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TruckPaper Commercial Truck Scraper
parseforge/truckpaper-scraper
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Scrapes TruckPaper commercial truck listings by search URL or category. Returns each listing as a flat row with price, year, make, model, mileage, and seller details.
- Total users
- 14
- Monthly active
- 3
- Total runs
- 237
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- Last modified
- 9 days ago
Overview
TruckPaper Commercial Truck Scraper
Scrape TruckPaper commercial truck listings from any search or listing URL, up to a million per run. Every truck comes with its price, year, make, model, mileage, and seller details. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
TruckPaper is the largest online marketplace for commercial trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment, but browsing thousands of listings by hand is slow. This Actor reads the public listing pages directly, filtered by category or manufacturer, and returns each match in one fixed schema.
| Who uses it | What they scrape TruckPaper for |
|---|---|
| Used truck dealers | Monitor competitor pricing and inventory for sleeper trucks and day cabs |
| Fleet managers | Build a shortlist of available trucks matching their specs before contacting sellers |
| Market researchers | Track supply and price trends for dump trucks, box trucks, and other categories |
| Exporters | Find trucks for international buyers and compare condition and mileage across listings |
What it does
This Actor collects TruckPaper truck listings by search URL or category, and returns each one as a flat row.
- 🔍 Search URL or category: paste any TruckPaper search URL, or pick a category like Sleeper Trucks or Dump Trucks.
- 🏷️ Manufacturer filter: narrow results to Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo, International, and more.
- 📊 Flat row output: each listing becomes one row with price, year, make, model, mileage, and seller info.
- ⚙️ Max items control: set a hard cap from 1 to 1,000,000 listings per run.
Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.
What you can do with TruckPaper data
📈 Track competitor pricing.
A used truck dealer runs the Actor weekly on a Sleeper Trucks search URL to see how competitor prices shift and adjust their own listings.
🚛 Build a purchase shortlist.
A fleet manager filters Day Cab Trucks by Freightliner and collects 200 listings, then sorts by mileage and price to pick five trucks to inspect.
🌍 Source trucks for export.
An exporter scrapes Dump Trucks and Box Trucks listings, filters by manufacturer, and sends the CSV to overseas buyers who need specific specs.
📊 Analyze market supply.
A market researcher collects all Tow Trucks and Flatbed Trucks listings each month to count available units and track average asking prices.
Why choose this scraper
| What you get | |
|---|---|
| No API key | Reads public TruckPaper pages directly, no registration or OAuth |
| Fixed schema | Every listing returns the same fields, ready for CSV or database import |
| Scale on demand | Collect one listing or a million, with the same input |
| Filter early | Manufacturer and category filters run before data is stored, saving time and credits |
How it compares
This Actor focuses on TruckPaper commercial trucks, while Trailer Trader Scraper covers trailers on a different marketplace.
| Feature | ParseForge | Trailer Trader Scraper |
|---|---|---|
| Scrapes TruckPaper listings | Yes | Not listed |
| Filter by manufacturer | Yes | Not listed |
| Category selection (sleeper, dump, box, etc.) | Yes | Not listed |
| Max items control | Yes | Not listed |
| Scrapes trailer listings | Not listed | Yes |
Configure the run
Drive the Actor from a TruckPaper search URL or a category, and filter by manufacturer as listings are read so only matches reach your dataset. The Input tab lists every parameter.
A first run with the defaults:
{
"startUrl": "https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/for-sale/sleeper-trucks/16045",
"maxItems": 10
}
A larger pull:
{
"startUrl": "https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/for-sale/sleeper-trucks/16045",
"maxItems": 200
}
Pricing
Pay-per-result: $0.0075 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.
| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $0.75 |
| 1,000 results | $7.50 |
| 10,000 results | $75.00 |
New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.
Free users
Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. Upgrade your Apify plan to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.
Run it
- Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
- Open the TruckPaper Commercial Truck Scraper.
- Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
- Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the Dataset tab.
Run it programmatically through the Apify API (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient for JavaScript and Python.
Use with AI agents (MCP)
Give an AI agent live access to TruckPaper through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/truckpaper-scraper"
Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.
Troubleshooting
Why am I getting no results?
Check that your Start URL is a valid TruckPaper search or listing page. If you used a category, make sure it is selected and the manufacturer filter is not too narrow.
The run stops before reaching Max items.
The Actor stops when there are no more listings matching your filters. Try removing the manufacturer filter or broadening the category.
Some listings are missing fields.
TruckPaper listings do not always show every field. If a seller omits mileage or price, that field will be empty in the output.
I get an error about the URL.
Make sure the URL starts with https://www.truckpaper.com/ and points to a search or listing page, not the homepage.
The run is slow.
Large searches take time because the Actor reads each listing page. Reduce Max items or narrow your filters to speed it up.
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need a TruckPaper account or API key? | No. The Actor reads public listing pages directly, so no login or API key is required. |
| Can I scrape a specific search with my own filters? | Yes. Browse truckpaper.com, apply any filters you want, copy the URL, and paste it into the Start URL field. |
| What if I only want a certain manufacturer? | Use the Manufacturer input field. It filters listings as they are read, so only matching trucks are stored. |
| How many listings can I collect in one run? | You can set Max items from 1 to 1,000,000. The Actor stops after reaching that number. |
| What categories are supported? | Sleeper Trucks, Day Cab Trucks, Dump Trucks, Box Trucks, Cab & Chassis, Tow Trucks, Flatbed Trucks, and Vans. You can also use any Start URL for other categories. |
| What data does each listing include? | Each row includes price, year, make, model, mileage, location, seller, and other details shown on the listing page. |
| Can I export the results? | Yes. The Actor outputs a dataset you can export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML. |
| Is this legal? | You should only scrape public data in accordance with TruckPaper's terms of service and applicable laws. The Actor does not bypass any login or paywall. |
| How often should I run it? | For price monitoring, weekly runs work well. For fast-moving categories like sleeper trucks, daily runs keep you current. |
| Can I schedule runs? | Yes. Use Apify's scheduler to run the Actor daily, weekly, or on a custom cron schedule. |
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🆘 Need help? Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.
⚠️ Disclaimer. This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sandhills Global, Inc. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.
Input
| Field | Type | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| startUrl | string | TruckPaper listing page URL. Browse truckpaper.com, apply your filters, and paste the URL here. | https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/for- |
| maxItems | integer | How many truck listings to collect per run. | 10 |
| category | string (9 options) | Truck category to search. Ignored if Start URL is provided. | not set |
| manufacturer | string | Filter by manufacturer (e.g., 'Freightliner', 'Peterbilt', 'Kenworth', 'Volvo', 'International'). | not set |
Pricing
from $7.00 per 1,000 results
| Charged for | What it is | Price each |
|---|---|---|
| result | Single result in the default dataset. | $0.007 to $0.0075 |
Tiered: the lower figure is the price on a higher Apify plan. Billing and the free credit live on Apify.
API
One POST returns the dataset directly. Same shape for every scraper in the library, so swapping the slug is the only change.
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/parseforge~truckpaper-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=$APIFY_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"helloWorld": 123
}' Examples
Input that runs as-is.
{
"helloWorld": 123
} Reviews
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Issues
We build and maintain this scraper, so a problem with it comes to us. Report it on the Apify listing and the thread stays attached to the scraper where the next person can find it: open an issue.
Broken and urgent, or you would rather not post in public? Write to parseforge@protonmail.com and it reaches the people who wrote it.
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