Read Time: 2 Minutes | The history of semi-trucks goes back almost to the dawn of the automobile. The moment someone had a working internal combustion engine, someone else was thinking about how to harness it to ship goods around. In that time, there’s been plenty of change and innovation in trucking – something we’re proud to have been a part of, offering semi-trucks for sale here at Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth.
Read moreRead Time: 2 Minutes | Why should you choose a Kenworth T880 dump truck to add to your fleet? Well, while we might be biased from spending over thirty years selling Kenworth’s, we honestly agree with their slogan that they are “The World’s Best” trucks. In our view, no other brand of dump trucks (or any other truck) on the market hits such a great balance between price, performance, comfort, and operating costs. Their extreme configurability is another big plus, since you can get the perfect Kenworth T880 dump truck for your own needs.
Read moreRead Time: 2 Minutes | There are dangers involved in any form of heavy machinery operation, but dump truck driving tends to be one of the most dangerous – and not just for the driver! The issue is usually that dump trucks are being operated on work sites that often have limited mobility and plenty of other people around. This creates ample opportunity for accidents, when a 30,000+ pound loaded vehicle and distracted workers are in close proximity.
Read moreRead Time: 2 Minutes | Buying a used dump truck can easily cost $150,000 to $200,000. It’s no wonder that plenty of fleet managers and independent owners look to buy used instead. A well-constructed dump truck can last for decades and rack up many hundreds of thousands of miles, so even an older model can still potentially offer superior value. However, you’re still going to be investing a large chunk of cash even when buying a used dump truck. Smart buying is the key! Here are some major cost factors to think about.
Read moreRead Time: 2 Minutes | In some ways, dump truck driving is easier on drivers than many other forms of heavy trucking. Among other things, they usually don’t have to put much effort into loading and unloading, and they aren’t going to be called to make long hauls. However, on the other hand, dump truck driving is among the more dangerous forms of hauling. There’s a lot that can go wrong with a dump truck – especially during loading and unloading.
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