Overdrive Magazine | Trucking Business News & Owner Operator Info
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CUSTOM RIGS READER RIGS The Standout Mike O'Connor of Mitchell, S.D., has added 8-inch curve-tip straight pipes, Jones Performance curb-length fenders and light panels to the sides of the sleeper and cab of his 2005 Peterbilt 379, among other mods. Upon its finish, O'Connor decided the rig was too nice to use for work – it's now for show only. The truck is powered by a 550-hp Cat and an 18-speed transmission. Old Betsy COLOR YOUR WORLD What does your truck color say about your psyche? Studies linking color choices and personality traits suggest there's more behind your favorite color than you may be aware. No matter how many stripes and flames, chrome or custom touches you put on your truck, nothing defines its style, or you, as much as its color. What's behind a color? BLACK: Absence of color; associated with strength and power OWNERS: Deeply emotional, focused, loyal, stubborn, love danger, self-protective, loyal RED: Draws the most attention; is an intense color OWNERS: Passionate, cheerful, romantic, aggressive, enjoy attention, dramatic BLUE: Most popular color; considered calming OWNERS: Conservative, loyal, dreamers, positive, visionary, powerful the rig, as well as custom door panels. The truck was named by Long's father, Sean Ryan, who started the company and ran it until Long took over in 2009. Long hauls asphalt, dirt, sand and rock with Betsy. Orlando, Fla., native Cody Long drives this blue 2005 Peterbilt 335 in his Sean and Son Excavating business. The truck has an eight-speed transmission and a 315-hp Cummins. Long added lights to the trim and under GREEN: Color of nature; soothing palate OWNERS: Sharp, smart, fast thinkers, edgy, lucky, prosperous WHITE: Presence of all color; safe shade OWNERS: Analytical, questioning, objective, curious, open-minded, optimistic YELLOW: Sunny color; draws attention OWNERS: Optimistic, friendly, warm, happy ORANGE: Color of fun, excitement OWNERS: Problem solvers, quick thinkers, dependable, intelligent, affectionate, energetic PURPLE: Color of royalty; linked to spirituality OWNERS: Deep, spiritual, introspective, mysterious, mischievous Heavy-duty hauler 66 | Overdrive | October 2012 WHAT COLOR IS YOUR TRUCK? America, Ariz., resident Ira Doss hauls windmill towers in this 2000 Kenworth T600. The truck's equipped with an 800-hp Caterpillar, which Doss built up from 550 hp to prepare the rig for his heavy-haul loads. He also added loads of lights with the help of his business, Public Safety Solutions. "The truck is now an unofficial demo for our lighting business – and the ultimate team operation," Doss says. His wife, Brenda, drives his escort vehicle. Orange 7% Yellow 5% Green 8% Red 13% Other 5% White 4% Two-tone 16% Black 26% Blue 16% Based on 330 respondents from a 2010 Custom Rigs online survey. Sarah Nielson, color expert with Dewey Color Systems, and Kayta Gaidos, psychologist who uses color as a tool in psychotherapy.