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Small fleet owner's flatbed-hauling '96 Peterbilt 379

Dallas, Texas-based RiteWay owner David Kosar operates this truck as part of the business, often running from Dallas out to the West Coast.

April 25, 2025

Heavy-haul 1999 Peterbilt 379 stretched to 330-inch wheelbase

Richard Berst operates the 3406E-powered unit hauling oversize/overweight freight.

April 22, 2025

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Michigan fleet's 2003 Peterbilt 379 daycab shuttle rig

The Cummins ISX-powered unit is primarily used to shuttle trailers between the fleet's home base and a shipper.

April 18, 2025

Owner-op Steve Hostetler's 2-million-mile '98 Freightliner Classic

Hostetler hauls mostly ag-related commodities with the truck, which he's owned for 10 years.

April 15, 2025

'25 Kenworth W990 hauls cabins, sheds

Owner-operator Japheth Gingerich mostly pulls a cabin trailer hauling oversized cabins and sheds with the Cummins X15-powered W990.

April 11, 2025

'99 Kenworth W900 built for heavy haul

The day cab W900 operates in Alberta, Canada, hauling heavy equipment on a lowboy trailer.

April 8, 2025

Sean Turpin's 1999 Kenworth W900

California-based owner-op's '22 Kenworth W900L

The Cummins X15-equipped unit features a PDI tuner, twin turbos, intake and exhaust manifold.

April 4, 2025

Steven Lenard's 2022 Kenworth W900L

Family keeps '98 379 running, hauling liquefied petroleum gas

Third-generation trucker Dave Pittman bought the truck, "Stella," in 2023 and runs primarily in the Midwest. The truck and business are "a family affair" with his wife, three sons and daughter-in-law.

April 1, 2025

Dave Pittman's 1998 Peterbilt 379

Former HHG-hauling '01 T800 now pulling a dry box

The rig, powered by a 6NZ Cat with a 13-speed, boasts 1.67 million miles. Owner Chris DePuy said his "plan is to start restoring it as much as possible."

March 25, 2025

Chris DePuy's 2001 Kenworth T800

Kenworth C500 works the oil fields

That's not a sleeper on the back of the cab of this KW C500, but a massive triplex pump used in off-road oil-field applications.

March 10, 2025

New Jersey produce hauler's flattop 2017 Peterbilt 389 company rig

R.J. Ferrari driver Vito Mangiaracina hauls produce with the truck and reefer trailer from Florida to Boston.

January 31, 2025

Vito Mangiaracina's 2017 Peterbilt 389

Owner-op Josh Sauls keeping '85 Peterbilt 359 in the family

Owner-operator Josh Sauls has owned the truck for 15-plus years, since his father left it to him when he passed. He plans to keep it working and in the family.

January 24, 2025

Josh Sauls' 1985 Peterbilt 359

Long-time owner-operator living his dream with ’07 Freightliner

N. Scott "Scooter" White has been involved in trucking since shortly after his 15th birthday. He always dreamed of being an owner-operator and has been just that since 1992.

January 3, 2025

N. Scott White's 2007 Freightliner Classic XL

Livestock-hauling 2025 Peterbilt 589 'rides excellent'

This sharp-looking 589 of Ontario-based Luckhart Transport Limited has just 70,000 miles on it from hauling livestock across the U.S. and Canada. The driver says he's loving Pete's newest model.

December 23, 2024

Long-time trucker's '23 Freightliner Cascadia

The Langer Transport driver has 30 years behind the wheel of a big rig, but this is his first with an automatic transmission, he said.

October 25, 2024

Langer Transport's 2023 Freightliner Cascadia driven by Duane Cohens

Custom '96 International 9300 features hand-made parts

Owner-operator Jack Kiriakou works his International 9300 almost daily. He's added hand-made custom parts, including the cab drop panels, rear fairings and more.

October 22, 2024

Jack Kiriakou's 1996 International 9300

Part-time working '91 Kenworth K100

Owner Bruce Roche purchased the rig in 2006 and uses it to haul new trailers for trailer dealers.

October 11, 2024

Bruce Roche's 1991 Kenworth K100

Diesel mechanic's '87 Peterbilt 359 mobile service truck

Owner James Churchill converted the rig to a box truck to carry his tools for service work. It's powered by a 3406B Cat with an 18-speed.

October 8, 2024

James Churchill's 1987 Peterbilt 359

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Owner-op's '24 Pete 389 radiates hot-rod vibes

North Carolina-based Brandon Smith picked up a second-place trophy at the Mid-America Trucking Show with his custom 389, built with 12 Ga. Customs and MBH Trucking.

Red Truck Parked At Dead End Street

'Labor dumping' and trucking: Are foreign CDL drivers bringing down rates?

Mack trucks has put the Pioneer model in charge of boosting the company's market share among sleeper fleets.

Quick spin: Mack's all-new Pioneer

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Tariffs' impacts on freight markets already being felt

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S650-XT 2-in-1 Convertible Wireless Headset for Clear Calls with Active Noise Cancellation.

Truck drivers' English-language proficiency and the inspection problem, other issues

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