Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management — Frequently Asked Questions
From short-term rentals to long-term leases and full-service fleet management, Summit Fleet makes vehicle programs simple, transparent, and flexible. Explore our most common questions below to learn how we help businesses reduce downtime, control costs, and keep their operations moving.
Does Summit Fleet rent to individuals or only to companies?
We rent exclusively to registered businesses for commercial or corporate use. Learn more about our Fleet Rentals program.
What is the minimum rental term?
The minimum rental term is one month. Longer rentals are more cost-effective, as rates decrease with term length.
How quickly can I receive my rental vehicles?
Delivery timelines vary by order size, vehicle type, and location. Most rentals can be delivered within 5–10 business days or picked up at the nearest Summit branch. View options on our Rental Page.
What types of vehicles can I rent?
Our fleet includes ½-ton, ¾-ton, and 1-ton crew cab 4×4 trucks, as well as 1.5-ton flatbeds. Specialty vehicles may also be available upon request.
Can I brand my rental vehicles with my company logo?
Yes. You may apply removable decals or wraps to rented vehicles, provided they are removed prior to return.
Can I rent vehicles for a project in another province or state?
Yes. We supply fleets across Canada and the continental U.S. and can coordinate direct delivery to remote project sites.
Do your rentals include maintenance?
Basic maintenance is included for standard wear and tear. For enhanced coverage, explore Integrated Maintenance to manage all service and repairs during your rental term.
Is insurance required for rentals?
Yes. Clients must carry commercial auto liability and physical damage insurance naming Summit Fleet as loss payee and additional insured.
What happens if a vehicle breaks down mid-rental?
Contact our 24/7 Maintenance Call Centre for immediate roadside coordination. Learn more on our Fleet Services page.
Can I purchase the vehicle at the end of the rental?
Yes, vehicle purchase options are available at the end of select rental agreements. Ask your Summit representative for details.
What is the difference between open-end and closed-end leasing?
Open-end leases typically cost less overall but place resale risk on the client. If resale value exceeds the vehicle’s book value, the client retains the gain. Closed-end leases shift resale risk to Summit Fleet—clients simply return the vehicle at term end. Learn more about both options on our Fleet Leasing page.
Does Summit Fleet lease to individuals?
No. We lease exclusively to corporate and commercial clients.
Can Summit Fleet tailor lease payments to my business?
Yes. We structure custom leases with options such as residual or fully amortized terms, fixed or floating rates, capitalized upfitting, and usage-based depreciation schedules. View sample structures on our Leasing Page.
What are the advantages of leasing versus purchasing?
Leasing preserves capital and improves cash flow by keeping vehicles off your balance sheet. Clients can invest freed-up capital into operations or growth initiatives. Visit Why Lease to see key benefits.
Can I brand or upfit leased vehicles?
Absolutely. We support logo application, decals, and full upfitting including racks, boxes, safety lighting, and accessories. Upfitting costs can be rolled into the lease. See our Upfitting solutions.
What happens at the end of my lease term?
You can extend, replace, or purchase vehicles at term end. Our Remarketing team helps you maximize resale value on outgoing assets.
Can I lease electric or hybrid vehicles?
Yes. We offer lease options for ICE, hybrid, and EV fleets. Learn more about EV integration at Advanced Fleet Services.
Is maintenance included in my lease?
Maintenance programs are optional. Clients can add Integrated Maintenance for full service oversight and consolidated billing.
What credit or documentation is required to start a lease?
We require a completed credit application, proof of insurance, and a signed lease agreement. Approvals typically take 1–3 business days.
Can Summit Fleet help manage my entire leased fleet?
Yes. We provide comprehensive Fleet Management solutions—covering maintenance, telematics, analytics, and lifecycle planning for all leased assets.
What are your most popular fleet management services?
Telematics, Integrated Maintenance, Remarketing, Analytics, License & Registration Renewals, Roadside Assistance, and Taxable Benefit Tracking.
What is Integrated Maintenance, in simple terms?
A proactive, data-driven maintenance program. We review every repair order line-by-line, approve only what’s necessary, negotiate pricing, and track all activity in your portal to cut downtime and cost.
How do maintenance approvals work?
Vendors submit estimates to Summit. Our in-house Approvals Team validates necessity, labor hours, and parts pricing against policy and industry guides before authorizing work.
Do you help with post-warranty goodwill?
Yes. We build cases and work with OEMs to secure goodwill coverage after standard warranties expire, documenting all recoveries in your reports.
What reporting is included?
Real-time dashboards and exportable reports for spend, downtime, vendor performance, and maintenance history at vehicle or portfolio level.
Do you offer consolidated billing?
Yes. All approved maintenance and repairs across vendors appear on a single, consolidated monthly invoice.
Do you support telematics/GPS integrations?
Yes. We integrate with leading telematics providers. Live vehicle data powers preventative schedules, alerts, and analytics. Learn more at Advanced Fleet Services.
What about roadside assistance?
We offer 24/7 roadside coordination for tows, jump starts, lockouts, and more. Events are recorded in the vehicle’s history.
Can you manage licensing and renewals?
Yes. We handle annual license and registration renewals and maintain compliance documentation.
Do you support EVs and mixed fleets?
Yes. We support ICE, hybrid, and EV assets, including EV-specific maintenance schedules and reporting.
Can I put my company logo on a Summit Fleet vehicle?
How long does it take to set up an account?
Once we receive your business credit check, insurance certificate, and signed contract, setup typically takes 1–5 business days. You can get started here.
Can we tow with a Summit Fleet truck?
Yes. All trucks include a receiver hitch. Flatbeds include a gooseneck and can be set up for a 5th-wheel. Follow manufacturer guidelines and your company policy.
Can you deliver large orders?
Yes. We deliver fleets of any size—regional or national—direct to your locations.
Does Summit Fleet allow off-road driving?
Yes, where permitted. Many projects require access beyond paved roads. Follow manufacturer and site safety guidelines.
What insurance is required?
Commercial auto liability and physical damage coverage naming Summit Fleet as loss payee and additional insured. Your rep can provide exact limits.
Who is responsible for damages or tickets?
Clients are responsible for operational damages, deductibles, tolls, and citations during their term. We can assist with documentation and repair coordination.
Do you offer fuel cards or prepaid PM packages?
Yes. Fuel cards and prepaid preventative maintenance packages are optional add-ons and can be activated per vehicle or program-wide. Learn more at Integrated Maintenance.
Where do you operate?
We serve all of Canada and the U.S. lower 48. Vehicle delivery and pickup can be arranged through the nearest Summit branch or coordinated directly to your jobsite. Contact us for regional availability.
How can I contact support?
Call your Account Manager or our Maintenance Call Centre anytime, or submit an inquiry online for a same-day response.
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