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Ricky James' 2006 Kenworth W900L
James' wife nicknamed the truck "Side Chick" because of all the time he spends working on it.
July 9, 2021
Custom Rigs
Views of ‘The Joker’ 1999 Kenworth W900L
Jon Olah uses the rig to haul flatbed freight across the country. He bought the truck three years ago. It was the first truck he bought himself. He says he's been working on it since he got it and plans to continue working on it for years to come.
July 8, 2021
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March 24, 2025
Channel 19
Sun-up on the Super Trucks
Scenes familiar and quite surprising from the Super Truck show lot at Iowa 80 at the Walcott Truckers Jamboree, which kicked off Thursday. As of this morning, in the neighborhood of 100 trucks were competing, in addition to so much more.
July 8, 2021
Reader Rigs
John Gillum's 1984 Peterbilt 359
The truck is one of the last off the line from Peterbilt's California plant and was the only year for this paint scheme. Check out the original interior on this classic ride.
July 6, 2021
Pride & Polish
Less than a week left to vote in Pride & Polish contest
Dozens of readers submitted photos that make up 64 entries in one or more of 7 categories: Working Bobtail, 2008 and earlier; Working Bobtail, 2019-2022; Working Combo, 2000 and earlier; Working Combo, 2001-2022; Antique; Interior; and Limited Mileage.
July 5, 2021
Reader Rigs
Amed Guardado's 2019 International LoneStar
He had the truck, which he nicknamed "Optimus Prime," custom painted when he bought it two years ago.
July 2, 2021
Custom Rigs
Trevor Hass’ ‘Baby Grape’ 2015 Peterbilt 389 glider
The truck's purple paint scheme is accented by custom striping Hass painted himself. "Shade-tree-mechanic stuff," he said, noting the 300-inch-wheelbase rig is powered by a Detroit 60 Series with a 13-speed and 3:55 rears.
July 1, 2021
Custom Rigs
Patriotic graphics from fleets around the country
Take a look at some military- and patriotic-themed trucks from fleets across the country to honor the history of the United States.
July 1, 2021
Custom Rigs
Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree kicks off next week
The show, held at the Iowa 80 Truck Stop in Walcott, Iowa, will run July 8-10. In addition to the Truck Beauty Contest, there will be live entertainment, an antique truck display, Trucker Olympics, fireworks and more.
June 30, 2021
Reader Rigs
Dustin Schier's 2015 Peterbilt 389
The truck is powered by a Detroit 60 Series with a 13-speed. Schier has added a custom Peterbilt 379-style grille and surround.
June 29, 2021
Pride & Polish
Impressive rigs competing in 2021 Pride & Polish contest
Overdrive's Pride & Polish contest is close to closing. Harold and Erin Smith's 2018 Kenworth W900L is just one of the 64 entries in the 2021 Overdrive's Pride & Polish contest so far. Vote for your favorites here through tomorrow Sunday, July 11.
June 28, 2021
Channel 19
Resurrecting the Rubber Duck's classic 1970 Mack RS700
This video showcases small fleet owner Anthony Fox of Rome, Ga., proud owner and caretaker of a piece of history that is one of the original 1970 Macks/60s trailer from the classic “Convoy” trucking film of the 1970s, released today 43 years ago.
November 16, 2017
Reader Rigs
Eric Bower's 2000 Kenworth W900L
It's powered by a 550-hp Cat 3406E with a 13-speed and 3:55 rears. The truck has 1.6 million miles on it.
June 25, 2021
Custom Rigs
Work-in-progress 2019 Pete 389 stands out from the crowd
Owner-operator Steve Johnson is still working on his custom 389, but already it's standing out from the pack with bright yellow paint and subtle details that make it pop.
June 24, 2021
Reader Rigs
Kyler Shaw's 2003 Peterbilt 379
Shaw mostly hauls sand and rock in East Texas. The truck is powered by a 6NZ Cat with an 18-speed and 3:55 rears.
June 22, 2021
Pride & Polish
Cast your vote for your favorite Pride & Polish trucks
Rigs are competing in seven categories. Voting for the virtual contest opened Monday, June 21, and runs through midnight July 11.
June 21, 2021
Reader Rigs
Dan Schoenbaum's 1991 Freightliner FLD120
The rig, which has 3.7 million miles, is powered by a Cummins N14 with a 13-speed. Schoenbaum says the truck is the first one Freightliner put an electronic N14 in.
June 18, 2021
Custom Rigs
1988 Freightliner boasts rare custom big bunk
Catch views and hear details of Vermont-based Robert Davis' 1988 Freightliner, which he uses to haul cheese.
June 17, 2021
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