Author: Marc Sutton, SelecTrucks

The expansion in e-commerce, often called the “Amazon effect,” is driving demand for brand spanking new and used day cabs. Day cab popularity has also been driven by the decline in long-haul rates and increasingly stringent corporate safety mandates.Whether your fleet buys or sells used day cabs, there are various decisions that help maximize the total cost of ownership (TCO) and increase resale value.Day Cab Resale TrendsAs large shippers like Amazon and FedEx move toward faster delivery (often same-day or next-day), demand has shifted toward day cabs which can be higher suited to regional, short-distance routes. Amazon has greater than 2,500 delivery…