Truck Hire · HGV
HGV & refrigerated truck hire in Ireland
Kearys Van Rental provides heavy goods vehicle hire across Ireland for the heaviest workloads and the tightest cold chains — rigid trucks, tractor units and refrigerated vehicles, all maintained to the highest standard.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Rigid trucks built for serious payloads — the backbone of construction, haulage and bulk distribution across Munster and beyond.
- High-capacity rigid bodies
- Built for heavy, demanding work
- Curtain-side & box options
Tractor Units
Powerful tractor units for articulated haulage. Pair with your trailers to move maximum freight over long distances.
- For articulated haulage
- Long-distance capable
- Well-specified, maintained cabs
Refrigerated Vehicles
Temperature-controlled trucks that keep chilled and frozen goods within spec — essential for food, pharma and fresh produce.
- Precise temperature control
- Ideal for food & pharma
- Compliant cold-chain transport
Compliance & uptime
Keep your operation compliant and moving
HGV downtime is expensive. Our maintenance programme, ISO 9001 processes and quality manufacturer stock are built to keep your trucks legal, safe and on the road.
- Scheduled servicing & inspections
- Vehicles from recognised manufacturers
- Short and long term contracts
Explore our other hire options
Need something lighter? See our LGV and box truck hire, our small, medium and large van hire in Cork, or set up contract hire and fleet management.
FAQ
HGV truck hire — your questions answered
Common questions about heavy goods, refrigerated and articulated truck hire in Ireland.
What licence do I need to drive an HGV in Ireland?
- Heavy goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes require the appropriate HGV licence — typically Category C for rigid trucks or C+E for articulated tractor units — plus a valid Driver CPC. We will confirm the exact entitlement needed for the vehicle you are hiring.
Do you hire refrigerated trucks in Ireland?
- Yes. We offer temperature-controlled refrigerated vehicles for chilled and frozen transport, ideal for food, fresh produce and pharmaceutical goods. Our reefers maintain precise temperatures to keep your cold chain compliant across Ireland. Contact us for availability.
Can I hire a tractor unit for articulated haulage?
- Yes. We supply well-specified tractor units for articulated haulage that pair with your trailers to move maximum freight over long distances. Short and long term hire is available to match seasonal peaks or ongoing haulage contracts.
Do you offer long term or contract HGV hire?
- Yes. As well as short-term rental, our HGVs are available on long-term and contract hire with fixed monthly costs and full maintenance. This helps keep your trucks legal, safe and on the road while protecting your cash flow.
Are your HGVs maintained and compliant?
- Every HGV in our fleet is serviced and inspected to ISO 9001 standards using vehicles from recognised manufacturers. Our maintenance programme is built to maximise uptime and keep your operation compliant and moving across Ireland.
Need heavy-duty capacity?
Tell us your routes and requirements — we'll spec the right HGV for the job.