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Simply put, the Trucker Bathroom Act would legally require access to existing restrooms at most facilities where truck drivers are picking up and delivering shipments. These facilities include ports, warehouses, and larger retail locations. 

Deciding whether to lease or buy a semi-tractor trailer can be tricky. Both options have their own advantages and disadvantages. Let’s explore some of the key pros and cons of leasing versus buying a semi-tractor trailer.

In this article, we’re breaking down some of the pros and cons of buying a box truck from dealerships, rental companies, and private sellers.

Ready to sell your semi-truck and upgrade to a shiny new model—or maybe you’re on your way out of the industry? Before you put your rig on the market, there are a few crucial steps you should take to prepare it for sale to help maximize its value.

By opting to focus your listing efforts on a single niche marketplace, you are presenting your inventory to buyers who are only after the products you sell. Even if the traffic to your listings is lower than a cross-listing approach, this is niche traffic—focused and ready to buy your items. 

Selling machinery is not a daunting task but your results can vary based upon the amount of work you put into your products' listings. Whether you are looking to sell heavy equipment, machinery, commercial trucks, trailers, or parts, here are five tips to getting better results and attracting more buyers.

What is a Federal excise tax? How does it impact the heavy truck and trailer industries? Get help wrapping your head around FETs with this handy piece and video.

“The 340 reaches a new level of performance." “Built for big jobs, the 352 delivers unmatched performance in its size class."

As the saying goes, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” This also goes for your pre-sleep routine. If your idea of a pre-sleep routine is simply to turn off the light and jump into bed, you may be greatly limiting your potential for highly restorative sleep.

“Bringing Brandt and Agrowquip's locations together on the North Island under one banner allows us to make a more significant investment in the facilities, tools, and people to meet the growing needs of our customers, now and in the future."

Even more than test-driving a car or truck, buying a sleeper semi-truck is a unique shopping experience. On one hand, you’re looking at the vehicle as a work truck. On the other hand, the experience is akin to inspecting an apartment you’re considering moving into.

Whether your backyard is becoming overgrown or you’ve decided to cut some trails through the property, clearing brush is a task that anyone with the right tools and motivation can tackle. But what is required? On this edition of Task Tackler Academy, we’re answering some frequently asked questions about how to clear brush.

Considering replacing your semi truck with a newer model? Before you begin looking at new semi trucks for sale, it pays to weigh your options. 

Community support has always been an integral part of Brandt’s business philosophy. The Hurricane Fiona donation is being made in conjunction with Brandt’s Thanks A Billion philanthropic program. In the past decade, the TAB program has distributed more than $22 million to disaster relief and community initiatives in 250+ communities across Canada.

“Building upon the improvements introduced on the L-series loaders in 2019, the P-tier models incorporate even more technology advancements, providing our customers with a line of dependable and strong wheel loaders to meet the demands of the aggregates industry.”

We’ve designed this guide to give you the information you need to understand how to ship heavy equipment. From the basics of how heavy equipment is shipped to the terminology and concerns that come with the entire process, we've got you covered.

Cross listing (also known as “cross posting” at times) in the context of listing items online for sale, greatly increases the visibility of sales inventory because it isn’t tied to a single marketplace. And our data tells us that cross listing actually benefits listing clients by attracting buyers from a wider pool of industries, specific needs, and pain points—many of which may not have otherwise been exposed to such listings if they had remained siloed in a single marketplace. 

Road equipment manufacturer Hilltip has now introduced its Sweepaway™ rotary broom attachments for pickup trucks, tractors, and other related vehicles.

This guide is designed to help you decide on the right service truck for your company. We've included a brief overview of what a service truck is, some key points to consider when buying a service truck, and some helpful questions to consider throughout the buying process.

“Not every customer is looking for the most technology in a machine. By introducing the 544 G-tier in Canada and expanding the availability of the 644 G-tier into the United States, we are providing our customers with options to help meet their diverse needs,” said Solutions Marketing Manager, Luke Gribble.