Behind the wheel of Freightliner’s SuperTruck

Overdrive Staff

Jul 2, 2015

Updated Oct 16, 2015

Overdrive had the chance last month to get in cab — and behind the wheel — of Freightliner’s concept SuperTruck vehicle.

Ron Kelsey, pictured here with his 'Sunrise Express' 1981 Peterbilt 359, is Overdrive's Trucker of the Month for July, putting him in the running for the 2025 Trucker of the Year award.

Owner-op holy grail: Decades of direct freight in a custom '81 359

Owner-operator Ron Kelsey has been hauling for the same two shipper customers since he got his authority as an independent in 1994. Managing those relationships, and his award-winning 1981 Peterbilt 359, keep his business running strong.

Cameron Bagely's 1999 Peterbilt 379 parked at the Gear Jammer Magazine Truck Show in Epping, New Hampshire.

23-year-old Cameron Bagley's 1999 Pete 379 carries on father's legacy

California Highway Patrol said it won't enforce President Donald Trump's English language proficiency mandate as it's 'not part of California law.'

Enforcing Trump's English language mandate 'not part of California law': CHP

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EPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulations

Dezl Trucking Headsets 100/200 Series - Life on the road never sounded so good

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