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Find 1000's of used commercial trucks for sale at Truck Source. Sleeper tractors, daycabs, cab & chassis trucks, dump trucks and more. 4 easy locations.

With this offer, you can hit the road with a powerful ISX or N13 engine, plus the two-year warranty and $2,000 in the PM package. Hey, you deserve two years of worry-free trucking, right?

How to Buy a Used Semi Truck - Buying a used Class 8 truck or other commercial rig is a smart way for owner-operators to save money in the early days of their business.

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Trax Trux is known throughout the country for offering excellent values on an outstanding selection of trucks. They have recently joined our elite group of online advertisers at Trucker-to-Trucker, and we are proud to have them. Trax has trucks of all sizes, from small, light-duty trucks to large, heavy-duty big rigs.

Trucker-to-Trucker is proud to announce that TruckMax Homestead is a new member of our elite team of online advertisers. TruckMax Homestead has three dealership locations to serve members of the trucking industry in Florida and beyond.

Trucker-to-Trucker is proud to announce that TruckCenter.com has recently joined our elite group of online advertisers. TruckCenter is an excellent place to sell your trailers and trucks, as they reach thousands of customers around the world

Trucker-to-Trucker is proud to announce the addition of America's Truck Source to our growing list of elite online advertisers. America's Truck Source is the place to go if you need trucks in the Atlanta area.

Trucker-to-Trucker is pleased to welcome Freightliner of Grand Rapids to our exclusive network of online advertisers. Freightliner of Grand Rapids has been serving customers in Western Michigan and beyond since 1978.

Welcome Lee Smith Truck Sale in Chattanooga

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Welcome West Michigan International

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When a tire blowout ruins your day on the road, wouldn't it be nice if you could just press a button and fix everything? That's the idea behind the truck tire locator app from BFGoodrich. The app does plenty more than just find commercial truck tires, too. You can search for towing, tire inspections, oil & lube, and other kinds of service centers nearby.

Everybody loves saving money on gasoline, especially independent truckers. More miles per gallon might just make or break your profit, but the long-term savings come at the cost of the initial investment. Are you ready to buy a new truck just yet? New EPA rules already mandated higher MPG for pickups and semis a few years ago. By the spring of 2015, we'll hear about the next round of standards that will apply to model year 2018 and later.

If you're in the market for commercial trucks, trailers, equipment, or parts, you now have an easy way to get sellers to come to you. The best part, it won't cost you a thing! All you need to do is place a Want to Buy Ad on our Trucker to Trucker website, and wait for someone to contact you about having what you need.

It's not hard to figure out where 18 wheelers get that name from, but do you know why we also call them semi-trailer trucks? Here are some interesting bits of trivia and trucker tips that you might not have known.

Semi trailers are a hot commodity in the trucking community, but shopping for one is no easy task. It presents a greater logistical problem than, say, finding the right pair of jeans. Whether you're in the market to buy or sell, our trailer listings provide an online marketplace where you can find the best prospects from the comfort of your recliner.

When you're looking to sell your semi truck, you want a resource for truck advertising that's going to be inexpensive, but effective. Unfortunately, those are hard to find. However, when you take advantage of the options available at truckertotrucker.com, you'll find plenty of reasons to place your ad with us.

For most truck drivers, finding a truck they want is not difficult. Getting it for a good price takes a bit more effort. Before you begin talking with a seller, make sure you have everything ready on your side for the best negotiating position.

Twenty bucks doesn't buy much these days, but that's all it takes to sell your truck on TruckerToTrucker.com. The cost of a single online ad on TruckerToTrucker.com is just $19.95 and your ad runs until your item sells. That's a lot of bang for a few bucks! "Best trucker website to sell a truck on. I did not receive any phone calls from any other site I placed an ad in. Also, the one-time fee was great. On the other site my ad and money came and went. A plus for Trucker to Trucker." -- K. Roth, Pennsylvania

Earlier this year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) forwarded seven recommended truck safety standards to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

In the May issue of Truck News, editor James Menzies talked about three noteworthy equipment trends observed at the Mid-America Trucking Show: 1. Use of dead axle tractors increasing.

With the goal of improving big rig safety, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently recommended four changes to tractor-trailer design standards and three changes to crash reporting guidelines.

Five years ago, TrendHunter.com showcased 30 innovative truck designs with the potential to revolutionize the industry. Most of them never made it off the drafting table, but a couple of winners have made their mark.

When Walmart recently revealed its high-concept truck-and-trailer prototype, you could hear jaws dropping across the country.

Comparing life-cycle energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and total cost of ownership (TCO) of medium-duty electric and diesel urban delivery trucks for a range of drive cycles and electricity generation scenarios

Given current fuel prices, motor carrier fuel costs are almost certain to continue to be the first or second largest cost center for fleets and increasing freight demand

Trucker-to-Trucker is excited to welcome Maxim Truck and Trailer into our elite network of advertisers.

The strictest limits on use of hand-held communication devices are currently placed on professional truckers who are banned from using hand-held phones while driving nationally.

Improving truck safety is a priority for everyone. And efforts to reduce truck crashes have been highly successful. Truck accident statistics have shown dramatic improvements over the years and truck crash rates continue to go down even as truck miles increase.

Limiting trucks to a predetermined set speed limit has long been a controversial topic, especially among truck drivers. And while many of the nation's largest carriers already have speed limiters installed on all their rigs, many drivers still refuse to work for fleets that limit the speed on their vehicles.

We have partnered with Uship to help truckers who buy trucks they have found on this site in their possession as efficiently as possible.

Truck size and weight has always been a controversial issue and the debate is heating up as Congress has agreed to study the increasing truck sizes and weights to 97,000 pounds on six axles.

If you're still hanging on the hope the feds will delay implementing new truck driver hours of service regulations or have just procrastinated preparing for the change, it may be time to get a move on. As it stands now, drivers will need to be ready to comply in just a few short weeks.

With truck driver hours of service rules back in the courts you've most likely noticed an uptick in negative news reports about trucking in the general media stories warning of the dangers of killer truckers sharing the highways with hapless four-wheelers and putting everyone's lives at risk.

The dealership is a great place to go when you're looking for an exceptional used truck at a good price. The staff is also knowledgeable about the trucking industry and committed to matching owner-operators and trucking company owners with the trucks they need to move loads down the road efficiently.

Without semitrucks, very few of us would get the goods we need for simple survival, let alone any of the items we buy for fun and pleasure.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is warning truckers, especially those traveling in the Las Vegas area, to be on the lookout for criminals targeting trucks in a deliberate attempt to cause an accident for the purpose of collecting a hefty insurance payout.

Over a year ago, FMCSA shelved plans to make determinations on crash accountability in favor of further study.

They have built a reputation for great customer service. The stock at J.P. Rivard includes new and used trailers, wheels, used trucks and other related equipment.

SelecTrucks of St. Louis offers customers a fantastic selection of many truck models manufactured by Freightliner. Most of the trucks on the lot are equipped with sleepers, but they have daycab models too.

If you're looking for a huge selection of conventional trucks with sleepers, SelecTrucks of Georgia has you covered. They offer trucks in many different colors and styles to suit your tastes. You can buy a single truck or an entire fleet of trucks that match.

A number of commercial truck fleet operators have been adding more environment-friendly vehicles to their existing fleets. Trucking companies are giving a higher priority to sustainability goals than ever before. Alternative energy vehicles that include gas-hybrids, autogas, propane, CNG, and all-electric vehicles can be seen more often in many truck fleets.

The sales staff at SelecTrucks of Birmingham is ready to help you find the trucks you need to take your business to the next level. The tractors are listed for sale individually, but you can also buy them in a package so that every truck in your fleet matches. Every truck in the fleet has been handpicked.

Here at Trucker-to-Trucker, we'd like to welcome Knight Truck Sales to our exclusive team of online advertisers. Knight Truck Sales is a subsidiary of Knight Transportation, one of the largest trucking companies in the United States.

When a "sleeper" compartment is attached to a truck's cabin to help create extra space for the driver to rest or sleep, it is called a Truck Sleeper. The Office of Motor Carriers and the NHTSA have set new limits for truck drivers for the maximum number of hours they can work at a stretch. According to these limits, a driver is allowed to work for up to 11 hours, following 10 consecutive hours off duty.

Ohio has a long history of being one of the trucking industries most traveled though state.Most of the freight coming into our out of the east coast comes through Ohio. It has the well- known Ohio turnpike officially named the James W. Shocknessy Ohio Turnpike, is a 241.26 mi long, limited-access toll highway in the U.S., serving as a primary run to Chicago and Pittsburgh.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is currently accepting nominations for their 2012 Highway Hero Award. Deadline for nominations is January 31, 2013. You can go to http://www.goodeartrucktires.com to fill out a nomination form online.

At least one in seven vehicles chosen for inspection during the recently held Brake Safety Week had brake-related out-of-service (OOS) violations. The inspections were conducted by commercial vehicle inspections who participated in the week-long annual program.

Michigan is another of the four season states. It has beauty to be found each and every season while you are driving down one of the state's trunkline systems. Most of the statestrunklinesmake up most of the 9,720.8mile system are posted with an Interstate, US or M numbered designations.

About 14,000 registered trucking companies of Indiana face a serious recruiting challenge due to a nationwide shortage of qualified drivers. To meet the demand for drivers, these companies are now finding creative ways to hire good people. They are looking at the option to hire veterans, moving nearer to their workforce, and offering perks such as opening training facilities and more days off.

Electronic on board recorders are all the rage right now. Let's take a look into what they are and what they can do.An electronicon-board recorder (EOBR) is an electronic device attached directly to the motor of a commercial motor vehicle, which is used to record the amount of time a vehicle is being driven.

Everyone knows that it takes certain special skills and knowledge in order to properly drive certain types of commercial motor vehicles (CMV). However, before the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented its Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program, if you held a driver's license (for cars), you could legally operate any type of tractor-trailer or buses in many states, as well as in the District of Columbia.

The American Trucking Association (ATA) has recognized Cathy Gautreaux of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA) for her dedication, leadership, and achievements on behalf of the Louisiana trucking industry.

The trucking industry has been witnessing a slow but steady rebound after a prolonged period of decline since the global economic slowdown that began in 2008. Trucking is an important sector of the U.S. economy and crucial to the delivery and distribution of various commodities.

The American Truck Dealers (ATD) has announced the names of nine commercial trucks that have been nominated for the 2013 ATD Commercial Truck of the Year. This is a prestigious national award that recognizes the best truck entries in the heavy-duty and medium-duty categories across the country.

Selling semi-trucks online can be a great way to advertise and boost sales at your dealership. It can make shopping for semi-trucks quick and easy for all of your customers.

Trucker-to-Trucker would like to welcome UV Truck Sales into our exclusive team of online advertisers. They are a leader in the sale of pre-owned trucks of many types as well as trailers. You can find the helpful sales staff on the lot at 1041 Lake Road in Mendina, Ohio.

Trucker-to-Trucker is proud to announce that UTC Columbus has recently joined our exclusive team of online advertisers. The International Used Truck Center for the Columbus, Ohio area is located near the intersection of State Route 310 and I-70 in Etna, Oh.

Trucker-to-Trucker would like to welcome Hill International into our exclusive network of online advertisers. Hill International is a family-owned company that has been serving customers in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania for more than 100 years.

At Rudolph Foods, we're just bursting with appreciation for the truck drivers that work each day to fill our pantries and grocery shelves nationwide with the things we need! Where would we be without these drivers?

IDA Equipment Export, Inc. has recently become a member of our exclusive network of online advertisers here at Trucker-to-Trucker. IDA Equipment's dealership is located at 5612 Northwest 8th Street in Margate, Florida.

Trucker-to-Trucker is proud to announce that Piedmont Peterbilt has recently joined our exclusive network of online advertisers. Piedmont Peterbilt is known for their large selection of new Peterbilt trucks as well as the high-quality pre-owned trucks they sell.

Trucker-to-Trucker is pleased to announce that H.K Truck Center has recently joined our exclusive network of online advertisers. H.K. Truck Center is the top rated Hino Truck sales and service dealership in all of New Jersey. They are also a leader in Mitsubishi Fuso truck sales.

Truck Enterprises Harrisonburg has recently joined our exclusive network of online advertisers at Trucker-to-Trucker. Truck Enterprises Harrisonburg, located at 3440 South Main St. in Harrisonburg, Virginia, has been serving customers in the Harrisonburg area for more than 50 years.

Trucker-to-Trucker is pleased to announce that TLG Truck Center has recently joined our exclusive team of advertisers. The Larson Group (TLG) was founded nearly 25 years ago, and they have been providing customers with quality products and exceptional service ever since.

Trucker-to-Trucker is proud to announce that Truck Enterprises Hagerstown has recently joined our exclusive team of online advertisers. Truck Enterprises Hagerstown is the fifth Truck Enterprises location.

Bucket trucks may not be familiar to everyone but almost everyone has seen them. They are most easily spotted on the side of the road or near a light pole being used by electric linemen and tree trimmers.

Trucker-to-Trucker is proud to welcome Truck Enterprises Roanoke to our exclusive network of online advertisers. Truck Enterprises Roanoke, located at 4700 Kenworth Rd. in Roanoke, Virginia, has been an award winning dealership since before they were even open for business.

Trucker-to-Trucker is proud to welcome South Dixie Truck Sales as a new member of our exclusive network of online advertisers. South Dixie Truck Sales has become a leader in the sale of used dump trucks, semi tractors, heavy equipment and more. The dealership is easily accessible by truck or car.

Performance Diesel Inc. (PDI) of St. George, Utah, supported by other diesel industry leaders across the U.S., rebuilt of a 2001 Peterbilt 379 to raise money for breast cancer research.

Here at Trucker-to-Trucker, we believe that truck drivers are some of the most caring people on the road. Truck drivers have been known to support causes for kids, cancer research and other worthy causes.

Trucker-to-Trucker would like to welcome L&G Truck Sales to our exclusive network of online advertisers. L&G Truck Sales is among the friendliest dealers of trucks in all of Virginia.

Trucker-to-Trucker is glad to welcome Used Truck Center from Linden, New Jersey to our exclusive team of online advertisers. Used Truck Center is known for the quality of the vehicles they sell as well as the amount of financing options they offer. The dealership's hours are 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

Trucker-to-Trucker is pleased to welcome Heartland Motors to our exclusive network of online advertisers. The experienced staff at Heartland Motors has built a solid reputation for communicating openly with their customers and being honest. They offer a large selection of late-model, medium-duty trucks that are in exceptional condition.

Transportation Solutions & Equipment has recently joined our exclusive network of online advertisers here at Trucker-to-Trucker. The dealership can be found at 23855 S. Aero Ct in Plainfield, Illinois. They are one of the best retailers of pre-owned semi trucks and equipment in all of Illinois.

Trucker-to-Trucker would like to welcome Richmond Trucks into our exclusive network of advertisers. They offer one of the finest selections of medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks on the east coast, plus an excellent selection of specialty vehicles.

California Regulations Requirements and Compliance California continues to lead the way when it comes to higher emissions regulations. On December 12, 2008 the California Air Resource Board approved the CARB Compliance, with a goal of reducing particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen emissions from diesel vehicles.

Trucker-to-Trucker is proud to welcome E.R. Truck & Equipment as a new member of our exclusive team of advertisers. E.R. Truck & Equipment was founded in 1995 and has become one of the largest export dealers in South Florida.

Celer Inc., a leader in exporting heavy-duty equipment worldwide, has just been welcomed into the exclusive network of advertisers at Trucker-to-Trucker.Celer Inc. offers a variety of machinery, trailers and trucks to customers from all over the globe.

Powell Equipment Inc. has recently joined Trucker-to-Trucker's exclusive team of online advertisers. Powell equipment offers customers a wide selection of pre-owned trailers and trucks. The dealership is located at 27665 South Frontage Road East in Channahon (Joliet), Illinois.

Trucker-to-Trucker is happy to announce that Superstition Trucks and Trailers has recently joined our exclusive online advertising team. Superstition employs a team of highly-skilled technicians that are ready to repair and maintain your trucks, no matter how large they are.

Trucker-to-Trucker is pleased to announce the addition of TLC Truck and Equipment to our exclusive network of dealers. The company began as Broward Frame & Body in 1980. The company became Tri-County Truck & Equipment in 1986 and has grown to include Tri Leasing Corporation, the largest independent commercial truck rental agency is southern Florida.

Trucker-to-Trucker is delighted to announce that Arizona Commercial Trucks has joined their exclusive network of advertisers. AZ Commercial Truck Sales is the number one dealer of commercial trucks in the Mesa, AZ area.

This statement reflects the opinion of many people who are involved with tnew-used-truckshe trucking industry. Although there are increasing requirements to make trucks more environmentally friendly these are not all working in the new truck engine manufacturing.

The May 2012 Sheel Rotella SuperRigs competition held in Joplin, MO demonstrated once again why Peterbilt is such a beloved truck. Driver John O'Keefe won the competition, hands down, in his 2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHD Legacy. He calls the truck "Low Life" but, actually, it was the highlight of the day.

One of the most important issues in the trucking industry is safety. From roadside truck checks to patrolling the highway, the state patrol is always on the alert for any truck that may be having safety problems. The trucking companies continually have safety classes and ways of checking vehicles to make sure they are in tip-top condition.

Yes, the Grandpa and the Truck stories will be hitting the superslab soon, telling the career experiences (the ones he can tell) of 30 year, long-haul driver Paul Wesley Gates, one of Atlas Van Lines's Elite Fleet of Truckers.

In a time when there is so much unemployment in the United States, the one section that not only is going full blast and actually looking for employees is the trucking industry.

As if the new fuel efficiency and lower emission requirements due this year weren't enough, now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing a safety standard that requires all commercial trucks and buses be upgraded with electronic stability control (ESC).

Trucker-to-Trucker is happy to announce KieTek International as the newest member of our exclusive dealer network. Their office is in Queen Creek, Arizona, but their high-quality trailers have been shipped to customers around the world

On July 7, 2011, a North American Free Trade Agreement was signed, with little public notice, to allow Mexican trucking companies to haul products on U.S. soil. This agreement is for a period of three years and is related to a proposal presented in 2009.

Something that truckers are finding very convenient for their big rigs are back-up cameras. Once a complicated arrangement that was not very practical, there is now a wide range of types that work very well.