New Enhancements: Part 3 Mobile Website We realized our mobile websites, m.commercialtrucktrader.com and m.equipmenttraderonline.com were antiquated. This year they would’ve been five years old, so before 2012 ended, we determined that we had […]
If you have a VIN handy while at your desk in the dealership, you can “pre-setup” adding inventory to Commercial Truck Trader by typing in the VIN, then letting us […]
New Enhancements: Part 1 of 3 If I have to pick a single word to describe our focus in 2012, it would be “mobile”. While we didn’t spend all of […]
World of Concrete 2013 was a blast! Commercial truck Trader, Equipment Trader, and the Wholesale Industrial Network joined forces to exhibit at this fun show. Our favorite highlights: - cool […]
By Terese Kerrigan of Freight Center Equipment Trader makes it easy to shop for heavy equipment, but did you know that shipping your newly purchased equipment can be just as simple? […]
Commercial Trucks Truck sales continue to surpass last year and point toward a sustained recovery; however, new orders for Class 8s have been down for the past six months. These […]
- Equipment Update- Agricultural equipment sales have seen a good year so far. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ June Flash Report Retail Sales indicates that tractor sales are doing just […]
This heatwave is becoming dangerous! To our beloved truckers and other Commercial Truck Drivers, please be safe. -Your friends at Commercial Truck Trader ]
By Charles Bowles Equipment Congressional passage of H.R. 4348, otherwise known as the highway bill, will certainly help to boost the equipment marketplace. The funding uncertainty had caused many projects […]
By Charles Bowles Commercial Trucks We all are breathing a sigh of relief now that Congress has passed the Highway Bill that will fund construction programs through September 2014. This […]
I bet if you’re a seller on one of our sites that you really like getting phone calls about a piece of inventory you’re advertising for. That is, after all, […]
Here’s a Guest Post from our friends at I80 Equipment. Enjoy! Buying Used Bucket Trucks from a Reputable Dealer Many businesses need to buy used bucket trucks every year in […]
Here’s a fun infographic from our friends at Atlas Van Lines! Road Trip Tips by Atlas Van Lines Here is the link to the infographic: Road Trip Tips. And for more […]
By Charles Bowles Commercial Trucks Replacement purchases still account for the great majority of heavy-duty truck sales. Couple that with a steady drop in diesel prices and we have a […]
By Charles Bowles Equipment We’re finally seeing a wee bit of movement in the world of heavy equipment. The number of new units posted online has increase slightly over the […]
The big news this month is that we have our tablet-optimized sites going into Beta. If you navigate to “t.commercialtrucktrader.com” or “t.equipmenttraderonline.com“, you’ll be able to navigate our search, with […]
The big news this month is that we have our tablet-optimized sites going into Beta. If you navigate to “t.commercialtrucktrader.com” or “t.equipmenttraderonline.com“, you’ll be able to navigate our search, with […]
Commercial Truck Trader would like to take this opportunity to congratulate one of our dealers for a recent award. Uebelhor & Sons fleet and commercial sales team received two awards […]
Spring is always especially busy for us in the technology group. While we deal with increasing amounts of website traffic, we also work to upgrade critical systems while building new […]
Spring is always especially busy for us in the technology group. While we deal with increasing amounts of website traffic, we also work to upgrade critical systems while building new […]
By Charles Bowles Equipment Construction equipment sales are still sluggish, particularly those related to the housing market. Leasing continues to be a bright spot in the equipment market, with the […]
By Charles Bowles Commercial Trucks It doesn’t appear that there will be a slowdown in commercial truck sales any time soon. According to WardsAuto.com, Domestic medium- and heavy-duty new truck […]
Until this month, few studies have ever compared the EPA’s cost predictions to the actual cost of meeting its motor vehicle emission mandates. A recent study completed by NADA/ATD, which […]
Here’s a quick look at the RAM Social Media Truck at the New York International Auto Show. With touch screens in the windows and other cool gadgets, this unique concept […]
We are fans of robots here at MetalMiner. From the nimble small ones to the sizeable giants, we appreciate the skill – and metal – it takes to create these […]
Congress’s passage last week of a 90-day extension to the funding of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will allow for the continuing operations of existing projects; however, it will keep […]
Truck sales continue their much-needed growth. While at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY a couple of weeks ago, I was astonished at how upbeat the industry is. […]
By: James MenziesLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kenworth, Peterbilt and Navistar all introduced new truck models today, on the eve of the Mid-America Trucking Show. Kenworth T680 Kenworth came out with a […]
Texting. Talking on the phone. Eating. Searching for a radio station. At some point while driving, you’ve probably participated in at least one of the above distractions – leading you […]
Equipment The end of stimulus funding for transportation and the overall malaise of the economy are taking their toll on construction equipment sales. When you add to that the pull-back […]
Commercial Trucks Domestic commercial truck sales, particularly in the heavier classes, are showing significant growth over last year. It appears that this trend will continue throughout 2012, as replacement demand […]
The 37th Annual World of Concrete Show happened in Las Vegas in January 23rd- 27th. Since 1975, this show has been the industry’s ONLY annual international event dedicated to the […]
The 37th Annual World of Concrete Show happened in Las Vegas in January 23rd- 27th. Since 1975, this show has been the industry’s ONLY annual international event dedicated to the […]
Hello again, everyone. It’s another week and we’ve launched more updates to the sites, CommercialTruckTrader and EquipmentTraderOnline. Some of these updates were directly related to feedback we’ve received from the […]
Hello again, everyone. It’s another week and we’ve launched more updates to the sites, CommercialTruckTrader and EquipmentTraderOnline. Some of these updates were directly related to feedback we’ve received from the […]
IronPlanet to host February 2012 auction in FloridaLeader in online auctions brings global marketplace to winter Florida auctions PLEASANTON, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2011) – IronPlanet® (www.ironplanet.com), a leading online marketplace […]
Moments ago we received an exciting email from one of our manufacturers, Mahindra, about their newest product launch. After looking into it, we decided it was a “must-share”… Mahindra is […]
Welcome to the new year, everyone. While we’ve been at home on vacation visiting family or just relaxing from a busy 2011, we have also been busy adding new updates […]
Welcome to the new year, everyone. While we’ve been at home on vacation visiting family or just relaxing from a busy 2011, we have also been busy adding new updates […]
Written By: Garrett Ginglen Cold weather can be hard on machines. Here are important tips to keep your machines running in great condition during cold weather. Cold Weather Recommendations: Always […]
We have so many new plans and great ideas rolling around here at the home office of CommercialTruckTrader.com and we would love to get some of our customers feedback of […]
CommercialTruckTrader.com has many dealers who our team and customers have come to know over the years… In honor of Thanksgiving and the holiday season, we would like to feature some […]
We want to take the time to wish all of you cheer and joy as the 2011 holiday season approaches. It is a time of sharing and caring, and also […]
EquipmentTraderOnline.com has many dealers who our team and customers have come to know over the years… In honor of Thanksgiving and the holiday season, we would like to feature some […]
We want to take the time to wish all of you cheer and joy as the 2011 holiday season approaches. It is a time of sharing and caring, and also […]
CommercialTruckTrader.com has many dealers who our team and customers have come to know over the years… In honor of Thanksgiving and the holiday season, we would like to feature some […]
We at Commercial Truck Trader are really excited to tell you all about our experiences at the Used Truck Association Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, AZ! This meeting took place last […]
I know it’s been some time since I’ve blogged and that’s because we’ve been working hard on several new initiatives. I would like to mention some of the upgrades we’re […]
I know it’s been some time since I’ve blogged and that’s because we’ve been working hard on several new initiatives. One of these we’ll talk about a whole lot more […]
