Trucker Salute

Celebrating our October, November, and December 2024 Calendar Features

October
“To me, people have jobs. I had a job. I don’t have a job anymore. Trucking is a hobby to me. Everything about trucks is a hobby to me. Being able to go to my shop, I can mess with lights, I can weld on it, I can do whatever I want and it’s not work to me. I can go out on the road. It’s like a vacation to me. Yes, I work hard at it, but it’s not a job. Being asked to be on the calendar is a huge honor. I just wanted to represent us, Gillette. I never expected it.” - Jason Chamberlain, Gillette, WY, 1985 Kenworth W900B

November
“Growing up in the mid to late 80’s, early 90’s, was such a high time in trucking on the West Coast. The whole hot rod theme, cool trucks, and the blend of the two together. All I’m trying to do is represent my childhood through my truck. This is quite an adventure, being part of my first Rotella^® SuperRigs^®. Growing up in the era I did, seeing the calendars on the wall, to actually be part of that now is quite humbling. I’m so grateful for the opportunity. It’s amazing.” - Jake Bass, Shoshone, ID, 2001 Peterbilt 379

December
“When I started hauling cattle, I was talking about purchasing a new truck and Payton said we should just build the truck custom because all the cattle haulers have cool trucks. This took us three years to build. I do it because my son has a passion for it. It’s non-stop hanging out with him. I love it. It’s priceless. This is our first SuperRigs^®. When we were invited to be in the calendar with all these ideas my son put together, I was just shocked, mind blown.” - Mark & Payton Aragon, LaSalle, CO, 2003 Peterbilt 379