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Service Area · Dane County

Used Semi Trucks for Sale Near Madison, WI

A short drive south of Madison on I-39/90, First Class 8 Truck Sales is the locally owned Class 8 dealership Wisconsin owner-operators and fleets count on for hand-picked, fully inspected used semis — with financing built in.

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  • Hand-picked inventory
  • 150+ point inspection
  • Financing in 24 hrs

For Madison drivers & fleets

Why Madison-Area Buyers Choose First Class 8

01

Worth the trip.

We're about 90 minutes south of Madison straight down I-39/90 — most of our Wisconsin buyers tell us it's a half-day round trip and worth it for the inventory and the experience.

02

Wisconsin-friendly.

We do business with Wisconsin customers every week and are happy to help you understand the out-of-state purchase process. We don't title in Wisconsin directly, but we'll provide everything you need to register the truck through your local Wisconsin DOT.

03

Hand-picked inventory.

Every truck on our lot has been evaluated before it gets listed. We specialize exclusively in Class 8 used trucks — sleepers, day cabs, and select trailers.

04

Financing without the runaround.

We work with multiple commercial truck lenders, including options for buyers rebuilding credit. Apply online before you make the trip.

Find us

From Madison to our Belvidere lot.

We're at 6442 Logan Ave Unit A, Belvidere, IL 61008, just off I-90 at Exit 25 (Genoa Road) and a short drive from US-20.

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FromDrive Time
Downtown Madison~90 minutes
Sun Prairie / east Madison~90 minutes
Verona / Fitchburg / west Madison~95 minutes
Janesville / Beloit~30–40 minutes

Inventory

Inventory Popular with Wisconsin Buyers

Wisconsin owner-operators and fleets typically come to us looking for:

Long-haul sleepers

For OTR drivers running out of Wisconsin into the Midwest, South, and East Coast. Cascadia 126s, Volvo VNL 760s and 860s, Kenworth T680s, and Peterbilt 579s.

Regional day cabs

For drivers running into Chicago, Milwaukee, the Twin Cities, and the Wisconsin freight corridor. Cascadia 116 and Volvo VNR day cabs are popular choices.

Fleet-grade trucks

For small Wisconsin fleets cycling tractors. We can source multiple matching units when needed.

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Shop by brand: Freightliner · Volvo · Peterbilt · Kenworth · Mack · International

Financing

Financing for Madison-area buyers.

Whether you're financing your first truck or your tenth, we work with multiple commercial truck lenders. Terms typically run 36 to 72 months depending on the truck and credit profile.

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  • Owner-operators with established credit
  • First-time buyers with a CDL and a plan
  • Buyers working through credit challenges
  • No-CDL investors with a driver
  • Small fleets adding to authority
  • Large fleets expanding capacity

Selling or trading

Selling Your Truck? We Buy from Wisconsin Sellers

If you're an owner-operator or fleet in Wisconsin looking to sell or trade, give us a call at (815) 315-0405. We pay fair cash for clean trucks, can coordinate pickup, and skip the auction games. Especially interested in:

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  • Late-model Cascadias, Volvos, Peterbilts, and Kenworths
  • Well-maintained, mechanically sound trucks
  • Retiring owner-operator units

About First Class 8

Locally owned. Class 8 only. Accountable.

First Class 8 Truck Sales is a locally owned used semi truck dealership in Belvidere, Illinois — about 90 minutes south of Madison on I-39/90. We were built around a simple idea: most truck buyers don't want a sales pitch, they want a fair deal on a truck that won't let them down. We specialize exclusively in Class 8 used trucks and serve owner-operators, fleets, and first-time buyers across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

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FAQ

Common questions from Madison buyers.

How far is First Class 8 from Madison?
About 90 miles south on I-39/90 — roughly a 90-minute drive from downtown Madison to our lot in Belvidere.
Can you handle a sale to a Wisconsin customer?
Yes — we work with Wisconsin buyers every week. We don't title in Wisconsin directly, but we'll provide everything you need to register the truck through your local Wisconsin DOT. We'll walk you through the process before you leave the lot.
Can I get pre-approved for financing before I make the drive?
Yes — we recommend it. Apply online and we'll usually have an answer within 24 hours.
Do you take trade-ins?
Yes. Bring your current truck when you visit, or send us photos and details ahead of time and we'll give you a preliminary trade value.
Are your trucks DOT-ready?
Every truck we sell is inspected before it goes on the lot. We can walk you through exactly what was checked and what was serviced on any specific unit.

Nearby

Also Serving Buyers Near…

We work with drivers and fleets across the region. Browse our other service areas:

Ready to find your next truck?

Most Madison-area buyers wrap a deal in a single visit. Apply for financing online before you come and shop knowing exactly what you're working with.

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