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Vehicle reviewsRenault Magnum: who it suits, prices and weak points

Renault Magnum: who it suits, prices and weak points

Who the budget Renault Magnum tractor unit suits, what it costs on the used market, and what to check before buying.

ООлег 6 min
Yard newsSelling an old tractor unit: export "to Africa" or consignment sale

Selling an old tractor unit: export "to Africa" or consignment sale

A look at when it pays to sell an old tractor unit on Ukraine's secondary market through consignment, and when to export it "to Africa" instead.

ВВіталій 5 min
Buyer tipsWhich Truck Tractor to Buy for Domestic Deliveries in Ukraine

Which Truck Tractor to Buy for Domestic Deliveries in Ukraine

Which truck tractor to choose for domestic Ukrainian routes: power, axle configuration, Euro class and the most popular models.

ССергій 7 min
Buyer tipsWhat used trucks and trailers can you buy for $15,000

What used trucks and trailers can you buy for $15,000

We break down which tractor unit, trailer, reefer or coupled rig you can realistically buy on the secondary market within a $15,000 budget.

ААндрій 6 min
Vehicle reviewsDAF XF vs Volvo FH: which to choose for long-haul

DAF XF vs Volvo FH: which to choose for long-haul

We compare the two most popular tractor units on our yard — cab, fuel consumption, durability and used-market value.

ААндрій 6 min
Vehicle reviewsUsed Renault T-range: pros and cons of the model

Used Renault T-range: pros and cons of the model

Why carriers underrate the Renault T-range, who it suits, and what to check before buying a used tractor unit.

ООлег 6 min
Buyer tipsEuro 6 in plain terms: what you're paying for

Euro 6 in plain terms: what you're paying for

What the emissions class means in practice, how it affects entry into EU cities, and what it does to your diesel costs.

ООлег 5 min
Buyer tipsHow to Prepare Commercial Vehicles for Sale

How to Prepare Commercial Vehicles for Sale

How to properly prepare a truck tractor or semi-trailer for sale: inspection, photos, description, price and documents.

ВВіталій 7 min
DocumentsCustoms clearance for a truck in 2026: documents and timelines

Customs clearance for a truck in 2026: documents and timelines

A step-by-step document checklist, current rates, and how long clearance at the border really takes.

ССергій 7 min
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Vehicle reviewsRenault Magnum: who it suits, prices and weak points
Renault Magnum: who it suits, prices and weak points

Who the budget Renault Magnum tractor unit suits, what it costs on the used market, and what to check before buying.

ООлег 6 min
Yard newsSelling an old tractor unit: export "to Africa" or consignment sale
Selling an old tractor unit: export "to Africa" or consignment sale

A look at when it pays to sell an old tractor unit on Ukraine's secondary market through consignment, and when to export it "to Africa" instead.

ВВіталій 5 min
Buyer tipsWhich Truck Tractor to Buy for Domestic Deliveries in Ukraine
Which Truck Tractor to Buy for Domestic Deliveries in Ukraine

Which truck tractor to choose for domestic Ukrainian routes: power, axle configuration, Euro class and the most popular models.

ССергій 7 min
Buyer tipsWhat used trucks and trailers can you buy for $15,000
What used trucks and trailers can you buy for $15,000

We break down which tractor unit, trailer, reefer or coupled rig you can realistically buy on the secondary market within a $15,000 budget.

ААндрій 6 min
Vehicle reviewsDAF XF vs Volvo FH: which to choose for long-haul
DAF XF vs Volvo FH: which to choose for long-haul

We compare the two most popular tractor units on our yard — cab, fuel consumption, durability and used-market value.

ААндрій 6 min
Vehicle reviewsUsed Renault T-range: pros and cons of the model
Used Renault T-range: pros and cons of the model

Why carriers underrate the Renault T-range, who it suits, and what to check before buying a used tractor unit.

ООлег 6 min
Buyer tipsEuro 6 in plain terms: what you're paying for
Euro 6 in plain terms: what you're paying for

What the emissions class means in practice, how it affects entry into EU cities, and what it does to your diesel costs.

ООлег 5 min
Buyer tipsHow to Prepare Commercial Vehicles for Sale
How to Prepare Commercial Vehicles for Sale

How to properly prepare a truck tractor or semi-trailer for sale: inspection, photos, description, price and documents.

ВВіталій 7 min
DocumentsCustoms clearance for a truck in 2026: documents and timelines
Customs clearance for a truck in 2026: documents and timelines

A step-by-step document checklist, current rates, and how long clearance at the border really takes.

ССергій 7 min
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