Trek Rental, headquartered in Santiago, Chile, is a leading truck and machinery rental company for the mining and construction sectors. Founded in 2005 by Marcelo Vallauri Flores, with investment from business partners Francisco Vallauri and Carlos Ruiz Villena.
Trek Rental serves major mining companies in Chile, including Teck, Antofagasta Minerals, Codelco, Anglo American and BHP. In 2008, the company made a strategic move by setting up a mechanical workshop in La Negra, Antofagasta—a location chosen for its logistical advantage in offering rapid service and on-site support to major mining operations in the area. Growing them to between 20% and 30% of the market share in the medium and heavy-duty truck leasing segment.
Trek Rental has implemented improvements in quality and efficiency, reinforcing its position as a leading operator—cementing Trek Rental’s position, and committed to operational excellence and customer satisfaction across all regions.
Kaufmann—Mercedes-Benz’s representative group in Chile, will acquire a majority stake in Trek Rental. Under the deal, Marcelo Vallauri, will retain a minority stake and remain involved in the company’s management.