Phil Knowlan
With the trucking industry facing many major changes, such as emissions regulations and electronic logs, many folks have decided to restore their older trucks to like new condition again, rather than replace them. Along with that, comes a passion for things that are retro, yet modern. Such is the case for Coldwater, MI based trucker, Phil Knowlan.
2017 Shell Superrigs
Current Issue Navigation<< Phil Knowlan6th Annual East Coast Truckers Jamboree >> 2017 Shell SuperRigs The 35th Annual Shell Superrigs competition was held May 18-20th at Exchange Center at Expo Square in Tulsa Oklahoma. Rob Murray made the trip to Tulsa...Phil Miller
Lets start with the basics, what you see here is a 2017 Peterbilt 389 with PDI tuned Cummins power and an 18 speed transmission and a 291” wheelbase, from there nothing about this truck is basic!
Timeless Power
It all started as an idea between two companies back in 1980, Consolidated Peterbilt and Double Eagle Industries. What if we put a Double Eagle Sleeper on a cabover was the question. The next question was how do we attach a Double Eagle sleeper to a cabover?
Feb 2018 Reader’s Rides
This 1975 Peterbilt 359 is owned by David White of Old Iron Trucking from Locke New York.
6th Annual East Coast Truckers Jamboree
On May 11th 2017 Matt Cutts once again made the trek down to Kenly North Carolina for the 6th Annual East Coast Truckers Jamboree held at Kenly 95 Petro in Kenly North Carolina.
Feb 18 Flashback
I caught this fat cab K100 blasting up I-95 north back in the mid 80’s.
Feb 18 Diesel Doodles 1
This month’s first Diesel Doodle comes to us from age 12 Alex Martin.
Feb 18 Diesel Doodles 2
This month’s 2nd Diesel Doodle comes to us from age 7 Maddison Rusch.
Feb 18 Model of the Month
Kevin Yorke of Ontario Canada built this highly detailed 1971 Freightliner cabover.
Feb 18 Truckin’ Tattoo
Dean Springer of St. Francis Minnesota got this tattoo to match the hood ornament of his large 900L.