Tim Martin of Homer, Ga., hauls bakery scrap in th

Jun 8, 2010

Tim Martin of Homer, Ga., hauls bakery scrap in this 2001 Peterbilt 379 extended hood. The truck is powered by a 500-hp Detroit Diesel and a 13-speed transmission.

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