Dropside’s

Dropside vans are highly practical vehicles designed for the transportation, lifting, and handling of construction materials, making them essential for various industries. Their unique design features open flatbeds with sides that can be lowered, facilitating easy access for loading and unloading. This is particularly beneficial when transporting bulky items such as bags of cement, bricks, and other construction materials, as well as handling construction waste.

One of the standout advantages of dropside vans is the efficiency they offer during loading operations. With the ability to load from any side, these vehicles allow for quick and straightforward handling of materials, whether done manually or with equipment like forklifts and cranes. This flexibility significantly speeds up the loading process, ensuring that work teams can operate more efficiently on job sites.

Here at Thomas’s we have been in business for over 40 years. Our staff here have full experience and knowledge within the transport industry ensuring you that we can certainly meet your business’s transportation needs.

We offer every shape and size of truck/ van for contract hire and rental – including small vans, long wheelbase vans,7.5 t luton, 26 ton box or curtainsides and tractor units.

With all of our vehicles having less than three years on the road, we guarantee you a smooth, hassle free trip.

Benefits of Dropside Van Rental

  • Exceptional Payload Capacity: Dropside vans offer generous payload capabilities, allowing users to transport significant weights without compromising vehicle performance. The open-sided design enables easy loading of materials like construction equipment, building supplies, and landscaping tools.
  • Versatile Loading Options: These vehicles provide multiple loading methods:
    • Manual hand loading
    • Forklift truck loading
    • Crane-assisted loading
  • The removable side panels create an adaptable cargo area that can accommodate various load sizes and shapes, making them incredibly practical for diverse work environments.
  • Weight Efficiency: Without complex lifting mechanisms, dropside vans remain lighter, which translates to:
    • Higher potential payload capacity
    • Improved fuel efficiency
    • Reduced operational costs
  • Professional Applications: Ideal for
    • Construction sites
    • Landscaping businesses
    • Agricultural operations
    • Waste management
    • Delivery services requiring flexible loading options

Comprehensive Fleet Options

Short-term and Long-term Rentals
There are options for short-term rentals for specific projects or long-term rentals for a more permanent solution. This flexibility helps companies manage their fleet efficiently without the commitment of ownership.

Nationwide Coverage
Although Thomas’s Group is based in the Midlands, it has the potential to work with clients from all regions in the UK. The depot’s advantageous location with good transport networks enables timely delivery and collection of vehicles for those operating across the United Kingdom.

Quality and Maintenance
All the vehicles hired from Thomas’s Group come with full maintenance as a package. Thomas’s Group offers curtain siders with various options to secure the ideal transport vehicle. We own new-generation cars that are less than three years old, thus offering efficient and effective services.

Customer-Centric Service
Thomas’s Group is a family business established over more than fifty years. This has made us inclined to operate differently, using rental packages that suit your needs rather than overcharging businesses for services they may not need.

Our Services

Contract Hire

Our contract hire solutions give you the pleasure of driving commercial vehicles without the administrative burden and financial risk.

Vehicle Rental

Whether you need to rent a vehicle at short notice or are researching long-term fleet hire, we offer flexible package options to suit your needs.`

Fleet Hire

Fleet hire provides a flexible and affordable way for you to manage your transportation needs and keep your business moving.

Vehicle Sales

Our range of new and used vehicles might just be what your business needs to complete its fleet and take your business to the next level.