Paul DePew

Apr 23, 2018

Updated May 2, 2018

Well she did still believe in the man I wanna be. After 11 years. And here we are.

Credit where credit's due: Trucker of the Year builds biz to sustain, pays it forward

Personal drive, clear focus on long-term business stability, mechanical aptitude with late-model equipment, and the willingness share all he learns -- the good and the bad. Did we mention 10-plus mpg? All are outstanding qualities you'll find in Overdrive's Trucker of the Year, John Penn.

John Treadway's 'Teal Appeal' 1998 Peterbilt 379 and 2017 Great Dane reefer won big in Overdrive's 2025 Pride & Polish, picking up top honors in Interior and Working Combo.

Double trouble: 'Teal Appeal' 1998 Peterbilt 379 combo earns two Pride & Polish wins

Hours-of-service waiver declared in 40 states for winter weather, interstate closures

Trucker locked in FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol 'Clearinghouse jail' fights to break out

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Credit where credit's due: Trucker of the Year builds biz to sustain, pays it forward

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