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What Makes a Used Commercial Truck Worth More at Resale?

Buying Guide 09/16/2026

What Makes a Used Commercial Truck Worth More at Resale?

A used commercial truck is typically worth more when its condition, chassis, configuration and upfit remain useful to the next business. An expensive service body, crane, liftgate or enclosed utility body does not automatically add its original cost to resale value. Demand, maintenance history, equipment condition and how easily another business can put the truck to work all influence what it is really worth.

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Cargo Van or Service Body Truck: Which Is Better for Your Trade?

Buying Guide 09/14/2026

Cargo Van or Service Body Truck: Which Is Better for Your Trade?

Choose a cargo van when enclosed interior workspace, weather protection and walk-in organization matter most. Choose a service body truck when fast exterior tool access, heavier equipment, towing or jobsite capability matter more. For some trades, an enclosed KUV-style service body sits directly between the two.

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Buy the Work Truck or Pay the Taxes? How Section 179 Can Change the Math in 2026

Blog Post 09/10/2026

Buy the Work Truck or Pay the Taxes? How Section 179 Can Change the Math in 2026

If your business already needs a commercial vehicle, Section 179 and other depreciation provisions can significantly change the economics of making that purchase before year-end. A qualifying work truck, cargo van, box truck or other commercial vehicle placed in service during 2026 may be eligible for substantial first-year deductions, depending on the vehicle, business use, purchase structure and your company's tax situation.

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What Is a Box Truck? Sizes, GVWR, Liftgates & Business Uses Explained

Buying Guide 08/04/2026

What Is a Box Truck? Sizes, GVWR, Liftgates & Business Uses Explained

A box truck is more than a cargo box mounted behind a cab. For a business, the useful question is not simply “What is a box truck?” but which box truck configuration actually fits the work. SRQ Auto has spent years buying, reconditioning and selling commercial vehicles to contractors, delivery companies, fleets, municipalities and small businesses. We regularly see box trucks that look similar online but differ substantially in body length, chassis, GVWR, payload, loading equipment and condition

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Buying a Used Box Truck: Mileage, Maintenance & What to Inspect

Buying Guide 11/16/2025

Buying a Used Box Truck: Mileage, Maintenance & What to Inspect

Buying a used box truck starts with understanding the work it needs to do, not choosing a mileage cutoff. Maintenance history, previous use, cargo-body condition and the truck’s completed configuration all deserve attention before you buy. A lower odometer reading cannot tell you whether the roof leaks, the liftgate works properly or the truck has enough usable payload for your route. For businesses in Bradenton, Sarasota and throughout Florida, those details can affect preparation costs, daily

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Pricing was accurate at the time of article writing. All pricing is subject to change. See the manufacturer and/or Dealer for up-to-date pricing.