Farm Shop to Show Floor: 1989 Mack Superliner's Three-Year Journey

KEY DETAILS Josh Loyer's 1989 Mack Superliner turned heads at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky in March 2026. What started as a practical farm truck replacement became a full custom build over three years. The project picked up serious momentum in the final twelve months, with the team finishing details right up until show time. WHY IT MATTERS This build represents something deeper in the trucking industry: the standard of taking pride in your equipment. When a Kenworth W900 in the family fleet was lost to fire years ago, the rebuild sparked a new philosophy - if you're going to do it, do it right. That mindset has shaped every project since. THE BUILD PROCESS The Superliner came in as a former dump truck needing serious frame and structural work. Unlike many show trucks built by outside shops, nearly everything happened in-house at the farm shop. Family and friends contributed to every detail, with standards continuously rising throughout the build. BOTTOM LINE This truck proves that exceptional builds don't require big-name shops or massive budgets. They require commitment, skill, and the willingness to push yourself higher on every project.