Fleet Appraisals

Fleet Appraisal Services by Qualified Appraisers

At IDA, our Fleet Appraisers offer on-site fleet inspection appraisals and valuations of heavy equipment, cranes, specialty equipment, marine equipment, and commercial vehicle fleets.

Fleet Inspection & Appraisal Options

On-site fleet inspections enable the appraiser to evaluate the true condition of the fleet rather than base an evaluation solely on client documents or assumed condition. This is the preferred method and provides a more accurate evaluation. On-site inspections are completed for accuracy. We offer an economical desktop review and fleet valuation option based on information provided by the client, which is less accurate than an on-site inspection.

Fleet Inspection & Appraisal Types

Commercial Truck, Heavy Equipment & Marine Equipment Fleets

Commercial Truck Fleets

Truck / Tractor-Trailers

Commercial Cargo Carriers

Enclosed Trailers

Flatbed Trailers

Refrigerated Trailers

Heavy Equipment Fleets

Agriculture Equipment

Construction heavy equipment

Scissor and boom lifts

Other lift/access equipment, rigging

Cranes and Specialty equipment

Marine Equipment

Derrick barges, deck barges

Spud barges, sectional barges

Hopper barges

Tugboats and push boats

Vibratory hammers, diesel hammers

IDA Fleet Appraisal Services

  • Physical fleet inspections, appraisals & valuations.
  • Fleet identification & analysis.
  • Determine value basis as required by the client (FMV, OLV, FLV).
  • Updates on prior fleet valuations & appraisal reviews performed by others.
  • Option of desktop valuations using information provided by client.

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IDA Fleet Appraisals are Ideal for

  • Large heavy equipment fleets.
  • Commercial truck fleets.
  • Insurance underwriting valuations.
  • Asset acquisition & disposition planning.
  • Financial lending requirements.
  • General accounting needs.
  • Independent audit requirements.
  • Joint venture capital or private equity financing evaluations.
  • Orderly or forced liquidation evaluations.
  • Tax filing requirements.

Fleet Inspection & Equipment Evaluation

Our heavy equipment fleet appraiser performs timely inspections. He is qualified to evaluate fleet composition, condition, and perform research to support the following (when applicable):

  • Fair Market Value (FMV)
  • Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV)
  • Forced Liquidation Value (FLV)

Fleet Appraisal Reports

IDA delivers fleet appraisal reports which comply with USPAP. Report writing standard includes condition summaries, digital color photos and damage description (if applicable).

Qualified Fleet Appraiser

Our fleet appraiser is a highly qualified Accredited Machinery & Equipment Appraiser of ISA with extensive construction industry experience including heavy equipment management and evaluation. He has proven expertise in the inspection and appraisal of fleet equipment including construction heavy equipment, agriculture equipment, cranes, marine equipment, specialty equipment, and commercial vehicle fleets.

Charles B. Scarrott, ISA-AM

Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers, Machinery & Equipment Appraiser
Member #6005386
California Crane Certifier CA-332, SC&RA Member
50+ years in Construction Industry
Nevada Crane Certifier (T-017)