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Find articles about selling, shopping for, and buying heavy equipment, commercial trucks, trailers, and parts online. From must-have attachments to insider buying advice and costs, we cover everything you need to know before selling your equipment or making your next purchase.

Is it looking like you'll need to buy new or used heavy equipment soon? Follow these steps to simplify the process.
November 9, 2021

What is a tire credit for dealers in the heavy truck and trailer industries? Let's take a look. 
October 22, 2021

Learn not only how to photograph your commercial vehicles and heavy equipment for sale but also how to think like a buyer to maximize your results.
September 2, 2021

The new Deals section of your My Little Salesman dealer management system allows you to manage the who, what, where, when, and how of absolutely any transaction—all in real-time. In addition to this, the Form section will allow you to automate your form data entry while also providing DocuSign integration on any document requiring electronic signature. Managing your equipment sales just got a whole lot easier!
August 23, 2021

Whether you have semi-trucks for sale or you’re looking to sell other heavy equipment and parts, managing the necessary paperwork is likely your least favorite part of the job. Realizing this, My Little Salesman set out to make the process of filling out forms and acquiring the necessary signatures as painless as possible. Part of this effort includes a new system feature we’re excited to announce: DocuSign account integration with your My Little Salesman Sales Desk. And it really couldn’t be any easier to set up and use.
August 16, 2021

A sure way to capture the spirit of a civilization is to examine what it builds. Humans have always expressed themselves through architecture, design, and innovation. Therefore, the spirit of America can be viewed through the lens of its most inspiring construction projects.

In this list, we won’t confine ourselves to buildings alone, but to all of the projects that make America great. From the Hoover Dam, to the Interstate Highways system, let’s explore the top ten constructions in American history.
August 2, 2021

In this article we’ll take a look at how industry norms have been affected by supply chains, demand, and worker shortages. We’ll also follow these trends to forecast the future of both residential and commercial construction for the immediate future as well as the next 5 and 10 year periods.
July 15, 2021

This article will go over everything you need to know about 3D printing heavy duty truck parts. We’ll discuss the process, the materials required, and whether or not the endeavor is cost effective.
June 8, 2021

Remanufactured engines are a quick, easy, and cost-effective way to get a truck with a faulty engine back on the road. In this article, we’ll go over why remanufactured truck engines are a great solution and some tips that will help you find the best ones for your fleet.
June 4, 2021

Trucking isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle. All truckers know how rewarding their career is: the feeling of freedom, and the independence of life on the road - heck, the pay ain’t bad either! But the life of a trucker can also be a dangerous one. Traveling across the country, often by yourself, in a semi that weighs anywhere between 30,000 and 80,000 pounds is a risky proposition, no matter how experienced you are. In this article, we’ll go over the top 10 most important road safety tips for truckers.
April 29, 2021

Skid steer loaders and tractors are the two preferred types commercial snow removal equipment when it comes to plowing deep snow off roads, fields and various worksites. Follow this guide to find the best snow removal equipment for your business.
November 24, 2020

A list of the best heavy equipment engines from Cummins, Cat and Detroit. There’s a lot of different heavy duty engines to choose from to power your construction equipment, semi truck, logging truck, or other commercial vehicle, but these top picks keep selling year after year.
October 3, 2017

We all know that excavators are great for digging holes and clearing sites, but with additional excavator attachments, you can accomplish a whole lot more.
June 25, 2017

Although there are many different brands of semi trucks to choose from, buying a semi truck is easy when you know what to look for – and also what to avoid. Following these 4 important steps will help make sure that you are buying a semi truck that will take you where you need to be, safe and on-time.  
June 19, 2017

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