Cargo trailers

Cargo trailers in Canada: what you pay and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

New cargo trailers in Canada cost about CA$7,595 to CA$11,159 for a 6x12 model, and CA$11,490 to CA$16,790 for a 7.5 to 8.5 foot enclosed trailer. The quickest way to current prices is to post a request on BlaBlaPrice, where local sellers reply with their own offers.

Rules and what to check

Trailers sold in Canada must meet federal lighting requirements, and manufacturers must hold test records showing their lights comply, so ask the seller for that paperwork. Warranties differ: some makers give one year, others three years on enclosed trailers, and one brand gives five years on the structure. Ontario exempts personal-use trailers from the annual inspection since July 2019. In Saskatchewan you need a Class 1 driver's licence or a heavy trailer endorsement when the combined weight is high, and in Manitoba exceeding the GCWR may affect the vehicle warranty, so check the weights before you tow.

Winter and the season

November is the start of winter: December to February are the cold months, and summer runs June to August. Dealers now sell 2027 model-year trailers, so a purchase this month gets you current stock. Winter road salt is hard on steel, so a galvanized frame is worth asking about, and several galvanized V-nose models are on offer.

How trailers are sized and priced here

Listings give sizes in feet and inches and weights in pounds, while many Canadians think in metres and kilograms. A 7,700 lb GVWR is about 3,490 kg. Ask whether the price includes sales tax (GST and HST, plus PST where it applies) and delivery to your city: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa. Dealers in British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario all show different prices for similar sizes, so compare like with like.

What to write in your request

Give the body type (enclosed, open or car hauler), the size in feet, the payload or GVWR in pounds, the number of axles, the year, and whether you want new or used. Add your city, your budget in CA$, and the documents you need, such as registration and a VIN.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the trailer you need in your own words, and it is free for buyers. BlaBlaPrice's AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada, then shows the prices and dealers it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. For other types, see car trailers or semi-trailers, or start a request from the home page.