For over a decade, K&D Izzard Transport has built a strong reputation across the construction logistics sector, delivering materials throughout the UK and operating heavily in and out of London’s demanding building environment.
Founded in 2014 and built on long-standing family haulage roots, the Bedfordshire-based business has always taken a hands-on approach to its operation. Jointly owned by Daniel Izzard and his father, the company has grown steadily through hard work, reliability, and a reputation for delivering exceptional service to customers in time-critical sectors.
Like many successful family-run hauliers, K&D Izzard has traditionally owned and maintained its own vehicles — carefully managing a mixed fleet that works hard every day transporting bricks, blocks, roof tiles and other construction materials.
But as the industry continues to evolve, so too are the conversations happening behind the scenes.
In 2026, with increasing operational pressures, rising costs, and skilled labour becoming harder to recruit and retain, businesses across the transport sector are reassessing how they operate and where their time is best spent.
For K&D Izzard, that has led to exploring whether contract hire could offer a smarter and more efficient way forward.
As part of this process, the company is currently trialling a new Mercedes-Benz truck supplied by Centurion Truck Rental, allowing the team to experience first-hand the operational and financial benefits that modern contract hire can provide.
For operators like K&D Izzard, the appeal is not simply about acquiring a new vehicle. It’s about reducing downtime, improving cost visibility, easing administration, and allowing experienced transport professionals to focus on running the business rather than managing unexpected maintenance costs and workshop pressures.
With repair and maintenance included as part of the contract hire package, businesses can benefit from:
- Predictable monthly costs
- Reduced maintenance administration
- Access to manufacturer-supported servicing
- Improved vehicle uptime
- Newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles
- Greater operational flexibility as fleets evolve
In an industry where reliable staff are invaluable and workshop expertise is increasingly difficult to source, outsourcing elements of fleet management is becoming an attractive option for many operators.
For K&D Izzard, this isn’t about moving away from the values that built the business. It’s about exploring how modern fleet solutions can support continued growth while maintaining the high standards their customers expect.
With almost 30 years of experience in the sector, Centurion Truck Rental has built a strong reputation for financially secure, customer-focused contract hire solutions, supported by:
- 24/7 customer support
- Dedicated account managers
- Nationwide repair and maintenance networks
- Strong manufacturer partnerships across Mercedes-Benz, Scania and DAF
- Access to competitive rates and reliable aftersales support
For growing operators, contract hire is no longer simply an alternative to ownership — it is increasingly becoming a strategic operational decision.
And for businesses like K&D Izzard Transport, taking the time to explore those options today could help shape the next stage of their journey tomorrow.