Since it’s arrival into the Australian truck and trailer rental and leasing market back in 2019, the TR Group’s announcement this week shows that the rental group continues grow around Australia.

The latest announcement sees the operation moving into South Australia as TR Group confirmsthe acquisition of Adelaide based trailer hire business Southern Cross Rentals, a move which is effective as of August 1 2023.

Aligned with its national expansion strategy, the acquisition provides TR Group with its fifth rental and leasing outlet in Australia adding to its current existing presence in Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle, and Perth.

The acquisition will add approximately 130 trailers to TR Group’s fleet, along with the Adelaide Southern Cross Rentals team. The expansion will cater to customers in South Australia, together with supporting the current branches in providing nationwide services to their customers.

“We’re excited to add our fifth location in our national branch network in Adelaide,” says Peter Irwin, TR Group Australia General Manager. “Together with the Southern Cross Rentals team, this acquisition launches us into South Australia, progressing our goal of providing a nationwide network for our customers all over the country. We look forward to catering to businesses in Adelaide and the surrounding region and providing our expertise in heavy vehicle fleet rental and lease.”

TR Group is a heavy commercial vehicle rental and lease partner with a fleet of 8,500 trucks and trailers across Australia and New Zealand. For over 30 years, the company has continuously focused on understanding what vehicles their customers require and providing them with heavy commercial vehicle solutions to support the performance of their businesses.

Backed by a team of 275 specialists with a passion for trucks and trailers, partnering with TR Group ensures that you deal with people whose culture and philosophy revolve around the value they give to their customers.