The 4 State Trucks Blog

In the world of classic trucking, some rigs simply haul freight—while others become legends on the road. Every so often, a truck comes along that represents far more than horsepower, chrome, and polished aluminum. It represents decades of history, craftsmanship, and the dedication required to bring a classic truck back to life the right way. Workin’ Man Blues, a beautifully restored 1987 Peterbilt 359 owned by Bryan Martin of Martin Livestock, is one of those trucks. This remarkabl …

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 …

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, the Rat Rod, a custom Peterbilt 359, wasn’t just a rig — it was a chapter of life that ran hard for more than a decade. A wide range of Peterbilt parts and accessories were used to craft this rugged, sleek build. It hauled, survived, evolved, and became a rolling extension of its owner. And like all great eras, it eventually came to an en …

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 …