What FlexiVan does

FlexiVan is a US intermodal chassis lessor founded in 1955, operating a fleet of more than 120,000 premium chassis across 200-plus depots and service centers nationwide. The company serves motor carriers, ocean carriers, beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), third-party logistics providers (3PLs/NVOCCs), railroads, and marine terminal operators, offering chassis through multiple leasing structures — FlexiDay daily rentals, term leases (one year or more), managed fleet programs, and shared pool arrangements (FCCP, FLBP, FLXP, FMWP). The company is one of the top three US marine chassis providers and is privately held under I Squared Capital, which acquired a controlling interest in February 2020 and simultaneously merged FlexiVan with American Intermodal Management (AIM); the combined entity continues to operate under the FlexiVan name from Scottsdale, Arizona.

The core asset is the Smart Chassis fleet — over 75,000 GPS- and IoT-equipped units producing millions of data points per month — overlaid by the proprietary AIM360 platform. AIM360 runs on IBM webMethods Hybrid Integration on AWS with Amazon RDS PostgreSQL, combines IoT telemetry with partner and customer data and geospatial analytics, and includes AI vision systems deployed at ports to link container and chassis data. The platform supports self-serve booking, billing, street-turn requests, incident reporting, and real-time visibility, and is accessible via web and a mobile app for iOS and Android.

FlexiVan generates revenue through usage-based per diem charges for daily rentals and pool chassis, subscription-style term leasing, and managed-services contracts that bundle maintenance, repair, and logistics coordination. Distribution combines a digital self-serve motion (AIM360 plus UIIA-based interchange) with an enterprise field-sales motion for managed fleets and long-term agreements with ocean carriers, BCOs, and railroads. The company is also pursuing sustainability programs including radial-tire conversion, GPS-unit recycling, and chassis refurbishment.

Name

FlexiVan

Legal name

Flexi-Van Leasing, LLC

Website

https://flexivan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FlexiVan is a US intermodal chassis lessor operating 120,000-plus premium chassis across 200-plus locations, serving motor carriers, ocean carriers, BCOs, 3PLs, and railroads with daily rentals, term leases, managed fleets, and shared pools underpinned by its GPS-enabled Smart Chassis and the proprietary AIM360 visibility platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenilworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Daily Chassis Rentals: Short-term chassis rentals charged per unit per calendar day. Customers can book through AIM360 platform for FlexiDay facilities. Duration-based pricing that applies from pickup through return.
2. Term Leasing: Long-term chassis leasing agreements (one year or more) providing dedicated fleet management with predictable pricing.
3. Pool Chassis: Shared chassis pool arrangements where motor carriers pay usage fees for chassis pickup and return at designated start/stop locations. Revenue based on time chassis is in possession.
4. Managed Fleet: Full-service fleet management where FlexiVan manages the customer's entire chassis fleet including maintenance, repair, and logistics coordination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FlexiVan leases intermodal chassis to motor carriers, ocean carriers, beneficial cargo owners, 3PLs, and railroads across the United States. It manages a fleet of 120,000+ premium chassis (including 75,000+ GPS-equipped Smart Chassis) and provides a portfolio of chassis access programs: FlexiVan Select, Managed Fleet, Term Leasing, Daily Rentals (FlexiDay), and shared Pool Chassis (FCCP, FLBP, FLXP, FMWP). The proprietary AIM360 platform and mobile app provide real-time visibility, booking, billing, and fleet management for all programs.

Product overview

FlexiVan is a leading intermodal chassis leasing company operating a unified platform combining premium chassis assets with technology-driven services. The core offering is Smart Chassis, a fleet of over 120,000 premium chassis equipped with GPS and IoT sensors, supported by the proprietary AIM360 platform for real-time visibility and fleet management. Around this core, FlexiVan offers multiple leasing models: FlexiVan Select (customized access), Managed Fleet (full-service management), Term Leasing (long-term dedicated access), Daily Rentals (short-term FlexiDay bookings), and Pool Chassis (shared pool arrangements including FCCP, FLBP, and FLXP). The AIM360 platform serves as the central hub for all customer interactions, including booking, tracking, and account management, while the AIM360 mobile app extends these capabilities to mobile devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FlexiVan Select: A chassis leasing solution offering managed fleet options.
• Smart Chassis
• AIM360
• FlexiDay
• FlexiVan Central Chassis Pool (FCCP)
• FlexiVan Los Angeles Basin Chassis Pool (FLBP)
• FlexiVan Pool (FLXP)
• FlexiVan Mountain West Pool (FMWP)

Products and services

• FlexiVan Select Customizable chassis leasing solution offering tailored chassis access options to meet specific customer requirements, marketed as FlexiVan Select.
• Managed Fleet Full-service fleet management solution in which FlexiVan maintains, repairs, and services chassis on behalf of the customer, including logistics coordination and fleet optimization.
• Term Leasing Long-term chassis leasing agreements typically lasting one year or more, providing dedicated equipment access with predictable pricing for motor carriers, ocean carriers, and BCOs.
• Daily Rentals (FlexiDay) Short-term chassis rental available on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis through FlexiDay facilities, with booking managed through the AIM360 platform.
• Pool Chassis (FCCP, FLBP, FLXP, FMWP) Shared chassis pool arrangements where motor carriers pick up and return chassis at designated start/stop locations (FCCP, FLBP, FLXP, FMWP), billed per diem while chassis is in carrier possession.
• Smart Chassis Premium intermodal chassis equipped with GPS sensors and IoT technology providing near real-time visibility of cargo and chassis location, with radial tires, LED lights, and ABS brakes.
• AIM360 Platform Proprietary visibility and fleet management platform providing near real-time chassis tracking, network insights, booking management, invoice access, and customer account management, built on IBM webMethods Hybrid Integration on AWS.
• AIM360 Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android providing drivers and customers with chassis booking, real-time tracking, account access, and incident reporting capabilities on-the-go.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced partner onboarding time by 25%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• American Intermodal Management (AIM)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2020Merged with FlexiVan in 2020 under I Squared Capital. Brought technology solutions, GPS-enabled asset network, and AIM360 platform to the combined company operating under the FlexiVan name.
• Verra MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Partnership for traffic toll management program. Verra Mobility works with a wide network of toll authorities throughout the United States to automatically capture and process unpaid tolls, which FlexiVan then re-bills to motor carriers.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationFlexiVan uses IBM webMethods Hybrid Integration to power their real-time logistics intelligence platform. The integration combines IoT telemetry, partner/customer data, geospatial analytics, and AI-driven insights to solve visibility gaps in the port-to-warehouse supply chain.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationFlexiVan's technology architecture runs on AWS with Amazon RDS PostgreSQL, providing the cloud infrastructure for their real-time logistics platform and data operations.
• UIIA (Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlexiVan is an active chassis provider participant with UIIA, enabling standardized chassis interchange processes with registered motor carriers. Provides expedited interchange, streamlined documentation, and extended customer support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Triton Container International: Triton is a global container leasing company that also supplies chassis and related intermodal equipment. Partial overlap with FlexiVan in serving ocean carriers and drayage operators with equipment leasing solutions.
• CAI International: CAI International is a global container and chassis lessor serving shipping lines, with chassis leasing operations comparable to FlexiVan's offerings. Partial overlap in intermodal equipment leasing for marine customers.
• Textainer Group Holdings: Textainer is one of the world's largest lessors of intermodal containers, with adjacent chassis exposure. Comparable to FlexiVan in serving ocean carriers with container/chassis leasing services.

Direct peers

• Seacastle Inc. Seacastle owns and leases intermodal chassis and containers to ocean carriers and logistics providers. Overlaps with FlexiVan on chassis leasing for marine and intermodal applications.
• Milestone Equipment Holdings: Milestone is a leading intermodal chassis lessor in North America, managing a large fleet of chassis serving motor carriers, ocean carriers, and shippers. Directly comparable to FlexiVan in fleet leasing, daily rentals, and pool operations.
• Beacon Intermodal Leasing: Beacon is a US-based intermodal chassis leasing company providing new and refurbished chassis to motor carriers, ocean carriers, and leasing companies. Direct competitor in the same chassis rental and leasing market.
• DCLI (Direct Chassis Link Inc.): DCLI is one of the largest intermodal chassis lessors in the US and a direct competitor to FlexiVan, offering daily rentals, term leasing, and pool chassis to motor carriers and ocean carriers nationwide. Operates a comparable fleet size and depot network.
• TRAC Intermodal: TRAC Intermodal is a major US intermodal chassis pool operator and lessor, providing shared pool chassis and managed fleet services through its Equipped™ program. Directly competes with FlexiVan's pool chassis and FlexiVan Central Chassis Pool offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Wells Fargo Equipment Finance (Chassis): Wells Fargo Equipment Finance historically financed and leased intermodal chassis as part of a broader equipment finance portfolio. Competes with FlexiVan on larger leasing transactions and customer financing arrangements.
• CIMC (China International Marine Containers): CIMC is the world's largest manufacturer of intermodal chassis and containers and also operates chassis leasing operations in North America. Comparable as both a chassis supplier and leasing competitor to FlexiVan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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