Number of Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
3,716
truck, utility trailer, and rv (recreational vehicle) rental and leasing businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The truck, utility trailer, and rv (recreational vehicle) rental and leasing industry has declined 16.6% since 2000 (from 4,457 to 3,716 firms).
- •The peak year was 2000 with 4,457 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+8.6%).
- •Employment: 175,393 workers in 2023 (-2.4% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 77%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,716 | 15,666 | 175,393 | 6.0% | 5.0% | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 3,601 | 15,527 | 165,903 | 12.2% | 7.1% | +15.5% |
| 2021 | 3,407 | 14,664 | 142,392 | 6.9% | 11.1% | -21.8% |
| 2020 | 3,399 | 15,265 | 175,605 | 5.3% | 6.7% | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 3,422 | 15,486 | 177,623 | 7.8% | 7.9% | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 3,371 | 15,505 | 172,325 | 6.5% | 5.9% | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 3,405 | 15,517 | 162,377 | 7.1% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 3,520 | 15,491 | 168,867 | 9.9% | 7.6% | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 3,514 | 15,097 | 166,147 | 10.2% | 5.9% | +12.0% |
| 2014 | 3,474 | 14,471 | 147,183 | 18.3% | 10.3% | +2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.