Machinery Trader Shipping Blog Archive

FR8Star Simplifies Shipping For Heavy-Haul & Oversized Loads

Posted On: March 4, 2026

Read our blog post for more on using FR8Star to get free shipping quotes for heavy equipment, oversized and overweight machinery, and other loads. ...

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Make Light Work Out Of Heavy-Haul Transport With FR8Star

By: Blaine Flamig

Posted On: January 2, 2026

FR8Star offers buyers free access to shipping quotes from a network of over 20,000 vetted transportation professionals, qualified to handle oversized, overweight, and complex loads in the United States, Canada, and internationally. ...

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Freight & Finance: Get Ready Now For End-Of-Year Auctions

By: Amy Nichols

Posted On: November 6, 2025

Auctions move fast; don’t let funding and transportation hiccups slow you down—pre-plan your shipping and financing options now. ...

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Expand Your Sales Region With FR8Star, Get Heavy-Haul Shipping To Any Buyer Anywhere

Posted On: January 29, 2024

Learn how FR8Star makes quick and easy work of finding heavy-haul transport for new and used excavators, dozers, and other heavy equipment. ...

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FR8Star Is The Fast, Easy Way To Move Freight, Heavy Equipment & More

Posted On: May 8, 2023

Need to transport equipment, trucks, freight, or livestock? ...

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How To Ship Your Equipment: What Happens When You Click The “Shipping” Button

Posted On: December 23, 2019

Get free, no-obligation shipping quotes from bonded, experienced haulers with FR8Star. ...

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What's New At Sandhills Global

Posted 6/4/2026

Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...

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Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool

Posted 6/4/2026

Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...

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Find Parts & Components Easier Than Ever On MachineryTrader.com

Posted 5/18/2026

MachineryTrader.com’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the components and parts you need faster and easier than ever before. ...

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Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026

Posted 5/14/2026

Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...

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US Construction Equipment Inventory Levels & Values Recede

Posted 5/14/2026

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...

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Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor

Posted 5/14/2026

Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...

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Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline

Posted 5/7/2026

According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...

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New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency

Posted 5/1/2026

The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...

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What's New At Sandhills Global

Posted 4/30/2026

Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...

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2026 Q1 Dealer Survey: Prices Rise While Margins Slip In Construction Equipment Market

Posted 4/20/2026

Sandhills Global and Bloomberg Intelligence have partnered to deliver new quarterly reports and quick overview videos on the construction equipment market. ...

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