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Life After the Highway for Retired Semi Trucks

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Indianapolis, Ind. — Large freight carriers cycle equipment based on replacement schedules and maintenance strategies, often selling tractors that retain significant operational life. These retired fleet trucks rarely end their service due to age or mechanical failure; instead, they move to small carriers, owner-operators, vocational fleets, and driver training schools, extending the utility of the asset long after it leaves the original fleet.

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Ray Kowalski
Veteran OTR driver turned industry writer. Ray logged over 1.5 million miles across 48 states before trading the cab for the keyboard. He covers FMCSA regulations, hours of service, and anything that affects a driver's logbook.