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Whether you're new to the trucking industry or you've been driving for years, making the decision to purchase a semi-truck comes with a list of technical questions and factors to consider. And one of those questions is whether to buy new or used. A lot of truckers might admit to wanting a new model in order to enjoy all the modern technology and whistles they've ever dreamed of. But you'd be surprised at what a used truck can offer, too. Here are some advantages of buying a used semi-truck over a new one.
Price
The most obvious advantage to buying used is the price of course. Used semi-trucks are significantly cheaper than new ones. Depending on where you shop, as well as the age and mileage of the used model, you could theoretically get 2-3 used semi-trucks for the same price as one new truck.
A brand-new semi will set you back over $100,000. And trucks that are a few years old will have a price tag that hovers around $100,000. Seven years later, that same truck will run $30,000-$40,000: a significant drop.
Imagine taking the money you saved and putting it towards your business, such as marketing and client acquisition, or even investing in some truck "extras" like new tires or updating the sleeping quarters.

 

 

   Have you ever wondered what life as a semi-truck driver is really like? In many ways, being a commercial truck driver is more of a way of life than it is a job. This career is one that is very much in demand, and it offers flexibility that is attractive to more spontaneous types of personalities, gives workers the opportunity to explore different areas of the United States, and then, of course, there is the comfortable paycheck as an added perk.

Before you make the decision to become a semi-truck driver, you might want to familiarize yourself with some fun facts about the trucking industry and a trucker’s way of life. Here are 13 statistics you probably didn’t know about the trucking industry and being a semi driver:

    Currently, there are about 5 million commercial trucks on the roadways of America, with approximately 2 million semi-trucks. If you lined each of them up end-to-end, they would just about reach the moon. That’s a big career family to become a part of.
    truck driver salaryWhile the average wage for truckers continues to increase due to the shortage of qualified semi drivers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a commercial truck driver in the United States was $39,520 in 2014.Truck a semi truck, find the comfort in life. We got a huge variety of used semi trucks in our collection .

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Flooring
Flooring in the trailer is another important consideration. Aluminum flooring tends to result in a trailer that’s lighter, but wood flooring lets you secure loads to the planks and eventually replace the boards when they become worn. Aluminum flooring is also adequate for hauling sand, soft dirt, and gravel, but concrete blocks and debris will require steel flooring, which can increase the cost and weight of the trailer considerably.
Reefer Unit
If you’re looking for a used reefer trailer, pay particular attention to the age of the refrigeration components. Typically, sellers will be able to tell you the number of hours the refrigeration unit has been active. An average trailer of this type can rack up between 1,200 and 1,500 hours per year.