We have been in this business since 1965, and our team has substantial expertise in trailer rental/leasing and our clients industries. More importantly, we develop an understanding of your unique company and objectives and put a higher priority on the relationship than the transaction. This means we do not view our business as a numbers game. We will never quote an artificially low rate with a goal of marking it up by charging for “damages” or other practices that are too common in the industry.
We rent/lease our trailers throughout the United States, with our primary market being the Midwest. We are based in St. Louis.
Contact a sales representative who will quote a rate after discussing your specific equipment and requirements. We determine the rate based on the trailer type, term and other factors.
Yes, we offer professional and convenient trailer pick-up and delivery service. Our drivers have substantial experience and have the ability to locate trailers with precision. Should you need loaded trailers moved or re-spotted, we maintain close relationships with reputable drayage and cartage companies to assist you.
Yes, occasionally we sell some of our lease fleet, and other times we have clients ask us to assist them in buying or selling their used equipment. If you’re interested in purchasing used equipment, contact our office.
Yes, we will structure long-term lease option for clients who need equipment for an extended period of time. A long-term lease would constitute a minimum of one year. As the term increases – the rate decreases.
Generally, Palmer will only lease equipment to companies that have been in business at least 48 months.
Some unacceptable credit information for small and mid-size companies includes a bankruptcy within the past ten years, open federal and/or state tax liens, real estate tax liens or open civil suits.
Complete a quick, easy and secure on-line application.
Generally, our credit criteria requires us to review your customer’s time in business, references (from bank and trades), credit rating (from D&B or other credit bureaus) and their personal credit profile.
A typical lease requires no up-front costs.
Most owner operators have bobtail insurance coverage – we require full coverage insurance. The economics of obtaining full coverage insurance for an owner operator makes it difficult for them to meet our insurance requirements.
We require a certificate of insurance naming Palmer Leasing, Inc. as additional name insured on your policy, and coverage for physical damage to the unit(s).
Daily maintenance is performed by you the client; inspect the equipment as if it were your own, following the DOT inspection regulations.
Lessees are responsible for:
Damages to equipment during the lease
Lease payments until damaged equipment is returned to ready/leasable condition
Bringing equipment to Palmer for regular maintenance or required/damage repairs
Maintaining proper tire pressure
Flat tires and run flatsTire blowouts due to road hazard or improper tire pressure
Performing required daily inspections
We quote and bill by the full month – not every 4 weeks. Many of our competitors quote and bill on a four-week cycle resulting in a 13-month billing period.Whether you select the weekly or monthly billing option, Palmer Leasing always pro-rates down to the day. Many of our competitors’ standard billing is 4-weeks with different rates if you keep the trailer less than a full month.
You don’t need to worry about determining the how long you need the equipment. Unless otherwise agreed, all equipment is prorated to the less expensive rate, either weekly or monthly.
Charge cards are accepted at time of reservation and are accepted for payment at time of equipment return or at the end of the billing cycle. Acceptable forms of payment are: Visa, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and ACH. Due to ongoing issues with the St. Louis mail system we are no longer able to accept company checks via mail.
We carry more specialized equipment than most firms. Even when Palmer Leasing does not own a specific type of equipment, we will endeavor to assist our clients in locating and obtaining the equipment you require.
Yes, but the repairs must conform to Palmer Leasing trailer repair standards. (Palmer Leasing is not responsible for damages and will not reimburse unapproved charges.)
Lesees are responsible for the equipment while it is on lease including providing liability and comprehensive insurance. In the unfortunate circumstance that equipment is stolen or damaged beyond repair, please advise us immediately and inform your insurance company. Payments should continue to be made against your Agreement until it is fully settled.
There are many regulations that govern the use and safe loading of motor vehicles. These are user requirements; therefore, they are your (the customer’s) responsibility. If information regarding these requirements is not knot to you or you need assistance, contact:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Department of Transportation
Room 4223
400 – 7th Street S.W.
Washington, DC 20591
Information on your specific equipment is available through the trailer or component manufacturers.
TRAILER MANUFACTURERS
Fontaine Trailer Company
430 Letson Road
Haleyville, AL 35565
Tel: (800) 821-6535
Fax: (205) 486-8985
www.fontainetrailer.com
Great Dane Trailer
2555 S. Blue Island Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
Customer Service:
Tel: (912) 644-2260
Fax: (912) 644-2164
Email: customer_service@greatdanetrailers.com
Heil Trailer
Kalyn Siebert Trailers
3000 George R Price Blvd
Athens, TN 37303
Tel: (423) 746-4986
www.heiltrailer.com
Landoll Corporation
1900 North Street
Marysville, KS 66508
Tel: (785) 562-5381
www.landoll.com
Liddell Trailers
Loadcraft Industries, Ltd.
3711 N. Bridge/ P.O. Box 1429
Brady, TX 76825
Tel: (205) 467-3990
www.liddelltrailers.com
Manac Trailer
Boucherville, QC
270, chemin Du Tremblay
Boucherville (Quebec) J4B 5X9
Tel: (514) 527-8031
www.manac.ca/index-en.php
Strick Trailer
301 N. Polk St.
Monroe, IN
46772 USA
Tel: (888) 552-3055
www.stricktrailers.com
Stoughton
416 South Academy Street
Stoughton, WI 53589-2684
Tel: (608) 873-2500
www.stoughton-trailers.com/
Transcraft Corporation
489 International Drive
Cadiz, KY 42211
Tel: (800) 950-2995
www.transcraft.com
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co
17295 Railroad St # A
Industry, CA 91748-1043
Tel: (626) 965-1541
www.utilitytrailer.com
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation
289 East Water Tower Drive
Monon, IN 47959
Tel: (888) 253-3008
www.vanguardtrailer.com
Wabash National Corporation
P.O. Box 6129
Lafayette, IN 47903
Tel: (765) 771-5300
www.wabashnational.com
COMPONENT MANUFACTURERS
Suspension:
Hendrickson Trailer Suspension System
2070 Industrial Place SE
Canton, OH 44707-2600
Tel: (800) 455-0043
www.hendrickson-intl.com
Axles:
ArvinMeritor
2135 West Maple Road
Troy, MI 48084 USA
Tel: (800) 535-5560
www.meritor.com/default.aspx
Brake Systems:
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems
2135 West Maple Road
Troy, MI 48084 USA
Tel: (800) 535-5560
www.meritorwabco.com
Haldex Brake Products
10707 N.W. Airworld Drive
Kansas City, MO 64153-1215
Tel: (816) 891-2470
www.hbsna.com
Meritor (Auto Slacks)
Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems
2135 West Maple Road
Troy, MI 48084 USA
Tel: (800) 535-5560
www.drivetrainplus.com
Hutchens Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 1427
Springfield, MO 65801- 1427
Tel: (800) 654-8824
Dana Corporation
1235 Commerce Dr.
Lugoff, SC 29078-9164
Tel: (803) 438-6779
Sealco Commercial Vehicle Products
215 East Watkins Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel: (602) 253-1007
www.sealcocvp.com
MGM Brakes
8530 Cliff Cameron Drive
Charlotte, NC 29269-9786
Tel: (800) 527-1534
www.MGMBrakes.com
Lights / Harnesses
Truck-lite Company, Inc.
310 E Elmwood Ave.
Falconer, NY 14733
Rel: (800) 562-5012
www.truck-lite.com
Phillips Industries
12012 Burke Street
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Tel: (800) 423-4512
www.phillipsind.com
Wheels
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.
Akron Operations
428 Seiberling Street
Akron, OH 44306-3282
Wheel & Rim Customer Service:
Phone: (800) 337-0457 or 0458
www.hayes-lemmerz.com
Accuride Corporation
7140 Office Circle
P.O. Box 15600
Evansville, IN 47716-0600
Phone: (888) 770-7282
www.accuridecorp.com
Airgo Systems
3712 E. 2nd Street
Edmond, OK 73034
Phone: (405)-844-5825
Peterson Manufacturing Co.
4200 E. 135th Street
Grandview, MO 64030
Phone: (816) 765-2000
www.pmlights.com
Grote Industries, Inc.
2600 Lanier Drive
Madison, IN 47250
Phone: (812) 273-1296
www.grote.com
Alcoa Inc. Wheel Products
1600 Harvard Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44105
Phone: (800) 242-9898
www.alcoa.com
Don't hesitate. Our team has worked in this industry for decades.
When you describe what you need, you are talking to someone who understands trailer specifications, lease structures,
and the operational demands of your business, not a call center reading from a script.