David Hosteter

Mar 1, 2019

Submitted by David Hosteter

Built in 1988 by HME of Wyoming, Michigan. This unit had an N14 Cummins, RT12513 gearbox and 3:70 rears. Hendrickson Air Ride suspension and a Bentz 65″ sleeper.
Drove this truck 48 states for W.B. Haulers of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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