Year-End Trailer Buying Checklist: What to Do Before December 31
Planning to upgrade your fleet before the new year? Whether you are looking at stock models or designing a custom livestock semi-trailer, timing your purchase before December 31 can maximize tax benefits and lock in production schedules. Use our year-end checklist to get your financing, specs, and delivery timelines lined up for Barrett cattle trailers before the clock runs out.
Is a Livestock Trailer Tax Deductible? Section 179 for Ranchers and Haulers (2026)
Buying a livestock trailer could offer more than an upgrade to your operation. Learn how Section 179 and 2026 tax deductions may benefit ranchers and livestock haulers, which trailers may qualify, and why planning your purchase before year-end could help maximize potential tax savings.
What to Expect When Ordering a Custom Livestock Trailer
Ordering a custom livestock trailer is simpler than most haulers expect. Here is the full process, from the first sales conversation to the day you hook up and pull out.