TR Group has acquired Adelaide-based trailer-hire business Southern Cross Rentals.

Aligned with its national expansion strategy, the acquisition provides TR Group with its fifth rental and leasing outlet in Australia – on top of its existing presence in Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle, and Perth.

TR Group is a heavy commercial vehicle rental and lease partner with a fleet of 8500 trucks and trailers across Australia and New Zealand

The acquisition will add approximately 130 trailers to TR Group’s fleet, along with the Adelaide Southern Cross Rentals team. The expansion will cater to customers in South Australia, together with supporting the current branches in providing nationwide services to their customers.

“We’re excited to add our fifth location in our national branch network in Adelaide. Together with the Southern Cross Rentals team, this acquisition launches us into South Australia, progressing our goal of providing a nationwide network for our customers all over the country,” said Australia’s general manager, Peter Irwin.

“We look forward to catering to businesses in Adelaide and the surrounding region and providing our expertise in heavy vehicle fleet rental and lease.”