Lease-operator Tony Kubitz, of Wilmington, Ill., p

Aug 2, 2010

Updated Aug 4, 2010

Lease-operator Tony Kubitz, of Wilmington, Ill., pulls tankers for Apolis Transport in this 2006 Western Star Lomax, powered by a 550-hp Cat. Kubitz says his cab is equipped with a TV, DVD player, microwave, satellite radio, refrigerator and a 2500-watt inverter. He added full fenders, stainless steel mud flap bars and super single tires in the back.

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