In cities across the United States, a quiet but seismic shift is unfolding in the once-stagnant market for surplus municipal vehicles—especially heavy-duty trucks. Recent bid auctions reveal record sales volumes, with fleets shedding aging machinery that once supported urban infrastructure now finding new life in competitive secondhand markets. This isn’t just about clearance; it’s a revealing mirror of shifting procurement philosophies, fiscal pragmatism, and the paradox of disposing assets that once served public purpose.

Secondhand fleets, even heavily used, retain measurable performance.Market transparency remains uneven

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