Nexus Fleet Leasing 53′ Dry Van Trailer Rental
White 53-foot dry van semi trailer parked under a clear blue sky
Ontario, California

53′ dry van trailers, ready to roll

Nexus Fleet Leasing rents 53 ft dry van trailers to carriers and fleets across Southern California — long-term leases from six months and flexible short-term rentals, every trailer with GPS tracking included. Pickup in Ontario, coverage throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

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53 ftDry van trailers
6-Month Min.On long-term leases
Ontario, CAYard & pickup location
Greater LAService coverage area

Long-term lease or short-term rental?

Two clearly different ways to rent a 53′ dry van. A long-term lease — six-month minimum term — locks in a dedicated trailer at the lowest monthly rate; a short-term rental gives you a trailer by the week or month, only for as long as you need it.

Long-Term Lease

6-month minimum term · lowest monthly rate

Lock in a dedicated 53′ dry van for your fleet at a stable monthly rate. Ideal for contract lanes, dedicated routes, and growing carriers that need dependable capacity without buying equipment.

  • 6-month minimum term — longer terms lower the rate
  • Dedicated trailer assigned to your fleet
  • Lower monthly rates on longer terms
  • Consistent equipment for your drivers and docks
  • GPS tracking included on your trailer
  • Simple monthly billing, no purchase commitment
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Short-Term Rental

Weekly & monthly terms · no long commitment

Add capacity exactly when you need it — peak season, a surge in freight, overflow storage on wheels, or a trailer down for repairs. Rent it, run it, return it.

  • Flexible weekly and monthly rentals
  • Fast turnaround for peak-season demand
  • Cover breakdowns and overflow freight
  • GPS tracking included on your trailer
  • No long-term commitment required
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CompareLong-Term LeaseShort-Term Rental
Term length6-month minimum, longer terms availableBy the week or month
Monthly rateLowest — locked in for your termPay only for the time you use
CommitmentFixed term of 6 months or moreNone beyond the rental period
Best forContract lanes, dedicated routes, steady fleetsPeak season, overflow freight, breakdown cover

Why Nexus? It starts with our name

A nexus is a connection — the central point where people, freight, and roads meet. That word is not just our name. It is the whole idea behind this company, and it shapes every trailer we rent.

Our story: built at the crossroads of Southern California freight

Nexus Fleet Leasing started with a simple observation here in Ontario, California: freight does not move on trailers alone — it moves on connections. A shipper with goods ready to go. A carrier with a route to run. A warehouse dock with freight waiting. Every load on the road exists because those points got linked together — and the trailer is the link.

Ontario sits right at that crossroads: the Inland Empire's warehouse corridor, where the I-10, I-15, and SR-60 cross and freight flows in and out of greater Los Angeles around the clock. That is where we put our yard, and that is why we chose the name Nexus — the hub where carriers connect with the capacity they need, exactly when they need it.

So we built a rental company around one job: keeping you connected. Connected to a road-ready trailer when freight calls. Connected to where that trailer is, at all times. Connected to the cargo inside it. The advantages below are not a feature list — they are the connections we maintain for every customer, on every rental.

The Nexus advantage — every connection, covered

Connected to capacity

One call links your fleet to a road-ready 53′ dry van — long-term leases from a six-month minimum term, or short-term rentals by the week or month when freight spikes.

Connected to your trailer

GPS location tracking is standard on every trailer in the fleet — no add-on, no extra fee — so you always know where your equipment is.

Connected to your cargo

An optional in-trailer camera (+$20/mo) snaps photos whenever the trailer doors open or close — and you can tap Capture anytime for a live photo inside. A visual link to your freight that strengthens cargo management and security.

Equipment you can count on

Our fleet mixes well-kept older units with late-model trailers, and every single one passes DOT inspection before it goes out.

One spec, no surprises

Every rental is a standard 53′ dry van that fits 30 pallets single-stacked — the same proven box your drivers and docks already know.

Connected to the corridor

Pick up at our Ontario yard, minutes from the I-10, I-15, and SR-60 warehouse corridor, with service coverage across the greater Los Angeles area.

53-foot dry van trailer, side view
Representative unit from our Ontario fleet — model years vary across the fleet, and every trailer passes DOT inspection.

The trailer

Standard 53 ft dry van — the workhorse of American freight. Our fleet mixes well-kept older units with late-model trailers, and every single one passes DOT inspection. Road-ready, fits 30 pallets single-stacked, and every unit carries GPS tracking.

Trailer type53′ dry van, tandem axle
Model yearsMixed fleet — well-kept older units & late-model trailers
InspectionEvery unit passes DOT inspection
Exterior dimensions53′ L × 102″ W × 13′6″ H
Pallet positions30 standard pallets, single-stacked
DoorsRear swing doors, dock height
SuspensionAir-ride and spring (steel leaf) — both across the fleet
GPS trackingIncluded on every trailer
Cargo cameraOptional — snapshots triggered automatically by door open/close, plus on-demand capture anytime, +$20/mo
Best forGeneral dry freight, retail, food-grade dry goods, warehousing overflow

Tracking & cargo security

Every Nexus trailer is trackable from day one — and you can add eyes inside the box for even tighter control over your cargo.

GPS Tracking

Included on every trailer

Every 53′ dry van in our fleet comes with GPS location tracking as standard equipment — no add-on, no extra fee.

  • Location visibility for every trailer in your fleet
  • Faster recovery of dropped or misplaced trailers
  • An extra layer of theft deterrence

In-Trailer Camera

Optional add-on — +$20/mo per trailer

Add a camera inside the trailer. It automatically snaps photos whenever the doors are opened or closed — and since anyone or anything coming in or out has to pass through the doors, every load and access is captured too. And whenever you want a look inside, tap Capture to see a live photo on demand. It does not trigger just because the trailer is moving.

  • Photo snapshots triggered automatically by door open/close — every entry and exit is captured, since it passes through the doors
  • On-demand capture — tap Capture anytime for a live photo inside the trailer
  • Verify loads and spot tampering or damage early
  • Stronger cargo management and security for high-value freight
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On the road in three steps

Send one request and we handle the rest.

01

Request a quote

Fill out the quote form on our Contact page with your phone, email, and company DOT number, and tell us how many trailers you need and for how long.

02

Confirm rate & term

We reply by email with availability and pricing for your long-term or short-term rental, and hold the trailer for your start date.

03

Pick up in Ontario

Hook up at our Ontario yard and roll. Serving carriers throughout the Inland Empire and greater Los Angeles.

Based in Ontario. Covering greater LA.

Our yard sits in the heart of the Inland Empire warehouse corridor — minutes from the I-10, I-15, and SR-60 — and we serve fleets across the greater Los Angeles region.

Ontario (home yard) Fontana Rancho Cucamonga Rialto San Bernardino Riverside Pomona Chino City of Industry Los Angeles Long Beach Anaheim Santa Ana Pasadena Torrance
Semi truck backed up to a warehouse loading dock with palletized freight

Common questions

The details most carriers ask about before they rent.

What is the minimum long-term lease term?

Six months. Long-term leases run from a 6-month minimum term, and longer terms earn the lowest monthly rates. If you need a trailer for less time, a short-term rental by the week or month is the better fit.

How does short-term rental work?

Short-term rentals are billed by the week or month with no long-term commitment — ideal for peak season, overflow freight, or covering a trailer that is down for repairs.

Is GPS tracking included?

Yes. Every 53′ dry van in our fleet comes with GPS location tracking as standard equipment, at no extra charge.

What is the in-trailer camera add-on?

For $20/month per trailer, we add a camera inside the trailer that automatically snaps a photo whenever the doors open or close — a visual record of every time your freight is accessed, since everyone and everything coming in or out passes through the doors. That record strengthens cargo management and security. You can also tap Capture at any time to see a live photo inside the trailer on demand. It is not triggered by the trailer simply moving.

How many pallets fit in one trailer?

30 standard pallets, single-stacked, in a 53′ × 102″ dry van.

Where do I pick up the trailer?

Pickup is at our Ontario, California yard, in the heart of the Inland Empire warehouse corridor. We serve carriers across the greater Los Angeles area.

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Tell us what you need — we reply by email with rates and availability.

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