March 2019 Editorial

Welcome to the March, 2019 edition of LargeCarMag Online! In this issue, we have a feature on Donnie Herbster’s 2016 Kenworth W900 Icon with photos by Steve Ford and a story by Karl Anderson as well as an additional feature on Matt Neblock and his 1985 Pete 362 with photos by Steve Ford  a story by Karl Anderson.

Donnie Herbster

Who wouldn’t enjoy a steady run in a gorgeous 2016 Kenworth W900 Icon with an 86 inch Studio sleeper, 550 Cummins and 18 speed sitting on a 280 inch wheelbase?

2018 Carlisle Truck Nationals

On August 3-5th one of the longest running shows in Pennsylvania was held, The Truck Nationals at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle Pennsylvania.

2018 Top Gun LargeCar Shootout

Jimmy Rosenberger of Mini Chrome Shop and I rolled into the Rantoul National Aviation Center on Thursday July 26th, knowing for the first time in all the years we have attended this great event, that we wouldn’t be seeing its founder Tom Reitz. 

Matt Neblock

Some days you just can’t help but be proud to be an American Trucker Today is one of those days. I just got off the phone with Matt Neblock, who happens to be the owner of the jaw dropping 1985 Pete 362 that I’m sure is already soaked in drool.

March 2019 Flashback

I caught this turbo equipped K100 rolling south through Springfield Virginia back in the mid 80s.

March 2019 Days Gone By

The year is 1988 and we’re heading back to Sierra Sid Doan’s Union 76 truck stop in Sparks, Nevada for the 8th annual Super Truck-a-Rama show held on August 26-28. This is one of the wests prime shows and draws in the best of the best in left coast show rigs.

March 2019 Retro Rhetoric

While at the 2018 ATHS Nationals in Lexington Kentucky Lavern Cross introduced me to Marv Bontrager, Marv started working at Double Eagle Industries just a few years after they began and gave me the honor of documenting that history through his memories and photos. We sat down with Marv over dinner and this is his story of how Double Eagle Industries got their start.

March 2019 Diesel Doodles

This month’s Diesel Doodles come to us from Tyler Durkin (Age 10), Vince White (Age 11) and Joseph Leith (Age 6).

April 2019 Editorial

Welcome to the March, 2019 edition of LargeCarMag Online! In this issue, we have a feature on Donnie Herbster’s 2016 Kenworth W900 Icon with photos by Steve Ford and a story by Karl Anderson as well as an additional feature on Matt Neblock and his 1985 Pete 362 with photos by Steve Ford  a story by Karl Anderson.

George Ballesteros

Pictured, is a 48’ 2006 Great Dane, with a 2011 Carrier reefer unit.  All air and electrical hookups are underneath, keeping the area between the truck and trailer clean.  The trailer also has black painted sides, and all new lights from United Pacific.  At the time these pics were taken, George was using this truck as a dedicated subhauler for his current employer, Rollin R Enterprises. 

2019 Mid America Trucking Show

On March 26th we made our annual trek to Louisville Kentucky for the Mid America Truck Show. Mother Nature must have thought we deserved a break after the previous years snowtastic weather as we enjoyed warm temperatures for the most part. The turnout of trucks in the PKY Truck Beauty competition was absolutely amazing!