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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
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
Overdrive Extra
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
Custom Rigs
$25K in prizes at stake for annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show competitors
Registration is open: The annual truck show will be held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee at the end of June with more than $25,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs.
April 3, 2026
Custom Rigs
'Outta the Ordinary' 1985 Peterbilt 359 captures $20K MATS Build-Off win
Randy Menkel with Never Satisfied Builds and J&L Contracting said the 359 is about "98% customized" with intricate engine work, a totally new and custom interior, and so much more close attention to detail.
April 2, 2026
Custom Rigs
PKY results: Never Satisfied Builds' 1985 Peterbilt 359 captures big Build-Off win
Dozens of other trucks were recognized in a variety of categories, including Limited Mileage Bobtail and Combo, Working Bobtail and Combo, and many more.
March 28, 2026
Custom Rigs
Early scenes from MATS: Custom trucks put on a show
From brand-new 2026 units to rigs from the 1950s -- and everything in between -- truck enthusiasts are sure to find something on the lot that fits their style.
March 26, 2026
Custom Rigs
Missouri owner-operator's eye-catching 2022 Kenworth W900L
The turquoise and hot pink stripes on the black base paint stand out and draw attention to the hard-working Kenworth, which runs reefer freight leased to Ozark Truck Lines in Springdale, Arkansas.
March 26, 2026
Life
MATS to kick off with regs/biz news, custom trucks, antique trucks (did we say trucks?)
The big event is nearly here, thousands of plans have been laid, and March 26-28 in Louisville, Kentucky, MATS will feature perhaps the very biggest collection of vintage and custom rigs, vendors and suppliers, and owner-operators the nation over. Hope to see you there.
March 20, 2026
Custom Rigs
CS Trucking's custom livestock-hauler 2024 Kenworth W900L
After 25 years in trucking, including 17 as an owner-operator, Iowa-based Joey Carola is now hauling livestock as a company driver for CS Trucking in this custom W900L.
March 19, 2026
Custom Rigs
Arkansas-based Jerry Whittmore's 2005 Peterbilt 379X a 'labor of love'
Whittmore bought the truck in 2023 and restored it with his own vision, incorporating his love of "chicken lights and chrome," his timber business and more.
March 12, 2026
Custom Rigs
Purple power: Iowa-based livestock hauler's 2026 W900
Jake Arment moves sheep, goats, pigs and cattle for Larry Veenstra and Veenstra Trucking in the custom-built, Cummins-powered Kenworth he was able to spec out himself. Arment's plan is to eventually buy the truck from Veenstra and become an owner-operator.
March 5, 2026
Equipment
New dogs in Mack's house: Brand-new Keystone tractor, more truck news at ConExpo
The new Mack Keystone tractor might fill a void left by the Mack Pinnacle, yet it charts a new path for on-/off-highway with axle-back and -forward configurations. Also: How's this for a custom start on a 2020 Mack Anthem build by owner-operator Jason Shelly?
March 4, 2026
Reader Rigs
I&E Truckin's 'pristine' 2007 Peterbilt 379
The Cummins-powered Pete "is pristine and gets the job done," I&E Truckin said of its flagship rig.
March 3, 2026
Reader Rigs
Harley-themed 2007 Kenworth W900L
The rig features a custom four-bag front suspension built by Tri-State Commodities in Greeley, Colorado.
February 27, 2026
Custom Rigs
'55 needlenose Pete rebuilt with classic aviation style
Owner and builder Jamie Johnson usually builds half-ton pickups and one-ton dually pickups, and when he came across this ’55 Pete, he decided to build it into a one-ton, “kind of a mini-truck,” he said.
February 26, 2026
Reader Rigs
2.8M-mile 1989 Kenworth W900B still hauling strong
Trucker Robert Dunham is only the second owner and does all of his own maintenance on the unit. The original 444-hp Cummins engine has been in-framed twice and still runs strong.
February 24, 2026
Reader Rigs
Owner-op's 1998 Peterbilt 379 moves logging equipment
Tommy Jernigan has owned the unit for going on 12 years and has upgraded the transmission, rear axles and suspension.
February 20, 2026
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Top of the trucking heap: Owner-op John Penn, full interview from MATS show floor
Overnight Drive host Steve Sommers' full talk here with Overdrive Trucker of the Year John Penn, happy moments from the floor, and an equally happy oil-drain experiment 106,000 miles in -- and counting.
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