Truck & Trailer Rentals

Start hauling without
buying a $100,000 truck.

Renting a commercial truck or trailer from Penske, Ryder, or XTRA Lease lets you start building your authority and revenue before committing to ownership. ESSE integrates with rental fleet operations so your rented truck is fully tracked and compliant from day one.

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$0
Down payment on rentals
Same day
Truck available
Maint.
Included with most rentals
$0
ESSE integration cost
ESSE does not own or operate rental trucks. We help you understand your rental options and integrate any rental truck into ESSE Portal for ELD compliance, GPS tracking, and load management. ERETH ELD plugs into the OBD-II port of any rental truck.
Your Options

Three ways to get equipment without buying.

Penske
Truck & Trailer Rental / Lease
  • Class 8 sleeper tractors (Freightliner, Kenworth, Volvo)
  • Day cab tractors for local/regional
  • 53ft dry van trailers
  • Refrigerated trailers
  • Flatbed trailers
  • Short-term rental and long-term lease options
  • Full maintenance included on most programs
  • 24/7 roadside assistance
Visit pensketruckleasing.com for current rates and availability in your market
Ryder
Commercial Truck Rental & Lease
  • Class 8 sleeper tractors
  • Day cabs
  • Box trucks for local delivery
  • Refrigerated trucks
  • Full-service lease (maintenance included)
  • Rental-purchase option
  • Fleet management integration
  • National network of service locations
Visit ryder.com/truck-leasing for program details
XTRA Lease
Trailer-Only Rental
  • 53ft dry van trailers from ~$300-$500/month
  • Refrigerated trailers
  • Flatbed trailers
  • Short-term and long-term lease
  • Maintenance included
  • Drop-and-hook ready
  • Available across US and Canada
Best for owner-operators who already have a truck but need a trailer
Rental rates and availability change frequently. ESSE recommends contacting Penske, Ryder, and XTRA Lease directly for current quotes in your market. Rates shown are approximate market estimates.
Rent vs Own

Is renting the right move for you?

⚠️ What to Know Before You Rent
Higher cost per mile than owning long-term
No equity building — you never own the asset
Rental rates vary widely by market and season
Some rental companies restrict owner-operator use (verify before signing)
Mileage limitations on some rental programs
Early termination fees on long-term leases
✓ Why Renting Is Smart When Starting Out
Zero down payment — start earning immediately
Maintenance included — no surprise repair bills
Test lanes and markets before committing to a truck
Build your authority record and credit while renting
No depreciation risk on a brand-new truck
Switch equipment types as your freight mix changes
Compliance on Rentals

ERETH ELD works in any truck.

Easy Install
Plug-in in 5 minutes
ERETH ELD connects via the OBD-II or J1939 port — standard in every commercial truck manufactured after 2000. No special wiring, no dealer installation. Plug it in, pair with the ESSE Driver App on your phone, and you're compliant.
Transfer Between Trucks
Move ELD when you change trucks
Switching rental trucks or buying your own? Unplug ERETH ELD from one truck and plug into the next. All your HOS history transfers with you. No re-registration, no lost records.
Track Rental Trucks
GPS tracking works on day one
The moment ERETH ELD is plugged into a rental truck, it's on your live map in ESSE Portal. Share tracking links with brokers. Monitor your truck from any device.

Get on the road faster than you think.

Rent a truck Monday, plug in ERETH ELD, book your first load with AI dispatch — you could be hauling by Tuesday.

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