Owner-operator’s in-house built ’72 Pete

Apr 10, 2015

Owner-operator Chris Jonsen says he built up this 1972 Peterbilt in his personal shop. The frame-stretched rig is powered by a 540-hp Big Cam Cummins.

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Despite staff reductions, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration still has plenty on its plate in the months and years ahead.

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