Commercial Air, Rail & Water Transportation Equipment Rental & Leasing Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing off-highway transportation equipment without operators, such as aircraft, railroad cars, steamships, or tugboats.
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Commercial Air, Rail and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
% Growth Rate |
Number of Companies |
Total Employees |
Average Revenue per Company |
Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Commercial Air, Rail & Water Transportation Equipment Rental & Leasing companies in the United States.
Commercial Air, Rail & Water Transportation Equipment Rental & Leasing Revenue by State

Distribution by Company Size
Company Size | All Industries | Commercial Air, Rail & Water Transportation Equipment Rental & Leasing |
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Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
Small Business (5 - 20) |
Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
Large Business (100 - 500) |
Enterprise (> 500) |
Commercial Air, Rail & Water Transportation Equipment Rental & Leasing Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
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Total Revenue | Included |
Operating Revenue |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
Gross Profit |
Operating Expenses |
Operating Income |
Non-Operating Income |
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
Interest Expense |
Earnings Before Taxes |
Income Tax |
Net Profit |
Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
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Profitability Ratios | Included |
Profit Margin |
ROE |
ROA |
Liquidity Ratios |
Current Ratio |
Quick Ratio |
Activity Ratios |
Average Collection Period |
Asset Turnover Ratio |
Receivables Turnover Ratio |
Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Products and Services Mix
Product lines and services in the Commercial Air, Rail & Water Transportation Equipment Rental & Leasing industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.
Product Description | Description | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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Industry total | Included |
Rental and leasing of trans equip, except road veh (w/o operators) |
Rental and leasing of air transportation equipment |
Rental and leasing of rail transportation equipment |
Rental and leasing of water transportation equipment |
Other products |
Rental and leasing of other com & industrial equip (w/o operators) |
Rental and leasing of other industrial and commercial equip, nec |
Rental and leasing of industrial pumps |
Commercial and industrial equipment rental & leasing related serv |
Salary information for employees working in the Commercial Air, Rail & Water Transportation Equipment Rental & Leasing industry.
Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 5% | Included |
Chief Executives | 0% |
General and Operations Managers | 3% |
Sales and Related Occupations | 32% |
Retail Sales Workers | 22% |
Counter and Rental Clerks and Parts Salespersons | 20% |
Counter and Rental Clerks | 20% |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 15% |
Information and Record Clerks | 5% |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 13% |
Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 7% |
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 24% |
Motor Vehicle Operators | 12% |
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers | 8% |
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers | 5% |
Material Moving Workers | 10% |
Laborers and Material Movers, Hand | 9% |
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$82,917,335 on the commercial air, rail & water transportation equipment rental & leasing industry. It has awarded 673 contracts to 66 companies, with an average value of $1,256,323 per company.
Top Companies in Commercial Air, Rail & Water Transportation Equipment Rental & Leasing and Adjacent Industries
Company | Address | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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