The 4 State Trucks Blog

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 …

If you hang around truck shows long enough, you start hearing the same names over and over. Some are people. Some are companies. And a rare few are trucks. Ivy’s Poison is one of those trucks. This chopped, dropped, tribal-flamed 1986 Peterbilt 359 is the kind of ride that makes people stop mid-sentence and go, “Wait… what is THAT?” Built with serious love, serious parts, and a whole lot of attitude by Chrome Shop Mafia and the crew at 4 State Trucks, this rig is old-sch …

Tony Huttenstine is a seasoned owner-operator. Over the years, he has poured enormous time, money, and energy into customizing a retro-style Kenworth W900L truck from top to bottom, aiming to complete a classic 80s or 90s Kenworth Aerocab look.  Dive Into the Parts List Discover the aftermarket parts and accessories used in this custom build! In this month's Haul of Fame, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the heavy-duty truck parts and accessories that make this custom Kenworth W9 …

They call it the Murder Pete. Blacked-out, rugged, and raw, it’s a notorious big rig known for its “murdered out” style. Supported by the custom fab shop work of Chrome Shop Mafia (CMS) and supplied with prime aftermarket parts from 4 State Trucks in Joplin, this truck has a story behind it. The Man and Story Behind the Murder Pete Truck Ray has owned his Peterbilt 379 (2000) truck model for years, and during that time, has poured enormous passion into transforming it into wha …