This page provides clear information about FAW Trucks, the vehicles available, the customers we support and when our self-drive hire service may be suitable.
FAW Trucks at a Glance
Business name: FAW Trucks
Business type: Independent commercial vehicle hire company
Main service: Self-drive truck, lorry and van hire
Location: Middlesbrough, North East England
Customers: Businesses, tradespeople and private customers
Hire options: Daily, weekly and longer-term vehicle hire
Vehicle types: Box lorries, curtain-side lorries, dropside trucks, flatbeds, tippers, low loaders and other commercial vehicles
Breakdown support: 24/7 breakdown recovery is provided with hired vehicles
Payment: Major debit and credit cards are accepted; cash and cheques are not accepted
Business hire rates: Available by contacting the FAW Trucks team
Service area: Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside and customers from across the North East
Address: Unit 3B, High Force Road, Riverside Industrial Estate, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS2 1RH
Mobile: 07860 471070
Telephone: 01642 608151
What Does FAW Trucks Do?
FAW Trucks provides self-drive truck, lorry and van hire from its base on Riverside Industrial Estate in Middlesbrough.
The company supports businesses, tradespeople and individuals who need more carrying space or load capacity than a car or small van can provide. Vehicles can be hired for jobs such as business deliveries, office moves, house moves, equipment transport, site work and clearing garden or property waste.
Daily, weekly and longer-term hire options are available. FAW Trucks also offers separate business hire rates for companies that need commercial vehicles regularly or for extended periods.
Customers can discuss their load, intended use and hire period with the team before booking. This helps ensure the selected vehicle is suitable for the job and that the relevant driver, licence and insurance requirements are understood.
Which Vehicles Can You Hire from FAW Trucks?
Vehicle availability can change, so customers should contact FAW Trucks to confirm which vehicles are available for their preferred hire dates.
7.5-Tonne Box Lorry Hire
A 7.5-tonne box lorry provides an enclosed loading area that helps protect goods from the weather while they are being transported.
Box lorries can be suitable for:
- House and office moves
- Furniture transport
- Business deliveries
- Stock movements
- Equipment transport
- Goods that need an enclosed load space
FAW Trucks’ box-bodied vehicles may include internal load-lashing points, internal lighting, rear shutter access and optional tail lifts. Customers should confirm the exact specification of the available vehicle when booking.
Published hire prices for 7.5-tonne box lorries start from £180 plus VAT per day or £680 plus VAT for a full week. Prices, deposits, excesses and availability should be confirmed directly with FAW Trucks before hiring.
7.5-Tonne Curtain-Side Lorry Hire
A 7.5-tonne curtain-side lorry gives customers access to the load area from the side of the vehicle. This can make loading pallets, bulky items and commercial goods easier where rear access alone is not practical.
Curtain-side vehicles may be useful for:
- Palletised deliveries
- Building and trade supplies
- Business stock
- Exhibition and event equipment
- Bulky goods
- Loads requiring side access
FAW Trucks offers FAW Tiger V curtain-side lorries powered by Cummins engines and fitted with ZF gearboxes. Customers should speak to the hire team about load dimensions, payload, access and any equipment needed before booking.
Published curtain-side hire prices start from £180 plus VAT per day or £680 plus VAT per week. Longer hire periods and business rates are available on request.
3.5-Tonne Dropside Self-Drive Hire
A 3.5-tonne dropside truck has an open loading area with sides that can be lowered to make loading and unloading easier.
These vehicles can be useful for:
- Building materials
- Landscaping supplies
- Garden waste
- Tools and equipment
- Furniture
- Property clearances
- Trade and site work
Published prices for 3.5-tonne dropside hire start from £110 plus VAT per day or £420 plus VAT for a full week. Longer rental periods and separate business rates may also be available.
Other Commercial Vehicles
Depending on current fleet availability, FAW Trucks may also offer:
- Flatbed and flatback trucks
- Tipper trucks
- Hard-bodied lorries
- Transit vans
- Fiat Ducato low loaders
- Chassis cab vehicles
- Other dropside and commercial vehicles
Customers who are unsure which vehicle they need can explain the intended job, load and hire period to the FAW Trucks team. Vehicle recommendations remain subject to legal payload limits, dimensions, licence eligibility and availability.
Who Uses FAW Trucks?
FAW Trucks works with commercial and private customers throughout Middlesbrough, Teesside and the wider North East.
Businesses and Tradespeople
Commercial vehicles can be hired for deliveries, temporary fleet cover, project work, equipment transport and periods of increased demand.
Typical business customers may include:
- Builders and construction contractors
- Landscapers and gardeners
- Removal companies
- Retailers and wholesalers
- Event companies
- Warehouses and distributors
- Property maintenance companies
- Offices and professional organisations
- Self-employed tradespeople
Business hire rates are available. Companies that need a vehicle for several days, weeks or longer can contact FAW Trucks for a price based on their requirements.
Private Customers
Private customers can hire suitable vehicles for house moves, furniture collection, property clearances and other personal transport jobs.
The team can help customers compare vehicle types before booking. However, it remains the driver’s responsibility to ensure they hold the correct driving licence entitlement and comply with the applicable rules.
Where Is FAW Trucks Based?
FAW Trucks operates from:
Unit 3B
High Force Road
Riverside Industrial Estate
Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS2 1RH
The hire base is accessible from the A19 and A66 and is conveniently placed for customers travelling from Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees and other parts of Teesside.
Customers also travel to FAW Trucks from areas including Darlington, Durham and Newcastle. Vehicles may be used for suitable journeys elsewhere in the UK, subject to the agreed hire terms.
Why Choose FAW Trucks?
A Choice of Commercial Vehicles
The fleet includes vehicles intended for different loads, jobs and access requirements. Customers can choose from enclosed box bodies, accessible curtain sides, open dropsides and other commercial vehicle types.
Flexible Hire Periods
Vehicles can be hired for a day, a week or a longer agreed period. This allows customers to arrange short-term cover without committing to purchasing another vehicle.
Business Hire Rates
Separate rates are available for business users. Companies can contact the team to discuss regular, repeat or longer-term vehicle requirements.
24/7 Breakdown Recovery
Hired vehicles include 24/7 breakdown recovery, giving customers a point of support if a vehicle develops a fault during the hire period.
Help Choosing a Vehicle
Customers can speak directly with the FAW Trucks team before booking. The team can discuss the type of load, required access, hire length and available vehicle specifications.
Convenient Middlesbrough Location
The Riverside Industrial Estate base provides a practical collection point for customers across Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees and Teesside.
How Does Hiring a Vehicle Work?
The usual hire process is:
Choose a vehicle: View the available self-drive hire vehicles or contact FAW Trucks for guidance.
Confirm your requirements: Explain what you are transporting, when the vehicle is needed and how long it will be hired.
Check driver eligibility: FAW Trucks will need to review the driver’s age, licence, endorsements and relevant entitlement.
Provide identification: Customers will normally need a driving licence and an additional accepted form of identification.
Confirm insurance and excess: Insurance requirements and the applicable excess are confirmed as part of the hire process.
Pay for the booking: Major debit and credit cards, including American Express, are accepted.
Collect the vehicle: The vehicle is collected from FAW Trucks’ Middlesbrough hire base.
Return it as agreed: Customers should return the vehicle at the agreed time and with the required fuel level.
Exact requirements may vary according to the driver and vehicle. Customers should not assume that every vehicle can be driven on every standard car licence. FAW Trucks will confirm the required licence entitlement before completing a booking.
How Much Does Truck Hire Cost?
The cost depends on:
- The vehicle selected
- The length of the hire
- Driver and insurance details
- The applicable insurance excess
- Vehicle availability
- Whether a tail lift or other equipment is required
- Whether business hire rates apply
Current published starting prices include:
- 3.5-tonne dropside: From £110 plus VAT per day or £420 plus VAT per week
- 7.5-tonne box lorry: From £180 plus VAT per day or £680 plus VAT per week
- 7.5-tonne curtain-side lorry: From £180 plus VAT per day or £680 plus VAT per week
These prices are a guide and may change. Customers should contact FAW Trucks for an up-to-date quotation covering the vehicle, hire period, insurance arrangements and any additional requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can private customers hire a truck?
Yes. FAW Trucks works with businesses and private customers, subject to the driver meeting the relevant licence, age, identification and insurance requirements.
Can businesses arrange long-term vehicle hire?
Yes. Longer hire periods and business hire rates are available. Contact FAW Trucks with the type of vehicle required and the expected hire length.
What documents are needed to hire a vehicle?
Customers will normally need to provide a valid driving licence and an additional accepted form of identification, such as a utility bill or bank statement. Further documents may be required depending on the vehicle and intended use.
Can every 7.5-Tonne lorry be driven on a standard car licence?
Not necessarily. Eligibility depends on the categories shown on the driver’s licence and other applicable requirements. FAW Trucks checks driver details before approving a hire.
Is insurance included?
Insurance arrangements are discussed during the booking process. The excess can vary according to factors such as the driver’s age and licence endorsements. Customers are told the applicable excess before collecting the vehicle.
Is breakdown recovery provided?
Yes. FAW Trucks provides 24/7 breakdown recovery with its hire vehicles.
Can I pay with cash?
No. FAW Trucks does not accept cash or cheques. Major debit and credit cards, including American Express, are accepted.
Do I need to replace the fuel I use?
The vehicle should be returned with the same amount of fuel it had when collected unless FAW Trucks gives different instructions.
Are tail lifts available?
Optional tail lifts may be available on certain box lorries. Confirm the required equipment and exact vehicle specification before booking.
Can FAW Trucks help me choose the right vehicle?
Yes. Tell the team what you are moving, its approximate dimensions and weight, how it will be loaded and how long the vehicle is needed. They can explain the suitable options currently available.
When Might FAW Trucks Be a Suitable Choice?
FAW Trucks may be suitable when:
- You need more carrying space than a car or small van provides
- You require a box, curtain-side or dropside vehicle
- You need a commercial vehicle for one day, one week or longer
- You are moving home, relocating an office or transporting furniture
- Your business needs temporary or additional vehicle capacity
- You want to collect a self-drive truck in Middlesbrough
- You value having 24/7 breakdown recovery included
- You need to discuss business or longer-term hire rates
FAW Trucks may not be suitable if the intended driver does not hold the correct licence entitlement, cannot meet the insurance requirements or intends to carry a load that exceeds the vehicle’s legal limits.
Contact FAW Trucks
For current availability, hire prices or help choosing a vehicle, contact FAW Trucks directly.
Address: Unit 3B, High Force Road, Riverside Industrial Estate, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS2 1RH
Mobile: 07860 471070
Telephone: 01642 608151