National Trench Safety

National Trench Safety

National Trench Safety (NTS) is a privately held company headquartered in Houston, Texas. It was founded at an unspecified date, and Fernando Pinera serves as its Chief Executive Officer. The firm is not structured as a family office but operates as an equipment rental and safety services company focused on trench and excavation work. NTS rents and sells trench and traffic safety products, including shoring, shields, road plates, and engineered systems. The company also provides site-specific safety planning, traffic control engineering, and OSHA-mandated training courses, such as Competent Person for Excavation Safety and Confined Space Construction Awareness. Its clients span construction and infrastructure projects across the United States and, via its UK managing director Patrick Flannery, internationally. The firm lists no identifiable portfolio companies. The firm maintains a national branch network, with additional regional vice presidents overseeing West and East divisions. NTS has disclosed no team size beyond the leadership roles listed on its website. No recent operational events, such as acquisitions or new branch openings, could be verified from the available sources. NTS structurally differentiates itself from general equipment rental firms by focusing narrowly on trench and traffic safety, including proprietary engineered systems and training. This niche positions it as a specialized provider within the broader infrastructure and construction safety market.