B2B vehicle and plant hire rental firm Nexus has announced a record number of vehicles on rent during December 2024, as the business continues to grow.
Nexus, which has its headquarters in Leeds, had 28,293 vehicles out on the road at a single time, which represented a 28% increase on the 22,150 vehicles reported at the same time in 2023.
The company said that the record-breaking achievement capped off an “exceptional” year of growth for Nexus, driven by an extensive rebrand, multiple tech-led award wins and high levels of investment in its vehicle rental management software, Iris. The Iris platform connects businesses with vehicles and suppliers with customers.
In addition to delivering stand out rental figures for 2024, Nexus also expanded its electric vehicle range during the year, giving it has access to the largest range of EV’s in the UK.
Moving into 2025, Nexus said it is looking to continue development in its Iris software, build on its EV, HGV and plant hire offering and ensuring the tech led goal and people remain the priority to support client and supplier networks.
Stuart Miles, Nexus chief revenue officer, said: “To reach this record milestone so soon after our rebrand is fantastic.
“It is a testament to the hard work of our team, the trust of our suppliers and customers, and the market-leading technology that powers the business.
“It really highlights the importance of flexible rental solutions nowadays, especially at a time when businesses are focusing on efficiency and sustainability.
“As we celebrate this milestone, we are still focused on remaining committed to helping customers navigate the future of vehicle rental.
“Whether that is through expanding our vehicle offering and range even further, or continuing to improve and update our technology, our message is clear – we are here to help businesses thrive.”
Nexus has a network of rental companies, including over 300 supply partners, over 550,000 vehicles, 2,000 vehicle branches and 24/7 rental booking and support and serves businesses across a range of sectors.
