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Welcome to Independent Rental Co,

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Independent Rental Vehicles are authorized to travel to these states.
All vehicles need to be returned to our office in Santa Cruz, Ca.

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Our Google Reviews

Pat Fitzsimmons
Pat Fitzsimmons
2024-03-19
I have been using Independent Rentals for the Santa Cruz and Monterey symphonies for years. The service they provide is top notch from the scheduling to check out. In an industry that requires consistency, reliability, and flexibility, it’s great to have all my transportation needs covered every time without question. Independent Truck Rentals is simply the best.
Hans Haveman
Hans Haveman
2024-03-19
independent, Truck Rentel is the best always helpful. Always a great attitude. Nice vehicles.
Louise Pearse
Louise Pearse
2024-03-05
Awesome. Friendly. A great deal. Welcoming to the timid first time truck renter. Great service. Can’t say enough good things.
Samantha Getz
Samantha Getz
2024-02-23
Everyone at Independent Rental Co in Santa Cruz is very kind and helpful! Great service and super affordable for an in-town day rental. Highly recommend!
Michelle Sohnlein
Michelle Sohnlein
2024-02-18
Excellent communication, service and staff! I always recommend them when I hear someone is moving or needs to rent a van. I would give more stars if I could.
Mike Ehrlich
Mike Ehrlich
2024-02-13
Yes I’d like to to indecent for five stars service which we rent from them very often thanks guys we really appreciate
Adorable Pastry
Adorable Pastry
2024-02-07
Just the best!
Shari Silva
Shari Silva
2024-02-06
Highly recommended! Been renting trucks and vans at Independent Rental Co in Santa Cruz for years to help our clients stage their homes for sale and move into their new homes! Grrrreat customer service! Locally owned. No fuss, friendly and helpful always! Independent is part of our routine and we don’t need or want to go anywhere else! ❤️
Marek Gorecki
Marek Gorecki
2024-01-28
Smooth and fast service with zero issues each time I’ve used them. Great team over there!
Robert Ellenwood
Robert Ellenwood
2024-01-28
Excellent communications, fast process, very competitive pricing and had exactly what we needed in a specific size vehicle. I highly recommend Independent for all your truck rental needs.

BoX Trucks

14ft/16ft and 20ft Box Trucks

Payload

14/16ft Box Truck payload is 6000lbs (3 tons) (including cargo and passengers).

20ft Box Truck payload is 8000lbs (4 tons) (including cargo and passengers).

We feature Mitsubishi Fuso and Isuzu diesel box trucks. These are also known as “canters” and “NPR/NQR” They are equipped with ramps or hydraulic liftgates. These trucks are world renowned for their reliability, fuel economy and ease of operation. Automatic transmissions and a very tight turning radius make these trucks the best choice for experienced commercial drivers and novices alike.

Liftgate Styles

Liftgates come in different styles. Our fleet includes: tuck away and rail gates.

Tuck away

Tuck away liftgates are “tucked under” the truck until they are needed. This means they are forklift friendly. Since you cannot drive a forklift on top of a liftgate (even when lowered to the ground without breaking or damaging it) this is the best choice when using a forklift. These are a great choice when moving: a household, equipment, furniture, have limited moving space or you just prefer the versatility. You can use pallet jacks with this type of gate however rail gates are wider which gives them more space to maneuver. If you are using a forklift lift and pallet jack, definitely use this style!

Rail gates

Rail gates sit in front of the cargo area. This means that for the box trucks with rail gates, the gate must be lowered down before the cargo box can be accessed. People like rail gates because they have a large “one piece” surface area (platfom) to put your items on. These are ideal for: tool boxes, gun safes, large equipment, appliances, furniture, household and commercial moves etc

These are pallet jack, rack, and cart friendly

Liftgate load capacity

weight range is from 1600 lbs to 3300lbs depending on the truck. The standard liftgate capacity is 2000lbs (1 ton).

Rail Gate weight capacity

We have 3 rail gate box trucks. A 14ft with a lift load capacity of 1800 lbs. And two 16ft, one with a 2000lb lift capacity and one with a 1600lb lift capacity. These gate have a large one piece platform perfect for large machinery, equipment and other items.

**ask for a rail gate truck by number

14ft-1462

16ft- 1662

16ft -1613

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CARGO VANS

9.5ft cargo vans

These Cargo Vans are ideal for smaller moves as well as commercial deliveries. If you have a few large items or alot of smaller things to move, the cargo van may be perfect for your transportation needs. Some customers need a vehicle bigger than their car but don’t really need a box truck. The Cargo Van is a great alternative.

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BABY BOX TRUCKS

10ft baby box truck

Sometimes you need something bigger than a van, but not as big as a 14 or 16ft truck. We have this 10ft box truck which gives you the best of both worlds. It has a box which gives you the option of moving larger items, but its shorter and drives more like a van. It’s 10ft long and 6’ tall on the inside.

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Reefer Trucks

7ft Reefer Truck

This is a light duty truck. The perfect refrigerated truck for smaller deliveries and events. This unit needs to be driven to get the box to the desired temperature. Once the desired temperature is reached the box holds the temperature well.

16ft Reefer Truck

This truck can achieve the desired temperature without being driven. When parked, the box unit can be plugged into a commercial 3 phase power supply connection or run off the diesel fuel from the truck.
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FLATBEDS

9ft, 16ft, and 22ft Flatbeds

These hard to find trucks are excellent for many commercial applications or residential jobs. Landscapers and homeowners find countless uses for flatbed trucks like these. With varied payload capacity, these flatbeds are up to almost any chore. Removable racks make side loading and unloading easy. Liftgates help make loading easy and faster!

Payload Capacity

4000lb- 9ft flatbed- liftgate Yes!
7000lbs-16 ft crew cab flatbed -liftgate Yes!
9,000 lb-22ft ft flatbed- liftgate Yes! Has built in straps and tarp!

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PICK UP TRUCKS
Single & Double Cab

¾ Ton Diesel Pick Up Trucks w/ 8′ bed

Rent one of our ¾ ton Single or Double Cab Pick Up trucks and get some work done!

We have 4-wheel drive and 2-wheel drive models.
These trucks are great for towing and hauling.

The 4WD double cab seats 5 and the 2WD double cab seats 5-6 people. They have great fuel

economy for this sized vehicle.

They are equipped with towing packages up to a maximum of 15,000 lbs. The payload is 3,120.

These are great trucks!

The single cab pickup trucks are 2 WD and seat 2-3 people. These are work trucks! Great for hauling
and towing. They have tow packages ranging from 9,400-12,000lbs with payloads ranging from

2,760-4,000lbs depending on the truck.
These are great trucks!

DUMP TRUCKS

Dump Trucks

Dump trucks save you time and energy! Rent one of our 3 ton dump trucks for your home, neighborhood or work project today! If you need to move dirt or gravel, they can carry about 2 ½ yards (depending on moisture content).

Whether you are a commercial business or doing a residential project, this truck will make the job easier, faster and will save you a lot of time and energy! The sides are removable for easier loading. Unloading is easy with the push of a button. Dump runs, demolition projects, landscaping and more!

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DUMP TRAILERS

6′ x 10′ Dump Trailer

Why shovel your load when you can DUMP IT? Rent one of our heavy duty dump trailers to carry up to 3 tons. The requirements are that you have at least a 3/4 ton vehicle equipped with a 2 and 5/16 tow ball and a 7 way electrical hook up. Our trailers have surge brakes, so you don’t have to have an electrical brake controller. Call us for further details.

MOVING SUPPLIES

Hand Trucks and Moving Supplies

Why would you carry stuff when you can roll it? Rent our hand trucks or dollies to make your move easier and save your back. Protect your items with our quality boxes and moving supplies. We have glass and dish pack box inserts, bubble wrap, packing paper, mattress bags, tape and rope. Don’t risk it….Pack it right.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you open on weekends?

Yes! Our rental office is open 7 days a week

Monday -Friday 8:30am-5pm

Saturday and Sunday 9am-12pm

We have a key drop

Yes! You must be 21 or older to rent.

You need a valid drivers license and a credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover) in your name that will hold the required deposit. Sometimes a passport too

You can pay with cash at the end of your rental. But we will need to hold a deposit on your major credit or debit card for the actual rental.

 

No. We do not accept these cards for the deposit. But at the end of the rental is fine.

* prepaid credit cards

* prepaid debit cards

* secured cards

* virtual cards

* refresh / reload cards

Yes! Please refuel with the amount you used before returning the rental. Leave the fuel receipt inside of the cabin on the seat. This allows us to confirm you refueled with the correct amount

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