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Near-original 1963 Kenworth 921 hauled same loads for 49 years
Originally spec'd out by owner-operator Dean Hobbensiefken, creator of the rare, efficiency-oriented Paymaster trucks from the '70s, this '63 KW has just its second owner today in Craig Vogel.
November 5, 2026
Vintage blue Peterbilt semi-truck number 63 displayed in warehouse showroom with chrome details
Pride & Polish
Classic 1965 Peterbilt 351 restored twice by same owner
Owner Craig Betcher bought the truck and restored it to work, at least part time. But during the course of a haul, another motorist pulled out in front of him, rolling and totaling the truck. Betcher rebuilt it a second time, now as a show truck.
October 29, 2026
Vintage navy blue Peterbilt semi-truck with Betcher branding parked at an industrial lot
Reader Rigs
1985 Kenworth W900B keeps five-trailer, three-truck biz flexible
The truck is powered by a 525-hp Cummins N14 Celect+ with an 18-speed. Indiana-headquartered Paul Caudill uses the classic for some "hit and miss" OTR work pulling a 40-foot Mac end dump, one of five different trailers in his stable.
October 27, 2026
Black Peterbilt semi-truck with silver grain trailer parked in snowy industrial lot
Pride & Polish
These truck builders will compete in 2027 MATS Big Rig Build-Off
The field is set for March in Louisville. Up for grabs in the annual competition is $15,000 cash and ultimate bragging rights.
October 26, 2026
Big Rig Build-Off event poster featuring truck trophy and three builders: Kevin Love, Randy Menkel, and Rolan Nolt
Reader Rigs
Third-gen trucker carries tradition in sharp 2022 Peterbilt 389
Independent owner-op Bryan Edwards got his authority in 2025, but has been a truck owner dating back to 2014 and has driven for more than three decades. He pulls in this beauty of a 389/van combo.
October 23, 2026
Red Peterbilt semi-truck with custom black enclosed trailer parked in lot
Pride & Polish
This look like a cabover? 1969 Pete 358 came stamped as a 352
Casey Field's needlenose Peterbilt 358 is a perfect blend of old-school looks with some modern improvements to give the rig a more comfortable ride. Its serial number has been getting double-takes from decoders for nearly 60 years now, originally stamped a 352 cabover.
October 22, 2026
Green and cream Peterbilt semi-truck with dual exhaust stacks displayed at outdoor truck show
Reader Rigs
Add your truck to Overdrive's 'Reader Rigs' showcase
Join the hundreds of your owner-operator peers who've added photos of their trucks to our long-running Reader Rigs collection. Give it a whirl with a photo from the road or parked up on the home front here.
October 16, 2026
Collection of seven semi-trucks in different colors parked in various outdoor settings
Pride & Polish
The ultimate Christmas present: A.J. Field's 1969 Peterbilt 358
Texas-based A.J. Field isn't a truck driver, but he and his wife, Casey, both love trucks, especially vintage Petes. He was surprised by Casey and a friend at Christmas a few years ago with this 1969 Peterbilt 358, which they've built together since.
October 15, 2026
Vintage black semi-truck with chrome details and orange lights displayed at outdoor truck show
Pride & Polish
'Gangster Hauler': Al Capone-themed 1967 Kenworth W925
Airbrushed murals around the rig feature Al Capone and similar 1920s-era gangster themes, while the rig's interior depicts a barroom scene, complete with a chandelier, mounted Tommy guns and more.
October 8, 2026
Silver Peterbilt semi-truck with dual exhaust stacks parked at sunset with American flag visible
Pride & Polish
Custom 1954 International built on Pete 359 frame
The show truck features the cab and fenders of a 1954 International RDC-405 with the frame from a Peterbilt 359. Owner-operator Richard Yeager did all the fabricating, paint work and the rest himself over an eight-year period.
October 1, 2026
Vintage blue and black semi-truck with polished chrome details displayed at outdoor truck show
Pride & Polish
Salvage to show: The 'Curb Appeal' 2022 Peterbilt 389
What started out as a project to replace a damaged bunk and add a new paint job turned into an all-out custom working showpiece for Illinois-based Jared Nelson and his brother's custom shop, NCP Customs.
September 24, 2026
Custom red and silver semi-truck with polished chrome details at outdoor truck show
Pride & Polish
Heavy hauler's 'Heartbreaker' custom Peterbilt 589
Small fleet owner Greg Huerta's 2025 Peterbilt 589 is spec'd for "super heavy loads," but when it's not working, it shines up nice for show witha Rolls-Royce-inspired headliner treatment among many other custom touches.
September 17, 2026
Custom blue semi-truck with chrome details at outdoor truck show, marked with oversize warning signs
Pride & Polish
Heavy-hauling 'Purple Reign' Peterbilt 567 a small fleet's pride
Owner-operator Gary Johnson wanted a working show truck that stood out from the crowd, so he customized a vocational Peterbilt 567 instead of the usual long-hood models.
September 10, 2026
Customized maroon and chrome semi-truck with dual exhaust stacks displayed at outdoor truck show
Pride & Polish
'Brand-new' 1984 Pete 359, for third-gen owner-op David Duncan
After a wiring fire took owner David Duncan's Peterbilt 389 glider off the road, he took the 389's frame, and the hood, cab and sleeper of a 359 he also owned, to Stretch Customs for a custom-built unit.
September 3, 2026
Vintage red semi-truck with chrome grille displayed on red carpet at truck show
Pride & Polish
1983 359 with KTA 600 Cummins power, originally purchased by NASCAR legends
The rig, still powered by its rare, factory-installed Cummins KTA 600, was first owned by Junior Johnson and Darrell Waltrip, hauling racecars on the NASCAR circuit in the mid-1980s.
August 27, 2026
Customized blue and yellow semi-truck with chrome details parked at truck show alongside other decorated big rigs
Pride & Polish
Son's 'Thumper' 1980 Kenworth K100 matches father's '79 model
In many ways, Kevin Geltmaker followed in his father Stuart's footsteps with a 1980 K100 near identical to the elder Geltmaker's '79. Both are powered by a V8 Cat, but Kevin's features a different style of "bling" with immaculate engine detail.
August 20, 2026
Red and chrome custom semi-truck with sleeper cab at outdoor truck show display
Pride & Polish
'Big Red': Stuart Geltmaker's blinged-out 1979 K100
Geltmaker purchased the V8 Cat-powered cabover in 1998 and spent a few years adding his own personal touches -- some of which some might consider "too much," he said, "but to each his own."
August 13, 2026
Two custom red and silver semi-trucks with decorative details displayed at an outdoor truck show
Equipment
Freedom 250 Peterbilt 589: Get up close with a rarity
In this video, walk around one of the 250 units from Peterbilt's "Freedom 250" limited-edition run of the Model 589, available with three sleeper sizes.
August 10, 2026
White semi-truck with red and blue striping and 'Only 250 Made' text overlay parked in lot
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