Dump Truck Appraisal (USPAP-Compliant)
USPAP-compliant dump truck value opinions built from closed-sale comps filtered by axle configuration, engine hours, and body material (aluminum vs. steel).
Proven Dump Truck Case History: National SBA 7(a) collateral support, IRS 8283 tax-compliance for charitable asset transfers, and enterprise-level asset-based lending (ABL). (Proprietary market data synthesized from documented axle configurations, box capacities, and powertrain specs across all 50 states.)
Your appraiser: Rhett Crites. I review every quote request. Reply in 1 business day (usually faster).
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USPAP-compliant equipment appraisals
What You Receive
A reviewer-ready dump truck appraisal report you can hand to a lender, CPA, auditor, or court (without back-and-forth).
1. Reviewer Summary Page
Intended uses/users, scope, value premise, effective date, and the final conclusion up front.
2. Scope & Inspection Disclosure
What was inspected (or not), by whom, and how condition was determined.
3. Equipment Identification & Specs
VIN/serial, total engine hours vs. miles, axle configuration (Tri/Quad/Super), and body type (steel/aluminum).
4. Condition Documentation
Structural frame audit (rust jacking check), body floor integrity, and hydraulic cylinder/pivot point condition.
5. Market Support & Comps
Closed vocational-spec sales in the same weight/axle class, with source notes for transparency.
6. Valuation Rationale & Adjustments
How comps were normalized (hours, year, body material, and “Federal Bridge” payload capacity).
7. USPAP Certification & Limiting Conditions
Signed certification, assumptions, and disclosures a reviewer expects.
If the number needs to be defended, our reports show the scope, evidence, and logic (not just a price).
Our USPAP Dump Truck Appraisal Process
We define the truck’s market identity first, document the condition signals that move price, then reconcile against closed-sale comps with explicit adjustments.
STEP 1 – DEFINE THE ASSIGNMENT + DUMP TRUCK IDENTITY
We lock intended use/users, value premise, and effective date – then define the truck as a vocational asset (e.g., Tri-Axle, Super Dump, or Highway Conversion). That identity dictates the comp set.
STEP 2 – EVIDENCE CAPTURE (DESKTOP OR ON-SITE)
We document vocational driver values with photos and notes: VIN/serial, engine hours, frame rail condition (rust jacking), body material, and specialized attachments (high-lift tailgates, tarp systems).
STEP 3 – CLOSED-SALE COMPS + RECONCILIATION
We anchor on closed-sale comps in the same axle and chassis class, then normalize for hours, year, body integrity, and “revenue-limiting” configurations like Super Dump stingers.
Pricing & Turnaround
Dump truck appraisal pricing is driven by scope + unit count + configuration/condition uncertainty. We can quote quickly once we know what must be defensible.
What usually increases scope (common dump truck triggers):
Turnaround time
Desktop vs On-Site Dump Truck Appraisals
We recommend the lightest scope that still survives review. Desktop works only when the file can verify identity, condition, configuration, and location/liquidity. If any of those are unclear, inspection becomes the defensible move.
Desktop
Online equipment appraisals work when your file has:
On-Site
On-Site inspection is the default when any of these are true:
Helpful Resources:
What We Need to Defend a Dump Truck Value
For dump trucks, the comp set lives or dies on market identity + payload capacity. Two trucks with the same model badge can trade in different price universes if one is a "Super Dump" with a stinger axle and the other is a standard Tri-Axle. That is why our scope decisions are driven by what the evidence can prove, NOT what the machine is called.
- VIN/Serial and a clear unit ID match: Mandatory decoding to identify vocational specs vs. highway conversions.
- ECM Report (Total Engine Hours): Documentation of true wear, as idle time often accounts for 30–50% of the asset's life.
- Frame Rail Close-ups: Photos of inner and outer rails at the trunnion to rule out catastrophic "rust jacking" or frame stress.
- Body Floor & Hydraulic RAM: Evidence of floor "washboarding" or hydraulic scoring that indicates imminent repair needs.
- Attachment Verification: Confirmation of operational tarp systems, vibrators, and high-lift tailgates.
Next, we provide the specific valuation logic and drivers that dictate the final price reconciliation.
Typical quote turnaround after intake
Coverage (remote + on-site)
What Drives Dump Truck Value
Dump truck values move on a set of repeatable variables. We filter comps by the machine's market identity (axle count + chassis spec), then adjust for the condition signals that actually change what buyers pay.
Tier 1: Primary value signals (comp filters + big adjustments)
| Value Signal (Tier 1) | Why it Moves Price | What We Document / Verify |
| Axle Configuration | Legal payload capacity (Federal Bridge Formula B) dictates revenue potential. | Tri, Quad, Quint, or Super Dump (Stinger); steerable vs. non-steerable. |
| Chassis Specification | Purpose-built vocational chassis retain higher value than lighter highway conversions. | Frame RBM (Double-framed), steer axle weight rating, and vocational wiring. |
| Body Material | Aluminum (asphalt/ag) vs. Steel (demo/heavy excavating) serves different buyer pools. | Body brand (Ox, J&J, etc.), material integrity, and structural fatigue. |
| Transmission Type | Allison automatics command a premium due to driver shortages and fleet liquidity. | True hydraulic automatic vs. AMT (UltraShift/I-Shift) vs. Manual (18-speed). |
Tier 2: Secondary condition signals (smaller but still value-moving)
| Value Signal (Tier 2) | Why it Moves Price | What We Document / Verify |
| Engine Displacement | 15L "Big Blocks" are prized for heavy haul; 13L for weight-sensitive payload apps. | Engine make/model (X15, Mack MP8) and documented overhaul status. |
| Emissions Status | Regulatory "islands" (CARB) crash pre-2010 values; "Deleted" units limit lender liquidity. | DPF/DEF presence, Clean Truck Check compliance, and Glider Kit identification. |
| Structural Integrity | "Rust jacking" or frame distortion is a catastrophic defect requiring aggressive devaluation. | Inner/outer frame rail photos and "20-footer" alignment check. |
How we reconcile
We anchor on closed-sale vocational comps in the same ton class and axle configuration, then normalize for engine hours, chassis pedigree, body material, and regional geography. We state the specific drivers (e.g., Super Dump stinger revenue potential vs. standard Tri-Axle) that move the number beyond "market conditions".
Dump Truck Configurations & Attachments We Document
Two trucks can share the same model name but belong to different comp sets based on their "revenue specs". We document these as a schedule to ensure identity parity.
Configuration Schedule
- Axle Configuration: Identifying the unit as a Tri-Axle, Quad/Quint-Axle, or "Super Dump" with a trailing stinger axle to determine legal payload and Federal Bridge compliance.
- Chassis Specification: Verifying the unit as a factory-built vocational chassis (e.g., Peterbilt 567, Kenworth T880, Mack Granite) rather than a lower-value converted highway day cab.
- Frame Rail Integrity: Documentation of double-frame rails, C-channel reinforcements, and the Resisting Bending Moment (RBM) required for structural severe-duty work.
- Transmission Architecture: Recording the presence of an Allison true hydraulic automatic, an Automated Manual (AMT), or a niche manual 8LL/18-speed.
- Suspension Type: Specifying heavy-duty stability setups such as Camelback or Walking Beam suspensions.
- Compliance & Regulatory Status: Identifying Glider Kits, California Clean Truck Check (CTC) status, or emissions "deleted" modifications.
Attachment Schedule
| Included Tool | What Matters | Proof we ask for |
| Dump Body | Material integrity: Steel (impact-resistant for demolition) vs. Aluminum (lightweight for asphalt/ag). | Photos of inner floor for "washboarding" or stress cracks. |
| Tailgate | Specialization: Standard vs. High-lift (required for large debris/demolition) vs. Coal Chutes. | Photo of tailgate hinge points and closure seal. |
| Hydraulics | RAM condition: Chrome integrity on the lift cylinder; presence of "wet kits" for pup trailers. | Photo of lift cylinder fully extended to check for pitting or scoring. |
| Tarp System | Operationality: Electric vs. manual; motor and arm condition for DOT compliance. | Confirmation of motor function and photo of the tarp assembly. |
| Specialty Tools | Value-adds: Body vibrators, heated bodies (exhaust-fed), and scale systems. | Photos of installed controls and "plumbed for pup" connections. |
If you’re in any of these roles and need defensible equipment values for an upcoming decision, you can get an appraisal quote today.
Who Uses Our Dump Truck Appraisals
Our dump truck appraisals are built for review. If your value conclusion needs to hold up to a credit committee, a tax file, or a contested matter, these are the teams we write for.
Lenders & Credit Teams
Collateral support for underwriting, renewals, and credit decisions where the file needs a defensible FMV (and OLV/FLV when required).
CPAs & Tax Professionals
Settlement, dispute, estate, and buyout contexts where scope, premise, and support may be challenged.
Attorneys & Legal Professionals
Settlement, dispute, estate, and buyout contexts where scope, premise, and support may be challenged.
Fleet Owners & Operators
Buy/sell timing, replacement decisions, and internal reporting that require a market-grounded view of the machine’s real configuration and condition.
Insurance Teams
Scheduled values and loss-related support where equipment identity, included attachments, and evidence quality matter.
FAQ
If you’re skimming, start here.
These FAQs cover appraisal cost, scope (desktop vs on-site), what we need from you, typical turnaround time, and the value drivers that change results for this equipment type.
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