Overdrive Magazine | Trucking Business News & Owner Operator Info
Issue link: https://read.dmtmag.com/i/119523
Custom Rigs Reader Rigs Princessnative of Spring, Texas, drives Barbara Odom, a her 2004 Peterbilt 379 for A&R Transport out of Highlands, Texas. Odom uses the rig, which has a 550-hp Caterpillar C15 and 13-speed Eaton transmission, to haul small plastic pellets that will be melted down to become resin. Odom has added all the chrome, lights and front fenders, as well as the double-hump Cool Truck Components fenders on the back, where the T-bar houses flame cutouts. The interior sports chrome with flame detailing throughout. Odom also raised the stick-shift column 12 inches. Mohn'sToronto, Ohio, drives this Money Pit John Mohn of 2001 International Eagle 9900ix on runs for R-Way Transport out of Steubenville, Ohio. The truck, equipped with a 550-hp Caterpillar and 13-speed transmission, is a Diamond-back edition with a deluxe interior package. Mohn, who hauls chemicals derived from coal, rebuilt the truck from the ground up, adding a new grille, lights and chrome, with paint work done by Mohn's son, Jason Myers. On the inside, he added a flatscreen television and a new refrigerator. Call or ask about the New PC6112 Stand Alone unit The 2003-2010 Caterpillar, 2003-2010 Cummins and 2003-2007 Detroit Diesel engines are known for reliability and performance issues. Poor fuel mileage and downtime due to the common failures these engines have will be a thing of the past. For over 30 years we at Pittsburgh Power have responded to the needs of the industry and have developed solutions and upgrades that will give these engines greatly improved reliability and performance. Our upgrades give your engine between 600 to 700 horsepower and at least 1 mpg better than a stock engine when properly driven. Do to the complexity of these upgrades we require that all work must be done at our facility in Saxonburg, Pa. Please call and speak to one of our service managers to schedule in an appointment and to discuss pricing and options. FINANCING AVAILABLE We service all makes and models • Rooftop AC units available We also take trade-in 3600 South Noah drive (In the Victory road business park) Saxonburg, Pa 16056 724-360-4080 Mon-Fri 7:00 - 5:00 Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit www.ovdinfo.com Text INFO to 205-289-3555 or visit www.ovdinfo.com 614.871.1620 April 2013 | Overdrive | 53 Reader_Rigs_0413.indd 53 4/1/13 9:53 PM