Properly caring for your equipment can make a world of difference when it’s time to sell. Paul Hendrix, equipment pricing analyst for IronPlanet, highlights five fleet management mistakes every owner should avoid in this Canada’s Equipment Journal article.

GovPlanet^SM, an online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling used government assets, sold 158 inspected items from U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) surplus rolling stock at its first online auction held on November 19 at GovPlanet.com.

Used heavy equipment is a cost-effective alternative to new equipment. However, buyers should understand how to purchase used equipment smartly. This Journal of Commerce article includes advice from IronPlanet about what to consider when in the market for used equipment.

Do you know how to best handle used heavy equipment procurement, maintenance and disposal? Paul Hendrix, equipment pricing analyst for IronPlanet, discusses the entire cycle of fleet management in this Construction Business Owner article.

Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services' field sites have gathered close to 1,000 pieces of used heavy construction equipment valued at more than $55 million. This article highlights the process GovPlanet takes to help sell the rolling stock. The first auction is November 19. Read more here.

IronPlanet®, the leading online marketplace for buying and selling used heavy equipment, today announced that it has acquired Kruse Energy and Equipment Auctioneers LLC, the leader in oilfield equipment auctions, extending its presence in the oilfield industry. Terms were not disclosed.