Commercial equipment financing across Canada

Transportation & logistics

Truck and trailer financing for dependable capacity

Merrit Capital helps Canadian transportation businesses finance highway tractors, straight trucks, trailers and specialized hauling equipment. Whether the plan is a replacement unit, an additional lane or a matched tractor-trailer package, we focus on the asset and the economics of the route.

New & used equipmentCanada-wide serviceDealer & eligible private sales
Commercial highway tractors and trailers in a Canadian logistics yard

Equipment commonly financed

Assets used in transportation

Examples include the equipment below. Eligibility depends on commercial use, transaction size, condition, seller and lender requirements.

  • Day cabs and highway tractors
  • Sleepers and long-haul units
  • Dry vans and refrigerated trailers
  • Flatbeds, step decks and lowboys
  • Tank, dump and specialty trailers
  • Straight trucks and delivery units
  • Owner-operator tractor-trailer packages
  • Fleet telematics and eligible installed equipment

The truck, trailer and route have to make sense together

Transportation lenders commonly consider age, kilometres, engine and emissions history, maintenance, purchase price and the intended operation. For trailers, configuration, age, condition and marketability matter.

A lower purchase price does not automatically make an older unit easier to finance. Provide complete specifications and maintenance context so the lender can judge reliability and useful life, not just the invoice total.

Qualification is transaction-specific. Merrit Capital does not promise approval, rates, down payment, term or funding time before a lender has reviewed the borrower, asset and documents.

Common financing scenarios

Where financing often fits

The business purpose should be specific enough to show how the equipment supports capacity, reliability or a defined service.

Replace a high-kilometre tractor

Plan the move before repair downtime and missed loads dictate the schedule.

Add capacity for a lane or customer

Finance a tractor, trailer or matched combination tied to a clear operating opportunity.

Acquire specialized hauling equipment

Purchase the trailer configuration required for freight the existing fleet cannot carry.

Prepare the request

Information that helps a lender understand the deal

Not every item is required in every transaction, but these details frequently matter in transportation.

  • Unit age, kilometres and maintenance history
  • Lane, customer or freight type
  • Owner-operator or fleet structure
  • Trailer configuration and intended load
  • Insurance, licensing and operating authority
  • Trade equity and replacement timing

How it works

A practical four-step financing process

01 / ASSET

Share the equipment

Quote, specifications, seller and required delivery date.

02 / CONTEXT

Explain the business use

Operating history, work and reason for the purchase.

03 / CREDIT

Complete the review

Provide the financial and ownership information requested.

04 / CLOSE

Documents and funding

Meet final seller, insurance, lien and signature conditions.

Industry questions

Truck and trailer financing FAQ

Can Merrit Capital finance used semi trucks?

Yes. Used tractors may be considered based on age, kilometres, condition, maintenance information, price and the overall credit request.

Can a tractor and trailer be financed together?

A matched package may be possible when both assets are clearly documented and appropriate for the operation.

Do you work with owner-operators?

Owner-operators may apply. Experience, credit, cash flow, contracts or work plan, asset quality and equity are relevant to the review.

Can specialized trailers be financed?

Flatbeds, lowboys, reefers, dumps and other commercial trailers may be considered. Specialized assets often require detailed specifications and value support.

Will every older truck qualify?

No. Some units may be outside a lender’s age, kilometre or condition guidelines even when the business is strong.

Discuss equipment financing for your business

Tell Merrit Capital what you are buying, the approximate amount, the seller and the timing. We will explain the next information needed—without promising an outcome before the transaction is reviewed.