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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.

While buying a truck, it is important to be well informed before making a purchase. The chassis number, also known as the vehicle identification number (VIN), is just the beginning. In this blog, read the most important things to check before buying a truck and which pitfalls to avoid.

From 1 May 2025, TrucksNL will switch to a new house style as well as renew some of our systems.
This will ensure that we remain future-proof, and our service will be even faster and clearer.

In this blog, read about what is changing and what that means for you.

All too often on TrucksNL, we still come across ads that contain virtually no to minimal text. And that is a shame! Why? Because you get significantly fewer responses than a well-drafted ad. As a result, you get a lower price for your vehicle or machine and it is often for sale for longer.

You don't want this! So take action. We will help you with effective tips to improve texts. Tip of the hat? Tools help you do this easily.

Vehicle tracking systems are widely used within companies these days. It is the best way to keep the fleet in order, make it more efficient and even make it more competitive. Yet it is far from clear to every fleet manager what exactly a vehicle tracking system can do. What does it entail? In this blog post, we share the five most important things you need to know as a fleet manager about using a vehicle tracking system.