The 2014 Overdrive’s Pride & Polish National Championship finale officially begins Thursday, and in preparation for that and the annual Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish competition, dozens of the top show and working show rigs in the country have made their way to the Dallas Convention Center, where their owners are cleaning and prepping the rigs for the week’s contest.
Here’s a look at some of the trucks that have made their way to the show floor so far:
The trucks competing in the Limited-Mileage Combo category in the Pride & Polish National Championship.
Austin Ashley’s 2007 Peterbilt 379, competing in the Limited-Mileage Bobtail category in the Pride & Polish National Championship.
Vinnio Diorio’s 2013 Peterbilt 379 and matching Mac trailer are looking to defend their Pride & Polish championship from 2013 in the Limited-Mileage Combo category.
Dan Brubaker’s 2014 Peterbilt 389 and Wilson livestock trailer are competing in the LImited-Mileage Combo category.
Brian Davis’ 2008 Peterbilt 379, competing in the Pride & Polish National Championship
Competitors in the Working Combo category in the Pride & Polish National Championship.
Bill Rethwisch’s 2013 Peterbilt 389 and matching Polar tanker
Jerry MIes’ 2013 Peterbilt 389, competing in the Pride & Polish National Championship, Working Combo category.
Josh Skidmore’s 2007 Peterbilt 379, competing in the Limited-Mileage Combo category in the Pride & Polish National Championship.
Joel Dawes’ 1988 Peterbilt 379 is competing in the Working Bobtail category in the Pride & Polish National Championship.
Mike Manuel’s 1984 Peterbilt 359, competing in the Working Combo category in the Pride & Polish National Championship.
