Service

Commercial Vehicle Hire for Businesses

PurpleSquare Hire provides commercial vehicle replacements, from vans to trucks, for businesses that cannot afford downtime. When a commercial vehicle is off the road due to an accident, we deliver a replacement to keep operations running.

Who this is for

Commercial vehicle hire is for businesses where a van off the road means a job not done: trades and field service, last-mile and parcel, food and chilled distribution, plant and tool hire, removals, and small-to-medium logistics operators. If your vehicle pays for itself by being on the road every day, you need a replacement plan that actually delivers.

Types of commercial vehicles available

  • Small and medium vans (e.g. Caddy, Transit Custom, Vivaro).
  • Large panel vans and Luton box vans with tail lifts.
  • 3.5t and larger commercial vehicles where required.
  • Refrigerated and specialist bodies on request.
  • Electric and hybrid LCVs through our EV & hybrid hire service.

How it works

  1. Call us with the role - what the vehicle needs to carry, where it’s going, and how long for.
  2. We confirm the closest sensible match in stock and any lead time on specialist bodies.
  3. Vehicle delivered to your depot, workshop, or driver’s home - whatever makes sense.
  4. End of hire, we collect from wherever the vehicle ends up.

Use cases

  • Accident replacement - keep deliveries running after a crash.
  • Fleet overflow - bridge a peak in demand without buying more metal.
  • Short-term project hire - flexible terms aligned to the work.
  • Insurer-instructed replacement - we work with insurers and brokers under direct hire arrangements.

Delivery logistics for larger vehicles

Larger vehicles need planning - access, driver hours, tachograph rules, and any operator licence considerations. We coordinate with your transport manager so the replacement turns up ready to work, not stuck on a yard waiting for paperwork. See our fleet accident management service for ongoing partnerships.

What we need from you

Vehicle class, body type, dimensions or payload, postcode for delivery, expected duration, and driver licence categories. If there’s a specific spec your work depends on (tail lift, twin rear wheels, refrigeration temperature, racking), tell us upfront so we get the match right first time.

Frequently asked questions

What size vans do you have?

Everything from car-derived vans through medium and large panel vans to Luton boxes with tail lifts. We confirm exact availability when you call.

Can you supply refrigerated vehicles?

Yes, on request. Lead time may be slightly longer than a standard panel van - let us know your spec and we will confirm.

How fast can a commercial replacement arrive?

Same day or next working day nationwide, depending on vehicle class and your location.

Do you support recurring fleet requirements?

Yes. We offer call-off agreements and framework rates for ongoing commercial fleet hire - see our fleet hire page.

Do drivers need any special licences?

Standard car licences cover most vans. Larger vehicles may require Category C entitlement - confirm with your transport manager before delivery.

Can you deliver to a workshop or depot rather than a driver’s address?

Yes. Tell us where the vehicle needs to be and when, and we’ll route it accordingly.

Do you handle insurer-instructed commercial replacements?

Yes. We work with insurers and brokers under direct hire arrangements for both ad-hoc and call-off instructions.

Available across the UK

Same-day or next-working-day delivery from a nationwide fleet. Popular delivery areas include:

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