Repowr and the Race to Turn Empty Trailers into Infrastructure

Every day, thousands of trailers sit idle in yards across North America—underutilized, invisible, and costing money. Repowr wants to change that. Backed by $6M in seed funding, they’re building a shared-use trailer network that turns empty capacity into flexible infrastructure. This post breaks down their model, the rise of drop-and-hook freight, and why monetizing idle trailers might be the next big unlock in logistics.