GTA Trailer Market Outlook: 2026
Current market conditions, order trends, and what it means for GTA trailer renters and buyers.
Last updated: December 2025 | Data from industry sources
Trailer Orders Remain Weak
The North American trailer market continues to show subdued demand heading into 2026. According to industry data from FTR and TruckNews:
Net trailer orders (November)
Year-over-year change
Month-over-month change
Industry analysts note that trailer orders remain well below historical norms, with many fleets deferring capital equipment purchases. FTR commentary suggests this deferral pattern may extend into late 2026 or even 2027 as fleets wait for clearer economic signals.
What This Means for Rental & Purchase
For Renters
- When fleets delay purchases, they often shift toward rental and lease options for "bridge" capacity.
- This can increase rental demand even as new trailer production slows.
- Rental rates in the GTA remain relatively stable, with road-ready dry vans around $695/month based on published examples.
For Buyers
- Weak new trailer demand can create opportunities in the used trailer market.
- Fleets delaying new orders may dispose of older equipment, increasing used inventory.
- Buyers with capital availability and maintenance capacity may find favorable pricing.
GTA Industrial Context
The Greater Toronto Area industrial market provides important context for trailer demand. According to Colliers Canada's Q3 2025 report, the GTA industrial sector has seen:
- Continued demand for logistics and distribution space
- Development activity in key corridors along Highway 401, 407, and 400
- Growing e-commerce fulfillment driving storage trailer demand
Key Takeaways
- 1. Trailer orders remain 45% below year-ago levels with deferrals expected through late 2026.
- 2. Rental demand may increase as fleets use bridge capacity instead of capital purchases.
- 3. Used trailer buyers may find opportunities as fleets dispose of older equipment.
- 4. GTA industrial market fundamentals remain supportive of logistics activity.