Knowing you need a trailer is just the starting point.
Maybe you’ve landed a new customer, need extra trailers for an upcoming project, have units coming off lease, or need to replace aging equipment. Once you know there’s a need, the next question is simple:
What’s the best way to move forward? That’s where Mckinney Trailers can help.
Commercial Trailer Lead Times are Rising
The trailer market is changing, and it’s helpful to know what’s behind it.
New tariffs on trailers imported from China, Canada, and Mexico are adding cost to new trailer production across the industry. At the same time, freight demand has picked back up, and trailer orders have climbed – pushing manufacturer backlogs higher and next year’s production schedules further out.
All of that points to higher costs and longer lead times for new equipment. Your options aren’t gone – but timing and planning matter more than they used to. The sooner you start the conversation, the more options you’ll have.
Turning the Need into a Plan
Every trailer need is different, so its helpful to talk through the details before choosing the right solution.
- When will you need the trailers?
- How many, and what type – dry vans, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, or something else?
- Is the need short-term, long-term, or still taking shape?
Once we understand those details, we can help you find the right solution and keep things moving.
Finding the Right Trailer Solution
Sometimes renting is the best fit for a short-term or seasonal spike. If you know you’ll need equipment for a longer term, a lease may be the better option, often with a lower rate or better terms. In other cases, purchasing may make the most sense for your fleet. And if cash is tight, a lease purchase option (LPO) may be the best fit.
In today’s market, longer-term commitments can also work in your favor. They give manufacturers and Mckinney the confidence to prioritize your equipment sooner. If new equipment is part of your plan, locking in terms early is one of the best ways to stay ahead of rising costs and tighter availability.
Mckinney Trailers offers rental, lease, LPO, and purchase options across a wide range of trailer types. Our team can help you compare what’s available and choose the fit that works best for your timing, operation, and business needs.
Take the Next Step
You don’t need to have every detail figured out before you reach out – especially in a market that’s moving this quickly.
Start the conversation with our Mckinney Trailers team now. Let us know what you’re trying to accomplish, when you think you’ll need trailers, and what you know so far. We’ll work with you to map out next steps and keep your business moving.
Have a trailer need coming up?
Talk with your Mckinney Trailers representative. We’ll walk you through your options and help you find the best way forward.