Team drivers Robert and Julie Badker, of Osage, Io

Aug 10, 2010

Team drivers Robert and Julie Badker, of Osage, Iowa, call this 2006 Kenworth W900L their “motor home that makes money.” The truck features a 120-in. custom bunk and is powered by a 530-hp Cummins ISX geared by an 18-speed transmission.

Third-generation owner-operator's beautifully-rebuilt 1990 Kenworth W900L

After the truck was retired about three years ago, owner Joel Anker had it rebuilt into a show truck. The hard work paid off, with a fifth-place finish in the Limited Mileage -- Bobtail with Miles class at MATS in March.

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