HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) is a full-service equipment rental company specializing in the rental and sale of a wide array of industrial and construction equipment. The company’s rental fleet includes air compressors, dewatering pumps, power generators, HVAC units, aerial lifts, light towers, trench safety solutions and general tools. These products are deployed to support customers in construction, municipal, industrial maintenance, energy, events and disaster recovery markets. In addition to its core rental offerings, HireQuest’s sales division provides used equipment and comprehensive maintenance services to maximize uptime and asset utilization for its clients.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, HireQuest has expanded through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The company operates a network of branches across the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, with locations in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia and Pennsylvania. By maintaining localized service centers, HireQuest delivers rapid response times, dedicated on-site technicians and tailored rental programs that address regional market requirements. Its geographic footprint supports projects from small residential jobs to large infrastructure and industrial developments.
HireQuest’s leadership team comprises industry veterans with deep expertise in equipment rental, operations management and service engineering. The executive management group oversees fleet maintenance, real estate, finance and customer support, while a board of directors with backgrounds in construction, energy and industrial distribution provides governance and strategic oversight. This combination of seasoned operational leaders and governance professionals has guided HireQuest through multiple growth phases, helping to drive profitability, operational efficiency and safety performance.
Looking ahead, HireQuest continues to invest in its rental fleet, digital customer platforms and safety programs to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction. The company is focused on leveraging technology for online reservations, real-time equipment tracking and preventive maintenance scheduling, positioning itself to capture market share in the highly fragmented equipment rental industry. Through ongoing branch expansion and selective bolt-on acquisitions, HireQuest seeks to build on its foundation of reliability, responsiveness and value-added service.
