The 4 State Trucks Blog

In trucking, growth doesn’t just happen in boardrooms. It happens in shops. On backroads. In early-morning conversations over coffee. And sometimes, it starts with a simple handshake built on shared values. On June 17, 2025, 4 State Trucks—home of the legendary Chrome Shop Mafia—announced a new partnership that stretches beyond state lines and across the Canadian border. Their newest Authorized Dealer? Soaring Eagle Equipment Inc. of Winkler, Manitoba. And for drivers in centra …

In trucking, reputation isn’t built overnight. It’s built mile after mile, handshake after handshake, and customer after customer. That’s exactly how 4 State Trucks and Swanks & Sons Chrome Shop grew into trusted names among drivers who take pride in their rigs. Though they started in different states, both businesses were founded on the same simple principle: take care of drivers first, and everything else will follow. Today, that shared mindset is bringing them together i …

The reality is, a truly comprehensive semi truck fifth wheel guide would be volumes, novellas even.  However, here's a broad overview of fifth wheels on semi trucks.  What is a Semi Truck Fifth Wheel? A semi truck fifth wheel is basically a hinged plate with a locking mechanism that’s mounted to a slider/base which bolts to the frame. The kingpin slides into the throat, the lock holds it, and the whole assembly pivots during turns. The fifth wheel can be considered the sum o …

Chrome mud flap weights are an affordable way to add a light touch of style to the rear of your big rig while holding your mud flaps firmly in place. Here is a roundup of semi truck mud flap weight designs that pair well with additional exterior chrome upgrades. #1. Straight or Curved Bottom Bar Weights (the Classic Look) Clean, low-profile “bar” at the very bottom of the flap. Traditional show-truck staple. Pair this type of standard mud flap weight with other polished chrome accen …

His childhood was on a dairy farm. His adulthood was behind the wheel of a semi. Jerry Mies’ “Mooving Violation” is an example of what Haul of Fame is all about. His custom Peterbilt 379 (with a 359-style conversion) isn’t just decked out with slick-looking chrome, it tells a story: from farm to truck. Watch the Video Here Check Out the Footage on the Custom Peterbilt 379 - "Mooving Violation" by Mies & Sons Trucking 4ST YouTube Channel → Every detail …