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Melvin Davis’ new ‘Hillbilly Hilton’ fresh out of the body shop
The 2000 Freightliner Classic’s 163-inch custom-built sleeper now comes equipped with a full-size shower and bed, easy chair, table, a full closet and a kitchen counter with a sink, refrigerator, microwave and cook stove.
April 16, 2014
Business
Crashes and interventions: CSA’s crash flaw
Independent owner-operators have the lowest rate of truck-involved crashes but are far more likely to be put out of service than drivers for carriers with 500 or more trucks, which have a higher crash rate.
May 6, 2013
Custom Rigs
Video, pics: Custom 1988 Freightliner
Davis custom-built the FLD after locating it in a salvage yard in 2000 — today he hauls reefer freight with it primarily between Illinois, Texas, Florida and his home base in Michigan.
February 21, 2013
Channel 19
More photos: Mel Davis’ custom Freightliner
A visit with Michigan-based independent owner-operator Melvin Davis in Nashville yields more great pictures of his custom big-bunk reefer hauler.
January 29, 2013
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