Our Story

At Clearway Rentals, our journey began with a personal drive to serve the Fraser Valley community and beyond. In 1956, our founder, Jake Schellenberg, set out to establish an auto repair and service business, naming it Schellenberg Service. The Schellenberg family became known for their exceptional customer care and service, and we take great pride in that legacy.

In the early years, Schellenberg Service went beyond auto repairs and fuel—it provided rentals for lawn mowers, rototillers, and trailers. We even had our own gas station, starting as Schellenberg Shell and transforming into Super Save and Arco. We’ll never forget the day when a gas war brought our prices down to an astonishing $0.26 per liter, causing a lineup of vehicles that stretched down South Fraser Way.

As time went on, Schellenberg Service evolved into Clearway Car & Truck Rentals, with a strong focus on providing top-notch car and truck rental services. In the ’70s, we operated Bow Mac truck rentals, and in the early ’80s, we established the name Clearway Car & Truck Rentals. To offer one-way rental options, we even added a Ryder Truck rental division for a decade.

Our family has been deeply involved throughout the journey, and in 1987, Jake passed the ownership to his sons, Gary and Rick Schellenberg. We’ve always believed in growth, and in 2001, Clearway Rentals expanded to Chilliwack, broadening our rental arm in the Valley. Shortly after, we acquired the franchise rights for National Car & Truck Rentals in 2002, establishing our presence in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley, Abbotsford Airport, and Mission.

However, our commitment to being a locally owned and operated company of the Fraser Valley led us to make a pivotal decision. In 2010, we chose to part ways with the National franchise and return to our roots as Clearway Rentals, fully dedicated to serving our community.

Throughout the years, we’ve had the privilege of meeting the diverse transportation needs of numerous industries and individuals. From supporting local agricultural companies, residential movers, and home restoration companies to serving schools, colleges, and government agencies, we’ve been there every step of the way. We’ve proudly catered to business and vacation travelers, delivery companies, film and production companies, churches, nurseries, and so many more.

At Clearway Rentals, our commitment to exceptional service and meeting your transportation needs remains at the core of who we are. We cherish our deep-rooted connection to the Fraser Valley and are grateful for the trust and support we’ve received throughout our remarkable journey.

Our fleet has grown and developed over  the years from Compact to Premium cars, 7, 9, 15 & 24 Passenger Vans and Buses, Cargo Vans and Pickup Trucks, SUV’s, Flatdecks, and a wide selection of Moving Box Trucks from 1 Tons to XL Tall Box 5 Tons.