Troy May’s 1995 Peterbilt 379
The rig is powered by a 12.7-liter 60 Series Detroit with an 18-speed. It features a stainless deck, T-bar at the rear, fiberglass front and rear fenders, as well as hand-painted pinstripes done by TooTall Airbrush.
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Heavy Hauler Goes Big
Henderson Heavy Haul has to maneuver some of the largest oversized loads on the road, and without the right equipment, they would be stuck between more than just a rock and a hard place.
Amazon Reveals Rivian’s Electric Delivery Vehicle Prototype
Amazon revealed a video, photos, and some details of the van’s features but did not include battery or drivetrain specs. The timeframe for initial deployment is now “as early as 2022.”
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Trucks still idle in wake of Covid-19 shutdowns, insurance data shows
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Proposed legislation would permanently allow 24-hour deliveries in Ontario
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