What Leaseway Corporation does

Leaseway Corporation Limited is a privately held commercial semi-trailer rental and sales company headquartered at 4210 Ogden Road SE in Calgary, Alberta, and founded in 1976. The company operates an asset-heavy fleet spanning dry vans (28' to 53'), refrigerated trailers (reefers), flat decks, step decks, low beds, extendable flat decks up to 90 feet, storage containers (20'/40'/53'), refrigerated containers, and container chassis, and it generates revenue through three streams: recurring short- and long-term rental agreements, one-time trailer sales of new and certified used units, and professional services including on-site fuelling, shunting/pickup-delivery, and Alberta Government Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI-P) certification. Its customer base spans construction and industrial, retail and wholesale distribution, food/beverage/FMCG, agriculture, and events, with the company explicitly positioning itself to serve both small business owners and national corporations in Calgary and Southern Alberta.

The business is entirely direct-to-customer with no resellers or marketplace listings; all interactions occur via phone, contact form, in-person visits to the Calgary yard, and field delivery. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with terms varying by trailer type, rental duration, weight capacity (up to 70,000+ lbs for low beds), and value-added services. Distribution is regional, with delivery, pickup, and on-site yard storage as core logistics offerings, and marketing is limited to organic channels: a content blog, Facebook/Instagram/Twitter social accounts, and a Yellow Pages for Business listing.

There is no disclosed AI, software, or proprietary technology stack; operations are built around physical fleet management, certified inspection processes, and association memberships (AMTA, AFPA, Alberta Recycling Management Authority, Alberta Fleet Maintenance Supervisors' Association, CFIB). The company is independently owned with no evidence of institutional investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, no leadership transitions, and no disclosed revenue or headcount figures beyond an 11-50 employee band, leaving financial scale and growth direction effectively undisclosed.

Name

Leaseway Corporation

Legal name

Leaseway Corporation Limited

Website

https://leasewaycorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leaseway Corporation Limited, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, is a privately held commercial semi-trailer rental, sales, and support services company serving small businesses and national corporations across Calgary and Southern Alberta.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Trailer Rentals

NAICS

Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (532120)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van Trailer Leasing/Rental (TLABACAB)

Keywords

• Commercial trailer rentals
• Semi-trailer leasing
• Refrigerated trailers
• Flat deck trailers
• Trailer fleet services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer and Equipment Rental: Primary revenue stream from renting semi-trailers and commercial trailers including dry vans, refrigerated trailers (reefers), flat decks, step decks, low beds, containers, and container chassis. Both short-term and long-term rental agreements are offered with flexible terms. Customers can store trailers at their own location or within Leaseway's secure yard.
2. Trailer Sales: Sale of semi-trailers and commercial trailers. The company sells new and existing certified trailers to customers who prefer ownership over renting.
3. On-site Fuelling Services: Mobile on-site refuelling services delivered to job sites for fleet equipment, with scheduled service contracts for ongoing operational needs.
4. Shunting - Pick Up/Delivery Services: Trailer pickup, delivery, dock moves, and loaded trailer deliveries. Services are priced on flexible hourly or flat rates.
5. CVI-P (Commercial Vehicle Inspection): Commercial vehicle inspection services performed by trained technicians using state-of-the-art equipment. Trailers are certified with Alberta Government Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Leaseway Corporation Limited rents and sells commercial semi-trailers from its Calgary headquarters, offering dry vans, refrigerated (reefer) trailers, flat decks, step decks, low-beds, extendable flat decks, storage containers, and container chassis on both short-term and long-term agreements. The company complements its core fleet with supporting services including on-site mobile fuelling, trailer shunting/pickup-delivery, and Alberta Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI-P) certification. It serves businesses across Calgary and Southern Alberta that need flexible transportation and temporary storage solutions.

Product overview

Leaseway Corporation Limited operates as a commercial semi-trailer rental and sales company offering a diverse fleet of transportation and storage equipment. The product portfolio centers on five core trailer types—Dry Vans (enclosed, weather-protected transport), Reefer Vans (temperature-controlled refrigeration), Flat Deck Trailers (open-platform for oversized loads), Storage Containers (ground-level portable storage), and Container Chassis (intermodal transport carriers)—augmented by specialty variants including step-deck, low-bed, and extendable trailers. Supporting services include on-site fuelling, shunting/pickup-delivery, and commercial vehicle inspections (CVI-P). The company provides both short-term and long-term rental agreements, as well as sales, serving industries from retail and wholesale to construction, agriculture, and food distribution across Calgary and Southern Alberta.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Vans

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 years of industry experience and proven track record
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for the motor transport industry in Alberta. Leaseway Corporation Limited is a member, indicating industry participation and alignment with Alberta motor transport sector standards.
• Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA)minorOthersProfessional association for food processing companies in Alberta. Membership supports Leaseway's reefer van and refrigerated trailer rental services for the food industry.
• Alberta Recycling Management AuthorityminorOthersAlberta's recycling management organization. Membership indicates commitment to environmental responsibility and recycling compliance.
• Alberta Fleet Maintenance Supervisor's AssociationminorOthersProfessional association for fleet maintenance professionals in Alberta. Membership supports Leaseway's maintenance and service capabilities.
• Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)minorOthersAdvocacy organization for independent businesses in Canada. Membership aligns with Leaseway's focus on serving small business owners alongside larger corporations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Penske Truck Leasing: One of North America's largest commercial truck and trailer leasing operators. Comparable as a full-service fleet lessor serving commercial customers with dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed equipment, though at vastly greater scale and geographic reach than Leaseway.
• Ryder System: Major North American provider of commercial truck and trailer rental, lease, and fleet management services. Comparable in offering refrigerated, dry van, and specialized trailer rentals to commercial customers, with significantly larger fleet and digital capabilities.
• Bison Transport: Canadian asset-based carrier with trailer fleet operations including dry van and reefer. Comparable as a Canadian competitor in commercial trailer capacity serving cross-border freight, though Bison is primarily a carrier rather than a pure rental lessor.

Direct peers

• Trailcon Leasing: Canadian trailer leasing company specializing in dry van, refrigerated, and platform trailers across multiple provinces. Most directly comparable to Leaseway given its Canadian footprint, trailer-only focus, and similar customer base in retail, food, and industrial sectors.
• Compass Trailer Leasing: Specialized trailer leasing company focused on dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed trailers for commercial customers across North America. Comparable to Leaseway in product mix and customer profile, with broader geographic coverage.
• Star Leasing: Semi-trailer rental and leasing provider specializing in refrigerated, dry van, and chassis equipment. Comparable to Leaseway as a trailer-only lessor targeting food distribution and general freight customers.

Regional players

• Day & Ross Transportation: Canadian transportation and logistics provider operating trailer fleets for LTL and freight services. Comparable to Leaseway in serving Canadian commercial customers with trailer-based capacity, primarily in eastern Canada.
• U-Haul: North America's largest do-it-yourself moving equipment rental operator with significant presence in Alberta. Comparable in rental-of-trailers business model, though primarily serves consumer rather than commercial customers.

Others

• Utility Trailer Manufacturing: Major manufacturer of dry van and refrigerated trailers. Adjacent peer: while primarily an OEM rather than a lessor, Utility sells the type of trailers Leaseway rents and serves similar commercial customers with related service offerings.
• Great Dane: Manufacturer of trailers including dry vans, reefers, and flatbeds. Comparable as an adjacent player because its trailers constitute the type of equipment Leaseway rents and sells, and its dealer network overlaps with regional trailer lessors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/leasewaytrailer
• Facebookfacebook.com/leasewaytrailer
• Instagraminstagram.com/leasewaytrailer/?hl=en

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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