Overdrive

CUSTOM RIGS READER RIGS 44 | Overdrive | February 2016 www.panelite.com www.dietersaccessories.com by 800-331-7952 info@panelite.com inquiries@dietersaccessories.com Cattle carriage Jessica Loree of Wakefield, Kan., uses her 2003 Peterbilt 379 to haul cattle, bulk feed ingredients, grain and rock. The truck has a 550-horsepower MBN Caterpillar, an 18-speed transmission and 3:70 rear axles on a 274-inch wheelbase. She also owns the trailer, a custom 2016 Merritt spread axle cattle wagon that's heavy on extra options.

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• Answering questions about ELD rule.
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• Pulse: Driver shortage or pay shortage?
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• Cover Story: Pay and the driver shortage
• Mobile Scanning
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