Commercial trucks require more than passenger-vehicle pricing data. IA Reports evaluates the chassis, powertrain, axle configuration, body, installed equipment, kilometres or hours, maintenance history, operating use and relevant truck market.
What matters: Two trucks with the same year and manufacturer can have substantially different value because of configuration, vocational body, engine, transmission, axle ratings, maintenance and operating history.
Truck categories
Assignments are scoped according to the unit and intended use.
Highway tractors and day cabs
Straight trucks and cube vans
Dump, tow and recovery trucks
Refrigerated and delivery vehicles
Service, utility and vocational trucks
Specialized commercial units and trailers where within scope
Vehicle and equipment verification
The appraisal identifies the base truck and the installed body or equipment separately where appropriate.
VIN, chassis and model
Engine, transmission and drivetrain
Axle configuration and ratings
Odometer, engine hours and idle hours
Body manufacturer and equipment
Maintenance, rebuild and replacement history
Assignment purposes
Commercial reports may be prepared for insurance, business or professional files.
Total-loss dispute
Current market value
Fleet acquisition or disposal
Financing or internal records
Legal, estate or shareholder matter
Insurance coverage documentation
Commercial-vehicle appraisal workflow
01Define the unit
Identify the chassis, body, equipment and valuation purpose.
02Review condition and use
Assess mileage, hours, maintenance and operating history.
03Research the market
Use relevant Canadian commercial listings and transaction evidence where available.
04Report the conclusion
Separate assumptions and component value considerations clearly.
Frequently asked questions
Can a commercial truck appraisal be completed remotely?
Some assignments can be completed through detailed photographs, specifications, maintenance records and market evidence. Inspection may be required for condition-sensitive or specialized units.
Do you appraise installed equipment?
Installed bodies and equipment can be considered when they are within the agreed scope and sufficient documentation is available.
Can you appraise an entire fleet?
Yes, subject to unit count, data quality, timing and whether a desktop or inspected scope is appropriate.
Provide the truck specification, use and appraisal purpose. Photos, equipment details and maintenance records help us confirm the appropriate scope.
Assignment availability, inspection requirements and report scope are confirmed after file review. IA Reports does not guarantee acceptance by a third party or a particular financial, legal or insurance outcome.
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