Used Truck Fleets Age as Inventory Drops 20% Year-Over-Year
Event summary
- Inventory levels of used trucks on Sandhills Global platforms down over 20% year-over-year in April 2026.
- Used heavy-duty truck inventory fell 4.77% month-over-month and 20.27% year-over-year.
- Used semi-trailer inventory dropped 1.2% month-over-month and 25.61% year-over-year.
- Asking values for used heavy-duty trucks decreased 2.8% year-over-year.
- Sandhills added a new category for used self-propelled forage harvesters in April 2026.
The big picture
The ongoing decline in used truck inventory suggests a tightening market, potentially driven by delayed fleet upgrades and aging equipment. This trend could lead to higher prices and increased competition for available inventory. The addition of new equipment categories by Sandhills Global indicates an expanding market for used farm machinery, reflecting broader industry shifts.
What we're watching
- Fuel Price Impact
- How falling fuel prices will affect used truck sales and inventory levels.
- Fleet Replacement Cycle
- Whether organizations can continue delaying fleet upgrades as inventory ages.
- Market Value Trends
- The pace at which Sandhills Equipment Value Index spreads will narrow or widen.
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