This year’s parade not only showcased exceptional Peterbilt models dating from 1964 to 2025 but also supported a noble cause by raising funds for the United Way of Denton County. Over the past two decades, Peterbilt has garnered more than $9.1 million for the local chapter through various initiatives. “United Way of Denton County and its network of nonprofits supported 53,000 people in 2023, thanks largely to Peterbilt’s contributions,” noted Gary Henderson, the organization’s president and CEO, during his speech.

To mark the occasion, Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth declared October 18, 2024, as Peterbilt Pride & Class Day. The event kicked off with the reading of a formal proclamation just as the parade commenced.

Among the participants was Shawn Wright from Arizona, who faced a mechanical setback with his 1968 Peterbilt 358A shortly before the event. The truck’s 262 Cummins engine faltered, threatening his 1,000-mile trip to Denton. Thanks to a generous gesture from Tristan Hatch of Old Iron Truckin’, who provided a Cummins Big Cam 400 engine, Wright and his grandson Kolter embarked on their adventure, albeit “with no A/C, no power steering, no radio.” Yet, they reached their destination successfully. “This is quite a blessing,” Wright expressed, recalling his initial disbelief upon receiving the invitation, deeming it a “joke” due to the parade’s esteemed reputation.

The parade also featured Dylan McCrabb from Williamsburg, Iowa, proudly displaying his 2024 Peterbilt 389X, one of only 1,389 units produced. McCrabb, who leases his truck through Dan O’Brien Trucking, plans to preserve it as a showpiece for now, while his 2022 model continues to serve its hauling duties.

Participants were treated to a “Peterbilt Open House” with an exclusive tour of the assembly plant. Pre- and post-parade, the trucks were exhibited at the plant’s parking area, allowing workers and guests to appreciate the impressive vehicles that once rolled off those very assembly lines.

Reflecting on his participation, McCrabb remarked, “Getting the invitation meant a lot to me, having grown up idolizing Peterbilt trucks. My grandpa Terry had a fleet of 13 cabover Petes back in the day. Peterbilt is a brand that represents aspiration and excellence.”

Source: Overdrive

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This iconic truck sold for $1.5 million to Rush Truck Centers, with proceeds going to charity. A significant $500,000 raised from sweepstakes entries benefited the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans.

Jennifer Best of Pryor, Oklahoma, was the lucky winner of the sweepstakes and now proudly owns the rare 389X. She and her husband Shane co-own Shane Best Trucking, which primarily serves the construction and roadwork industries. “We do construction, road work,” Shane Best explained. “My family’s done it. My dad was in trucking, her dad was in trucking.”

Initially, Jennifer found it hard to believe. “I couldn’t believe it. We thought they were kidding with us,” she said. Rather than putting the truck to work, the Bests plan to collaborate with Tulsa’s Rush Truck Center to turn the 389X into a custom showpiece. “Oh no. We really want to keep it around” for posterity, Shane added.

The truck was presented at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference at Nashville’s Music City Center. Jessie Carzoli of the Wounded Warrior Project expressed gratitude for the support. “We will put it directly into programs and services that matter so much to our veterans,” she said.

In addition to supporting the Wounded Warrior Project, proceeds from the truck’s sale also went to Truckers Against Trafficking and Wreaths Across America, both causes closely connected to the trucking community.

Reflecting on the event, Rusty Rush said, “It’s been a great day and an exciting day. It’s been very special … a great past 6-8 months putting this together — trailering the truck around the country.”

As for the future of the truck, Shane hinted that it might make its debut as a showpiece at next year’s Guilty by Association Truck Show in Joplin, Missouri.

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