Custom Rigs: Page 102

Bill Calwonsen’s 2007 Peterbilt 379

Bill Calwonsen drives this custom Peterbilt 379 and hauls grain, fertilizer, sand, rock and more.

March 4, 2016

Ted Bowers’ 2005 Peterbilt 379 — stretched and refined behind the cab

Ted Bowers’ rig, facing down an engine rebuild for the C15 that powers the unit, has in recent times gotten new headlights, stacks and, perhaps most significantly a three-foot frame stretch to a 276-inch wheelbase, complete with a unique deckplate treatment.

March 2, 2016

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Rick Tessier’s 2005 Western Star Lowmax

Tessier runs out of Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada, and runs mostly in western Canada. He’s added 7-inch pipes, an all-chrome dash, wooden steering wheel, swivel seats and two couches that turn into a double bed.

March 1, 2016

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3Feathers Mobile Marketing and its founder’s 1962 Mack B61 desk

3Feathers Mobile Marketing founder Norm Blanchard, based near Nashville, Tenn., has in his office space what might be the most unique desk that I’ve ever seen, fronted by the nose of a 1962 Mack B61.

March 1, 2016

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Wesley and Cathy Loflin’s ‘Starcar’

Wesley and Cathy Loflin out of Plainview, Texas, own “Starcar,” this 2015 Western Star 4900 with 120-inch ARI Legacy custom sleeper.

February 26, 2016

Classic cabovers through the years

You won’t believe some of these designs.

February 24, 2016

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James Dockery’s Mayfield Dairy yellow Peterbilt 389

James Dockery’s 2013 Peterbilt 389 is painted Mayfield Dairy yellow and pulls a Vantage bulk tank.

February 19, 2016

Richard Hartman’s 2000 Pete 379

This 2000 Pete 379 features a 300-inch, 4-axle wheelbase, a Cat 550 and 13-speed transmission. The truck is owned by Kusmenko Kustom Farming in Zap, N.D., and is operated by Richard Hartman.

February 15, 2016

Bryan Jolly’s 2004 Peterbilt 379

Bryan Jolly’s 2004 Peterbilt 379 hauls cattle feed throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.

February 9, 2016

Rolland Johnson’s 2001 Peterbilt 379

Rolland Johnson’s 2001 Peterbilt 379 features custom graphics in honor of his black lab.

February 5, 2016

Kevin Cossette’s 2011 Peterbilt 389

Kevin Cossette drives “Ole Blue,” a 2011 Peterbilt 389 to haul produce, mostly apples, out of Washington to Kentucky, then other groceries back to Washington and Oregon.

February 2, 2016

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Phil Miller’s award-winning custom cow hauling 2015 Pete 389

Owner-operator Phil Miller discusses the finer points of the centerpiece to his cattle hauling operation: His 2015 Peterbilt 389 and matching Wilson livestock trailer.

January 29, 2016

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Sergey Shtrom’s 1999 Kenworth W900L

Sergey Shtrom, out of Springfield, Mass., runs this 1999 Kenworth W900L.

January 29, 2016

360-degree interior view: Fleenor Bros. ’08 KW W900

Explore the inside of this customized 2008 Kenworth W900. Move your cursor (or drag your finger, if on a mobile device) to get the full experience.

January 26, 2016

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Unique Sterling’s pro paint and motor-home-type design

The Pro Custom Inc. RV paint, service and rehab specialist transformed Frank Lamprey custom NRC Sterling Acterra freight-hauler conversion with this custom paint job based on Lamprey’s direction/vision.

January 25, 2016

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Gooch Trucking’s ‘Old Blue’

Gooch Trucking’s “Old Blue” is a custom 1996 Peterbilt 379.

January 22, 2016

‘After Midnight’ custom Pete 389 glider comes by way of power pair of truck builders

Fitzgerald Glider Kits brought the ideas and the plan, and Rabbit River Transport’s Eric Hassevoort brought the truck, the will to show it and years of experience to the custom build of “After Midnight,” a 2015 Peterbilt 389 working show truck.

January 21, 2016

Cattle hauler Jessica Loree’s 2003 Pete 379

Jessica Loree’s 2003 Peterbilt 379 hauls cattle, bulk feed ingredients, grain and rock.

January 15, 2016

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Oberman Logistics owner Wes Oberman's personal truck is this Kenworth T680 -- purchased to replace a lower-fuel-mileage 2020 389 that powered his maiden voyage in trucking as an owner-operator. He's getting 10 mpg now, and providing a reliable home for leased owners has the fleet up to 11 trucks as of August.

Skin in the leased owner's game: Oberman Logistics' simple, transparent plan for expansion

Owner-operator Wes Oberman and his business partner and wife, Laura, have built a home for leased owner-operators at their Tennessee-based fleet with a promise of transparent, simple fees -- and clear investment in the success of their business partners. Growth has been steady over six years.

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Sleeper berth: Will truckers be able to split as they see fit?

It's taken less than a decade for small fleet owner Derrick Wolfe to grow his New York-based food grade tanker-haul business from one truck to 21 company drivers, seven owner-operators and 10 non-driving employees.

Derrick Wolfe has built a 'sweet' business in New York's Finger Lakes region

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'Dollar Bill': Impressive 1982 Peterbilt 359 powered by Cat C18 marine engine

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