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Owner-op's '88 Ford LTL-9000 retired to truck show duty
The truck worked on-highway before being semi-retired to farm work, then fully retired around the turn of the century. Following a full restoration, it's now used to haul antique tractors to truck shows and fairs.
October 1, 2024
Bruce Roche's 1988 Ford LTL 9000
Tom and Marie Gay's big-bunk '07 W900L on way back to former glory
The rig boasts a 362-inch wheelbase with a 180-inch ARI custom sleeper and pulls "whatever can be strapped or chained down onto the trailer."
September 20, 2024
Tom and Marie Gay's 2007 Kenworth W900L
Tim Porter's tanker-yanking 'Bad Decision' 2024 Peterbilt 389
Porter pulls a food-grade tanker with the truck, which is powered by a 565 Cummins and an 18-speed. Show off your own rig by submitting it to Overdrive's Reader Rigs gallery.
September 17, 2024
Tim Porter's 2024 Peterbilt 389
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Project '85 Freightliner FLD building one owner's dream
After working as a driver now for six years running, James Qualls hopes the FLD will help him achieve his dream of working as a fully-fledged one-man operation, with plans to put it to work pulling end dumps and flatbeds.
August 6, 2024
James Qualls' 1985 Freightliner FLD
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Dillon Howton's hydro-excavating 2015 Western Star
The 4900SB model is equipped with a Tornado F4 hydrovac that's used to remove water from service sites.
June 25, 2024
Dillon Howton's 2015 Western Star 4900SB
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Owner-op Bruce Roche's summertime-hauling '91 Kenworth K100
Under Roche's ownership, the Cummins N14-powered rig is only used in the summer months moving new trailers for dealers and hauling some of Roche's antique tractors to fairs and parades.
June 21, 2024
Bruce Roche's 1991 Kenworth K100
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Dale Ziegler's Custom '24 Peterbilt 579 pulls a flatbed
The truck features a number of aftermarket accessories, including lights, stainless fenders, a reverse bow-tie visor and more.
June 18, 2024
Dale Ziegler's 2024 Peterbilt 579
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Impressive 2000 Sterling uses adapted Peterbilt chrome
Following up on a popular Reader Rigs entry, a more in-depth look at owner Dustin Ross's history in the business behind the "one-of-a-kind" Sterling AT9522, which makes some creative use of Peterbilt parts.
June 3, 2024
Dustin Ross' 2000 Sterling AT9255
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Operator's 'The Gambler' 2019 Western Star
The 2019 4900 dump truck is powered by a Cummins N14.
May 28, 2024
Gary R. Geib's 2019 Western Star 4900
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Car-hauling owner-operator's 2006 Pete 379
The rig, which owner Crystal Rives calls "Ruby," is powered by a 550-hp Cat C15, hauling cars in Texas. Show off your rig in Overdrive's Reader Rigs gallery.
May 21, 2024
Crystal Rives' 2006 Peterbilt 379
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NYC aggregate hauler's 2012 Kenworth W900
The truck features numerous custom touches done by the previous owner, as well as a few by current owner-operator Patrick Tompkins. Tompkins hauls aggregate and blacktop around southeastern New York and New York City with the rig.
May 17, 2024
Patrick Tompkins' 2012 Kenworth W900
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Specialized van freight hauler's big-bunk '05 W9
Owner-operator Terry Whitener hauls custom store fixtures for retail stores and restaurants, as well as trade shows.
May 14, 2024
Terry Whitener's 2005 Kenworth W900L
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Owner-op's totally custom 2000 Sterling
Nearly every part on the AT9522 has been replaced with a custom piece either sourced from custom parts shops or built by owner Dustin Ross himself. The truck still runs, hauling over-dimensional concrete poles, with 2.5 million miles behind it.
May 10, 2024
Dustin Ross' 2000 Sterling AT9522
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Operator James Erickson's 'pure heavy-haul' 2018 Peterbilt 389
The truck is double-framed and features 20,000-pound steer and pusher axles and 46,000-pound rears.
May 7, 2024
James Erickson's 2018 Peterbilt 389
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Owner-op trucks for family in his custom 2015 T660
David "BudMan" Singh has added numerous custom touches to his Kenworth and stainless reefer trailer combo, keeping on trucking in memory of his late brother and father.
April 23, 2024
David Singh's 2015 Kenworth T660
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Independent's big-bunk '98 379
Barry "B.J." Lefroy owns and operates the rig, which boasts a 140-inch ICT sleeper. Lefroy hauls from Alabama to California.
April 19, 2024
Barry 'BJ' Lefroy's big-bunk '98 379
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Regional hauler's 2016 International LoneStar
Operator John Whirley hauls dry van freight in the Southeast with this 2016 LoneStar.
April 12, 2024
John Whirley's 2016 International LoneStar
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Aircraft hauler's '99 Peterbilt 379
Matt Beaty transports aircraft for museums, private collectors and special military projects with the rig.
April 9, 2024
Matt Beaty's 1999 Peterbilt 379
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