In 1963, after completing service with the United States Navy, Bob Palmer began his career in trailer leasing for RentCo in Chicago, IL. In 1965, Bob capitalized on his knowledge by founding his own company in St. Louis, Palmer Leasing, Inc. With an initial fleet of eleven trailers, operating from a shared office, Palmer Leasing became an early pioneer in emerging commercial equipment leasing in St. Louis, providing our clients all the benefits of ownership and more at a fraction of the cost. From this small venture, Palmer has expanded gradually, primarily relying on organic growth and customer referrals over the years into one of the largest privately-held companies of its type in the country.
Today, Palmer is a market leader with a large fleet and substantial industry experience. We believe we owe our enduring success to the strong values set forth by our founder, Bob Palmer, and his original team: treating employees and clients like partners and never compromising our commitment to exceptional customer service and equipment. While times have changed, and our business has evolved, these principles remain as important now as they did more than 40 years ago. It is our passion and commitment to these principles that is the foundation of our business and it is the very reason we have been a leading equipment provider in the trailer leasing and mobile storage industry throughout our history. Bob’s legacy is continued through the second and third generation family members and dedicated team who continue to provide its customers with the same core personal service principles on which Bob Palmer established the company.
We strive to earn the long-term loyalty of our mobile storage and trailer equipment clients by always working to deliver more than promised, being honest and fair and “going the extra mile” to provide exceptional, personalized service. We believe if we serve our clients well, our own success will follow. We motivate our employees to provide exceptional service to our clients by supporting their development, providing opportunities for personal growth and fairly compensating them for their successes and achievements and the opportunity to significantly enrich their careers. This is the Palmer Mission.
We strive to earn the long-term loyalty of our mobile storage and trailer equipment clients by always working to deliver more than promised, being honest and fair and “going the extra mile” to provide exceptional, personalized service. We believe if we serve our clients well, our own success will follow. We motivate our employees to provide exceptional service to our clients by supporting their development, providing opportunities for personal growth and fairly compensating them for their successes and achievements and the opportunity to significantly enrich their careers. This is the Palmer Mission.
What sets Palmer apart is not just the fleet, it is the team behind it. Palmer employs its own mechanics, manages its own maintenance schedule, and coordinates its own logistics. You deal with the same people every time. They know your account, they know your equipment preferences, and they are accountable when something needs attention. That is a different experience than getting a regional service center.
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.