10-4 Magazine August 2023

14 10-4 Magazine / August 2023 the drawers with tools, getting ready to abandon his current service truck – a red 2012 Peterbilt 335 with an IMT “Dominator” body – and finally put the ‘66 into service. And he can’t wait! Married to his high school sweethear t Lori for the past 46 years, she and Doug are an amazing team. Not only did they build this company together, but they also made a family, which includes their son Matt (41), and daughter Loni (44). Loni is married to Justin Brewster, and both have been involved with the company for decades, but just recently moved to Texas to do what so many of us want to do – get out of California. Matt has been married to his wife Gretchen for 14 years, and the couple has three young children. We also got to spend time with Brandon’s daughter Jersey (14), who is a sweet young lady, that we had a lot of fun with. It’s not often you get the best of two worlds, but Brandon Schultz will soon be getting just that – he gets to drive a classic Peterbilt, that has all of today’s creature comfor ts, and enough power to get the job done. And, like all the Veerkamp fleet, it is CARB-compliant with all the emission junk, so he doesn’t have to worry about being stopped or harassed. It is the best of both worlds, and a true win-win. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of many, including Doug and Matt Veerkamp, this 1966-ish Peterbilt is one stellar service rig we won’t forget. n