Lee, Fla., resident Von Tompkins Jr. owns this 200

Aug 17, 2010

Lee, Fla., resident Von Tompkins Jr. owns this 2002 Peterbilt 379. The working truck is equipped with a 550-hp Caterpillar.

Momentum building: Trucker of the Month Sam Kelly, 3 trucks and counting

Kelly separates himself in his willingness to be the problem-solver, to take matters into his own hands when plans break down. But his story is remarkable, too, with respect to a clear instinct to learn from his own errors in business and in life, and come out the other side no less eager to win.

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Robert 'Rocket' Miceli hauls heavy and specialized freight with this 2004 Peterbilt 379. This photo was taken when he picked up the Hitachi excavator stolen while his truck was in the shop for an engine repair.

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