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Truck & trailer financing for carriers

Highway tractors, trailers and reefers — financed for owner-operators and fleets, structured around how freight actually pays.

Commercial highway tractor-trailer on a Canadian corridor — transport equipment financed by TruCapital
Quick answer

Canadian carriers typically finance trucks and trailers with 0%–10% down on approved credit and terms of 36–72 months. Lenders who fund trucking weigh your safety rating and revenue pattern — and a brokerage shops your file across every lender that fits instead of one bank's answer.

0%–10%Typical down payment, OAC
24–48hTypical approval time*
Dealer & privateBoth purchase routes funded

*Many approvals land within 24–48 hours; some take longer depending on the lender, the complexity of the application, and any additional documents required. All financing is subject to credit approval.

Financing built for how transportation actually operates

Freight revenue rarely matches the payment calendar. Brokers and shippers pay on 30–60 day terms while fuel, insurance and payments run weekly — and lenders who don't know trucking read that gap as risk. We place carrier files with lenders who fund the sector every week: they expect broker-term receivables, understand lane revenue, and weigh a clean safety rating in your favour.

Whether it's a first truck, a fleet addition or trailer capacity for drop-and-hook work, the file is built around the work the unit is contracted to do.

Equipment we finance

Highway tractorsDay cabs and sleepers, new and used
Dry vans & flatbedsIncluding drop-and-hook trailer pools
Reefer trailersFood and pharma distribution
Dump trucksOn-highway and vocational
Straight trucks & cube vansUrban delivery and courier work
Heavy-haul & float trailersOversize and equipment moves

The structures that fit this sector

What strengthens the file

A carrier agreement or dedicated lane does more for an approval than anything else. Beyond that: your Articles of Incorporation or business registration, recent business bank statements, the unit's invoice or bill of sale, and proof of insurance. A strong safety rating works in your favour — say so; disclose credit bumps early so the file goes to the right lender first.

Frequently asked questions

How much down payment do carriers need?

Most trucking deals land between 0% and 10% down on approved credit, depending on credit, time in business and the unit.

Can I finance my first truck?

Yes, subject to approval. Startup programs exist for newly incorporated carriers — driving experience, a down payment and a job offer letter from the carrier you'll haul for strengthen the file.

Can trailers be financed without a tractor?

Yes. Trailer-only financing is common, especially for drop-and-hook and reefer capacity.

How fast is approval?

Many approvals come back within 24–48 hours once the file is complete; some take longer depending on the lender and documents required.

Get Started

Financing equipment for your business?

Book a free consultation or apply online — many approvals within 24–48 hours.