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Mint green 1990 379 boasts TV credit, three decades-plus in Kimball family
After working from the time it was new up through 2002, the '90 Peterbilt sat for 12 years before a big rebuild. Since then, it's show-truck life's been nothing short of an adventure.
October 9, 2025
Custom Rigs
'Light it up': Restored '90s W9, million-mile Pete 389 keep milk-haul fleet rolling
Keith and Zach Bauer, owners of Pennsylvania-based Z&K Bauer Transport, haul milk and other food-grade products in their custom trucks featured here. Keith's is a rebuilt 1996 Kenworth W900L, while Zach's is a 2008 Peterbilt 389 glider.
October 2, 2025
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October 9, 2025
Pride & Polish
Last chance to enter! Show your truck with Overdrive's Pride & Polish
Today is the last day to help us put a cap on the 2025 show season with our annual virtual truck show, where Overdrive readers ultimately decide the favorites in five categories -- Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior. Enter to show your rig with photos today as deadline arrives.
October 1, 2025
Life
One month left to enter 'Flashiest Fleets' competition
Overdrive sister publication CCJ is accepting nominations for the contest, open to fleets of all sizes operating equipment ranging from small vans and pickups to tractor-trailers. Add your fleet to the mix with up to three images of your trucks and/or trailers.
September 30, 2025
Trucker of the Year
Making a dream come true: Trucker of the Month John Treadway
Treadway always wanted to own a truck that was recognizable in his community. After years as a successful owner-operator -- today hauling flowers mostly direct for a local greenhouse -- he's made that vision a reality.
September 29, 2025
Custom Rigs
Guilty by Association Truck Show rolls into Joplin
One of the trucking industry's biggest events, the biennial GBATS at 4 State Trucks in Joplin, Missouri, is officially under way at Exit 4 off I-44. Scenes from the show here with some standout trucks from the show's first day.
September 26, 2025
Custom Rigs
Custom 2005 Peterbilt 379 a trucker's surprise, with intricate hand-pinstriping
Kimball Transportation driver Zach Held may not be an owner-operator, but he drives an owner-operator-spec'd truck that delivered on a promise made by the small fleet owner Held pulls flatbed freight for. The custom '05 379 features a bevy of custom touches throughout, including immaculate pinstriping all around.
September 25, 2025
Custom Rigs
'Dollar Bill': Impressive 1982 Peterbilt 359 powered by Cat C18 marine engine
Owner-operator Todd Scruggs has owned the truck since 2012, but it was inoperable from the time he bought until he started its rebuild in 2023. After working on the truck during his downtime over two years, the rebuild is complete and the truck is going back to work.
September 18, 2025
Custom Rigs
Owner-op Lucas Zach's project 2017 Peterbilt 389, 2025 Timpte hopper
Mods through the years Zach's owned the 2017 389 result in what's a well-balanced look for this custom Pete, with sharp paint lines, a Cat under the hood, and a hopper-hauling setup built to handle the rough-and-dirty side of farm-haul work and still turn heads.
September 11, 2025
Reader Rigs
The flatbed-hauling 1987 Peterbilt 359 of Zebedee Steinmann
Powered by a Cummins N14 with a 13-speed transmission, the classic truck primarily moves flatbed freight, with the occasional RGN or reefer run.
September 9, 2025
Reader Rigs
Owner-operator Bobby Earl's 2015 Peterbilt 389 glider, in service
The ELD-exempt rig is powered by a Series 60 Detroit with an 18-speed and 3.55 rears. 43-year veteran trucker Bobby Earl had been eyeing the unit for a couple of years before he convinced the previous owner to sell it.
September 5, 2025
Custom Rigs
Tennessee-based small fleet car-hauler's 'Patriot' 2020 Peterbilt 389
Coupled with a Lohr head rack and stinger trailer, the car-hauling unit works within a 350-mile radius of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It features several custom touches, including the front bumper, fenders and visor, and 150 Dual Revolution lights.
September 4, 2025
Life
Custom Kenworth W900, $50K sweeten the pot in annual Pilot Road Warrior contest
Pilot is enhancing its annual Road Warrior contest by giving away a custom Kenworth W900 that will be designed by the Diesel Brothers. The Road Warrior contest recognizes truck drivers with excellent safety records and service to the community.
September 3, 2025
Reader Rigs
Custom '14 Peterbilt 389 glider hauls heavy
Heather Griffith drives this custom Detroit-powered 2014 Peterbilt 389 pulling RGN freight. The truck features several custom touches, including the grille and lights.
September 2, 2025
Pride & Polish
Let truckers be the judge: Enter Overdrive's Pride & Polish
The entry period for
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's annual Pride & Polish virtual truck show is now open. Enter your truck today.
September 1, 2025
Custom Rigs
Ohio-based steel coil hauler's 'Bad Influence' 2013 Pete 389
Lois Yoder Trucking bought the 2013 Pete in 2024 and worked it for the year before pulling it off the road to touch it up and get it ready for the 2025 truck show season. The truck, originally built by A&A Stainless Steel, has picked up awards at multiple shows.
August 28, 2025
Custom Rigs
Harlan Martin and 'Barney,' the purple 2023 Pete 389 with custom air ride, more mods
Owner-operator Martin combines whimsy and brawn in this custom 2023 Pete 389/2018 Eby livestock trailer combo. Custom-engineering, too, with his LB Customs side business: he designed the four-bag steer-axle air ride, likewise fender brackets over the drives.
August 21, 2025
Custom Rigs
18-year old Luke Rethwisch's show-winning '87 Pete 359
After debuting the custom build at MATS earlier this year, Luke Rethwisch seems to be following in his father's footsteps, capturing another big truck show win at the Gear Jammer Magazine Truck Show this July.
August 14, 2025
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Mint green 1990 379 boasts TV credit, three decades-plus in Kimball family
After working from the time it was new up through 2002, the '90 Peterbilt sat for 12 years before a big rebuild. Since then, it's show-truck life's been nothing short of an adventure.
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