Originally published at: Why Buying and Selling Heavy Equipment Still Feels Stuck in 2005 - FreightWaves
The trucking and heavy equipment industries have undergone a dramatic transformation since the pandemic. Fleet operators have adapted their business models, and buyer behaviors have shifted fundamentally. The demand for speed and efficiency has never been higher. Yet somehow, the marketplaces where trucks, trailers, and heavy-duty equipment change hands are still stuck in the past.