Peak Season Is Coming: The Time to Add Vehicles Is Now

Every year, delivery contractors wait until routes are added, volume begins to increase, or a vehicle unexpectedly goes down before starting the process of adding capacity. By then, vehicle availability is tighter, timelines are compressed, and options become more limited.

The good news? If you’re looking to add vehicles before peak season, it’s not too late. In fact, financing approvals with AP are often much faster than many contractors realize. The key is having the right partner that can help with more than just financing.

At AP Equipment Financing and AP Fleet Management, we provide delivery contractors with a complete fleet solution. Whether you’re a FedEx Ground contractor, Amazon DSP, OnTrac operator, 3PL, or ISP, our team helps businesses acquire, finance, lease, rent, and manage the vehicles they need to keep operations running smoothly and prepare for growth.

At AP Equipment Financing, we’ve been working with delivery contractors since 2006 and have built financing programs specifically for the industry’s unique needs. We help businesses secure the vehicles they need without unnecessary delays, and our team understands the challenges delivery contractors face, from seasonal volume fluctuations and route expansion to compliance requirements, peak season planning, and fleet replacement needs. 

Our delivery contractor financing programs include: 

• Up to 100% financing for new and used vehicles 

• Fast approvals, often in as little as one hour 

• Seasonal and deferred payment options 

Whether you’re adding package delivery vehicles for peak season or financing equipment to support long-term growth, AP has solutions designed around your business. 

Ready to finance your next vehicle?

ISecuring financing is only part of the process. Finding the right vehicle can often be the bigger challenge.

One of the advantages of working with AP is access to a nationwide dealer network and inventory sourced specifically for the delivery industry. AP customers gain priority access to delivery-focused equipment, including:

• Cargo Vans
• Step Vans
• Cutaways
• Box Trucks

Instead of coordinating with multiple lenders, dealerships, and fleet providers, contractors can work with one partner that understands both the finan

While financing is often the best long-term solution for fleet growth, rentals and leasing can provide valuable flexibility during peak season and periods of increased demand.

For delivery contractors, rental inventory can move quickly as peak season approaches. Contractors who plan ahead and reserve vehicles early are typically better positioned to secure the equipment they need before availability becomes limited.

Rentals can be especially beneficial for:

• Scaling operations during peak delivery periods
• Supporting temporary route growth
• Covering unexpected vehicle downtime
• Filling fleet gaps while waiting for purchased vehicles to arrive

In addition to helping meet short-term demand, rentals and leases can help preserve working capital, provide predictable operating costs, reduce maintenance concerns, and offer access to newer equipment. For many contractors, the most effective fleet strategy is a combination of financed vehicles for long-term growth and rental capacity for seasonal fluctuations, ensuring they have the right vehicles in place when peak season arrives.

Looking for rental options?

Not every contractor’s needs are the same, which is why AP offers multiple ways to build and manage a fleet.

Some customers need financing to purchase vehicles and build long-term equity. Others prefer leasing to maintain flexibility and predictable monthly costs. Some need short-term rental support during peak season or while waiting for new vehicles to arrive.

Through AP Equipment Financing and AP Fleet Management, delivery contractors can access:

• Equipment Financing
• Fleet Leasing
• Vehicle Rentals
• Vehicle Sourcing
• Fleet Management Services
• Vehicle Remarketing Support

By combining these services, contractors can create a fleet strategy that aligns with their operational goals, cash flow requirements, and growth plans.

When package volume increases, vehicle availability often decreases. Contractors who wait until peak season is underway may find themselves with fewer options and tighter timelines.

By planning now, you can explore financing, leasing, rental, and acquisition solutions before demand reaches its highest levels. AP’s team understands the delivery industry and can help you identify the right solution for your operation.

Peak season is coming. The best time to prepare your fleet is before you need it.