HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) is a publicly traded holding company that provides equipment rental and workforce solutions across North America through two primary operating subsidiaries. Its Coast Equipment Rentals division offers a broad range of support equipment—such as pumps, trench safety systems, power and HVAC units, air compressors, light towers and generators—to the construction, industrial, municipal and environmental markets. Coast Equipment Rentals operates more than 135 branch locations in 36 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces, serving customers engaged in maintenance, infrastructure projects and emergency response.
The company’s Management Resources Solutions (MRS) business delivers staffing and workforce management services across technical, industrial and skilled labor sectors. MRS specializes in contract staffing, direct-hire placement and contingent workforce programs, serving industries that include manufacturing, energy, infrastructure maintenance and environmental services. By offering per-diem, contract-to-hire and project-based staffing solutions, the division helps clients optimize labor resources, streamline project execution and respond quickly to shifting workforce needs.
Since listing on the Nasdaq under the ticker HQI, HireQuest has grown organically and through targeted acquisitions to broaden its geographic footprint and expand service capabilities. While strategic direction is overseen by its corporate leadership team, each operating subsidiary is managed by industry-seasoned executives who focus on customer service, operational efficiency and safety compliance.
Combining a national equipment rental network with specialized human capital services, HireQuest aims to provide integrated solutions that minimize downtime, reduce project risk and enhance productivity for a diverse base of clients across the United States and Canada.
