a suitable similar option for the requested dates.

Ford Luton 3.5 tonne tail lift truck

Ford Luton 3.5 Tonne Box with Tail Lift

or similar

3.5 tonne box body with tail lift for larger moves and handled deliveries.

3.5 tonne tipper truck

3.5 Tonne Tipper Transit Truck

or similarSpecialist booking checks apply

Tipper truck for site and trade work where booking terms allow.

3.5 tonne recovery truck

3.5 Tonne Recovery Truck

or similarSpecialist booking checks apply

Recovery truck for specialist bookings with driver and insurance checks.

7.5 tonne box truck with tail lift

7.5 Tonne Box Truck With Tail Lift

or similarSpecialist booking checks apply

7.5 tonne box truck with tail lift for heavier handled loads.

7.5 tonne curtain side truck

7.5 Tonne Curtain Side Truck

or similarSpecialist booking checks apply

Curtainside body for pallet freight and warehouse-to-site deliveries.

7.5 tonne dropside truck

7.5 Tonne Dropside Truck

or similarSpecialist booking checks apply

Dropside truck for open loads, materials and site deliveries.

7.5 tonne tipper truck

7.5 Tonne Tipper Truck

or similarSpecialist booking checks apply

Heavier tipper for site work where operator and driver terms are met.

7.5 tonne sleeper tail lift truck

7.5 Tonne Sleeper Tail Lift Truck

or similarSpecialist booking checks apply

Sleeper cab and tail lift for longer commercial movements.

18 tonne box truck

18 Tonne Box Truck

or similarSpecialist booking checks apply

18 tonne box truck for regulated commercial logistics.

18 tonne curtainside truck

18 Tonne Curtainside Truck

or similarSpecialist booking checks apply

18 tonne curtainsider for palletised freight and larger commercial jobs.

26 tonne curtain side truck

26 Tonne Curtain Side Truck

or similarSpecialist booking checks apply

26 tonne curtain side vehicle for larger loads and regulated haulage.

44 tonne sleeper truck

44 Tonne Sleeper Truck

or similarSpecialist booking checks apply

44 tonne sleeper for heavy-vehicle movements where licence and operator requirements are met.

Specify the load, sites and commercial use

Plan truck hire in Ash Vale

A few honest answers about your load help decide whether a lighter truck or a full HGV class actually suits the job.

Get a real weight figure

Weigh the load or ask your supplier for a figure, since guesswork often points people toward a heavier class than the job needs.

Look at what the class includes

A truck's tonnage class covers the vehicle itself plus its body, so your actual payload is smaller than the headline figure suggests.

Match the body to the goods

Palletised loads, loose materials and enclosed stock each suit a different body, from dropside and tipper to box or curtainside.

Confirm what licence you hold

The 18, 26 and 44 tonne classes require specific licence categories and operator credentials, so check this before ruling a class in or out.

Local coverage

Coverage for truck hire in Ash Vale

Ash Vale and nearby coverage

Ash Vale sits within Guildford, Surrey, an area covered by our truck hire arrangements. If your job also takes in Mytchett, Frimley or Pirbright, share every loading and unloading point when you enquire, since a route with several stops can affect which weight class and body suit the whole trip rather than just the first address. A single truck hired across multiple points needs to comfortably manage the heaviest leg, so let us know the order of collections and drops as you plan the job.

Sources: OS Open Names

Ash Vale source information checked: 27 August 2026.

Nearby hire pages: Mytchett, Frimley and Pirbright

From freight specification to truck allocation

Booking truck hire for Ash Vale

Sharing the load details before you book makes it much easier to confirm the right truck class and body.

  1. 1

    Outline the load

    Tell us the weight, size and type of goods you need to move.

  2. 2

    Talk through class options

    We'll go through whether a mid-weight truck or a heavier HGV class fits, along with a matching body style.

  3. 3

    Confirm licence and locations

    Check your licence covers the chosen class, then agree the addresses for delivery and collection.

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Truck hire, insurance and operator questions for Ash Vale

Truck Hire questions
Do I need a full HGV, or would a smaller truck manage my load?
It depends on the actual weight and bulk of your goods rather than instinct. Give us a rough figure and we can talk through whether a 7.5 tonne or 18 tonne truck covers the job, saving you from an unnecessarily large class.
Does a higher tonnage class always mean I can load more onto the truck?
No, the tonnage figure is the truck's gross weight, which includes the vehicle and body as well as your goods, so it isn't a direct measure of what you can load. Tell us the actual weight so we can check it against a suitable class.
What if I'm not sure whether my licence covers a bigger truck class?
Tell us the licence category you hold when you enquire, since some 7.5 tonne and heavier classes require specific entitlements or additional operator credentials, and we can help clarify which classes are open to you.

Discuss Ash Vale truck hire

Get help sizing your truck

Contact us with your load details and we'll help decide between a lighter truck and a full HGV class for your Ash Vale job.

Call 01273 115710

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.