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Custom Rigs

Joe and Linda Mayhan’s big-bunk 2019 Western Star 5700XE

The rig is powered by a 560-hp Detroit DD16 with a DT12 transmission. It sports a 132-inch ARI sleeper paired with a 34-inch factory sleeper for a total of 166 inches of sleeper space on a 320-inch wheelbase.

November 19, 2019

Custom Rigs

Pam Cox’s 2016 Peterbilt 389 Pride & Class

Pam Cox’s ‘Pinkie’ is a 2016 Peterbilt 389 Pride & Class powered by a 510-hp Paccar with an 18-speed Eaton-Fuller. She uses the rig to pull a 53-foot spread-axle cattle/pig combo trailer with 93 extra Grote lights. Cox uses the truck to haul cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and more.

November 15, 2019

Custom Rigs

Mitch Havard’s 2005 Peterbilt 379 company truck

The company truck is powered by a 550-hp Cat with an 18-speed and 3:36 rears.

November 12, 2019

Custom Rigs

Photos: Patriotic rigs salute military veterans

With today being Veterans Day, here’s a look at some military- and patriotic-themed trucks to thank those who have served in the United States military.

November 11, 2019

Pride & Polish

Tennessee-based ministry’s 1985 Peterbilt 359 with airbrushed Bible-themed trailer

The driver’s side of the trailer depicts a number of Bible stories, ranging from creation to Revelation. The rear and passenger’s side of the trailer feature American flag graphics and the seals of the U.S. Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force. It also features a tribute to truck drivers.

November 7, 2019

Custom Rigs

Quinton Pratt’s 2007 Peterbilt 379

The rig is powered by a Cat C15 with an 18-speed and 3:36 rears. The truck sports hardwood floors, half fenders from Trux Accessories, 7-inch Lincoln Chrome stacks and a custom visor.

November 5, 2019

Custom Rigs

L.A. Williams’ 1980 Peterbilt 359

The rig is powered by a 3408 Cat with a 15-speed overdrive and 3:70 rears.

October 25, 2019

Pride & Polish

Oklahoma hauler’s 1987 Peterbilt 359

Dennis White, the owner of Dennis White Trucking out of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, bought the 1987 Peterbilt 359 in this video in May 2018. The truck was on display in the Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish competition in August, where it picked up third place in the Limited Mileage Bobtail class.

October 24, 2019

Custom Rigs

Martin Herman’s 1970 Kenworth W925

The rig is powered by a 400-hp Cummins Big Cam 3 with a 13-speed. It sports 2005 Peterbilt rears and air ride suspension.

October 18, 2019

Custom Rigs

Ruben Carrion’s recently custom-restored 2000 Peterbilt 379

No, it’s not an e-log exempt unit. “I checked with three different dealers,” owner-operator Ruben Carrion says, determining nonetheless to do a custom-restore of the unit he took about three months off for early in 2018. Catch a video walk-around and more of Carrion’s long trucking history since immigrating from Panama as a youngster.

October 17, 2019

Custom Rigs

Three-peat: Ricky ‘Rude’ Proffitt claims third consecutive Bandit Series truck racing championship

The 2019 Bandit Series campaign concluded Oct. 12 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. Proffitt came into the final race of the season with a 13-point lead over Noble in the points standings and had to overcome a poor outing to hold on to win the title by just three points.

October 17, 2019

Custom Rigs

Troy May’s 1998 Peterbilt 379

The truck’s original color from the factory was hot pink, so it was painted a little darker with pearl mixed in, along with custom painted stripes.

October 15, 2019