The 4 State Trucks Blog

Every truck has a story, but some are worth taking a closer look at. Richard Bonner’s 1996 Peterbilt 379 is one of those trucks. Purchased new in 1996, the Peterbilt became part of the Bonner Farms operation in Ohio and spent years doing what a truck is meant to do—working. It moved from driver to driver, accumulated hard miles and eventually began to show the wear that comes with a life on the road. But underneath all those years of use was still the truck Richard remembered. He r …

Davis Brothers Designs transformed a renowned Peterbilt 389 show truck into "Loud N Heavy," a functional masterpiece defined by meticulous custom fabrication. Paired with a custom lowboy trailer concealing an earth-shaking 34,500-watt audio system, this build proves that a rig's second act can completely steal the show. Here's how it began. A Show Truck With Two Lives Some show trucks are built once and stay exactly as they were unveiled. Others get a second act — and it's the second ac …

Every once in a while, a truck comes along that does more than haul freight—it leaves a lasting mark on trucking culture. For truck enthusiasts across North America, Mike Maggini's "Lucky 13" Peterbilt 379 is one of those trucks. Built long before social media made custom trucks famous, Lucky 13 earned its reputation the hard way: by showing up, working hard, and turning heads wherever it went. While many show trucks spend their lives under bright lights and behind velvet ropes, this Peter …

Why "Doc Holliday" Earns a Spot in the Haul of Fame Every now and then, a truck rolls through that stops you dead in your tracks. "Doc Holliday," the custom 2007 Peterbilt Legacy 379 built by Equipment Express out of Caldwell, Texas, is exactly that kind of machine. We're adding this truck to the 4 State Truck’s Haul of Fame for a combination of reasons that are rare to find all in one build: a deeply personal backstory, a flawlessly executed custom theme with old-school looks with modern …

The 1985 Peterbilt 359 That Rewrote the Rulebook Brought to you by J&L Contracting Heavy Haul | Owner: Malona & Jamie Williams | Built by Never Satisfied Builds What Makes a Haul of Fame Legend? Not every great truck earns a spot in the Haul of Fame. You can have a beautiful paint job, a polished engine bay, and lights that'll blind you from fifty yards — and still not make the cut. The Haul of Fame isn't just about pretty. It's about trucks that mean something. Trucks that push th …