Truck Paper Vocational Trucks Blog Archive

    It’s Work Trucks All Day Long On MDTrader.com
    Posted On: May 27, 2026
    Find new and used medium-duty vocational and work trucks at MDTrader.com, including box trucks, dump trucks, reefer trucks, commercial vans, and more. ...
    Used Medium-Duty Truck Inventory Levels Rise As Summer Sales Slow
    Posted On: August 28, 2025
    Watch our video for the latest used medium-duty and vocational truck market trends, including details about asking prices and auction values. ...
    Kenworth Showcases New Paccar TX-12 Pro Automated Transmission For Class 6, Class 7 & Light Class 8 Trucks
    Posted On: March 25, 2024
    Kenworth says its new 12-speed Paccar TX-12 Pro automated transmission, which features a maintenance-free Extreme Duty clutch, is well-suited for use in medium-duty and select heavy-duty vocational trucks. ...
    Freightliner Introduces Business Class M2 & Vocational SD Series Plus Models
    Posted On: September 21, 2022
    The new Plus models have upgraded interiors and can be spec’d with many of the same high-end safety and driver assistance features found in Freightliner’s flagship Cascadia trucks. ...
    Western Star Expands X-Series Vocational Truck Offerings With Introduction Of All-New 47X
    Posted On: September 30, 2021
    The newest X-Series truck complements the longer, heavier 49X, giving customers an even broader range of application and upfit options. ...
    A Closer Look At Kenworth’s New T380 & T480 Conventional Trucks
    Posted On: April 9, 2021
    Part of Kenworth’s brand-new lineup of Class 5 to Class 8 trucks, the T380 and T480 come with a wide variety of configuration options to help tackle just about any job. ...
    Mack Says mRIDE Suspension & Mack Axles Can Increase Vocational Truck Payloads
    Posted On: March 9, 2021
    Mack’s 40,000- and 46,000-pound axles offer weight savings of up to 140 lbs with drum brakes or 146 lbs with air disc brakes. ...
    A Closer Look At The Western Star 4700
    Posted On: April 3, 2019
    Earlier this year, the truck manufacturer updated this popular truck and made it safer and more productive. ...
    Freightliner Highlights eM2 Electric Truck & Vocational Trucks At 2019 Work Truck Show
    Posted On: March 6, 2019
    Freightliner is bringing its eM2 battery-electric truck along with an extensive lineup up of vocational trucks to the 2019 Work Truck Show, running this week in Indianapolis. ...
    Kenworth Showcases T880 & T880S Vocational Trucks At World Of Concrete 2019
    Posted On: February 7, 2019
    Kenworth showed off one T880 pumper truck and two T880S mixer trucks at this year’s World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. ...
    Cummins X12 Engine Now Available For Freightliner 114SD Trucks
    Posted On: December 13, 2018
    Freightliner says the option to spec its versatile vocational truck with the X12 will be a big advantage for weight-sensitive configurations such as concrete mixers, refuse trucks, dump trucks, and others. ...
    Mack Granite, LR & TerraPro Trucks Get Lytx Pre-Wiring Option
    Posted On: November 1, 2018
    The option to add Lytx DriveCam and Lytx Video Services gives fleet managers a wealth of information and options for making their fleets safer and more efficient. ...
    Freightliner Shows Off Vocational Trucks At The 2018 Work Truck Show
    Posted On: March 9, 2018
    The company is giving attendees an up-close look at several truck models configured to take advantage of the latest Detroit engines, fine-tuned powertrains, and a vast array of connectivity services. ...
    Kenworth To Showcase Vocational Trucks At The Work Truck Show
    Posted On: March 5, 2018
    At this year’s The Work Truck Show, which will be held by the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 6-9, Kenworth will focus on its vocational truck line. ...
    Daimler Announces Detroit DD8 Engine For Vocational & Medium-Duty Applications
    Posted On: February 13, 2018
    Whenever Daimler Trucks North America introduces a new entry into its Detroit line of engines, it’s a big deal, and that’s true of the company’s recent announcement that its new Detroit DD8 went into full production on Feb. 5. ...
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    Volvo Increases Use Of Recycled Materials In New Heavy-Duty Truck Models
    Posted 6/25/2026
    Volvo Trucks has increased the use of recycled and renewable materials in its newest heavy-duty truck models, reflecting the company’s effort to reduce the environmental impact from truck manufacturing. ...
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    Used Trailer Inventory Down Year Over Year, Asking & Auction Values Up
    Posted 6/17/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Sleeper Truck Values Firm Up As Inventory Continues To Soften
    Posted 6/17/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Truck VIN Guide Offers Fast, Free Lookup For Fast Track Iron Members
    Posted 6/15/2026
    Members of Fast Track Iron, Sandhills Global’s dynamic dealer network, receive exclusive access to the VIN Guide/Serial Number Guide, among many other perks. ...
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    Arrange Reliable Transport For Heavy-Haul Loads With FR8Star
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Securing shipping through Sandhills Global’s FR8Star service eliminates these unknowns, making it easier to finalize deals and get the critical equipment your buyers need to the jobsite without delay. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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    Unlock Local & Global Truck Sales With Truck Paper
    Posted 6/5/2026
    Truck Paper is Sandhills’ flagship brand for new and used commercial trucks and trailers, with a weekly U.S. publication, a website, and a mobile app. ...
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    Attract Buyers With Sandhills-Hosted Websites For Truck Sellers
    Posted 6/4/2026
    When you choose Sandhills Global as your website host, you get an expertly crafted, mobile-friendly site designed to showcase your company, inventory, and services with features tailored to your industry. ...
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    Reach Serious Truck & Trailer Buyers Directly With Email Blasts
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Whether promoting specific trucks for sale, announcing a special promotion, or building brand awareness, email blasts deliver messages quickly and efficiently. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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