About Marty Sems
    Marty writes about the heavy machinery, transportation, and other industries for Sandhills Global brands, including Machinery Trader, CraneTrader, and Tree & Landscape Equipment Trader. He is also a senior writer for Sandhills Magazine.

    Latest Blog Posts By Marty Sems

    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: June 4, 2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
    Cross-Promote Your Trucks & Trailers With One Listing In Multiple Markets
    Posted On: June 2, 2026
    One of the greatest advantages of advertising with Sandhills Global is that you only need to enter inventory once to open up cross-marketing possibilities on multiple sales platforms simultaneously. ...
    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: April 30, 2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
    2026 Tree Care & Landscaping Trade Shows Across The US
    Updated On: March 16, 2026
    To help you plan your year, we’ve put together a 2026 schedule of trade shows, conventions, and conferences organized by related industry associations. ...
    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted On: March 12, 2026
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
    Activate OS Is Your Equipment Management Operating System
    Posted On: March 12, 2026
    Activate OS (ActivateOS.com) is an all-in-one equipment management platform used by dealers, heavy equipment fleet o\wners, and rental companies to track assets, automate inspections, and unlock new revenue streams for parts and service. ...
    VIP+ Provides Accurate Valuations Plus Dealer Pricing Tools
    Posted On: March 11, 2026
    The Value Insight Portal+ (VIP+, formerly FleetEvaluator), generates accurate equipment, truck, and trailer valuations plus exclusive dealer pricing tools. ...
    Aerial Titans Is Focusing On The Right Customers With Sandhills Platforms
    Posted On: March 11, 2026
    Aerial Titans uses the focus of LiftsToday and the reach of Machinery Trader and other Sandhills platforms to sell its telehandlers, boom lifts, and scissor lifts. ...
    What’s New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: March 4, 2026
    Get the latest news about updates to Sandhills platforms and apps for auction management, wholesale equipment sales, charter aircraft, vocational trucks, boats for sale, and more. ...
    Bobcat Launches New Lithium-Ion Battery Packs For Ride-On Electric Forklifts
    Posted On: February 23, 2026
    Bobcat’s new 48- and 80-volt lithium-ion battery packs for Class I cushion tire, pneumatic-tire, and three-wheel electric forklifts have 50% faster charging, IP65 durability, and cold-weather support. ...
    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: January 27, 2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms and apps, including VIP+ (formerly FleetEvaluator) and free Facebook Marketplace export features. ...
    Caterpillar 308 CR Fixed Boom Mini Excavator Brings Reduced Tailswing, More Power To Its Weight Class
    Posted On: January 23, 2026
    The new Caterpillar 308 CR Fixed Boom mini excavator brings a reduced tailswing, more power, and greater stability working over the side to the 8-ton class with a comfortable cab and assistive technologies. ...
    Premium Hosted Websites Attract New Customers With Lead-Generating Features
    Posted On: January 21, 2026
    Want to modernize your website with media sliders, videos, and more? ...
    Create Showrooms For Your Brands & New Equipment On Your Hosted Website
    Posted On: January 16, 2026
    Promote new equipment and the brands you carry with showrooms on your Sandhills-hosted website, and stock them with the Showroom Manager app. ...
    Hosted Mobile Apps Put Your Inventory In Your Customers’ Pockets
    Posted On: January 16, 2026
    Make it easy for customers to shop and bid from their phones with a Sandhills-hosted mobile app customized to your brand and inventory. ...
    What’s New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: January 2, 2026
    Read about new and updated tools and features for dealers, auctioneers, bidders, and buyers using AuctionTime, Fast Track Iron, Activate OS, and more. ...
    AI-Assisted Advertising Starts With Inventory Management
    Posted On: December 24, 2025
    You only need to enter or import assets once into Inventory Management, a free app in the Sandhills Cloud, to advertise and update them on any applicable Sandhills trade site, as well as your Sandhills-hosted website. ...
    Fast Track Iron’s MarketTrends Offers New Auto Focus & Quick Filter Pricing Features
    Posted On: December 22, 2025
    Members of Sandhills Global’s Fast Track Iron dealer network have exclusive access to features such as MarketTrends, which has new Auto Focus and Quick Filter features to help you find the most relevant values. ...
    Serial Number Guide Gives Fast Track Iron Users Fast, Free SN/VIN Lookups
    Posted On: December 22, 2025
    Members of Sandhills Global’s Fast Track Iron dealer network have exclusive access to the Serial Number Guide, which can verify the model year of any construction equipment, farm machinery, truck, or trailer. ...
    How To Find Tree Care & Landscaping Equipment Auctions Near You
    Posted On: October 23, 2025
    Find arborist, tree care, and landscaping equipment, trucks, trailers, attachments, and more in upcoming auctions near you, where you can bid online and win in live and on-site simulcast and livestreamed auctions on Equipmentfacts. ...
    Vermeer ML180 Mini Track Loader Concept Minimizes User Fatigue With Ultra-Smooth Ride, Advanced Controls
    Posted On: October 21, 2025
    The Vermeer ML180 mini track loader concept demonstrates significant advancements in ride quality and noise reduction, as well as electric-over-hydraulic controls for speed, power, and fine control. ...