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This FAQ page answers common questions from private fleets, and transportation/distribution companies looking to improve efficiency, reduce capital costs, and access reliable trailer equipment.
Whether you’re scaling your fleet or managing seasonal demand, find clear answers about leasing vs renting, trailer types, and maintenance programs.
Trailcon provides trailer leasing, trailer rental, and fleet management services for private fleets and transportation/logistics companies. These solutions help businesses access dependable equipment, reduce upfront capital costs, and maintain efficient operations through flexible programs and ongoing maintenance support.
Trailer leasing and rental services are used across industries including retail, manufacturing, and food supply chains. Any business that relies on freight movement can benefit from flexible access to commercial trailers without large capital investment.
Trailcon offers a wide range of commercial trailers, including:
Trailer leasing typically involves long-term agreements that provide consistent access to equipment for core fleet operations. Trailer rental is designed for short-term or seasonal needs, helping fleets manage fluctuations in demand.
Leasing is often preferred by growing fleets because it:
Yes. Trailcon offers fleet maintenance, inspections, and repair services to ensure trailer reliability, reduce downtime, and support overall fleet performance. Its TrailerCare program offers several levels of service, from basic maintenance to full-service all-inclusive coverage.
Companies often lease trailers to reduce capital expenses, improve financial flexibility, and scale their fleet as freight demands change.
Depending on the leasing program, trailer specifications can be aligned with operational requirements, including configuration and equipment type.
Lease terms vary based on fleet size, operational goals, and business needs. Both short-term and long-term leasing options are available.
Companies that already own assets in their trailer fleets may benefit from a leaseback solution through, whereby Trailcon acquires your equipment and leases it back to you. Companies that are looking to free up capital can often benefit from this type of arrangement.
A Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis goes beyond the direct costs involved in owning freight trailer equipment. Obvious direct costs include purchase costs, insurance, licensing, and repairs. But there are many indirect costs that need to be considered in TCO, such as administrative overhead, breakdown costs, recruitment and training expenses, disposal/salvage fees, and escalating labour and parts. Due to the unpredictability of many of these costs, leasing can help realize significant lifespan costs savings, ranging from 10% to 30%, and even more.
Trailer rentals can range from short-term daily or weekly use to longer-term rental agreements, depending on operational needs.
Rental fleets typically include:
Yes. All rental equipment is maintained to meet safety, compliance, and operational standards, ensuring reliability on the road.
Yes. Many leasing programs include integrated maintenance (through our TrailerCare program) and support services, allowing businesses to streamline operations and reduce administrative burden.
MyTrailcon by Trailcon isn’t so much software, as a complete, robust online platform providing streamlined access to all critical trailer fleet information. It delivers convenience and transparency in monitoring yard location, preventative maintenance scheduling, service calls, safety certificates, and other data. Moreover, it is an excellent decision-making asset thanks to its many embedded fleet management KPI tools.
Trailcon provides preventative maintenance, repairs, safety inspections, and mobile trailer service across Canada through TrailerCare, helping commercial fleets stay safe, compliant, and on the road.
Fleet maintenance helps:
1. Keeping your fleet optimized minimizes downtime
TrailerCare combines scheduled maintenance, mobile repairs, and certified inspections to help identify issues early, complete service efficiently, and keep trailers moving with fewer interruptions.
2. Expert technicians
Because Trailcon specializes in trailer repairs, our technicians are professionally trained and certified in trailer maintenance, including specialized equipment such as reefers and heaters.
3. Competitive pricing
Trailcon’s size and leadership in the industry gives us considerable buying power for OEM parts, along with the capacity to maintain a well-stocked inventory of parts and tires.
4. Outsourcing doesn’t compromise convenience
Trailcon has strategically-located repair facilities across Canada, but we also offer on-site services where our technicians work out of your own maintenance shop. Many tasks can also be performed right on the road, thanks to our mobile maintenance capabilities.
Trailcon provides different service models to help companies maintain and repair their trailer fleets, through its TrailerCare solutions offering:
Yes. Trailcon is certified to conduct mobile DriveON safeties in any yard across Ontario, reducing the need to move trailers off-site thereby minimizing downtime. We were actually the first maintenance provider to work with the MTO on the DriveON mobile pilot program, in September 2024, giving our team expert insight into Ontario’s digital commercial vehicle inspection process.
Trailcon’s team is here to help you find the right solution for your operation.
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