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Brett Wilkerson's 2012 Peterbilt 389
The rig is powered by a Cummins ISX15 with a 13-speed, which Wilkerson says puts out 900-plus horsepower while still averaging above 7 miles per gallon in fuel economy.
September 30, 2022
Custom Rigs
3 Angels, 3 trucks: Aispuro family fleet shows out in force
Omar and Ivan Aispuro, father and son, detail the family affair of their 3 Angels Transport fleet -- the pair showed off their respective rigs out in California this past June: Omar's custom 2016 Kenworth W900L and Ivan's 2012 T660.
September 29, 2022
Reader Rigs
Garry Sims' 1996 Peterbilt 379 EXHD
The rig sports a Cat 3406C with a 15-speed Eaton-Fuller Overdrive with 3:50 rears. Sims found the truck "sitting in a man's back yard," noting the truck "had been sitting there for 14 years with a blown engine."
September 27, 2022
Reader Rigs
John Colamarino's 2023 Kenworth W900
The truck sports a 156-inch ARI sleeper and is used in a team operation.
September 23, 2022
Custom Rigs
‘Just a Phase’: Bubba Branch’s Atlas Heavy Haul 1996 Kenworth W900
The heavily-customized W9 is the 11th truck in Branch's Atlas Heavy Haul fleet. It works part-time moving heavy machinery when needed. Catch plenty views of the impressive rig, both inside and out, in this video.
September 22, 2022
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Pride & Polish
Cast your vote for the best in custom rigs: Overdrive's Pride & Polish
Dozens of owners submitted photos that make up 77 entries in one or more of seven categories: two each in Working Bobtail and Working Combo; Antique; Interior; and Limited Mileage/Builders. Cast your vote in each category for your favorites now.
September 13, 2022
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Got a cool-looking fleet? Show it off.
Overdrive's sister site, CCJ, is seeking nominations for the flashiest-looking trucks and trailers on the highway.
September 20, 2022
Reader Rigs
David Johnson's 2004 Peterbilt 379
Johnson hauls milling machines in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee with the rig.
September 20, 2022
Reader Rigs
Roger Oliver's 2002 Kenworth W900L
The 550-hp 6NZ Cat, coupled with a 13-speed, was rebuilt with a complete Premium Cat overhaul at 940,000 miles.
September 16, 2022
Custom Rigs
Meet 'Gwendolyn,' Erik Vaillette's project 2022 Kenworth W900L
The Commodity Transporters-leased owner-operator built this impressive 295-inch-wheelbase rig in partnership with JDT out of Central Point, Oregon, among plenty others, from 12ga Customs to Two Bee's Upholstery.
September 15, 2022
Pride & Polish
Voting period opens for virtual Pride & Polish truck show competition
Pride & Polish voting: Vote now to determine the finalists in each of seven categories -- Working Bobtail, 2014 & Older; Working Bobtail, 2015 & Newer; Working Combo, 2011 & Older; Working Combo, 2012 & Newer; Antique; Interior; and Limited Mileage.
September 13, 2022
Reader Rigs
Ronald Skudlarek's 2000 Freightliner Classic XL
The truck, powered by a Cummins N14 red top with a Rockwell 10-speed, is retired from the road and only used for show.
September 13, 2022
Reader Rigs
James Stanford's 2016 Peterbilt 389
The Cummins-powered Pete features an 18-speed transmission and is used to haul hazmat chemicals up the East Coast and out to Texas.
September 9, 2022
Custom Rigs
Fleenor Bros. at it again -- 2022 Kenworth W900 the fleet's latest working show truck
Fleenor Bros. driver J.T. Picah, who has been with the company a little over three and a half years, showed one of the fleet’s newest rides, this 2022 Kenworth W900, at the 2022 Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show in Branson, Missouri, in June.
September 8, 2022
Reader Rigs
Kurtis Brock's 2014 Peterbilt 386
Brock bought the truck used in 2016 with 232,000 miles on it. Since his purchase, Brock has moved the fuel tanks forward and mounted a fourth axle ahead of the drives to be able to maximize load capacity.
September 6, 2022
Reader Rigs
Jeffrey Roatenberry's 2018 Peterbilt 579
The truck is equipped with a 455-hp Paccar MX-13 with a 10-speed UltraShift, and runs weekly.
September 2, 2022
Custom Rigs
'Olde School' 2000 Freightliner Classic XL
Owner-operator Kevin Carter has 50 years of experience behind the wheel. His rig's moniker underscores a philosophy: "I believe in service, I believe in respect. You respect me, I respect you, even when the customer is wrong."
September 1, 2022
Reader Rigs
Dale Radcliff's 2001 Peterbilt 379
When he bought the truck, it was black with a 70-inch sleeper. He converted the sleeper to a 63-inch Unibilt flat top unit and repainted the rig violet and white.
August 30, 2022
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Small Fleet Champ
This year's Small Fleet Champs: Four finalists headed to Nashville for the final round
Florida-based CAP Trucking will face off with Texas fleet Creech Trucking for the title belt in the 3-10-truck category. In the 11-30-truck category, Iowa-headquartered Holtkamp Transportation is up against John McGee Trucking, out of Louisiana.
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