Service Area · McHenry County
Used Semi Trucks for Sale Near McHenry County, IL
A 40-minute drive west of McHenry County, First Class 8 Truck Sales is the locally owned Class 8 dealership northern Illinois drivers and fleets count on for hand-picked, fully inspected used semis — with financing built in.
- Hand-picked inventory
- 150+ point inspection
- Financing in 24 hrs
For McHenry County drivers & fleets
Why McHenry County Buyers Choose First Class 8
Closer than the Chicago metro lots.
We're about 35–50 minutes from most of McHenry County — usually a faster trip than fighting Chicago traffic to a suburban dealer. Come out, walk the lot, drive a truck, get back to your day.
Local relationships, local accountability.
We're not a national chain that disappears after the sale. We're a Belvidere-based local business serving the McHenry County area year-round. If something comes up, you know where to find us.
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.
Financing without the runaround.
We work with multiple commercial truck lenders, including options for buyers rebuilding credit. Apply online or over the phone.
Find us
From McHenry County 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.
| From | Drive Time |
|---|---|
| Crystal Lake / Cary | ~40–45 minutes |
| Algonquin / Lake in the Hills / Huntley | ~35–40 minutes |
| McHenry / Woodstock | ~45–55 minutes |
| Marengo | ~20 minutes |
Inventory
Inventory Popular with McHenry County Buyers
McHenry County drivers and fleets typically come to us looking for:
Long-haul sleepers
For owner-operators running OTR out of the I-90 corridor. Cascadia 126s, Volvo VNL 760s and 860s, Kenworth T680s, and Peterbilt 579s with sleepers from 56" to 73"+.
Regional day cabs
For drivers running into Chicago, Rockford, and the Wisconsin freight corridor. Cascadia 116 and Volvo VNR day cabs are popular choices.
Fleet-grade trucks
For fleets in McHenry County cycling tractors. We can source multiple matching units when needed.
Shop by brand: Freightliner · Volvo · Peterbilt · Kenworth · Mack · International
Financing
Financing for McHenry County-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.
- 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 in McHenry County
If you're an owner-operator or fleet in McHenry County looking to sell or trade, give us a call at (815) 315-0405. We pay fair cash for clean trucks, can pick up locally, and skip the auction games. Especially interested in:
- 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 40 minutes west of McHenry County. 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.
Learn more about usFAQ
Common questions from McHenry County buyers.
How far is First Class 8 from McHenry County?
Can I get pre-approved for financing before I come to the lot?
Do you take trade-ins?
Are your trucks DOT-ready?
Nearby
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Ready to find your next truck?
Most McHenry County-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.