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1927

Est. Brandywine, MD

Est. 1927

From Humble
Beginnings to
Industry Leaders

The Meinhardt family has owned and operated businesses in Brandywine, Maryland since 1927 -- starting with a service station and towing operation on Route 381, growing through a body shop, used parts during WWII shortages, and eventually becoming one of the largest truck and equipment dealers on the East Coast.

Brandywine Rentals was founded in 1995 as the logical next step -- the third generation of Meinhardts adding equipment rental to the portfolio. Today, the fourth generation leads an operation with 500+ late-model pieces serving contractors from Baltimore to Richmond.

History

Our Evolution

1927

The Beginning

A Service Station on Route 381

The Meinhardt family establishes their first business in Brandywine -- a service station and towing operation. As traffic and accidents increase, a body shop is added. The towing business leads naturally into the sale of used parts, a critical resource during WWII shortages.

1960

Expansion

Brandywine Trucks & Equipment

Established in 1960, Brandywine Trucks & Equipment becomes one of the largest truck and equipment dealers on the East Coast -- selling, servicing and financing commercial vehicles and heavy equipment across the Mid-Atlantic region.

1995

Third Generation

Brandywine Rentals is Born

The third generation of the Meinhardt family sees the opportunity in equipment rental. Starting with just a few excavators, forklifts and manlifts pulled from the family dealership across Crain Highway, the rental business begins to grow.

Today

Fourth Generation

Leading the Capital Beltway

The fourth generation brings new vision to the operation -- investing in late-model equipment, building out a professional delivery fleet, and establishing Brandywine Rentals as the premier privately-owned rental company serving DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Mission & Values

Personal Service.
Professional Results.

When you call or drop in on Brandywine Rentals, you can expect a personal greeting from a knowledgeable team member. Each customer's needs are handled individually -- not routed through a call center.

A polite and professional driver delivers exactly the piece of equipment you need. If service is necessary, our trained mechanics provide prompt attention to keep your job running smoothly.

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A Legacy Built
in Maryland

From Humble
Beginnings to
Industry Leaders