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POLL: Owner-ops, what's your biz outlook headed into 2026?

Overdrive Staff

Dec 25, 2025

Updated Dec 30, 2025

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The grille featured here is that of owner-operator Lucas Zach's project 2017 Peterbilt 389, featured back in September at this link with its paired Timpte hopper.

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Salvage to show: The 'Curb Appeal' 2022 Peterbilt 389

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