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Pride & Polish
Pride & Polish-winning big-bunk '03 Pete 379 approaches 3.5M miles
Since Michael Castaldi's 2003 Peterbilt 379 and 2010 Utility reefer came up big in the 2024 Pride & Polish, the combo's hauled strong with mods to save weight. Even with the 132-inch big bunk, the produce hauler gets 43K lbs. in the reefer.
June 4, 2026
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Custom Rigs
Hundreds of trucks roll to Missouri for annual ATHS show
Trucks will begin rolling Route 66 into Springfield Tuesday, June 2, but the annual showcase's primary days are Thursday-Saturday, June 4-6. Expect hundreds of historical units, both restored for show and still working, among other attractions.
June 1, 2026
Are you a fan of classic iron? Springfield, Missouri is where you want to be this week as the city plays host to the ATHS National Convention & Truck Show.
Custom Rigs
Young owner-operator's 1987 Peterbilt 359 with Cat C16 power
24-year-old independent Matt Niell hauls livestock and feed out of his Seymour, Texas, base. The Peterbilt 359 featured here, custom built by Stretch Customs, will mostly do on-highway work.
May 28, 2026
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Custom Rigs
MATS rewind: Show trucks light up the night
Did you miss the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show? Were you there but want to relive it? Catch a look here at the well-lit rigs participating in the annual PKY Truck Beauty Championship's lights show.
May 25, 2026
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Custom Rigs
'Time capsule': Pristine zero-miles 2002 Peterbilt 379 glider
The truck was delivered as an incomplete glider to the original owner, who never got around to finishing the work on it. Small fleet owner Gary Niell now owns the unit, powered by an Acert Cat.
May 21, 2026
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Automated commercial-vehicle paint mixer/dispenser
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams' new Collision Core Pronto XL is integrated with the company's Automotive Finishes division's Collision Core Color library of shades and mixes up to 5 gallons.
May 15, 2026
The mixer requires just 4-feet-by-4-feet of floor space.
Custom Rigs
Can't miss Hammett Excavation's school-bus-yellow 389 glider
20-year-old Hammett Excavation driver Josh Argumaniz showed the 2016 Peterbilt 389 glider at the 2025 Peterbilt Pride & Class Parade and truck show.
May 14, 2026
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Reader Rigs
625-hp Cat powers oversize-haul '07 Peterbilt 379
Barnwell Trucking specializes in regional and long-haul overdimensional freight. John Barnwell's sharp 379 features a 625-hp Cat C15, 18 speed.
May 8, 2026
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Custom Rigs
2-million-mile '07 Peterbilt 379 the bedrock of owner-op's livestock biz
Kansas-based owner-operator Greg Wertz's 2007 Pete showed out in the 2025 Peterbilt Pride & Class Parade and accompanying truck show, following invitation to the exclusive event.
May 7, 2026
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Custom Rigs
Show trucks, concerts lined up for Large Cars & Guitars
Performances by Long Haul Paul Marhoefer, Tony Justice, among others highlight a packed schedule for the 5th annual event at Bristol Motor Speedway next weekend, May 8-9.
May 1, 2026
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Custom Rigs
'Alfalfa Cruiser': Pickett Custom Trucks' first show truck in two decades
The 2019 Peterbilt 389 glider is owned by Jason Flores, owner of New Mexico-based Dan Dee Dairy. Rod Pickett and team have been building high-end working trucking trucks for decades, but Pickett said this is the first full-on show truck he's built in 25 years.
April 30, 2026
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Custom Rigs
Close look: How Trucker of the Year hits 10.5 mpg with '19 Freightliner mods, operations
In addition to his Cascadia and Utility dry van's specs, owner-op John Penn made big aero improvements, particularly on the trailer. Run through aero and other significant upgrades, in addition to operational mods for fuel efficiency, with Penn in this video.
April 23, 2026
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Overdrive Extra
Meeting a namesake: Dills Transportation's hand-throttle '07 Pete cleaned up in first show
Owner-operator Jeff Dills makes good on trucking determination despite a 1990s motorcycle accident robbing use of his legs. His 379 cleaned up in its first MATS, and caught Overdrive editor Todd Dills' eye for obvious reasons. Are the two related? Some likelihood, no doubt...
April 17, 2026
The 2007 379 is powered by a Caterpillar C15 Acert, with a 13-speed automated manual transmission and 3.08 rears.
Custom Rigs
Like-original '76 Peterbilt COE stands proud, bingo plate and all
Apart from the frame, which came from a 2025 Kenworth T680, Luke Rethwisch's 1976 Peterbilt 352H cabover was built to be as close to factory original as possible.
April 16, 2026
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Flatbedder's '03 Pete running strong
Gerry O'Grady has been behind the wheel of this 2003 379 since the rig was just two years old.
April 14, 2026
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Equipment
Kenworth celebrates America's 250th with reimagined 'TourAmerica' paint scheme
The new design pays tribute to the iconic mid‑1990s TourAmerica T600 paint scheme, reimagined and refined for modern production while preserving a recognizable heritage.
April 10, 2026
The commemorative paint scheme pays tribute to the mid-'90s 'TourAmerica' T600 paint scheme to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The availability of the paint scheme on the W900L could serve as an opportunity for owners to get one of the last of the models in the special paint scheme.
Custom Rigs
'Blue Collar Roots' Pete 379 pays tribute
The 2007 Peterbilt is a tribute to Bill Wallis, the founder of Wallis Oil Company, operating today across a variety of industries as the Wallis Companies. The MATS Big Rig Build-Off competitor's fully custom from the ground up, blending old-school and hot-rod styling.
April 9, 2026
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In-cab showers for the masses? Be Camper Sleeper's drive to deliver
What does a Ukrainian with RV-build experience do when his non-domiciled CDL gets pulled? In Ernest Kovalenko’s case, he starts a business to bring in-sleeper showers to standard-size sleepers. In Long Haul Paul's view long overdue, the conversion caused quite a stir at MATS.
April 8, 2026
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Cabotage: Border Patrol revokes visas from Mexican drivers, FMCSA updates ELP rules at border
The DOT announced it's partnering with Border Patrol to revoke visas and impose "immediate and real consequences" for cross-border drivers and carriers who undermine American truckers via cabotage.
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