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Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices

According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward.

Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI

Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. Its equipment lifecycle approach has multiple sales avenues and tools for the best results.

Activate OS Is Your Equipment Management Operating System

Activate OS (ActivateOS.com) is an all-in-one equipment management platform used by dealers, heavy equipment fleet o\wners, and rental companies to track assets, automate inspections, and unlock new revenue streams for parts and service.

Get Easy Equipment Financing With CurrencyFinance

CurrencyFinance’s fast, easy application helps equipment buyers secure financing up to $500,000 with low fixed rates and terms up to 72 months.

VIP+ Provides Accurate Valuations Plus Dealer Pricing Tools

The Value Insight Portal+ (VIP+, formerly FleetEvaluator), generates accurate equipment, truck, and trailer valuations plus exclusive dealer pricing tools.

Sandhills Global Retail Platforms Connect Buyers & Sellers Across Industries

Read our post to learn how Sandhills Global’s retail platforms connect buyers and sellers of trucks, heavy equipment, aircraft, and more.

Aerial Titans Is Focusing On The Right Customers With LiftsToday

Aerial Titans uses the focus of LiftsToday and the reach of Machinery Trader and other Sandhills platforms to sell its telehandlers, boom lifts, and scissor lifts.

Used Forklift Inventory Surges Year Over Year, Other Categories See Monthly Decrease

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used lift equipment on Sandhills platforms.

Target Retail, Wholesale & Auction Buyers Simultaneously With Pre-AuctionTime

Read our post to learn how Pre-AuctionTime enables sellers to advertise assets at retail and wholesale ahead of the planned auction date.

Quality Used Machinery Inventory Shrinks As Equipment Shifts Into Rental Fleets

According to the newest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms are trending down across all markets except for forklifts.

Capitalize On Growing Demand For Rental Equipment With RentalYard

If you're looking to maximize rental demand for your equipment, start listing rentals today with RentalYard to reach local and global renters via biweekly magazines and a newly overhauled website.

What’s New At Sandhills Global

Get the latest news about updates to Sandhills platforms and apps for auction management, wholesale equipment sales, charter aircraft, vocational trucks, boats for sale, and more.

FR8Star Simplifies Shipping For Heavy-Haul & Oversized Loads

Read our blog post for more on using FR8Star to get free shipping quotes for heavy equipment, oversized and overweight machinery, and other loads.

Bobcat Launches New Lithium-Ion Battery Packs For Ride-On Electric Forklifts

Bobcat’s new 48- and 80-volt lithium-ion battery packs for Class I cushion tire, pneumatic-tire, and three-wheel electric forklifts have 50% faster charging, IP65 durability, and cold-weather support.

New Market Report Shows Used Telehandlers Remain The Hottest Lift Category

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used lift equipment on Sandhills platforms.

How To Get Forklift, Scissor Lift & Other Lift Equipment Financing On LiftsToday.com

Complete a quick online CurrencyFinance application today for forklifts, scissor lifts, and other lift equipment and see your buying power on LiftsToday.com.

What's New At Sandhills Global

Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms and apps, including VIP+ (formerly FleetEvaluator) and free Facebook Marketplace export features.

Track Phone Leads From All Your Advertising With CallStats

Available in the Sandhills Cloud, the CallStats app enables sellers to track phone leads generated by print ads and online listings for retail, wholesale, auction, and rental assets.

Email Blasts: Reach Sandhills Buying Audiences Directly With Your Targeted Message

With Sandhills Global’s email blasts, you can showcase specific assets in your inventory, promote an upcoming auction, or announce a current promotion directly to active buyers from the marketing list for the Sandhills platform you choose.

Meet With Machinery Trader, LiftsToday, CraneTrader & AuctionTime At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

Join LiftsToday at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 at Festival Grounds Booth F28061 and grab the CONEXPO Special Edition issue.

Premium Hosted Websites Attract New Customers With Lead-Generating Features

Want to modernize your website with media sliders, videos, and more? Get a premium website hosted by Sandhills, plus a free WordPress conversion.

White-Label VIP: Initiate Sales From Your Website With Free Equipment Valuations

Value Insight Portal (VIP) is a mobile-friendly valuation hub that helps users price assets correctly for acquisitions, liquidations, trades, and more.

Evaluate The Effectiveness Of Online Advertising With The WebStats App

WebStats, available in the Sandhills Cloud, provides metrics on all aspects of your digital advertising, enabling a comprehensive evaluation of your online reach and strategic planning for future ads.

Create Showrooms For Your Brands & New Equipment On Your Hosted Website

Promote new equipment and the brands you carry with showrooms on your Sandhills-hosted website, and stock them with the Showroom Manager app.

Used Telehandler Market Sees Inventory Declines, Value Decreases In December

Watch our video to learn more about how used telehandler inventory trends are having an impact on asking prices and auction values.

Used Forklifts More Plentiful This Year, Except For Late-Model Units

Watch Sandhills Global’s latest market report video to learn about inventory and value trends impacting used pneumatic-tire and cushion-tire forklifts.

Inventory Levels Decreased In December Across Most Markets As Dealers Faced Slower Year-End Sales

According to the new Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels declined in December as dealers sought to close end-of-year sales.

What’s New At Sandhills Global

Read about new and updated tools and features for dealers, auctioneers, bidders, and buyers using AuctionTime, Fast Track Iron, Activate OS, and more.

Make Light Work Out Of Heavy-Haul Transport With FR8Star

FR8Star offers buyers free access to shipping quotes from a network of over 20,000 vetted transportation professionals, qualified to handle oversized, overweight, and complex loads in the United States, Canada, and internationally.

Make Data-Driven Decisions With Sandhills Global’s Monthly Market Reports

Sandhills market reports draw on a vast pool of current and historical equipment sales data from Sandhills’ farm machinery, construction equipment, and truck and trailer platforms.

Auction Values: Use Real-World Auction Results To Your Advantage

AuctionValues.com delivers a continuously updated database of auction results for farm equipment, heavy construction machinery, trucks, trailers, RVs, livestock, attachments, parts, components, and other assets.

Boost Your Online Presence With Hosted Services From Sandhills

Sandhills-hosted websites provide a professional online presence for businesses, offering options to customize the site to suit your business needs.

AI-Assisted Advertising Starts With Inventory Management

You only need to enter or import assets once into Inventory Management, a free app in the Sandhills Cloud, to advertise and update them on any applicable Sandhills trade site, as well as your Sandhills-hosted website.

CurrencyFinance: Competitive Financing For You & Your Customers

CurrencyFinance is a comprehensive financing solution that enables your customers to secure financing for all types of equipment, trucks, and trailers—helping to finalize deals faster and keep inventory flowing.

Fast Track Iron’s MarketTrends Offers New Auto Focus & Quick Filter Pricing Features

Members of Sandhills Global’s Fast Track Iron dealer network have exclusive access to features such as MarketTrends, which has new Auto Focus and Quick Filter features to help you find the most relevant values.

Used Aerial Lift Inventory Trends Up, Asking & Auction Values Tumble

Watch our video to learn more about how recent trends in used aerial lift inventory are impacting asking and auction values.

Used Forklift Inventory Levels Trend Upward For 10th Consecutive Month

Watch our video to learn more about recent inventory levels, asking prices, and auction values in the used forklift market.

Challenging Market Continues For Truck Dealers While Used Farm Equipment Sales Increase

Sandhills Global market reports covering November data highlight a tough market for used truck dealers, a slight uptick in used agricultural equipment sales, and sluggish sales of used heavy machinery, with some dealers focusing more on rentals.

Inventory Still Climbing, Values Still Falling For Used Lift Equipment Market

Watch our used lift market report video for details on inventory and value trends impacting slab and rough-terrain scissor lifts and telescopic boom lifts.

Used Forklift Inventory Levels Increase, Asking & Auction Values Continue Decline

Watch our video to learn more about the continued increase in used forklift inventory and the impact on asking and auction values.

Used Lift Inventory Levels Still Climbing, Precipitating Declines In Asking & Auction Values

New Sandhills Global market reports cover October inventory, asking price, and auction value trends for used equipment, trucks, and trailers.

3 Tips To Prep Your Equipment, Trucks & Trailers For End-Of-Year Auctions

Even if an auctioneer is handling your sale for you, there’s plenty you can do to ensure your equipment, trucks, or trailers stand out for strong sales results before the end of the year.

Get Results With Pre-AuctionTime: Use Wholesale & Retail Sales Channels Before Auction

With Sandhills Global’s Pre-AuctionTime, your assets get unrivaled visibility ahead of auction day by opening the door to wholesale and retail sales opportunities.

Did You Buy Lift Equipment In 2025? The Section 179 Tax Deduction Could Save You Money

If you bought forklifts or other lift equipment and put them to use in the 2025 calendar year, the section 179 tax deduction could help you write off and recover some of those costs.

How To Find Lift Equipment Auctions Near You

Find lift equipment, heavy machinery, attachments, and more in upcoming auctions near you, where you can bid online and win in live and on-site simulcast and livestreamed auctions on Equipmentfacts.

CurrencyFinance: Fast Funding For Fast Sales

CurrencyFinance specializes in securing financing for buyers in the construction, agriculture, and commercial transportation industries.

Used Forklift Inventory Rises For 8th Month In A Row In September

Watch Sandhills Global’s latest used lift market report video to learn about inventory and value trends impacting used forklifts, especially pneumatic-tire models.

Used Construction Equipment Inventory Levels Show Signs Of Stabilization

According to the newest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels are leveling out for both heavy-duty and medium-duty construction equipment.

Used Aerial Lift Inventory Trending Up, Asking Prices Down Year Over Year

Watch our video to see how used aerial lift inventory continues to trend up, asking prices continue to dip year over year, and auction values trend sideways.

Used Telehandler Inventory Levels Continue 30-Month-Long Upward Trend

Watch our newest market report video to learn how rising U.S. used telehandler inventory is contributing to a continuing downward trend for auction values.