Global Tank Leasing

What Global Tank Leasing does

Global Tank Leasing, LLC is a privately held, family-owned tank trailer leasing and services company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. The company rents, sells, and services liquid and dry bulk tank trailers serving chemical, manufacturing, oil and gas, construction, and municipal/environmental end markets. Its fleet spans DOT 407 and MC 307 trailers, ISO tanks, chemical tanks, crude oil tanks, dry bulk (including silo and vacuum variants), FRP, fertilizer, petroleum, sanitary, NH3-LPG, asphalt, and FRAC containers, and it self-describes as one of the largest privately owned liquid tank rental fleets in the United States.

Revenue is generated through four streams: tank trailer leasing on flexible daily, weekly, monthly, and multi-year terms; new and used tank trailer sales through authorized dealer agreements with MAC Trailer (two states) and Wabash (eight states, chemical/FRP/fertilizer trailers); in-house service and repair including DOT/HM-183, FHWA annual, ISO 2.5/5-year, and EPA Method 27 inspections, R-Stamp-certified welding and pressure vessel repair, and 24/7 emergency roadside service; and direct parts sales. Distribution runs through seven Global Service Centers — Pasadena, Houston, Midland, Geismar, Mobile, Charlotte, and Parkersburg — plus a company-operated shuttle fleet for equipment moves.

Global Tank competes on owned service infrastructure (eliminating third-party mechanic wait times), regulatory and certification depth (R-Stamp, TWIC, HM-183, FHWA, 49 CFR 393/396), and vertical breadth across tank types and end markets. It is led by co-owner James Stinson with his wife Kristin; no institutional investors, parent company, or external funding rounds are disclosed in the data. The company's stated headquarters is Overland Park, Kansas, while its principal operating footprint is concentrated along the US Gulf Coast and southeastern industrial corridor.

Name

Global Tank Leasing

Legal name

Global Tank Leasing, LLC

Website

https://globaltank.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Founded in 1994, family-owned Global Tank Leasing runs one of the largest privately held liquid and dry bulk tank trailer fleets, providing leasing, sales, service, and parts from seven US service centers serving chemical, oil & gas, manufacturing, construction, and municipal markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tank Trailer Leasing Services

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321), Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing (532411)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Tanker Truck Leasing & Rental (Fuel, Chemical, Food-Grade) (TLABABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tanker Vehicles (Fuel/Chemical/Food-Grade) Leasing & Rental (TLABAEAB)

Keywords

• Tank trailer leasing
• Bulk liquid transport
• Trailer rental services
• Hazmat tank equipment
• Trailer maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Overland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tank Trailer Leasing: Rental of liquid and dry bulk tank trailers with flexible terms including daily, weekly, monthly, and multi-year contracts. One of the largest privately owned liquid tank rental fleets in the United States.
2. Tank Trailer Sales: Sale of new and used tank trailers including DOT 407, MC 307, ISO Tanks, Chemical Tanks, Crude Oil, Dry Bulk, FRP, Fertilizer Tanks, Insulated and Non-insulated Trailers, Petroleum, Sanitary, Silo, and Vacuum Tanks.
3. Service and Repair: Comprehensive maintenance and repair services including DOT compliance testing, FHWA inspections, HM-183 inspections, brake and ABS repair, welding and fabrication, preventive maintenance programs, and emergency callout services. Services performed at company-owned service facilities.
4. Parts Sales: Direct parts sales for tank trailer components and over-the-counter parts replacement for bulk and liquid tank equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Global Tank Leasing rents, sells, transports, and services liquid and dry bulk tank trailers for chemical, manufacturing, oil & gas, construction, and municipal/environmental customers. It operates one of the largest privately owned liquid tank rental fleets in the United States, supported by seven owned service centers that perform DOT compliance testing, HM-183 and FHWA inspections, custom fabrication, and emergency roadside service. The company also acts as an authorized dealer for MAC Trailer and Wabash, extending its sales footprint across multiple states.

Product overview

Global Tank Leasing is a liquid and dry bulk tank trailer rental, sales, and service company offering a comprehensive portfolio of tank transport solutions. The core offering consists of tank trailer leasing (DOT 407, MC 307, and various specialty tanks) and tank trailer sales (new and used). The product portfolio spans multiple tank types including Asphalt, Chemical, Crude Oil, Dry Bulk (including Silo and Vacuum variants), FRP, Fertilizer, NH3-LPG, Petroleum, Sanitary/Food Grade, Vacuum, Non-Code, ISO Tank Containers, and FRAC Tank Containers. Additional offerings include Insulated and Non-insulated Trailers. The company differentiates through in-house service capabilities including DOT & Compliance Testing (HM-183, FHWA inspections, EPA Method 27), Emergency Roadside Service, ISO Tank Inspections, and Shuttling Transportation. All services are supported by seven strategically positioned Global Service Centers across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tank Trailer Leasing Rental of liquid and dry bulk tank trailers including DOT 407, MC 307, ISO, chemical, crude oil, dry bulk, FRP, fertilizer, petroleum, sanitary, silo, vacuum, NH3-LPG, insulated, and non-insulated trailers on flexible daily to multi-year terms for chemical, manufacturing, oil & gas, construction, and municipal/environmental customers.
• Tank Trailer Sales Sale of new and used tank trailers, including ISO Tanks, Chemical Tanks, Crude Oil, Dry Bulk, FRP, Fertilizer Tanks, Insulated and Non-Insulated Trailers, Petroleum, Sanitary, Silo, and Vacuum Tanks; sold through owned inventory and authorized MAC Trailer and Wabash dealerships.
• Tank Trailer Service & Repair In-house maintenance and repair services for tank trailers at seven Global Service Centers, including DOT compliance testing, FHWA annual safety inspections, HM-183 testing (V, I, L, K, P, T), EPA Method 27 vapor tightness testing, brake and ABS repair, aluminum/carbon/stainless steel welding, R-Stamp pit repair, pump and blower installation, suspension and landing gear repairs, hydraulic and wet kit installation, custom fabrication, and plant preps.
• ISO Portable Tank Inspections ISO portable tank 2.5-year intermediate and 5-year periodic inspections performed in accordance with 49 CFR 180.605 to maintain PHMSA and DOT compliance.
• Emergency Roadside Service 24/7 emergency callout services for tank trailers, including tire replacements, hydraulic pump failures, brake system malfunctions, and electrical issues, staffed by TWIC-certified mechanics.
• Shuttling Transportation Service Transportation service that moves tank trailers for inspections, repairs, or maintenance using company-operated semi-trucks and trained drivers.
• Tank Trailer Parts Sales Direct parts sales for tank trailer components and over-the-counter parts replacement for bulk and liquid tank equipment, available at Global Tank service facilities.
• FRAC Tank Containers FRAC Tank containers for liquid storage and transport, including single-axle mobile FRAC tanks available for rent as part of the company's liquid tank storage and transport lineup.
• ISO Tank Containers ISO tank containers for international transportation, domestic service, and in-plant use, ranging in size from 17,500 to 26,000 liters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment availability within 24 hours when available
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MAC TrailercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2026Global Tank is now a MAC Trailer dealer in two states. This partnership extends fleet and service capabilities, allowing Global Tank to sell and service MAC Trailer products alongside their existing leasing and service operations.
• WabashcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2025Global Tank Leasing entered a new partnership making them an authorized tank trailer dealer for Wabash. Global Tank now sells and services Wabash chemical tanks, FRPs, and fertilizer trailers across eight states through this dealership agreement.
• VSB Leasing LLCminorOthers · 1 January 2023Global Tank Leasing LLC acquired Charlotte NC-based VSB Leasing LLC, which rents 6,500-plus-gallon stainless steel tank trailers for temporary liquid storage in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. This acquisition expanded Global Tank's stainless steel tank fleet in the southeast region.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MAC Trailer: Tank and dump trailer OEM whose products Global Tank now sells and services as an authorized dealer. Comparable at the customer-spec and equipment level, though MAC Trailer is upstream rather than a direct rental competitor.
• Heil Trailer International: Global manufacturer of tank trailers sold through dealer networks and used by many of the same chemical, petroleum, and food-grade customers as Global Tank. Adjacent, with overlap at the equipment-specification level rather than direct rental competition.
• Wabash National: Large trailer OEM operating a tank-trailer division and now an upstream supplier/dealer-partner for Global Tank's chemical tank, FRP, and fertilizer product line. Overlap is in equipment sourcing and end-customer relationships rather than direct rental competition.

Others

• Stellar Industries: Manufacturer of specialty tank and service truck bodies used in vacuum, construction, and environmental applications — a product line adjacent to Global Tank's vacuum and FRAC tank offerings. Complementary rather than directly competitive.

Direct peers

• Brenner Tank Services: Family-owned provider of tank trailer rental, sales, and repair services across liquid and dry bulk segments. Closely comparable operating model and customer industries (chemical, food-grade, petroleum).
• Polar Service Corporation: Operates tank trailer cleaning, repair, and storage depots at major petrochemical hubs. Comparable service-facility model and customer base; potential competitor in tank repair and storage service revenue.
• Quality Distribution: Large bulk tanker logistics and tank-trailer leasing operation serving chemical and fuel customers. Competes for the same chemical-industry tank-trailer lease demand and shares the leased-asset + service revenue mix.
• Premier Trailer Leasing: One of the largest independent liquid and dry bulk tank trailer rental fleets in the US, with multiple service centers. Direct overlap with Global Tank on chemical, fuel, and food-grade trailer leasing and a national service footprint.

Regional players

• Schneider Tank Lines: Bulk tanker carrier with associated trailer leasing for chemical and petroleum customers. Comparable chemical-industry exposure and leased-asset model but more carrier-led than direct rental-led.

Emerging players

• Fontaine Modification: Commercial trailer upfitter and modification center network with services adjacent to Global Tank's customization, welding, and hazmat prep work. Comparable shop-services capability for fleets but focused on upfitting rather than tank rental.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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