My name is

Oct 30, 2006

Rudy Melendez

I drive for

        An unexpected error occurred: GraphQL error: request to http://application/ failed, reason: connect ECONNREFUSED 172.20.204.166:80

        An unexpected error occurred: GraphQL error: request to http://application/ failed, reason: connect ECONNREFUSED 172.20.204.166:80

        An unexpected error occurred: GraphQL error: request to http://application/ failed, reason: connect ECONNREFUSED 172.20.204.166:80

Owner-operator Raiko Graveran might be the 'nicest dude in all of trucking,' a version of which has been said by more than one truck showgoer who's found him and his 1995 Freightliner FLD 120 parked up. Here he's showing off fairly recent wins at the Old Town Rig Down event in Nacogdoches, Texas. Look for Graveran out at the Stars, Stripes and White Lines event this week in Atlanta.

Red, white and 'Little Blue': The story of owner-operator Raiko Graveran

RGT Transport owner Graveran came to the United States in '08 on a raft from Cuba, ultimately able to gain legal permanent resident status with the immigration policy of the time. Today, he's the proud owner of a multi-award-winning custom '95 FLD flattop that cuts a unique picture on the show circuit.

The ‘Maximum Overdrive’-themed 1999 Western Star that made a marriage

Overdrive's Pride & Polish: Vote for your favorite rigs today

DOT reveals the real reason it's pushing out 200,000 non-domiciled CDL drivers

HP/Poly Voyager Legend 30 and Voyager Legend 50

Roadside war stories, camaraderie, ownership advice: Small Fleet Champs deliver

More episodes »

Pride & Polish

Overdrive’s annual Pride & Polish virtual truck show attracts entries from across the nation showcasing show-quality design, mechanical ingenuity and plenty of trucking-business pride. Find recent-history awards shows, in-depth features about the winners, and more.