2017 Trucks For Sale in Florida

Typical 2017 powertrains include Cummins X15, PACCAR MX-13, Detroit DD13 and DD15, and Volvo D13. These engines pair well with Eaton Fuller automated manuals, Detroit DT12, Volvo I Shift, or Allison 3000 and 4000 series automatics. Automated manuals offer strong fuel economy and reduced driver fatigue, but performance depends on correct rear axle ratio and software calibration. Allison automatics excel in start stop and heavy vocational work, they add weight and can consume more fuel in high speed linehaul. By 2017 most platforms had refined SCR and DPF strategies, so focus on documented aftertreatment service, doser and NOx sensor history, and forced regen frequency to gauge reliability.

Start with the floor material and crossmember spacing. Laminated hardwood floors around 1.25 inch with 12 inch crossmember spacing are suited to frequent forklift use, aluminum plank floors save weight and resist moisture, but confirm the forklift rating per wheel and verify properly supported rear thresholds. Inspect scuff liners, ideally 12 to 24 inch high in HDPE or aluminum, and look for recessed e track or logistics posts that do not cut into structural members. Check for fastener looseness, cracked welds at the wheel wells, and deflection at the rear sill, then confirm the door threshold plate is flat and secure so pallet jacks do not catch.

A typical Class 8 6x4 day cab tractor with aluminum wheels and fairings often scales around 17,000 to 19,000 pounds, sleepers commonly run 18,500 to 20,500 pounds depending on bunk size and wheelbase. Class 7 to 8 straight trucks vary widely with body length and liftgates, expect roughly 18,000 to 26,000 pounds. Weight reduction comes from aluminum wheels, wide base singles where duty cycle and traction allow, lightweight fifth wheels, smaller or single fuel tanks matched to route length, aluminum air tanks and crossmembers, and careful body spec such as aluminum plank floors and lighter scuff systems. Each change has trade offs in traction, range, durability, and cost, so align the spec to the lane and load pattern.

Coastal humidity and salt laden air can accelerate corrosion on frames, fasteners, electrical connectors, and aftertreatment hardware even without winter road salt. Favor aluminum cabs and wheels, composite hoods, e coated or powder coated frames, stainless or zinc nickel fasteners, sealed harness connectors, and proper isolation between aluminum and steel to limit galvanic activity. Inspect frame flanges and crossmembers near the rear axles, cab and sleeper mounts, battery boxes, suspension hangers, aftertreatment clamps and brackets, and condenser or charge air cooler frames for early rust. Regular fresh water rinsing, dielectric grease on connectors, and timely paint touch ups extend service life and preserve resale.

Verify insulation quality by checking for soft spots or water intrusion in walls and roof, inspect door seals and sweeps, and ensure the vapor barrier is intact at penetrations. Look at return air chutes and bulkheads for rips that cause short cycling, confirm drain lines are clear, and examine floor channels for clean airflow. Review Carrier or Thermo King unit hours, maintenance records, condenser fin cleanliness, and fan operation, then compare box size and insulation package to the temperature setpoints you run. Good thermal integrity lowers run time, protects cargo, and reduces fuel burn and engine hours on the refrigeration unit in high humidity conditions.