The Complete Guide to Buying Liquidation Truckloads

We put together a free guide covering everything you need to know about buying liquidation truckloads. Whether you are scaling up from pallets or buying your first full load, this guide walks you through the process from start to finish.

What Is Inside

The guide covers the full picture of truckload buying:

• Types of truckloads including mixed retail, single category, returns, and overstock
• Pricing ranges for customer return loads ($8,000 to $25,000+) and overstock loads ($15,000 to $40,000+)
• Manifested vs. unmanifested loads and how to evaluate each
• How to calculate profit using recovery rates instead of retail value, with a worked example
• Logistics that most beginners forget, including delivery requirements, unloading, and storage
• The 5 best truckload types for beginners from general merchandise returns to bin store friendly mixed loads
• Red flags to watch for before buying, like inflated retail claims, vague manifests, and loads that have been passed between too many middlemen

Who This Is For

This guide is for resellers who are ready to move beyond pallets. If you have established sales channels and are looking to lower your cost per item with higher volume purchasing, truckloads are the next step.

If you are brand new to liquidation, start with the basics first. Truckloads carry real risk and require warehouse space, capital, and a plan to move inventory quickly.

Download the Guide

The PDF is free to download. No email required. If you have questions after reading it, reach out through the contact page or get matched with a vetted supplier through Source Match.