The 4 State Trucks Blog
Peterbilt vs Freightliner: Which Semi Truck Is the Right Truck for Owner Operators?
Looking to buy your next highway truck? If you’re choosing between Freightliner and Peterbilt to be your money-making machine, here’s what you need to know.
Freightliner vs Peterbilt (Class 8 Highway Trucks)
Choose Freightliner if you’re optimizing for lowest cost-per-mile, standardized fleet operation, and the simplest path to uptime support.
Choose Peterbilt if you prioritize driver satisfaction, pride of ownership, customization, and resale strength, and you’re comfort
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30th Jan 2026
7 Best Trux Accessories LED Lighting Upgrades to Customize Your Rig
In the world of aftermarket truck parts brands, the competition is fierce. With hundreds of manufacturers to choose from, it’s hard for drivers to wade through the seemingly endless options.
Despite so many powerful players in the market, Trux Accessories remains a top-tier brand that focuses on superior lighting products and stainless steel exterior parts – like rear center light panels and fenders.
What makes Trux lighting products stand out?
Uniqueness and originality.
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23rd Jan 2026
Fiberglass Fenders vs Aluminum & Poly Fenders: Which Material Wins?
A stylish semi truck fender is among the best way to personalize and cusotmize your big rig.
But when it comes to choosing the right material, it comes down to a lot more than style and aesthetics.
Fender Material Comparison (Pros, Cons, Best Use)
Quick scan guide to choose the right material for your route, climate, and build style.
Material
Pros
Cons
Best Application
Poly (Polymer)
Best for abuse + winter
Impact “Memory”: bounces back after hits
Corrosion proof: n
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16th Jan 2026
Haul of Fame: The Rat Rod (Custom-Built Peterbilt 359)
Bryan Martin. A Peterbilt 359. Over a decade of scars, stories, and soul.
Some trucks come and go.
Some trucks define an era.
For Bryan Martin, Rat Rod Peterbilt 359 wasn’t just a rig — it was a chapter of life that ran hard for more than a decade.
It hauled, survived, evolved, and became a rolling extension of its owner. And like all great eras, it eventually came to an end — not because it failed, but because it earned its legacy.
Not every truck belongs in the Haul of Fa
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16th Jan 2026
How Fibertech's Fiberglass Truck Parts Improve Airflow & Aesthetics
Fibertech truck parts, known for their Fibertech fenders, whale tales, and sleeper roof caps, deliver aerodynamic efficiency through deliberate curved designs and
Let’s dive into how these parts maximize sleeper airflow, and how that translates into real-world savings on fuel and time.
Sleeper airflow affects everything from driver comfort and HVAC efficiency to fuel economy.
Fiberglass Material in Semi-Truck Parts: Why It’s Used
Just like the sturdy, aerodynamic wings that you
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9th Jan 2026