6 Places to Find Used Heavy Trucks for Sale

Whether you’re just starting out and need a whole fleet or you just need a heavy truck or two to support a growing business, you can save a ton of cash by looking for used heavy trucks. Sure, it’s not as simple as buying a used hybrid or motorcycle, but it’s possible nonetheless.

Here are some places you might find those “Used Heavy Trucks for Sale” listings:

1. Craigslist.org – If you are running a commercial construction business in your area, chances are you have at least one competitor (if not 12). Your competition might be in a position to unload some of their vehicles, and Craigslist is a good place for them to advertise the sale (mostly because it’s local and free).

2. Pennysaver – Most homes and businesses get a Pennysaver delivered to their doors on a weekly or biweekly basis. Although this classified vehicle is primarily targeted towards homeowners, you will find some business-related listings here. There’s no guarantee that there will be used heave trucks for sale, but it’s a good place to look.

3. Newspaper Classified Section – Again, the newspaper classified ads are largely targeted towards the end consumer, but there’s a chance you’ll find used commercial trucks for sale here.

4. Local Auction – When the government takes possession of a business, the assets are often sold at an auction to the highest bidder. You definitely stand to save a load of money this way, but you have to be careful: oftentimes, you can’t inspect the vehicles before the auction. If that’s the case, your bid should reflect the worst possible condition that the lot of used heavy trucks could possibly be. You can find auction announcements in the newspaper, Pennysaver, or on Craigslist.

5. Salvage Yard – Oftentimes, salvage yards will have used heavy trucks for sale, but you must know that they will likely need a lot of work to get them into good condition again. Any vehicle with a salvage title has experienced some level of damage (often extreme).

6. Dealership – You might pay a little more for the used trucks here, but you are almost guaranteed to find what you’re looking for. And for some people, the time saved is priceless. Your used heavy truck may also come with a warranty of some sort if you buy it at the dealership.

All the places mentioned above are great spots to look for used heavy trucks for sale, and you should definitely make use of all of them if you want to find the best deal. As you’re flipping through the pages of the newspaper and perusing the commercial Craigslist listings, keep in mind that this is a process. Yes, you can save a lot of money by finding used trucks, but there is no guarantee that the exact truck you need will be for sale at the time you need it to be available. If you have an urgent need for a specific truck, you might need to consider buying new. At least in that case, you’ll have a manufacturer’s warranty and can be fairly certain that the truck will last for years to come.