Rental and Leasing Services

General Rental Centers

     This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting a range of consumer, commercial, and industrial equipment. Establishments in this industry typically operate from conveniently located facilities where they maintain inventories of goods and equipment that they rent for short periods of time. The type of equipment that establishments in this industry provide often includes, but is not limited to: audio visual equipment, contractors' and builders' tools and equipment, home repair tools, lawn and garden equipment, moving equipment and supplies, and party and banquet equipment and supplies. Renting trucks and trailers without drivers--are classified in Industry Group, Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing; Renting party and banquet equipment--are classified in Industry Group Other Consumer Goods Rental; Renting heavy construction equipment without operators--are classified in U.S. Industry Group, Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing; and Renting specialized types of commercial and industrial equipment, such as garden tractors or public address systems,--are classified in Industry Group, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing.