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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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Semi-retired wood chip hauler's '16 W9
Operator Tony Thompson drives the truck for F.E. Martin Trucking, earning with side work during retirement.
April 5, 2024
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John Medellin's high-mileage 2000 Peterbilt 379
The 2000-model Pete has more than 2 million miles behind it.
April 2, 2024
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Texas-based owner-op's 2007 Peterbilt 379, 'Maggie Mae'
After buying the rig used in 2018, owner Ernest Ludlow got his authority in 2020 and pulls a van OTR.
March 12, 2024
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