John Watkins, of Arthur, Ill., uses his 2001 Peter

Overdrive Staff
Nov 22, 2010

Watkins Farm

John Watkins, of Arthur, Ill., uses his 2001 Peterbilt 379 flat-top as a working truck for his business, Watkins Farms. The rig is equipped with a 430-hp Caterpillar.

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