Q: Should You Factory Order Your Next Fleet Vehicle?

If your business relies on commercial vehicles, planning ahead can save time, reduce costs, and keep your fleet operating efficiently. While dealer inventory is a great option when you need a vehicle immediately, factory ordering is often the better choice if your timeline allows.

Whether you're replacing one work truck or expanding your fleet, factory ordering gives you greater control over the vehicle, equipment, and delivery schedule.

Get the Right Vehicle for Your Business

Every business has different requirements. Factory ordering lets you build a vehicle that fits your operation instead of settling for what's available on the lot.

You can choose features such as:

• Cab configuration
• Box length and body style
• Engine and drivetrain options
• Towing and payload capacity
• Commercial upfitting and equipment

The result is a vehicle that's ready to work from day one.

Plan Ahead and Reduce Downtime

Replacing vehicles before they become a problem helps keep your business running smoothly. Factory ordering allows you to:

• Reduce unexpected downtime
• Better manage fleet budgets
• Replace aging vehicles before repair costs increase
• Coordinate deliveries with business growth

Planning ahead also gives you access to more models and configurations than dealer inventory typically offers.

A Great Fit for Open-End Leasing

Factory ordering pairs well with open-end leasing, allowing you to build a fleet around your operational needs rather than what's currently in stock. It also makes it easier to standardize vehicles across your fleet, simplifying maintenance, driver training, and future replacements.

It Pays to Plan Ahead

Manufacturer order banks open and close throughout the year, and production schedules can fill quickly. If you expect to replace vehicles in the next six to twelve months, it's worth starting the conversation early.

How Somerville National Leasing Can Help

At Somerville National Leasing & Rentals, we help Ontario businesses plan their fleet for the future—not just source vehicles.

From selecting the right commercial vehicles to coordinating factory orders, upfitting, and flexible open-end lease solutions, our team can help you build a fleet that supports your business today and as it grows.

Thinking about adding or replacing fleet vehicles? Contact Somerville National Leasing & Rentals to discuss your upcoming fleet needs and explore the benefits of factory ordering.