As the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas, so it shouldn’t be surprising that bigger vehicles – namely trucks – are big sellers in the state. To say that the market for trucks in Texas is large would be an understatement, because in addition to the traditional consumer trucks, such as pickups, commercial trucks are popular sellers in the state. Of course, not all trucks – commercial or otherwise – are created equally, and Texans know that. Thus, it’s not uncommon to see certain types of commercial trucks selling far better than others. Whether you’re buying or selling, knowing which types of Texas trucks for sale are the best-selling can help you get a better price.

Although the market fluctuates relatively rapidly, used Volvo trucks are among the highest commercial sellers currently. Volvo may not be the first name that many people think of when considering what kind of truck to purchase, but those in the trucking industry recognize that Volvo is a high-quality manufacturer of commercial trucks. The Swedish manufacturer has a knack for providing powerful vehicles that are built without excess mass. In the world of commercial trucking, this translates to fast acceleration, rapid braking, capable towing and enviable handling – all of which are top priorities on any commercial truck driver’s list.

A survey of the Houston used trucks market also suggests that perennial favorite Mack is still going strong. Mack trucks are known for durability and power, so it’s no surprise that when buyers look for used commercial trucks, they choose Mack with the knowledge that the truck should still run well. Mack trucks are not as lightweight as some other models, such as the aforementioned Volvo trucks, but Mack’s reputation is essentially unparalleled in the world of trucking, and the attractive pricing – particularly on used models – makes Mack trucks a favorite of used commercial truck buyers in Texas. A benefit of the popularity of Mack trucks is that the large output all but guarantees there will be a large bod of used Mack trucks available at any given time.

Also popular in the Texas used commercial truck market are sleeper trucks and day cabs. Because Texas is a favorite stopping point of many long-haul truckers, it’s not uncommon to see day cabs and sleeper trucks on the highway and at rest stops. Because of this, truck manufacturers looking to gain insight into what truckers want and need out of commercial day cabs and sleeper trucks often conduct research across the state. In fact, it’s not unlikely that a trucker shopping Houston used trucks lots might find a sleeper truck or day cab inspired by comments he made in an interview with a manufacturer’s field agent.

Trucking is undoubtedly big in Texas, and the used truck market continues to be healthy thanks to a strong demand. Trucking makes America what it is, so commercial trucks will always be available across the nation, with Texas and other hubs providing larger selections than other states.

Mack  Rawhide

While looks don’t always matter, there are times when they do, especially when a person wants to make a good impression. The same is true for trucks. A clean, shining,  truck with a host of chrome features that looks unconquerable makes it seem like you can get the job done. If you’re an owner operator looking to impress, then Mack’s Pinnacle  Rawhide Edition might be right for you.

Mack calls the edition, which is now available across all product lines, a combination of chrome and comfort. Truckers who purchase these exquisite editions of trucks will experience a vehicle that is strong enough, smart enough, comfortable enough, and impressive enough to make any job easier.

Technologically, the truck has every amenity that modern advancement has to offer. AM/FM weather band radios, CD players, with an upgrade to satellite radio, and Mack Co-Pilot LCD display make long trips easier to navigate and more entertaining.

On the inside, the plush interior, leather steering wheel, and brushed nickel dash panel, as well as the color options, allow drivers to feel like they’re working in luxury. And if you’re on the road for most of your life, why not make yourself as comfortable? The comfort continues with the upholstered living area and its skull and horns emblem, embossed on the back wall of the sleeper.

Outside the truck, bullhorn exhaust pipes, chrome, and an aluminum cab entrance make the truck look impressive and solid. Truckers who view this truck from the highway or at a truck stop will be sure to stop and stare.

According to Mack, this truck has comforts that far exceed the norm, and is perfect for the fleet owner who wants to keep his or her drivers happy. Truckers who see this vehicle as their home away from home probably won’t pass up the opportunity. While the truck is a tool intended to do a job, making it comfortable and impressive is not without reason. Truckers who want to look their best while doing their best work can choose any from the  Pinnacle Collections, which come with the strength, durability, and reliability of a Mack, so it’s ready for hard work or the truck show.

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Mack Museum

Whether you’re looking to learn a little bit about the history of trucking or you just want to feel more confident about buying a Mack, visiting the Mack museum will introduce you to the impressive past of one of the most popular truck manufacturers in the world.

Often called “The Greatest Name in Trucks,” Mack has long been America’s leading truck manufacturer, as well as a name that people trust. At the Mack museum, truckers and their families can see how this manufacturer got so far.

Truckers and their families will be fascinated by this illustrious brand’s start as they visit the museum and view the first vehicle to ever be called a Mack—one of the open air busses that the Mack brothers built for tourists to peruse Chicago and New Orleans in the early 1900s.

In addition to the bus, visitors will also see early Mack trucks made deliveries while other companies were still relying on horse drawn carriages, as well as Mack’s contribution to war—the 1918 AC manufactured for WWI, which earned the company’s vehicles the names of Bull Dog.

But while looking at these early models can be interesting, and speak to the longevity of Mack as a manufacturer, truckers and their families can also view hundreds of photographs at the museum, as well as records indicating when certain trucks were build. The museum even allows truckers to contact them when seeking information about a particular model of truck. Displayed in conjunction with the America on Wheels exhibit, truckers who visit the Mack Museum will not only learn the history of Mack, but also the importance of the transportation industry in America since its early days.

Visitors to the Mack Museum can find the institution in Allentown, PA, a convenient route for truckers and their families who tread the major highways nearby. The museum is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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