herc rentals is a premier, full-service equipment-rental firm, providing our customers the equipment and services they need to achieve optimal performance. with more than 50 years of equipment-rental expertise, approximately 4,800 employees; approximately 270 company-operated locations, principally in the u.s. and canada, herc rentals is one of the leading equipment rental companies in north america. the company serves the construction and industrial segments and also provides solutions to government entities, railroads and infrastructure, and for remediation, emergency response, entertainment and events, and facilities and maintenance.