What You Need To Hire A Trailer

It is essential that you bring all the necessary documentation with you otherwise your hire will be delayed or possibly cancelled.

Full legal terms and conditions are listed and available to print. Click on terms and conditions at the bottom of any page.

Drivers Licence

NB. Indespension is referring to your drivers licence for identification purposes only. It is the Hirers responsibility to ensure they comply as follows:

Trailers below 750kg gross (This usually means an unbraked trailer, but the trailer is still limited to half the kerbweight of the towing vehicle when loaded) can be towed legally on a B licence only.

Indespension Trailers NOT requiring an E category on the drivers licence:

Light Goods Trailers
DTU1, DTU2, DTU4
Goods Trailers
GTU1, GTU1 Extended
Van Trailers
VTU1

For all other trailers, drivers need a B + E category on their driving licence. Note: For Southern Ireland a full Irish driving licence is required, but it must be used in conjunction with a local address. Photographic identity must be provided, either a photograph driving licence or passport.

Vehicle and Trailer

  • The towing vehicle should be fitted with a 50mm tow ball and 7 pin socket*.
  • A number plate matching that of the towing vehicle must be fitted to the trailer (most Indespension outlets do sell number plates, but additional forms of identification are required).
  • Ratchet straps or a similar method of restraining a load on car transporters, motor cycle trailers and/or open trailers must be used (available for purchase).
  • We suggest a tarpaulin to retain loose loads on open trailers (available to purchase).

* On certain vehicles with factory fitted 13 pin sockets, a converter may be necessary.

Documents

The following items are for the purpose of identification of the hirer. Presentation is not intended to confirm the legality of the hirer with regard to towing a trailer nor is it a requirement that the hirer actually tow the trailer hired. However, if a driver other than the hirer tows the trailer, they must have a driving licence with category B + E.

PRIVATE HIRER

  • Full UK DRIVING LICENCE in the name of the hirer and presented by the hirer.
  • A copy of a recent utility bill, the name and address to match the driving licence.
  • Deposit:
    • A deposit will be required, provision of the deposit must be in the same name as the driving licence, and this person is the hirer and will be required to be the signatory on the hire contract.
    • Deposits can be paid by:
      • Credit or Debit card.
      • Cheque with a Cheque guarantee card.

HIRER ON BEHALF OF A NON-ACCOUNT COMPANY OR ORGANISATION (SCHOOL, ETC).

  • Full UK DRIVING LICENCE in the name of the person collecting the trailer and signing the contract on behalf of and acting as a nominated agent for the Company or organisation.
  • A letter on Company letter headed paper or an official order, faxed or e-mailed before the collection, with the details of the person nominated as an agent for the Company.
  • Deposit:
    • A deposit will be required, either by the person nominated as the Company agent, or by the company.
    • Deposits can be paid by:-
      • Credit or Debit card in the Company Name (not debit name or nominated persons name).
      • Company cheque.

HIRER ON BEHALF OF AN ACCOUNT COMPANY.

  • Full UK DRIVING LICENCE in the name of the person collecting the trailer and signing the contract on behalf of and acting as a nominated agent for the account Company.
  • A letter on Company letter headed paper or an official order, faxed or e-mailed before the collection, with the details of the person nominated as an agent for the Company.
  • Deposit:
    • A deposit will not be required as the account will act in lieu of a deposit.

Full terms and conditions are listed under Terms & Conditions.