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Custom Work Trucks & Trailers for Transmission & Distribution

When the grid depends on you, count on us.

Whether you're setting poles, pulling wire, or tackling emergency outages, PTR has a fleet of units to match your workload.

Fleet Rentals for T&D Crews

Purpose-built units for powerline work.

Transmission and distribution jobs need equipment that can go the distance. Every structure set and span pulled depends on gear that’s built to perform in the field. PTR delivers a fleet built specifically for T&D, including Candy Wagon Framers, Pole Trailers, Upfit Pickups, and Cable Reel Trailers, ready to work wherever the line takes you.

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Candy Wagon™ Framers

Candy Wagon Framers are built by linemen, for linemen, designed to keep power crews working by having everything they need at their fingertips.

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Cable Reel Trailers

PTR’s Cable Reel Trailers are engineered to safely transport and deploy cable, making wire pulling faster and more efficient.

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Open Service Bodies

Easily access tools and gear on the job, helping crews stay organized for builds, repairs, and maintenance.

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Flatbeds

Class 2 to Class 7 Flatbeds are great for hauling materials and equipment for your T&D crews.

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Pickup Trucks

Upfit ½-Ton and ¾-Ton Pickups ensure linemen have the mobility and tools they need to tackle any transmission and distribution task.

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Pole Trailers

PTR’s line of extendable Pole Trailers and Pole Material Trailers is designed to transport poles for T&D jobs, helping crews deliver and set components effectively.

Common Upfits for T&D Trucks

Customizations that take your power projects to the next level.

When you rent with PTR, you get the benefit of expert upfitting in-house. Explore your custom upfit options for making your rentals work even harder for you, on and off the job site.

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3-in-1 Welder/Generator/Compressor
Powers tools and welds on-site with built-in welder, generator, and air compressor in one unit.
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Butterfly Reel
Stores and handles cable, wire or rope for easy access.
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Cat Head
Known as a capstan hoist, these control tension and movement with lifiing and pulling tasks.
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Four Corner Strobes
Provides bright warning lights on all vehicle corners for 360° visibility.
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Headache Rack
Shields the truck cab and rear window from any damage caused by cargo shifting.
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Fuel Transfer Tank
Safely stores and transfers fuel to equipment on a jobsite.
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All-Terrain Tires
All-terrain tires provide traction and durability for work trucks.
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Transfer Tank Combo
Transports and dispenses non-flammable liquids from truck bed.
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Top Strobe
LED warning lights that mount on top of vehicles; produces bright, multi-color strobe alerts.
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Saddle Boxes
Convenient, secure storage of tools and equipment; mounted over wheel wells.
Why Premier Truck Rental?

PTR’s vast fleet and wide range of upfit options ensure fast turnaround times, getting you exactly what you need, delivered directly to your project site.

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Support Your Transmission & Distribution Jobs

Trucks & trailers built for every project phase.

From initial route clearing and pole installation through conductor stringing and final commissioning, your transmission and distribution projects depend on reliable, custom equipment. PTR’s trucks and trailers are ready to support your crews throughout every critical T&D phase, helping you power communities without delay.

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Planning & ROW Acquisition

Crews rely on Pickup Trucks for site visits, inspections, and personnel transport, often customized with toolboxes for gear. Open Service Bodies support on-site teams by moving surveying tools and equipment during right-of-way acquisition.

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Survey, Prep, & Delivery

Flatbeds handle material hauling while Pickups move your crew. Candy Wagon Framers and Pole Trailers stage poles and deliver gear, and Cable Reel Trailers handle large reels safely. Service Trucks add flexibility for surveyors and supervisors across sites.

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Construction/Installation

Pole Trailers transport poles directly to installation sites, while Candy Wagon Framers move gear and materials to keep linemen equipped. Cable Reel Trailers, hauled by Open Service Bodies, are great for stringing.

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Test, Go-Live & Clean-Up

Pickup Trucks give testing crews all-terrain access to remote sites and support final inspections, while Open Service Bodies carry diagnostic tools and safety gear. Flatbeds handle material and equipment removal during clean-up operations.

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On-Going Maintenance

Upfit Pickups with crossboxes, caps, and other storage support crew deployment, while Open Service Bodies carry tools, parts, and gear. Candy Wagon Framers, Pole Trailers, and Cable Reel Trailers play a key role in emergency outages and storm restoration.

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A few questions unlock the answers you need.

The first thing your PTR team will do is seek to understand what you’re building, where you’re building it, what your timeline is, and what specific vehicles and equipment you may need—including custom upfits for the project. From there, we can deliver the right quote quickly.

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Candy Wagon™ vs. Candy Wagon Lite: Which is Right for You?

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