How The NationaLease Network Started
Chicago Roots. Nationwide Resources.
NationaLease traces its history to 1944, when the owners of 17 independent truck leasing companies met in Chicago to share ideas and combine their capabilities through an organization originally called the National Truck Leasing System.
More than eight decades later, that cooperative vision has grown into a major North American transportation network. Its continued strength reflects a simple idea that remains relevant today: independent businesses can preserve their entrepreneurial flexibility while working together to provide customers with broader resources and more comprehensive support.
What Our Membership Means to You
The Personal Service of Carmichael—With the Resources of NationaLease Behind It
NationaLease was created to combine the strength of independent truck leasing companies while preserving the flexibility and responsiveness that local ownership makes possible. This brief video provides an overview of the network and the transportation support available through its member companies.
For customers, Carmichael’s NationaLease membership is not simply a logo or affiliation. It strengthens the company’s ability to support fleets, respond to challenges and provide transportation solutions that extend beyond the capabilities of a single location.
- Local knowledge. Work with a Chicago-area company that understands regional routes, customers and operating demands.
- Independent flexibility. Receive solutions shaped around your business rather than a standardized corporate package.
- Nationwide reach. Gain access to a broad service network when equipment travels outside the local market.
- 24/7 support. Help is available when an unexpected breakdown threatens a delivery or driver schedule.
- Transportation expertise. Draw on decades of shared fleet knowledge, vendor relationships and operating experience.
- Long-term accountability. Build a relationship with a local team that remains directly responsible for your service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Carmichael and NationaLease
What is NationaLease?
NationaLease is one of North America’s largest full-service truck leasing organizations. It is made up of more than 100 independent businesses and 1,000 locations throughout the United States and Canada.
How does Carmichael’s NationaLease membership benefit customers?
Customers receive the personal service, responsiveness and accountability of a local independent company together with access to wider service resources, 24/7 emergency support and a North American network of locations.
Can NationaLease support Carmichael vehicles traveling outside Chicago?
Yes. The network helps connect vehicles with service support throughout the United States and Canada, which is especially valuable for fleets whose routes extend beyond the Chicago metropolitan area.
What fleet services are available through NationaLease members?
Member companies provide services that include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used truck remarketing. Carmichael helps customers determine which combination best fits their operation.
