RentalYard Heavy Duty Trucks Blog Archive

    New Peterbilt Model 567 & Model 589 Car Carriers Feature UltraLow Roof
    Posted On: March 13, 2024
    New Peterbilt car carrier configurations include the Model 567 UltraLow Roof Day Cab and Model 589 UltraLow Roof 58-inch Sleeper. ...
    Volvo Shows Off Connectivity Innovations & Automatic 911 Calling For VNL Trucks
    Posted On: March 12, 2024
    Volvo Trucks North America debuted the newest VNL truck at ATA TMC last week. ...
    Peterbilt’s Brand-New Model 589 Blends Iconic Style With Next-Level Comfort
    Posted On: May 15, 2023
    “The Model 589 takes cues from our heritage designs and incorporates essential customer feedback to bring it to life,” says Peterbilt’s Jason Skoog. ...
    Mack LR Electric Part Of $10 Million South Bronx Clean Transportation Program
    Posted On: November 22, 2022
    “The Mack LR Electric model exemplifies Mack’s commitment to sustainable transportation solutions,” says Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of sales and commercial operations. ...
    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. ...
    Ball & Son Excavation Started With One Kenworth W900L, Fleet Has Grown To 25 Kenworth Trucks
    Posted On: September 9, 2022
    “I drove a lot of different truck makes earlier in my career and thought that trucks produced by Kenworth were the most versatile and best overall vocational trucks in the business,” says founder and owner Dontel Ball. ...
    Kenworth Delivers 10,000th T680 Next Generation, Reaches Milestone In Just 15 Months
    Posted On: May 27, 2022
    The special milestone truck was delivered to longtime Kenworth customer System Transport of Spokane, Washington, along with a fully refurbished 1965 Kenworth W900, presented as a 50th anniversary gift. ...
    Nonprofit Recycler Eco-Cycle Orders First BEV, A Mack LR Electric
    Posted On: February 15, 2022
    The Mack LR Electric will help the company transition to an electric-powered fleet and is expected to travel 15,000 miles each year to collect compostables from commercial and residential clients. ...
    New Diesel-Powered F-Series Marks Isuzu’s First Foray Into Class 7 Trucks
    Posted On: October 19, 2021
    The low cab-forward (LCF) F-Series trucks provide excellent visibility and extra space for body upfits as compared to conventional trucks with a long hood. ...
    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. ...
    Kenworth Debuts Lower, 52-Inch Flat-Roof Sleeper Cab For T680, T880 & W990 Trucks
    Posted On: June 4, 2021
    The new flat-top sleeper cab is designed for applications that require a low roof, such as car haulers, crane trucks, and mobile pump units. ...
    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. ...
    Volvo Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of VNL With Specially Badged Models & Limited-Edition Merchandise
    Posted On: April 5, 2021
    Volvo’s most popular truck model has gone through a number of changes over the last two and a half decades, including the addition of the I-Shift automated manual transmission and many more. ...
    Kenworth Now Offers Bendix’s Electronic Stability Program As An Option On C500 Trucks
    Posted On: April 1, 2021
    The ESP technology uses sensors that track lateral acceleration as well as steering angle and direction to “help stabilize the vehicle during loss-of-control situations on dry, wet, snow, and ice-covered roadways,” Kenworth explains. ...
    Peterbilt Introduces Latest Iteration Of Its Model 579 Truck, Featuring New Technologies, New PACCAR Engines & More
    Posted On: February 5, 2021
    Peterbilt also emphasized aerodynamics and comfort with the design of the new Model 579; it features a sloped hood and several aerodynamic components on the outside and a 10% quieter cab and sleeper compartment. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency
    Posted 5/1/2026
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    Smart Farm Machinery Sales Strategies Start With Sandhills Ag Platforms
    Posted 4/28/2026
    These powerhouse platforms, including TractorHouse, MarketBook, and SpecialtyCropEQ, reach a global audience and provide the tools and advertising options to set sellers up for success. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted 4/6/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
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    When To Rent vs. When To Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026
    Posted 3/25/2026
    Financing conditions, utilization, machine availability, your job backlog, economic conditions, and cash flow—RentalYard and Machinery Trader help contractors decide whether to rent or buy heavy equipment in 2026. ...
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    AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers
    Posted 3/13/2026
    Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale. ...
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