In this episode of the Ritchie Bros. Inside Edge, we take a deep dive into the factors influencing the significant rise in truck volumes, the impact of spot rates in the current market, and if a correction is coming, for-hire driver numbers, and forthcoming state and federal mandates affecting the transportation industry.To discuss these transportation trends and pricing data, Host Andrew Engelhardt sits down with transportation experts Rob Slavin, Senior Valuation Analyst at Ritchie Bros., and Steve Tam, Vice President of ACT Research.Resources:Get the Market Trends report hereInvestor.ritchi ..read more

Ritchie Bros. conducts dozens of farm retirement auctions in the spring, where thousands of agricultural equipment items are sold across North America. In this episode of the Ritchie Bros. Inside Edge, we find out more about the types of equipment for sale, and the move to timed, online auctions.To discuss the latest farm-focused market trends report, Host Andrew Engelhardt sits down with two of Ritchie Bros.’s in-house Ag experts. Jordan Clarke and Luke Fritshaw are both Sales Directors in the Ag equipment division. They talk about the factors that contribute to increased demand and price for ..read more

In Q1 2023, as supply chain restrictions began to ease and volumes began to rise, Ritchie Bros. sold tens of thousands of equipment items and trucks globally. In this episode of the Ritchie Bros. Inside Edge, we dig into the data to unearth the story behind the numbers.To discuss the Q1 Market Trends Report, Host Andrew Engelhardt is joined by two industry experts. Doug Olive, Sr. VP of Pricing at Ritchie Bros., and Doug Rusch, Managing Director of Sales at Rouse Services, dive into the trends with volume and pricing data for most major construction, aerial, and transportation equipment catego ..read more

In this episode of the Ritchie Bros. Inside Edge, we review the main equipment categories sold at the Orlando auction and showcase the discussion panel on the future of equipment life cycle management held at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March..Host Andrew Engelhardt speaks with the experts at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Discussion panelists, Mike Jones, President of Vendor Equipment Finance at First Citizens Bank, Bob Leavy, VP of Remarketing for Alta equipment, Ritchie Bros, internal expert Chief Marketing Officer, Matt Ackley, and Alex Schuessler Founder and Pres. International Group for SmartEquip talk about h ..read more

In this episode of the Inside Edge, Ritchie Bros. looks back through market data from the pandemic to mid-Q1 and analyzes trends in the transportation industry. To go behind the numbers and unearth the issues impacting the transportation sector, host Andrew Engelhardt is joined by experts Steve Tam, Vice President of ACT Research, and Ritchie Bros.’ Senior Pricing Analyst, Rob Slavin. They analyze the latest data to reveal some surprising and some not-so-surprising market trends. The conversation revolves around supply-and-demand issues, the shortage of new and used units, and why prices are d ..read more

In this episode of the Inside Edge, Ritchie Bros. takes a closer look at earthmoving and aerial equipment sales volumes and prices throughout 2022. To help explain why medium earthmoving equipment volumes are on the rebound, while large earthmoving sales in the U.S. continue their downward trend, host Andrew Engelhardt is joined by Ritchie Bros.’ Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Jake Lawson, and Sales Director, U.S. West, Casey Fencl. They also provide a sneak peek at next month’s premier global auction in Orlando, FL. Resources: Get the Monthly Market Trends report here Rbassetsol ..read more

In this episode of Ritchie Bros.’ Inside Edge, Andrew Engelhardt summarizes the November Market Trends report which highlights the continued rise and demand for compact equipment in Texas, Canada, and around the world. Before sitting down with Ritchie Bros.’ Equipment Specialist Matt Bousky and Sr. VP of Pricing Doug Olive to discover the reasons for compact construction equipment growth in the market today. They explore the unique versatility of compacts and the accompanying attachment market and the anticipated 2023 trends. Resources: Get the November Monthly Market Trends report here https ..read more

In this episode of Ritchie Bros.’ Inside Edge, Andrew Engelhardt summarizes the October Market Trends report spotlighting boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers. Before taking a closer look at the data and industry trends with Chris Sleight, Managing Director, Off-Highway Research, and Riccardo Viaggi, Committee of European Construction Equipment (CECE) at Bauma, one of the world’s largest equipment trade shows. Their discussion focuses on supply and demand issues, the rise in popularity of compact equipment, and autonomous fleets. Resources: Get the October Monthly Market Trends report h ..read more

In this episode of Ritchie Bros.’ Inside Edge, host Andrew Engelhardt summarizes the September Market Trends report before speaking with a few of Ritchie Bros. sales experts to learn more about the similarities and differences between two of the biggest sales markets, Alberta and Texas. Ryan Eacrett, VP of Sales provides details on why the two auction-friendly markets consistently sell so much equipment. Local sales leaders, Andrew Lutic and Chuck Robertson describe the role of the oil and gas industry to both markets, and Regional Sales Manager of the Energy Sector, Mike Brzezinski shares the ..read more

In this episode of Ritchie Bros.’ Inside Edge, host Andrew Engelhardt takes a detailed look at large and mini excavator sales through the first half of 2022 and how industry indexes are performing as outlined in Ritchie Bros.’ latest Market Trends report. He digs through the data of excavator volumes and shifting values, via interview excerpts from Doug Rusch, Managing Director of Rouse Services, and Braxton Britting, Territory Manager of Kirby-Smith Machinery, which were recorded during a discussion panel with the Texas chapter of The Associated General Contractors Association. Resources: Sea ..read more