Darren “Thunder” Gouveia of Lucasville, Ohio, owns

Apr 27, 2010

Darren “Thunder” Gouveia of Lucasville, Ohio, owns this 2006 Kenworth W900L, powered by a 475-hp Caterpillar. The working truck has an 86-inch studio sleeper and a custom interior.

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