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Big bunks, camaraderie in spades: Atlas owner-operators show out
Atlas Van Lines held its first-ever Bravo PVO Truck Show and Conference event in Arlington, Texas, in late March. Here, a close look at the 4 trucks that came out on top with the hard work and deserved pride of their owners.
April 19, 2024
Atlas Van Lines truck show featuring big-bunk trucks
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Independent's big-bunk '98 379
Barry "B.J." Lefroy owns and operates the rig, which boasts a 140-inch ICT sleeper. Lefroy hauls from Alabama to California.
April 19, 2024
Barry 'BJ' Lefroy's big-bunk '98 379
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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.
April 18, 2024
Joel Anker's 1990 Kenworth W900L
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Regional hauler's 2016 International LoneStar
Operator John Whirley hauls dry van freight in the Southeast with this 2016 LoneStar.
April 12, 2024
John Whirley's 2016 International LoneStar
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'Last ride' for Waupun Truck-N-Show
One of the show circuit mainstays, the Waupun Truck-N-Show in Waupun, Wisconsin, will be retired after its 35th iteration in August.
April 12, 2024
Waupun Truck-N-Show last ride
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Custom 2024 Peterbilt 389 boasts exquisite laced fenders, lift bumper
Oakley-leased end dump puller Jason "Otis" Harris, based in Clanton, Alabama, has always been a fan of Peterbilts. He's always been a fan of the color yellow, too. With his 2024 389, debuted at MATS, he got the best of both worlds.
April 11, 2024
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Aircraft hauler's '99 Peterbilt 379
Matt Beaty transports aircraft for museums, private collectors and special military projects with the rig.
April 9, 2024
Matt Beaty's 1999 Peterbilt 379
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Owner-op-founded Alabama truck show and foundation for Lowe Syndrome kick off
The fourth annual Show for Lowe's, started by owner-operator Thomas Sullivan, benefits the Waylon Sullivan Foundation, which helps families with children diagnosed with Lowe Syndrome, a rare genetic condition.
April 5, 2024
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Semi-retired wood chip hauler's '16 W9
Operator Tony Thompson drives the truck for F.E. Martin Trucking, earning with side work during retirement.
April 5, 2024
Tony Thompson's 2016 Kenworth W900
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Massey Motor Freight's 2022 389 'Dustn' the Wind' a custom tribute to fallen biz partner
Troy Massey of Texas-based Massey Motor Freight designed this heavily modified 2022 Peterbilt 389 as a tribute to the friend and pro sales rep Massey had long worked with, Dustin DuPree, before he passed away.
April 4, 2024
Troy Massey's 2022 Peterbilt 389
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John Medellin's high-mileage 2000 Peterbilt 379
The 2000-model Pete has more than 2 million miles behind it.
April 2, 2024
John Medellin's 2000 Peterbilt 379
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Independent's stunning 'Little Blue' 1995 Freightliner FLD
Owner-operator Raiko Graveran has owned the truck for about 15 years, but really turned it into a working showpiece in 2020. The FLD debuted at its first truck show in the Spring of 2021. Here, run through the many upgrades he's made to the rig.
March 28, 2024
Raiko Graveran's 1995 Freightliner FLD120
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Top performers from MATS' 2024 PKY Truck Beauty Championship
Catch the full awards ceremony from the Mid-America Trucking Show, as well as the full list of winners and plenty views of standouts from the contest, spanning 39 categories.
March 27, 2024
Fred Rethwisch, 1986 International 9670
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Peterbilt's new Model 589/389 'genuine accessories' packages, in pictures
At the Mid-America Trucking Show, Peterbilt introduced a line of accessories packages with a Model 589 on display on the show floor, showcasing exterior bright parts and various lighting and interior elements now available through the dealer network.
March 26, 2024
Peterbilt Model 589 at MATS
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Big Rig Build-Off, category first places, People's Choice: Big winners at MATS
Davis Bros. Designs came out on top in the invite-only builders competition at the Mid-America Trucking Show with their impressive 2024 Peterbilt 389 build. Also: Catch the five Best of Show winners and more from the PKY Truck Beauty Championship.
March 23, 2024
Davis Bros.' 2024 Peterbilt 389
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Starting strong: Custom rigs kick off MATS 2024 in new location on-site
At the Mid-America Trucking Show, the working gems and show trucks served as the unofficial kick-off to the event, with dozens of rigs competing in the annual PKY Truck Championship, this year taking place out front, near the main entry gate.
March 21, 2024
Austin Kiser's 2002 Peterbilt 379
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'Plain Jane' 1995 Peterbilt 379 a company driver's dream ride
Driver James Frenya was at the 2023 Guilty By Association Truck Show last Fall, showing the 1995 Pete that he treats as his own.
March 14, 2024
James Frenya's 1995 Peterbilt 379
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Texas-based owner-op's 2007 Peterbilt 379, 'Maggie Mae'
After buying the rig used in 2018, owner Ernest Ludlow got his authority in 2020 and pulls a van OTR.
March 12, 2024
Ernest Ludlow's 2007 Peterbilt 379
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'Shake a stranger's hand' today: Remembering owner-operator and songwriter Bill Weaver
In this week's podcast, celebrate with us some of what Bill Weaver leaves behind after his untimely passing June 30. This Overdrive Radio episode features some memories, likewise re-airs of two episodes featuring his "Every Mile I Drive" and "Burnin' the Old School Down" records, from 2016 and 2018.
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