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Reader Rigs: Page 2

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Reader Rigs
Long-time owner-operator living his dream with ’07 Freightliner
N. Scott "Scooter" White has been involved in trucking since shortly after his 15th birthday. He always dreamed of being an owner-operator and has been just that since 1992.
January 3, 2025
N. Scott White's 2007 Freightliner Classic XL
Reader Rigs
Livestock-hauling 2025 Peterbilt 589 'rides excellent'
This sharp-looking 589 of Ontario-based Luckhart Transport Limited has just 70,000 miles on it from hauling livestock across the U.S. and Canada. The driver says he's loving Pete's newest model.
December 23, 2024
589 Peterbilt
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Long-time trucker's '23 Freightliner Cascadia
The Langer Transport driver has 30 years behind the wheel of a big rig, but this is his first with an automatic transmission, he said.
October 25, 2024
Langer Transport's 2023 Freightliner Cascadia driven by Duane Cohens
Reader Rigs
Custom '96 International 9300 features hand-made parts
Owner-operator Jack Kiriakou works his International 9300 almost daily. He's added hand-made custom parts, including the cab drop panels, rear fairings and more.
October 22, 2024
Jack Kiriakou's 1996 International 9300
Reader Rigs
Part-time working '91 Kenworth K100
Owner Bruce Roche purchased the rig in 2006 and uses it to haul new trailers for trailer dealers.
October 11, 2024
Bruce Roche's 1991 Kenworth K100
Reader Rigs
Diesel mechanic's '87 Peterbilt 359 mobile service truck
Owner James Churchill converted the rig to a box truck to carry his tools for service work. It's powered by a 3406B Cat with an 18-speed.
October 8, 2024
James Churchill's 1987 Peterbilt 359
Reader Rigs
'Heck of a ride': Owner-operator Brian Wollman's 2024 Peterbilt 389
Brian Wollman bought the truck in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, and said it's "been working awesome" for him.
October 4, 2024
Brian Wollman's 2024 Peterbilt 389
Reader Rigs
Owner-op's '88 Ford LTL-9000 retired to truck show duty
The truck worked on-highway before being semi-retired to farm work, then fully retired around the turn of the century. Following a full restoration, it's now used to haul antique tractors to truck shows and fairs.
October 1, 2024
Bruce Roche's 1988 Ford LTL 9000
Reader Rigs
Tom and Marie Gay's big-bunk '07 W900L on way back to former glory
The rig boasts a 362-inch wheelbase with a 180-inch ARI custom sleeper and pulls "whatever can be strapped or chained down onto the trailer."
September 20, 2024
Tom and Marie Gay's 2007 Kenworth W900L
Reader Rigs
Tim Porter's tanker-yanking 'Bad Decision' 2024 Peterbilt 389
Porter pulls a food-grade tanker with the truck, which is powered by a 565 Cummins and an 18-speed. Show off your own rig by submitting it to Overdrive's Reader Rigs gallery.
September 17, 2024
Tim Porter's 2024 Peterbilt 389
Reader Rigs
Project '85 Freightliner FLD building one owner's dream
After working as a driver now for six years running, James Qualls hopes the FLD will help him achieve his dream of working as a fully-fledged one-man operation, with plans to put it to work pulling end dumps and flatbeds.
August 6, 2024
James Qualls' 1985 Freightliner FLD
Reader Rigs
Dillon Howton's hydro-excavating 2015 Western Star
The 4900SB model is equipped with a Tornado F4 hydrovac that's used to remove water from service sites.
June 25, 2024
Dillon Howton's 2015 Western Star 4900SB
Reader Rigs
Owner-op Bruce Roche's summertime-hauling '91 Kenworth K100
Under Roche's ownership, the Cummins N14-powered rig is only used in the summer months moving new trailers for dealers and hauling some of Roche's antique tractors to fairs and parades.
June 21, 2024
Bruce Roche's 1991 Kenworth K100
Reader Rigs
Dale Ziegler's Custom '24 Peterbilt 579 pulls a flatbed
The truck features a number of aftermarket accessories, including lights, stainless fenders, a reverse bow-tie visor and more.
June 18, 2024
Dale Ziegler's 2024 Peterbilt 579
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Impressive 2000 Sterling uses adapted Peterbilt chrome
Following up on a popular Reader Rigs entry, a more in-depth look at owner Dustin Ross's history in the business behind the "one-of-a-kind" Sterling AT9522, which makes some creative use of Peterbilt parts.
June 3, 2024
Dustin Ross' 2000 Sterling AT9255
Reader Rigs
Operator's 'The Gambler' 2019 Western Star
The 2019 4900 dump truck is powered by a Cummins N14.
May 28, 2024
Gary R. Geib's 2019 Western Star 4900
Reader Rigs
Car-hauling owner-operator's 2006 Pete 379
The rig, which owner Crystal Rives calls "Ruby," is powered by a 550-hp Cat C15, hauling cars in Texas. Show off your rig in Overdrive's Reader Rigs gallery.
May 21, 2024
Crystal Rives' 2006 Peterbilt 379
Reader Rigs
NYC aggregate hauler's 2012 Kenworth W900
The truck features numerous custom touches done by the previous owner, as well as a few by current owner-operator Patrick Tompkins. Tompkins hauls aggregate and blacktop around southeastern New York and New York City with the rig.
May 17, 2024
Patrick Tompkins' 2012 Kenworth W900
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