Mercer, Maine, resident Zachary Thompson uses his

Overdrive Staff
Nov 30, 2011

Rough ReadyMercer, Maine, resident Zachary Thompson uses his 2005 Freightliner FLD120 as the cornerstone of his Rough & Ready Trucking. Powered by a 600-hp Caterpillar and an 18-speed transmission, the truck hauls logs, chips and trash intrastate.


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