‘Black Betty’: Chris Phillips’ 2002 Kenworth W900L

Nov 22, 2016

Updated Dec 8, 2016

Chris Phillips’ “Black Betty” is a 2002 Kenworth W900L powered by a 750-horsepower Caterpillar C15 and backed by an Eaton 18-speed. Phillips, based in Craig, Colo., uses “Black Betty” for over-the-road heavy hauls. He usually hauls freight with a Fontaine TH55 lowboy with a fourth axle tagalong.

Click here to see more photos of reader uploads or to submit your own.

FTC's 'junk fees' rule could protect trucking from predatory towing

The FTC's "junk fees" regulation is in effect, and it could help truckers make a strong case against some instances of predatory towing and inflated invoices otherwise, two legal experts advise.

Oversize-haul owner-op's 'clean and simple' 2020 Peterbilt 389

DataQs reform: FMCSA pivots to new state requirements for funding

Clock is ticking: One month left to enter Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet Championship

Owner-op Kevin Bruns: A Millennial's journey through car haul and tanker to dump and now step deck

More episodes »

The Business Manual for Owner-Operators

Overdrive editors and ATBS present the industry’s best manual for prospective and committed owner-operators. You’ll find exceptional depth on many issues in the Partners in Business playbook.

Access the Playbook