Mark Maida of Edison, N.J., hauls heavy equipment

Jan 27, 2010

Mark Maida of Edison, N.J., hauls heavy equipment on a Landoll trailer behind this 1999 Kenworth W900L, owned by Defalcos Service Center. Maida says that when he’s not on the road, he polishes the truck and completes any necessary repairs to prepare Git R Done for the show floor.

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