Beginning Your New Business? You’ll Need Flatbed Trucks

by Merlin Hearn | Sep 24, 2019 | Trucking

Over 56 countries sent 5,900 people to a truck auction on May 14 and 15. In the auction, the majority (89 percent) of buyers were American. However, eleven percent of buyers were from other countries and 64 percent of the auctioned vehicles were bought on the Internet.

If you’re wondering what the big deal is about buying used flatbed trucks, then cast your eyes upon these figures. Over 60 flatbed trucks were sold in the auction. There are no figures for the sales, but the overall amount sold exceeded $51 million. So you can figure on 60 flatbed trucks going for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

These figures can only be appreciated by anyone intent on beginning his business or building one. Those looking to start their own business need trucks to get their product to market. Where can business owners obtain good quality used flatbed trucks for a reasonable price?

Buying locally has always strengthened a community as well as building bonds between businesses and people. Most mechanics make sure used flatbed trucks run better than one just out of the factory. When your trucks need repair, you’ll bring them back to the dealership. When you need more trucks, you’ll buy them from the dealership.

Main Street in Salisbury, NC was the beginning of Hammer Trucks. They grew into ten plus acres of used trucks over on I85 at exit 74. There, you will find trucks of all makes including Freightliner, Volvo, Kenworth, International, Peterbilt and more. Used trucks are refurbished in Hammer’s service department and rendered good as new.

Whether you’re just beginning your business or adding to your fleet, Hammer will work with you to make sure you have the vehicles you need at the best price for you. today to learn more about it.