3 used cargo vans for sale in Richmond, KY

Cargo Vans for Sale in Richmond, KY

A cargo van is the cheapest secure workshop most trades will ever own — tools locked and dry, inventory organized on shelving, and no tarping a load before every drive. Central KY Truck and Trailer Sales stocks used cargo vans at 3585 Colonel Road in Richmond, Kentucky, including Ford Transit, Nissan NV, GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express units. Van inventory here is smaller and turns faster than our truck inventory, so if you see one you want, call (859) 623-0444 the same day.

Why a cargo van instead of a pickup

1. Security. Everything locks inside a steel box. No toolbox pry marks, no tarp straps, no walking out to a lighter truck in the morning.
2. Weather. Kentucky gets rain, and a van means materials, electronics and paperwork stay dry between stops without anyone touching a cover.
3. Organization. Shelving, bins, bulkheads, ladder racks and conduit carriers turn the cargo area into a rolling parts room. Stock it once, find it every time.
4. Operating cost. Vans typically run lighter and use less fuel than a comparable heavy-duty pickup on a stop-and-go service route.
5. Advertising. Flat side panels are the cheapest billboard in the trades. A wrapped van works every mile between Richmond and Lexington.

The vans we stock

Ford Transit 250. The modern standard: tall interior, wide cargo opening, low load floor and the deepest aftermarket shelving and rack support of any van on the market.

Nissan NV 2500 HD Cargo. Body-on-frame construction, a truck-style chassis and a reinforced cargo wall with integrated mounting points for shelving.

GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express. The workhorse full-size van, still one of the simplest and least expensive vans to keep running, with parts and service available almost anywhere.

We also stock Chevrolet Express G3500 cutaway chassis with enclosed KUV-style service bodies, which live on our commercial trucks page alongside box and cab-and-chassis units.

Who runs cargo vans in Central Kentucky

Electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, appliance and garage door installers, locksmiths, IT and low-voltage crews, mobile detailers, florists, caterers, courier and last-mile delivery operators, medical and lab supply routes, churches and campus service departments. If your day is a series of stops between Richmond, Berea, Lexington, Nicholasville, Winchester and Irvine, a van is usually the right tool.

What to check before you buy a used cargo van

1. Cargo dimensions. Measure your longest regular item — conduit, ladders, sheet goods, a stretcher, a rack — and confirm it fits with the doors shut.
2. Payload. Shelving, a ladder rack and a full load of inventory add up fast. Know what you'll be carrying every day, not on your lightest day.
3. Door configuration. Single or dual sliding side doors, and whether the rear doors swing wide enough for how you load.
4. Existing upfit. A van that already has shelving or a bulkhead can save real money — as long as the layout matches your trade.
5. Roof height and clearance. Confirm the van clears the garages, bays and drive-throughs on your actual route.

Van, box truck or trailer?

If you're outgrowing a van, a box truck gives you a walk-in cargo area and a much higher payload ceiling — see our commercial trucks. If your loads are occasional and oversized, a pickup truck paired with one of our utility, dump or equipment trailers is often cheaper than upsizing the van. Not sure which way to go? Tell us what you haul and we'll talk it through.

Financing, trade-ins, service and parts

Get approved online before you come out. Have a van or truck to move? Get your trade-in value or sell it to us outright. After the sale you can schedule service or send a parts request online.

Cargo van questions we get every week

Do you finance cargo vans for a business?

Yes. Start with our online credit application and we'll go through the options with you.

Can I put shelving or a ladder rack in it?

Every van we stock has aftermarket shelving, bulkhead and rack options available. Tell us your trade and what you carry, and we'll tell you which van on the lot fits the upfit you have in mind.

How many cargo vans do you have right now?

Current van inventory is listed above on this page, and it changes weekly. If nothing on the lot fits, tell us the make, roof height and payload you need and we'll watch for it.

Where are you located?

3585 Colonel Road, Richmond, KY 40475, open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Get directions — we're an easy run from Lexington, Berea, Nicholasville, Winchester and Irvine.

Do you take trade-ins on a van?

Yes, and we buy vehicles outright too. Start on our sell us your truck or trailer page.