14 10-4 Magazine / March 2026 English Labrador Retriever named “Diesel” that, at just one year old, already weighs 90+ pounds. We had a lot of fun playing with him at Stan’s house, as he ran around the kitchen, with squeaky toys in his mouth. When not working or trucking, Stan enjoys raising cattle and spending time on his ranch. He is also currently building a new log home in Nevada and hopes to one day retire there. Missing his father, who was his hero and mentor, Stan isn’t looking to actively grow the business much more – he just wants to get better at everything they do. Being a bit of a workaholic like his dad, Stan Silva Jr. is humble but proud of what he has accomplished since taking over the operation. Following life lessons his father taught him like, “Forgive but never forget,” and “Trust but verify,” has helped him to keep things on track. And this cool home built hot rod Peterbilt, that was put together in his driveway back in the early 1990s and showcases Stan’s level of creativity and the scope of his talents, is a time capsule and a memory of the way things were. Well, not many trucks back then were this custom, so I guess it was more of a look ahead at what was to come than a memory of what was. Either way, 35 years later, it’s still a rad ride, for sure! n 1991 1993 1999 2026
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