Hertz Equipment Rental Teamsters Ratify Three-Year Contract

Teamsters Local 174 members at Hertz Equipment Rental Corp. (HERC) voted overwhelmingly on January 13 to ratify a new 3-year agreement. Local 174 represents 26 heavy equipment rental truck drivers at the company.

The new contract comes after several months of negotiating, and a unanimous strike authorization vote on December 16.

There are meaningful quality-of-life improvements in the contract as well, including an additional six days of paid time off each year, and new overtime provisions to allow for double-time pay after 12 hours in a day.

“Once again, Local 174 was able to negotiate an industry-leading contract that our members can be proud of,” said Rick Hicks, Teamsters Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer. “These members fought hard, and delivered a unanimous strike authorization last month. Their steel resolve won them a great contract that they will be enjoying for years to come.”