About Blaine Flamig
    Blaine writes about the aviation, farm machinery, motorsports, and other industries for Sandhills Global brands, including Controller, Aviation Trader, and MotorSportsUniverse. He is also a senior writer for Sandhills Magazine.

    Latest Blog Posts By Blaine Flamig

    New Holland Charges Into CONEXPO-CON/AGG With C314X & E25X Electric Mini Machines
    Posted On: March 6, 2026
    New Holland is expanding its electric equipment lineup with the new 2.5-ton E25X mini excavator and C314X mini track loader, both of which will debut at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show taking place March 3 to 7 in Las Vegas. ...
    Capitalize On Growing Demand For Rental Equipment With RentalYard
    Posted On: March 4, 2026
    If you're looking to maximize rental demand for your equipment, start listing rentals today with RentalYard to reach local and global renters via biweekly magazines and a newly overhauled website. ...
    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. ...
    Machinery Trader & Sandhills Helping Kleis Equipment LLC Expand Its Footprint
    Posted On: February 26, 2026
    Read our blog post for more about how Machinery Trader advertising and other Sandhills products are helping Kleis Equipment LLC expand its footprint. ...
    Email Blasts: Reach Sandhills Buying Audiences Directly With Your Targeted Message
    Posted On: January 22, 2026
    With Sandhills Global’s email blasts, you can showcase specific assets in your inventory, promote an upcoming auction, or announce a current promotion directly to active buyers from the marketing list for the Sandhills platform you choose. ...
    White-Label VIP: Initiate Sales From Your Website With Free Equipment Valuations
    Posted On: January 19, 2026
    Value Insight Portal (VIP) is a mobile-friendly valuation hub that helps users price assets correctly for acquisitions, liquidations, trades, and more. ...
    Asset LINQ: Sandhills-Hosted Website Helps Drive Canadian Company’s Growth
    Posted On: January 16, 2026
    Read our blog post for more about how a Sandhills-hosted website and other Sandhills products are helping drive growth for Canadian company Asset LINQ. ...
    Make Light Work Out Of Heavy-Haul Transport With FR8Star
    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. ...
    Make Data-Driven Decisions With Sandhills Global’s Monthly Market Reports
    Posted On: December 30, 2025
    Sandhills market reports draw on a vast pool of current and historical equipment sales data from Sandhills’ farm machinery, construction equipment, and truck and trailer platforms. ...
    Auction Values: Use Real-World Auction Results To Your Advantage
    Posted On: December 29, 2025
    AuctionValues.com delivers a continuously updated database of auction results for farm equipment, heavy construction machinery, trucks, trailers, RVs, livestock, attachments, parts, components, and other assets. ...
    CurrencyFinance: Competitive Financing For You & Your Customers
    Posted On: December 23, 2025
    CurrencyFinance is a comprehensive financing solution that enables your customers to secure financing for all types of equipment, trucks, and trailers—helping to finalize deals faster and keep inventory flowing. ...
    Inventory Levels & Values Trending Sideways In Used Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment Market
    Posted On: November 18, 2025
    Watch our video to learn about sideways trends in inventory levels, asking prices, and auction values in the used heavy-duty construction equipment market. ...
    Get Results With Pre-AuctionTime: Use Wholesale & Retail Sales Channels Before Auction
    Posted On: October 28, 2025
    With Sandhills Global’s Pre-AuctionTime, your assets get unrivaled visibility ahead of auction day by opening the door to wholesale and retail sales opportunities. ...
    Caterpillar 440 & 450 Backhoe Loaders Get Power, Display & Hydraulic System Upgrades
    Posted On: October 20, 2025
    Next-gen Caterpillar 440 and 450 backhoe loaders featuring engine and hydraulics system enhancements, new display and joystick features, and more are set for 2025 fourth-quarter availability. ...
    Medium-Duty Construction Equipment Inventory Levels Trending Down While Values Trend Sideways
    Posted On: October 14, 2025
    Watch our video to learn more about trends in inventory levels, asking prices, and auction values in September for the medium-duty construction equipment market. ...
    Ascendum Machinery Reaches Buyers Worldwide With Machinery Trader, AuctionTime & More
    Posted On: July 31, 2025
    Watch our video to learn how Ascendum Machinery uses Sandhills Global solutions like Machinery Trader, AuctionTime, and VIP to support its business. ...
    Sandhills Platforms & A Hosted Website Help Best Used Skidsteers Reach More Buyers
    Posted On: July 24, 2025
    Watch our video with Best Used Skidsteers to learn how the company sells more with Machinery Trader, AuctionTime, and other Sandhills solutions. ...