Day Cab Trucks for Sale
6,037 trucksTruckRadar lists 6,037 used day cab trucks for sale from dealers including Ryder Used Trucks (1,567), Rush Truck Centers (260), Forge Truck Centers (242). Top makes include Freightliner, International, Peterbilt. Prices range from $6,995 to $399,000.
Day cab trucks are Class 8 tractors without a sleeping compartment, designed for regional, local, and dedicated routes where drivers return home each night. They are lighter, shorter, and more maneuverable than sleepers — ideal for port drayage, LTL linehaul, and dedicated distribution.
Top Makes — Day Cab Trucks for Sale
Top Dealers — Day Cab Trucks for Sale
Day Cab Trucks by State
2021 Freightliner
$28,495695,998 mi
Memphis, TN
2018 International
$32,716301,126 mi
Atlanta, GA
2018 Volvo
$32,290400,138 mi
Indianapolis, IN
Common Uses for Day Cab Trucks
- Port drayage — container moves between terminals and warehouses
- LTL (less-than-truckload) regional linehaul overnight runs
- Dedicated routes — fixed-lane distribution for a single shipper
- Short-haul bulk hauling with end-dump or walking-floor trailers
- Intermodal yard spotting and terminal tractor work
What to Look for When Buying a Day Cab
- Wheelbase — shorter wheelbase improves maneuverability in tight docks and ports
- Axle configuration — 6x4 for heavy loads; 6x2 saves weight and fuel on lighter routes
- Rear axle ratio — lower ratio (2.64–3.08) = better fuel economy on highways; higher (3.36–3.90) = more pulling power
- Fifth-wheel position — sliding fifth wheel allows axle weight compliance for different trailer types
- Engine spec — many regional day-cab fleets run 400–455 HP to control fuel costs
- Transmission — Eaton Endurant and Allison automatics are popular for frequent starts and stops
Day Cab Price Ranges
New
$130,000–$180,000 depending on engine and spec
