United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, has been recognized for its exceptional commitment to supporting veterans and their families through career opportunities. The company announced it has received the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Platinum Award and the 2025 Military Friendly® Employer Gold recognition, highlighting its dedication to recruiting, employing, and retaining veterans and their spouses.
Recognition for Veteran Support
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award, presented by the U.S. Department of Labor, is the only federal-level award recognizing organizations for their commitment to veteran employment. United Rentals earned this distinction in the large company category, excelling in key areas such as veteran hiring and retention rates, leadership programming for veterans, dedicated human resources efforts, compensation practices, tuition assistance, and the availability of veteran-specific resources.
The Military Friendly® program, operated by VIQTORY, identifies organizations that lead in veteran hiring, retention, and career advancement. Alongside its Military Friendly Employer recognition, United Rentals also received additional accolades:
- Military Spouse Friendly Employer Award: Acknowledging the company’s support for military spouses through tailored resources and opportunities.
- Military Friendly Supplier Diversity Program® Award: Honoring United Rentals for fostering diversity in its supplier network by supporting military-related suppliers and initiatives.
- Military Friendly Brand Award: Highlighting the company’s culture, transparency, and partnerships that benefit the military community.
Long-Standing Commitment to Veterans
United Rentals has a deep-rooted commitment to helping veterans transition successfully to civilian careers. Many employees within the company come from military backgrounds, bringing valuable skills such as leadership, discipline, and teamwork. The company ensures these attributes are nurtured within its workforce through a robust ecosystem of veteran-specific resources and programs.
“United Rentals is committed to the effective placement, transition, and career development of current and former service members and their spouses,” said Antwan Houston, Region Vice President and Executive Sponsor of the Veterans Employee Resource Group at United Rentals. “We honor and celebrate the military principles and camaraderie veterans bring to our company culture and provide a supportive veteran ecosystem to help them flourish at United Rentals. These awards demonstrate our commitment to helping veterans build successful careers at United Rentals and work with our customers to drive safety, productivity, and sustainability.”
Career Opportunities for Veterans
United Rentals offers a variety of roles tailored to the unique skills veterans develop during their service. These include positions in operations, sales, technology, and leadership development programs designed to maximize their potential. Veterans, active-duty members, reservists, and their family members are encouraged to explore career opportunities and learn more through the United Rentals military careers webpage.
About United Rentals
United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company globally, with an expansive network of 1,571 rental locations across North America, as well as operations in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The company provides approximately 5,000 equipment classes, serving industries such as construction, utilities, and municipalities, alongside homeowners. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United Rentals employs over 27,550 people and has a total equipment value of $21.85 billion. It is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index, and the Russell 3000 Index®.
