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Buying a box truck, explained

Straight guidance on licence classes, sizes, inspections and body types, written for owner-operators and small fleets.

Reefer vs Dry Box: Choosing the Right Body for Your Business

Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Reefer truck or dry box? Compare purchase price, payload, maintenance, resale and running costs so you buy the body your freight actually needs.

May 21, 2026 · 5 min read

Box truck sizes compared from 16 to 26 feet: cubic capacity, pallet counts, payload and the GVWR rules that decide which size you can legally drive.

Apr 16, 2026 · 5 min read

Used box truck buying guide with a practical inspection checklist: frame, body, drivetrain, liftgate and the test drive that reveals hidden costs.

Mar 5, 2026 · 5 min read

Non CDL box truck rules explained simply: the 26,001 lb GVWR line, real chassis ratings, and the federal duties that still apply without a CDL.