Moving substantial loads around Kerry calls for the right vehicle from day one. SDVH offers self-drive truck hire with a range of body types and weights, so whether you are shifting building materials or furniture, there should be a sensible match.
Planning truck hire in Kerry
Booking around your own timetable is straightforward, with daily arrangements available alongside extended hire periods for longer projects. Every vehicle comes with comprehensive cover and routine servicing as standard, giving you one less thing to worry about on the road. The fleet covers several formats: curtain-side trucks let you load palletised goods from either flank, open flatbeds suit awkward or oversized freight, and tippers handle loose aggregates and site spoil with ease. Rigid trucks extend the range further, with weights from 7.5T up to 18 tonne (18T) options for the heaviest work. Choosing the correct configuration before you commit saves a costly swap later.
Match the vehicle to the job
Before reserving anything, set out what you actually need to carry. Give the team the approximate weight and volume of your load, how many people will travel in the cab, and the sort of access you will face at either end. Narrow farm lanes, a tight yard gate or a loading bay with height restrictions all influence which body style makes sense. If you are unsure between a flatbed and a curtain-side, describe the cargo rather than guessing; the hire team can point you towards an appropriate category or a similar model with the right loading arrangements.
Confirm the hire terms
Once a vehicle looks right, work through the paperwork carefully. Check your dates, the mileage option that fits your route, and the standard insurance excess you would be liable for if anything happened. Confirm which drivers will be named on the agreement and that each holds the correct licence entitlement for the weight involved. If you need the vehicle brought to you, dropped at a different location, or taken across to Europe, raise it at this stage so nothing catches you out on collection day.
Prepare a useful enquiry
A clear first message speeds everything up. Include your preferred start and finish times, an honest estimate of expected mileage, and the main requirements for the vehicle itself. Exact availability and the confirmed model are settled when you book, so leaving room in your schedule for alternatives is sensible.
Questions before you book
Can SDVH deliver a truck to Kerry?
Delivery and collection may be available to UK addresses. Confirm the address, timing and any charge for your booking.
Is insurance included?
Standard insurance is included, with the applicable excess and any optional cover explained before the hire is agreed.



