Mike Miranda’s 2020 Kenworth W900L

Jul 03, 2020

Mike Miranda owns this 2020 Kenworth W900L, which he leases to Landstar, where he’s been leased on with since 2008. He hauls dedicated for Electric Boat, hauling raw materials for the U.S. Navy mostly in the Northeast. The truck is powered by a 565-hp Cummins with an 18-speed and 3:36 rears. The rig sits on a 295-inch wheelbase and is equipped with an 86-inch Studio Sleeper with a couch that converts to a bed. Miranda has convertal all the truck’s lights to clear LED and put in a set of LED headlights. He’ll soon be adding a 13-inch drop visor and stainless panels under the sleeper. The trailer is a 2019 Extreme XS70 tri-axle.

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