Your customers already need them
Contractors, farmers and ranchers use containers for tool storage, feed, equipment and job sites. Offer containers to people who already buy from you.
For equipment dealers, lumber yards and farm stores
Sell shipping containers to the customers you already have.
Your contractors, farmers and ranchers already need storage. With Dealer Pro you buy containers at wholesale prices, set your own retail prices and list them on Container Trader to bring new customers to your store.
- Established businesses only
- Wholesale inventory access
- Drop-ship or stock your yard
Built for businesses your customers already trust
If you sell to contractors, farmers, ranchers or builders from a real location, containers fit right next to what you already offer.
Heavy equipment dealersLumber yardsFarm and ranch storesTractor and ag equipment dealersEquipment rental yardsBuilding supply and hardware storesTrailer dealersFeed and farm supply stores
Why add containers
A new product line for the customers who walk in your door.
Wholesale inventory nationwide
Dealer Pro members can browse and request containers from approved wholesale suppliers, including in markets where you have no stock of your own.
No yard space required
Have containers delivered straight to your customer, or stock a few on your lot. Choose the delivery option that fits each sale.
Backed by container people
Our team has been in trucking since 1998 and in shipping containers since 2006, and we help new dealers get set up.
How Dealer Pro works for your store
Buy wholesale. Sell at your price.
Dealer Pro gives you wholesale buying, your own retail pricing and listings on Container Trader that bring new customers to your door.
- 1. Buy
Buy at wholesale prices
Dealer Pro members buy containers from our approved wholesale suppliers at wholesale prices, not retail. Request only what you need, when you need it.
- 2. Price
Set your own retail prices
You decide what your customers pay. Price containers to fit your market and keep the difference between your wholesale cost and your retail price.
- 3. List
Bring new customers to your store
Post your containers on Container Trader. Buyers searching for containers near them find your listings and contact you, bringing new customers to your store. Approved inventory can also be eligible for Buy It Now.
Two ways to deliver
Choose the option that fits each sale.
Deliver straight to your customer
The container goes from the supplier’s depot directly to your customer’s site. You never handle it.
- Standard tilt-deck delivery rates
- Priced by road miles from the depot to your customer
- No yard space, forklift or trailer needed
- Best for one-off sales and customers outside your area
Deliver to your location
Containers come to your store or yard at a fixed per-container rate, so you can keep stock on hand.
- Fixed per-container rate for your location, quoted up front
- Customers can see containers before they buy
- Sell from stock without waiting on delivery from a depot
- Best if you have room and equipment to load and deliver
Delivery needs clear, level access for a truck and tilt-deck trailer. Rates exclude taxes and are confirmed before dispatch.
Real businesses only
Who qualifies
We verify every dealer before approval. This program is for established businesses with a physical location, not side hustles.
What you need
- An established business with a physical location: a storefront, yard or lot
- A business license, resale certificate or EIN
- A business website or Google Business Profile
Who we don’t accept
- Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace flippers
- Home-based resellers without a business location
- Brokers or middlemen without a physical location
- New businesses without a license or tax ID
Don’t qualify? You can still earn $150 per delivered container by sending us buyers through our referral program.
How it works
- 1
Apply
Tell us about your business, location and the customers you serve.
- 2
Verification
We confirm your business address, license or EIN, and website or Google listing.
- 3
Setup
Once approved, we send a secure payment link and set up your Dealer Pro account.
- 4
Start selling
Browse wholesale inventory, request containers and choose how each one is delivered.
Dealer Pro
$249 per month
+ $100 one-time setup fee after approval
Applying is free. Once we approve your business, we send a secure payment link for the setup fee and your first month.
- Everything in Dealer Growth
- Buy It Now eligibility for approved inventory
- Instant delivery estimates using your own rates
- Early access to eligible online leads
- Eligible to buy container inventory from wholesale suppliers
Dealer questions
Do I need experience selling containers?
No. This program is built for businesses adding containers to what they already sell. We walk you through setup and are a phone call away when a customer has a question.
Why do you only accept established businesses?
Wholesale suppliers trust us to send their inventory to real dealers. Requiring a physical location and business credentials protects suppliers, buyers and the dealers in our network.
Do I have to keep containers on my lot?
No. You can have containers delivered directly to your customer at standard tilt-deck rates, or delivered to your location at a fixed per-container rate when you want stock on hand. You choose for each order.
How do I buy wholesale containers?
Dealer Pro members browse available wholesale stock and send a purchase request. The supplier or Container Trader confirms the request, then arranges payment and delivery with you.
Who sets the price my customer pays?
You do. Dealer Pro members buy at wholesale prices and set their own retail prices, both in your store and on your Container Trader listings.
Can I list my containers on Container Trader?
Yes. Dealer Pro includes unlimited active listings and a company profile, so buyers searching in your area can find your containers and contact your store.
How long does approval take?
We review every application by hand. If anything is missing, we contact you to finish verification before approval.
Add containers to your business.
Apply for Dealer Pro today, or call us to talk through whether it fits your business.
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