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A 3-car wedge truck delivering a vehicle shipment to a residence.

Hansen's Fleet of Auto Carriers: The Backbone of Efficient Vehicle Transport

With more than 300 auto carriers on the road, Hansen’s transports thousands of vehicles across Canada with efficiency, precision, and the level of reliability expected from one of the nation’s leading transport companies.

Our fleet is purpose-built, not one-size-fits-all. Each unit is engineered for a specific role. Some are optimized for tight urban navigation, while others are designed for long-distance hauls where endurance and capacity matter most.

In this blog, we’ll take you behind the scenes to explore the different types of equipment in Hansen’s fleet and how each one contributes to a seamless, secure vehicle transport experience from pickup to delivery.

A Versatile Fleet for Every Shipping Need

Hansen’s fleet is carefully structured to meet a wide array of transportation challenges. From hauling single vehicles in tight urban areas to moving entire fleets over vast distances, our equipment lineup enables us to provide tailored solutions for every customer, whether they are private vehicle owners, dealerships, corporate clients, leasing companies, auto auctions or moving companies.

  • 3-Car Unit – Wedge Truck 

This is Hansen’s newest home pick-up and delivery unit, designed for direct door-to-door service. The 3-car wedge truck is especially suited for shorter distances and hard-to-reach locations, such as those with narrow streets or tight access. This smaller, more agile vehicle can easily navigate urban settings, making it ideal for customers who need personalized service without sacrificing efficiency.

A 3-car wedge truck delivering a vehicle shipment to a residence.

  • 4, 5, and 6-Car Units – Tractor and Trailer with Small High-Mount Setup

These tractor-trailer combinations are excellent for downtown areas where maneuverability is essential. While not built for long-distance efficiency due to operating costs, these carriers provide a significant advantage in metropolitan zones where space is limited. They’re effective for navigating neighbourhoods with narrow roads, frequent stops, and parking restrictions.

  • 7 and 8-Car Units – Tractor and Trailer for Suburban Areas

These units handle the outer metropolitan and suburban zones. While they provide more capacity than smaller units, they’re not always the most efficient choice for lengthy highway hauls. However, their versatility shines when servicing customers in less densely populated areas where vehicle density still demands larger capacity, but flexibility is needed.

  • 9-Car Stinger Day Cab

The 9-car stinger day cab is a high-capacity unit designed for local pickups and deliveries in outer metropolitan regions and surrounding areas. It balances cargo volume with rapid loading and unloading, making it ideal for efficient short- to medium-distance transfers.

  • 9-Car Stinger Highway Sleeper

This is Hansen’s workhorse for long-distance, interprovincial, and northern runs. The 9-car stinger highway sleeper offers maximum capacity and driver comfort on long hauls, making it perfect for cross-country shipments or trips that involve overnight travel. While not ideal in confined urban areas, it dominates over-the-road efficiency for long-distance fleet shipping.

A 9-car stinger day cab on the highway.

Supporting Diverse Vehicle Transport Needs

Hansen’s diversified fleet enables us to offer specialized shipping options, including:

  • Auto Shipping: For everyday passenger vehicles with options tailored to customer schedules and destinations.
  • Oversized Vehicle Shipping: Special equipment and carriers that handle commercial vans, heavy-duty pickups, and other large vehicles safely and efficiently.
  • Cross-Border Car Shipping: Expertise in cross-border shipments between Canada and the U.S., including customs compliance, brokerage support, and door-to-door or terminal-to-terminal delivery options for select times and locations.
  • Fleet Shipping: Coordinated shipments of multiple vehicles, ensuring timely delivery and streamlined communication for corporate accounts.
  • Electric Vehicle Shipping: Safe handling and transport of electric vehicles, with careful adherence to battery and charging protocols.
  • Rail Shipping: Integration of rail freight with trucking for expedited coast-to-coast shipments, reducing environmental impact and improving speed.

A photo of the CPR railway crossing the countryside.

Our vast network of terminals and physical offices across Canada ensures that your vehicle is handled with care at every stage. Moreover, our partnership with Canadian Pacific Railway gives us unparalleled access to rail infrastructure, supplementing our trucking fleet with efficient, sustainable shipping options.

Reliability and Flexibility with Hansen’s Fleet

The variety of trucking equipment in Hansen’s fleet empowers us to meet the unique challenges of vehicle transport throughout Canada. This versatility assures you that no matter the size, location, or shipping requirements of your vehicle, be it personal, oversized, electric, or part of a corporate fleet, Hansen’s has the right carrier to fit your needs.

For safe, timely, and professional auto shipping, rely on the fleet experience and customer focus of Hansen’s .

Contact Hansen’s today for a free quote and discover how our tailored shipping solutions can move your vehicle with the utmost care.