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India’s trusted knowledge hub for trucks & commercial vehicles

Trucks99.in exists to make life easier for everyone connected to commercial vehicles—first-time buyers, owner-drivers, fleet managers, mechanics, dealers, and financiers. We bring together practical guides, expert checklists, unbiased reviews, and market intelligence so you can buy smarter, operate safer, and earn more per kilometre.

Our mission

To turn scattered, jargon-heavy information into clear, India-specific guidance that helps you:

• choose the right vehicle for your duty cycle,
• run a safer, more efficient fleet,
• take better finance and insurance decisions,
• stay ahead of market moves and new launches.

What we cover (at a glance)

  • Used Commercial Vehicles (CV) — buy smart, not lucky
Step-by-step buying guides for trucks, tippers, tractors, LCVs, buses & vans
• Yard-ready inspection checklists (engine/GB/chassis/axles/brakes/tyres/electricals)
• Paperwork due-diligence (RC, fitness, tax, PUC, permits, hypothecation, claims)
• Negotiation tips, resale value signals, and post-purchase maintenance routines
  • Precautions & Safety
• “10-minute walk-around” and “60-minute deep-dive” templates
• Route & load matching (intra-city, intercity, construction, mining, agri)
• Preventive maintenance schedules and downtime minimisation
  • Insurance for CVs
Third-party vs own-damage, IDV explained, must-have add-ons for CV duty
• Claims workflow, documentation, and ways to reduce risk (and premiums)
  • Loans & Finance
• Banks vs NBFCs, typical LTVs for new vs used, tenure & EMI planning
• Approval checklists, refinancing/top-ups, and credit-score improvement playbook
• Calculators to compare EMIs and total cost of ownership (TCO)
  • Market Insights & Policy
Demand cycles, freight trends, fuel dynamics, tyre/parts outlook
• Policy updates: permits, fitness norms, scrappage moves, safety standards
• What it means for residual values and fleet planning
  • Electric CVs (eCV)
Where eCVs make sense today, charging & route planning basics
• TCO comparisons vs diesel/CNG and pilot-deployment tips
  • Types of Trucks & Body Applications
• LCVs to multi-axle tractors, reefers, tankers, bulkers, car-carriers, tippers
• Axle configurations, body-builder options, spec selection for each use-case
  • New Launches & Reviews
• Key specs that matter (payload, torque, GCW, gradeability, wheelbase, brakes)
• Real-world suitability, operating costs, upgrade comparisons
  • Operations & Telematics
GPS/vehicle tracking for utilisation, safety, and fuel control
• Smart fuel cards: leak-proofing spends and reconciling bills
• Tyres: selection by segment/duty, upkeep, rotation & when to retread
Used-CV buyer’s toolkit: deep inspection lists, document checks, negotiation cues
• Insurance decoded for CVs: add-ons worth buying, claim-time checklist
• Loans & credit: eligibility tips, documents, EMI/TCO calculator, and a credit-score improvement guide tailored to owner-drivers
• Telematics 101: GPS/vehicle tracking benefits for fleets; vendor-agnostic setup tips
• Smart fuel cards guide: how they cut pilferage & simplify accounting
• Tyre masterclass (3 mini articles): types by application, choosing the right tyre, maintenance & retreading
• Scrappage policy explainer: what it means for used-CV owners and resale planning
• Market & logistics analysis: demand drivers, segment outlook, and implications for buyers/sellers
• Site structure & tools: blog-style knowledge base, checklists, and calculators for quick, on-the-yard use

If you’re coming from the Trucks99 app (our marketplace for used commercial vehicles), Trucks99.in is the learning companion—research here, transact there.

 

Who we serve

First-time buyers needing hand-holding from search to delivery
• Owner-drivers & fleet operators chasing uptime, safety, and lower cost/km
• Dealers & brokers who want informed, decisive customers
• Mechanics & body-builders aligning builds to duty cycles
• Financiers & insurers who value lower-risk, better-informed clients
 

Editorial promise

Independent & practical: No fluff, no paid sugar-coating in editorial content
• India-first: Road realities, compliance and climate here—not copy-pasted theory
• Actionable by design: Every guide ends with a checklist or decision flow
• Data-aware: Specs, TCO models, and market signals distilled into plain language
• Safety-led: Better maintenance and safe operations save lives and money

Tools & resources you’ll find here

Downloadable inspection, delivery, and renewal checklists
• EMI & TCO calculators for new and used CVs
• Periodic market snapshots and launch trackers
• Simple glossaries that turn jargon into everyday words
• A crisp newsletter with only the need-to-know
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