Historically, the distribution of temperature-controlled commodities is a volatile industry. If business slows because of economic conditions such as a recession, trucking contracts may be reduced or ...

When Roger Mansfield turned 40 last year, he decided the time was right to pursue his dream of becoming an owner-operator. In January, he got the ball rolling, incorporating his business, doing a ...

Leasing owner-operators is one of the quickest ways a trucking company can increase the fleet’s capacity. However, there are several pitfalls with using leased owner-operators, for both the company ...

According to manufacturers, backhoe-loader buyers are increasingly selecting machines with attachment couplers to better utilize their machine investment. Among manufacturers of backhoe-loaders with ...

That’s where www.cherrytrader.com comes in: a modern, easy-to-use online marketplace for trucks and heavy equipment. Thanks to a growing seller base, you can easily filter listings to find the exact ...

Previously in this three-part look at used-equipment warranties: Used-truck warranties more valuable than ever with sky-high equipment prices and maintenance costs Beyond the OEM warranties that ...

Have y’all gotten sick of election news yet? He said, she said, he said … back and forth day after day. It is enough to drive you crazy if you watch the news all the time. Thankfully, I most often ...

Lease-purchase, or rent-to-own, programs have been around for years, but the collapse of used equipment values has greatly increased interest in them. Rather than take devastating write-downs of ...

Why the End-of-the-Year Market Drop Is an Ideal Time for Owner-Operators to Buy Trucks and Heavy Equipment As truck and trailer prices decline and inventory grows, Cherry Trader helps buyers and ...