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Custom Rigs
'His last ride': Illinois-based owner's '79 Freightliner COE goes to work after resto
Don Emmons started his trucking career in 1979 in a Freightliner cabover and had been looking for one for a long time. He found this one and bought it last fall, and fixed it up to put it to work as part of his Emmons and Sons LLC business.
July 11, 2024
Custom Rigs
MATS 'Build-Off' winner: Immaculate '24 Peterbilt 389 built with old-school style
A detailed look at the custom build from the team at Davis Bros. Designs team that MATS judges deemed the best of the three competing in the Big Rig Build-Off back in March.
July 4, 2024
Custom Rigs
MATS 'Build-Off': Dickerson Custom Trucks' '96 379 boasts Cat dozer power
From an engine that was originally in a bulldozer to a cab-width 4K screen as a dash and much more, the custom truck shop's build is certainly among most standout seen at MATS this year.
June 20, 2024
Overdrive Radio
Marroquin brothers' journey from Guatemala to U.S. trucking, now as owner-operators
A 30-plus year odyssey into U.S. trucking, now as owner-operators, is the story in brief of three of these four brothers, united not just by their last name but also CA-domicile difficulties with AB 5 that have dulled the Golden State to decidedly silver.
June 17, 2024
Custom Rigs
'83 Kenworth W9 honors fleet's history
The truck is the last truck still owned by the fleet that was purchased by founder Keith Titus, father of current owner Dan Titus. It was restored and unveiled to Dan Titus at MATS back in March.
June 13, 2024
Custom Rigs
'Popo': 1955 needlenose Kenworth's second owner rebuilds a classic
The classic Kenworth was found by Damian Minteer -- only the truck's second owner -- in a field in pretty rough shape. Minteer bought the truck more than 25 years ago and rebuilt it, now to pull his camper and attend truck shows.
June 6, 2024
Custom Rigs
'Casablanca': Owner-op's '05 379 with one of the last Double Eagles
The 80-inch sleeper was one of the last to roll off the production line before Double Eagle closed its doors in 2010, according to owner-operator Tony Huttenstine. Catch views of the sleeper and much more here.
May 23, 2024
Partners in Business
What is your time worth? Re-engage with owner-operator business fundamentals to know the answer
"Time is money," as the old saying goes, and as such "time management is money management." Time, not just distance, should be a key factor in your analysis of any load to truly assess profit potential.
May 15, 2024
Custom Rigs
'Stupid Money': Andrew Pagels' 1972 Peterbilt 359 features vintage 42-inch Double Eagle sleeper
The truck picked up a third-place trophy at the Mid-America Trucking Show in the Limited Mileage -- Bobtail with Miles class.
May 9, 2024
Overdrive Radio
'Trucker Josh' Giesbrecht building legacy for family, fellow truckers, people all around the world
How Overdrive helped YouTube-famous 'Trucker Josh' Giesbrecht get his start and eventually reach millions with his vlogs conveying clearly the life and business of a North American owner-operator.
May 6, 2024
Custom Rigs
MATS 'Build-Off': Kenworth K100 cabover restomod
One of the three trucks that competed in the Big Rig Build-Off at MATS, Johnson Hill Customs' 1980 Kenworth K100 is an impressive build for the invitation-only event.
May 2, 2024
Partners in Business
The problem with 'work-life balance' OTR for small business owners
There are a seemingly infinite number of little things day-to-day that will engender real respect from customers you serve. Solidify your stature, and you'll gain more control over all aspects of your business, including time for those back home.
May 1, 2024
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