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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
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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
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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
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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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Specialized van freight hauler's big-bunk '05 W9
Owner-operator Terry Whitener hauls custom store fixtures for retail stores and restaurants, as well as trade shows.
May 14, 2024
Terry Whitener's 2005 Kenworth W900L
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Owner-op's totally custom 2000 Sterling
Nearly every part on the AT9522 has been replaced with a custom piece either sourced from custom parts shops or built by owner Dustin Ross himself. The truck still runs, hauling over-dimensional concrete poles, with 2.5 million miles behind it.
May 10, 2024
Dustin Ross' 2000 Sterling AT9522
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Operator James Erickson's 'pure heavy-haul' 2018 Peterbilt 389
The truck is double-framed and features 20,000-pound steer and pusher axles and 46,000-pound rears.
May 7, 2024
James Erickson's 2018 Peterbilt 389
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Owner-op trucks for family in his custom 2015 T660
David "BudMan" Singh has added numerous custom touches to his Kenworth and stainless reefer trailer combo, keeping on trucking in memory of his late brother and father.
April 23, 2024
David Singh's 2015 Kenworth T660
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Independent's big-bunk '98 379
Barry "B.J." Lefroy owns and operates the rig, which boasts a 140-inch ICT sleeper. Lefroy hauls from Alabama to California.
April 19, 2024
Barry 'BJ' Lefroy's big-bunk '98 379
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Regional hauler's 2016 International LoneStar
Operator John Whirley hauls dry van freight in the Southeast with this 2016 LoneStar.
April 12, 2024
John Whirley's 2016 International LoneStar
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Aircraft hauler's '99 Peterbilt 379
Matt Beaty transports aircraft for museums, private collectors and special military projects with the rig.
April 9, 2024
Matt Beaty's 1999 Peterbilt 379
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Semi-retired wood chip hauler's '16 W9
Operator Tony Thompson drives the truck for F.E. Martin Trucking, earning with side work during retirement.
April 5, 2024
Tony Thompson's 2016 Kenworth W900
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John Medellin's high-mileage 2000 Peterbilt 379
The 2000-model Pete has more than 2 million miles behind it.
April 2, 2024
John Medellin's 2000 Peterbilt 379
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Texas-based owner-op's 2007 Peterbilt 379, 'Maggie Mae'
After buying the rig used in 2018, owner Ernest Ludlow got his authority in 2020 and pulls a van OTR.
March 12, 2024
Ernest Ludlow's 2007 Peterbilt 379
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One-truck owner-op's big-bunk 2005 W9
Owner-operator Tom Gay's KW sits on a 320-inch wheelbase and boasts a 132-inch ARI sleeper.
March 8, 2024
Tom Gay's 2005 Kenworth W900
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Seeing double: Fleet's near-identical pair of 389s
Each Legendary Red rig is equipped with a 605-hp Cummins X15 with a 13-speed Eaton.
March 5, 2024
Bulldog Hauling's pair of 2023 Peterbilt 389s
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Pristine vintage 1968 International a family heirloom
The truck's current owner, John Kavanaugh, rode with his father hauling livestock in the truck growing up. Submit your truck into Overdrive's Reader Rigs gallery.
February 27, 2024
John Kavanaugh's 1968 International 190
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Owner-op's grain-hauling 2013 Western Star
The rig is powered by a DD15 Detroit with a 13-speed.
February 23, 2024
Andrew Odor's 2013 Western Star
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Mark the day with the 2001 379 of owner-operator Patrick White, who suffered a broken leg in August, unable to work for a time. Today, he's back on the horse, and the Whites note they benefited from some help from lenders, but also "from a few close friends and our family. We are very grateful this year for sure," said Patrick's wife, Ashlyn. Here's to giving thanks, and a big thanks to all of you for who you are and what you do.
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