10-4 Magazine July 2024

is a 1995 Peterbilt 379 with a CAT 6NZ under the hood, 3.21 rears, a 13-speed transmission, and a smooth 323-inch wheelbase. This classy rig sports custom pieces to give it that something extra including Bad Ass Customs fenders, a Lincoln Chrome bumper, and Lincoln Chrome 8-inch stacks. The visor, mirror brackets, chops, and cab/sleeper panels are from Built by Bub. With colors in likeness to the sweet treat, Brandon named the truck “Cotton Candy” or “Cotton” for short. A special shout-out to Brandon’s metal fab guy Mitch Unverzagt for building the rear deck plate and rear light panel. Also, to his father for helping to paint the frame, and Luke Rethwisch of Luke’s Polishing for getting the truck prepped for the photo shoot. Brandon explained that it was a no-brainer going with Hansen Trucking and pulling one of their trailers, because he got to know how the company was run, and Willie Hansen always treated him well. The company as a whole is really good at figuring out what the driver needs, how they run, home time expectancy, and maintaining great communication. I had asked Brandon about the most influential person or people in his life, 10-4 Magazine / July 2024 33