Commercial Truck Repair Financing | Mehmi Group

Fund engine, transmission, DPF, tire, and body repairs fast. 24–48h decisions, LOC, factoring, and sale-leaseback options for Canadian carriers.
Commercial Truck Repair Financing | Mehmi Group
Written by
Alec Whitten
Published on
September 21, 2025

When a truck is down, revenue stops. Whether it’s an in-frame overhaul, transmission rebuild, DPF/aftertreatment, brakes and tires, or collision work, you need cash quickly and predictably. Here’s how Canadian owner-operators and fleets finance repairs without starving fuel, payroll, or insurance.

Fast options (at a glance)

Option Best For Speed Payment Style Learn
Working Capital Loan One-off repairs (engine, gearbox, DPF, tires) Fast Fixed 6–24 mo. payments Details
Business Line of Credit Recurring shop bills and parts Fast–Moderate Interest on drawn balance Details
Invoice / Freight Factoring Bridging slow shippers (Net-45/60) Fast Fee netted from collections Details
Refinancing / Sale-Leaseback Unlock cash from paid-off units Fast Lump sum + new payment Details

Model payments in minutes with the calculator and pick the shortest term your cash flow can support.

How to pick the right tool

  • Single repair, clear quote: Fixed-term working capital loan keeps budgeting simple.

  • Repairs every quarter: A line of credit you draw and repay as invoices cycle.

  • Receivables at 45–60 days: Factoring converts AR to cash for parts and labour.

  • Asset-rich, cash-tight: Sale-leaseback or refinance releases equity from owned tractors or trailers.

See sector specifics: Transportation & Trucking.

What underwriters expect (so you fund in 24–48h)

  • 3–6 months business bank statements (PDFs, all operating accounts)

  • Shop estimate or pro-forma invoice (parts, labour, taxes)

  • One paragraph on use of funds and route coverage (how the payment is covered once the unit is back on the road)

  • If optimizing price, consider Secured; for speed or smaller tickets, see Unsecured

If you’ll add or replace a unit after repairs, compare Equipment Loans now and step down blended cost later with Business Refinancing.

Case study (realistic)

A BC carrier lost a tractor to a failed turbo and DPF damage; estimate: $22,000. We structured a 12-month working capital loan for the repair and layered freight factoring on two slow-pay shippers for 90 days. Truck was rolling within the week; cash coverage came from restored lane revenue and faster AR turns.

Approval checklist you can copy

  • Shop quote with VIN and parts list

  • 3–6 months bank statements

  • Preferred term/payment range (test in the calculator)

  • Insurance/broker contact (if using refinance or sale-leaseback)

FAQ

Can I finance repairs on an older or high-km tractor?
Often yes—approval focuses on cash flow and documentation. For larger costs, consider refinancing/sale-leaseback.

Is a loan or LOC cheaper?
For a one-time fix, a short loan usually has lower total cost; for repeated bills, a LOC can be cheaper if you pay it down quickly.

What if my customers pay slowly?
Use invoice/freight factoring so parts and payroll aren’t delayed.

Can I bundle tires and PM with the repair?
Yes—include them on the shop estimate; we can size the facility accordingly.

What if the repair triggers an upgrade?
Price a replacement via equipment loans and keep repair cash separate, then refinance to simplify later.

How fast can I be approved?
Clean files often see decisions in 24–48 hours once documents are complete.

Are you looking for a truck? Look at our used inventory.

Ready to get your rig back on the road? Feel free to contact our credit analysts via Contact Us or run payment scenarios now in the calculator.

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