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When comparing trucks, purchase price is only part of the equation. Fuel consumption, emissions performance and operating costs play an increasingly important role in purchasing decisions. This is where VECTO classification comes in. For buyers and sellers of used trucks, understanding VECTO can provide valuable insight into a vehicle's long-term value.

Buying a new lorry is always a special moment, whether it's your first or your hundredth. A new lorry for you doesn't necessarily have to be brand new: a second-hand lorry can also be an excellent choice. This has considerable advantages, although there are a number of points to consider.

For many drivers, having their own truck is the ultimate dream. You can build and equip it completely according to your wishes. In addition, independence and freedom are common reasons to start for yourself as a transport entrepreneur with one truck of your own, also known as a 'self-employed driver'.

There is a hype around the Scania V8 and for good reason: this powerful engine is shaking up the truck world. During the TruckStar festival, there are real competitions to see who can best imitate the sound of a V8. But what else makes the Scania V8 so great?

One of our employees went on a trip to America. There, he shot some great pictures of typical American trucks. We would like to share these with you and have listed the best-known American truck brands for you.

Every year, more than half a million advertisements are published on TrucksNL. Among them are rare, special and cool specimens. Of course, these ads are sold and then (unfortunately) disappear from the Internet. A shame, because they are always worth a look. In this section, we make a selection of these remarkable ads or those that have been viewed incredibly frequently by our visitors.

The transport sector is undergoing a major transition. Stricter environmental regulations, government initiatives and the need to reduce CO₂ emissions are driving the rise of electric trucks and hydrogen trucks. These technologies offer unique advantages and are defining the future of sustainable road transport. In this blog, we discuss the advantages of both technologies, market dynamics, relevant legislation and how these developments affect the used truck trade.

The transport and logistics sector is changing at lightning speed. Previously, experience, long working days and lots of paperwork counted. Now, it is increasingly about smart software, artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven choices.

Companies that put their data at the centre are future-proof. And that starts with insight, collaboration with external parties and leveraging the right tools.

Not everyone can or wants to put the full amount on the table at once for a new vehicle or machine. This is a serious investment, for which you sometimes want to spread the purchase amount over instalments. Financial lease makes this possible. Thereby, as an entrepreneur, you benefit from all kinds of tax advantages.

Buying a vehicle, whether new or second-hand, remains exciting. However, scammers are still sometimes active, taking advantage of unwary buyers. This is not something you want. That is why we at TrucksNL give you tips to protect yourself against fraud when buying a vehicle or machine. In addition, we at TrucksNL always try to ensure the quality of our sellers. We do this by checking all the organisation's details before connecting a company to our platform.