NationaLease is one of the largest full-service truck leasing organizations in North America. Our used truck network is comprised of more than 155 independent businesses and over 700 service locations throughout the continent. NationaLease Used Trucks provides a variety of used heavy duty trucks (tractors) – from top brands like Freightliner and Peterbilt, and with multiple truck options such as single axle day cabs and tandem axle sleepers.
How Much Truck Do I Need?
Heavy duty trucks and tractor trailers fall under Class 7 and Class 8 vehicle. Tractor trailers fall under their heavy-duty category according to hauling capacity:
Class 7 trucks have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 - 33,000 pounds including any passengers, fuel, and cargo.
Class 8
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Most Class 8 trucks have more than 3 axles, and their average trailer can range anywhere between 8’ and 57’ in length.
What Type of Truck Do I Need?
When it comes to truck types, there are four that you’ll need to choose from. Generally speaking, there are two choices to be made: single axle or tandem axle; and day cab or sleeper. First, will you be requiring a sleeper cab for those extra-long trips, or does a day cab fit your needs? Will you need the more nimble single axle truck, or does your cargo require a tandem axle to get the job done? Below are the different types of heavy duty truck to choose from:
Single axle truck with cab - easier to maneuver (think city-driving), pulls less weight, less parts means less maintenance. Cabs can have various configurations, but no room to sleep.
Tandem axle truck with cab - pulls heavier loads but is more cumbersome to maneuver and park. Tandem axle trucks can come with sleepers or configurable cabs.
Single axle sleeper truck - major difference is that the single axle sleeper truck has a compartment for the driver to sleep and relax in during long