Custom Rigs

'87 International an owner's first truck

The truck features an 855 Cummins Big Cam IV with a 13-speed and sits on a 292-inch wheelbase.

October 3, 2023

Alan Kizer's 1987 International F9370

Hundreds of shined-up, lined-up custom rigs at the 2023 Mayberry Truck Show

This video tour offers views of nearly the entire show and its hundreds of custom-truck entrants. Kick back and run with video editor Lawson Rudisill through the grounds from day to night -- culminating with the big Friday light show.

October 3, 2023

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Classic 359 still hauls hay, other commodities

Owner Jason Williams has had the truck for nine years and has had his hands on just about every part of the truck through the years.

September 29, 2023

Jason Williams' 1983 Peterbilt 359

Missouri hauler's 1971 Peterbilt 359

Craig Stewart bought the extended-hood rig in early 2020 and, even though it had already been restored and customized, he added his own style to make it what it is today.

September 28, 2023

Craig Stewart's 1971 Peterbilt 359

OTR flatbed hauler's 2016 Kenworth W9

Owner Ken Brodeur hauls in 49 states and parts of Canada.

September 26, 2023

Ken Brodeur's 2016 Kenworth W900L

Guilty by Association Truck Show starts strong in Joplin

The 2023 iteration of the Guilty By Association Truck Show at 4 State Trucks in Joplin, Missouri, officially kicks off Friday and runs through Saturday night.

September 22, 2023

Bates Trucking's 1963 Kenworth W925

Reefer hauler's '85 Pete 359

Powered by a 425-hp Cat with a 15-speed double overdrive transmission and 3.70 rears, Sauls said the truck has "enough chrome inside and out for five trucks."

September 19, 2023

Josh Sauls' 1985 Peterbilt 359

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History in his grasp with 1978 W900A on '96 Dodge chassis, '46 Brockway, more: Adam Johnson

The K&D Transport third-generation owner has established himself in the custom-truck world with Johnson Hill Customs and numerous projects, including these, that show a range of ingenuity but also a healthy respect for the business's history.

September 18, 2023

Exercise your right to vote in Overdrive's 2023 Pride & Polish

Voting for the virtual truck show competition is now open. Cast your vote for your favorite truck in each of six categories: Antique, Interior, Limited Mileage/Builders, Working Bobtail, and two Working Combo classes, split by year model.

September 15, 2023

This 2011 Peterbilt 389 glider was named the winner in the 2022 Overdrive's Pride & Polish competition in the Working Combo, 2011 & Older category. It's driven by Harold 'Bud' Smith and owned by Michael Scherkenbach, owner of Denver-based Shomotion.

Truckers Final Mile Pete honors truck drivers

The American Heritage Memorial 2020 Peterbilt 579 benefits Truckers Final Mile's fundraising efforts.

September 12, 2023

Robert Palm's 2020 Peterbilt 579

Owner's custom 2001 Freightliner FLD

The truck features new fenders, bumper and stacks, a fresh paint job and new lights.

September 5, 2023

Michael Vega's 2001 Freightliner FLD

‘Slammed Distraction’: So Low Transport’s 2003 Peterbilt 379

Owner Mark Aragon hauls cattle locally around northern Colorado with this highly customized Pete. His 14-year-old son, Payton, designed most of the truck, including converting it from a day cab to a sleeper and much more.

August 31, 2023

Mark and Payton Aragon's 2003 Peterbilt 379

New York-based operator's '96 W9

Richard Seyfang, the truck's original owner, has put 3.1 million miles on the rig running the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

August 29, 2023

Richard Seyfang's 1996 Kenworth W900L

Australian hauler's pair of Kenworths

David Boulton runs the 1998 Kenworth T601 10th anniversary edition and the 2005 Kenworth T604 along Australia's east coast.

August 25, 2023

David Boulton's 1998 Kenworth T601 and 2005 Kenworth T604

Owner-operator’s West Coast hot rod-style 379

The '01 Pete isn't a typical show truck, with flat white paint and other customizations that aren't soon found on award-winning rigs. Jake Bast's vision to blend hot rod flair with 1980s West Coast truck style brought a unique rig to life.

August 24, 2023

Jake Bast's 2001 Peterbilt 379

10-4 on D.C. event returns to National Mall this year October 12

On the Mall for 2023, among the usual visits from and conversations with regulators, legislators and the public, a celebration of operators of all stripes and, new, Kenworth's 100th anniversary.

August 24, 2023

Washington Monument at sunset

Jerry Graham's ISO tank-hauling 389

The rig sports a 565-hp Cummins ISX tuned to 600 horsepower and 2,050 lb.-ft. of torque with a 13-speed and 3.55 rears.

August 22, 2023

Jerry Graham's Peterbilt 389

Owner's 2016 Western Star pulls conestoga nationwide

David Bowers' 4900EX is powered by a 505-hp Detroit DD15 with a 13-speed.

August 18, 2023

David Bowers' 2016 Western Star 4900EX

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Karen and Bill Barhite with their former 2016 Volvo

Butterfly Xpress: Small fleet, big benefits with move toward improved stability

Owner-operator Bill Barhite manages Silt, Colorado-based Butterfly Xpress with his wife, Karen, from the seat of their truck. He strives to support leased owners with the benefits of a large fleet, despite having just 10 trucks as part of his company.

RigDig Truck History Report now part of Overdrive

Maple Lane trucks parked in the yard

Organic farm grows 12-truck business of Maple Lane Transport

It's 'Absolute Trucking' for two-rig team Rita and Roger Wilson: Truckers of the Month

Dezl Trucking Headsets 100/200 Series - Life on the road never sounded so good

Dezl Trucking Headsets 100/200 Series - Life on the road never sounded so good

If your trucking income's taken a beating this down cycle, you're not alone

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The Business Manual for Owner-Operators

Overdrive editors and ATBS present the industry’s best manual for prospective and committed owner-operators. You’ll find exceptional depth on many issues in the 2022 edition of Partners in Business.

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