Hiab has signed a strategic dealer agreement with Missouri-headquartered heavy equipment solutions provider Custom Truck One Source.

Hiab says the deal will “significantly” expand the distribution and service network for Moffett truck mounted forklifts and Hiab’s loader cranes.

The partnership for Moffett truck mounted forklifts will cover sales and services in eight states: New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, Connecticut, and parts of Pennsylvania.

The partnership for Hiab loader cranes will cover sales and services in 12 states, with a particular focus on the Western United States: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New York. 

Custom Truck operates across more than 40 locations in North America and maintains a rental fleet of more than 10,400 units.

“Partnering with Custom Truck is a major milestone for us getting close to full coverage of the US market for Hiab loader cranes,” says Pauliina Kunvik, senior vice president sales and services, North America at Hiab.

“This agreement secures the extensive coverage in the crucial West region of the US that has been a long-standing strategic priority for Hiab, while also reinforcing our presence in the high-volume New York market. 

“The partnership also significantly enhances our Moffett truck mounted forklift distribution.”

Ryan McMonagle, Custom Truck’s chief executive officer adds: “We are delighted to partner with a global leader like Hiab. This portfolio expansion will allow us to better serve the growing demand for smart, high-performance loader cranes across our extensive operational footprint.”