Truck tractor drivers depend heavily on their trucks. It’s their livelihood and, for long-haul drivers, it can be their home away from home. This extremely interdependent relationship between drivers and their trucks quickly turns even the greenest of drivers into truck tractor experts. It’s no wonder that most truck buyers at our auctions carry out their own preliminary inspections on truck tractors that interest them. Many people bring a trusted mechanic or colleague to do the inspection for them. An experienced truck owner or driver can recognize the signs of a well-maintained truck and one that has been driven long and hard without any proper maintenance. If you’re a new driver thinking of becoming an owner/operator, a contractor needing to haul heavy equipment back and forth from job sites or a farmer wanting to haul livestock, you’ll most likely need to buy a truck tractor. Whether you’re looking for Mack trucks for sale, Peterbilt trucks for sale, International trucks for sale or another truck tractor make, take some advice from the experts and inspect these five items before you bid. Axle configuration, horsepower and capacity Check the truck’s axle configuration and transportation regulations for your area. Make sure you’re buying the right axle configuration … Continue reading Inspection tips: buying a used truck tractor