Used Heavy Duty Truck Sales in IN, OH, KY, & IL
Our used heavy-duty trucks for sale are made for the toughest hauls! All of our pre-owned truck models are quality inspected and ready to hit the road. If you're looking to save big, stop by one of our four truck dealerships in IN, OH, KY, & IL. We're sure to have the pre-owned heavy-duty truck for you!
Purchasing Used Heavy Duty Trucks
Getting a used heavy duty truck can provide a lot of people with a unique set of benefits. Some buyers own their own company in need of a truck or even a small fleet to move their product. Some run a transport company to move products for other businesses. There are even some private citizens who work as a trucker-for-hire to make money. Whatever the case is, consider stopping by Palmer Trucks and we’ll show you our pre-owned heavy trucks for sale. We welcome all patrons from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Heavy Duty Classification
Firstly, you’ll need to understand exactly what makes a used heavy duty truck before laying down any money. All trucks are broken down into classes. Even the ones you see on the road, used as commuter vehicles, have their own classification. A used heavy-duty truck falls in Class 7 and Class 8 groups. They have a weight limit of over 26,000 pounds and are among the biggest vehicles on the road.
What You’ll Need
Before you even consider getting a used heavy truck, you might need to upgrade your license. At its most basic, you’re going to need a Class B license to prove that you’re qualified to drive a heavy duty truck. Depending on what you’re hauling, you might need more than this. If you work for a company, ask about their policies on sponsoring your training. Otherwise, you’ll want to enroll in any classes near you so you can train with a professional.
Why Used?
You might be wondering why we would encourage you to buy a pre-owned heavy duty truck. Obviously, the primary benefit of buying any used vehicle is going to be the price, but for these vehicles, it can mean the difference between being able to buy one and having to look for other options. No matter what you’re looking at, you’ll be spending a lot of money. If you buy used, you can save as much as $100,000 or more. They may not come with the same warranties or maybe there’s a scratch or two, but these are minor sacrifices when you’re trying to figure out how to afford this kind of purchase.
Ready to check out some used heavy trucks for sale? Stop by Palmer Trucks and we’ll show you what we have available right now so you can hit the road and get your business moving again.