TV Guide: Trick My Truck

Video: Trick My Truck Season 5

Amazon Video on Demand — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

"Trick My Truck" centers on the Chrome Shop Mafia, a down-home collection of big rig truck mechanics, who search the truck stops of America for truck drivers whose rides need some drastic help. The Chrome Shop Mafia, with the help of family members, then "steal" the rig and customize it to suit the needs of the lucky driver. The goal of the Chrome Shop Mafia is to better the lives of American truck drivers down on their luck and in need of a break. The Mafia together with Country Music Television and Varuna Films, Inc. wish to turn dreams into reality for a few lucky owner/operators as they log thousands of miles across the country each year. Overall, it is a "feel-good" makeover show where truck drivers often at the request of their loved ones get a much needed change. Through a lot of hard work and the installation the latest and greatest products for trucks, our team comes to the rescue, tricks out their trucks and alters their rigs and in turn their very livelihoods.

Video: Best Man

Amazon Video on Demand — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Darrell Best's mission in life is to help people express love for each other through marriage. After his career in the Navy, Darrell landed a good job as the head of a credit union. A few years ago, Darrell gave it up, became an ordained minister and founded the Best Wedding Chapel. The crown jewel of his chapel is his 1942 American La France Fire Engine. Darrell loves marrying people in the truck, but the old engine won't let him get to everyone. This episode will challenge the fabricating skills of the boys as they try to turn Darrell's classic truck into a rolling wedding chapel!

Video: Survivor

Amazon Video on Demand — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Chris Andersen is a walking miracle. In 2003, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and was told by doctors that he wouldn't live out the year. Now, Chris's cancer is five-plus years in remission and he's back on the road doing what he loves. During his cancer treatments, Chris had to sell his Kenworth to pay the never ending medical bills. By an amazing stroke of luck, he tracked down his old Kenworth and was able to buy it back. In this touching episode, the boys take Chris' old Kenworth and make it new again while paying tribute to his amazing ability to survive!

Video: Green Streak

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Mike Richardson is an American hero. He served our country during the Vietnam War, and was awarded two purple hearts. After the war, Mike got into trucking. He now works for the United States Veterans Administration, delivering prosthetic limbs to veterans in need. As much as Mike loves his job, he is concerned about his truck's impact on the environment. Don't miss Trick My Truck's first ever Green episode! The boys transform his Mack truck into a clean, green machine that'll look great and keep America beautiful!

Video: Roadie

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Todd Gauthier put his love of truck driving to the side for his son, Brian. Trucking money was not enough to put Brian through college, so Todd sacrificed his love of the road for a better paying job. Now that Brian is finishing school, he wants to reward his father by getting him back on the road. In this very special episode of Trick My Truck, the people at MTV give Todd a job - driving a truck for the national tour of the Rock Band video game competition, where people of all ages put their gaming skills to the test! The boys help get Todd ready for the job by turning his old Kenworth into Roadie, a touring rock 'n roll ride that only Trick My Truck could create!

Video: Coast To Coaster

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Five years ago, Ronnie McCurdy's life changed forever. He broke his neck in a tragic accident and became paralyzed from the waist down. Instead of wasting away, Ronnie re-invented his life. He purchased a tire shop and now spends most of his time delivering tires to stranded truck drivers. Catch all the action as the boys reward this hero of the highway by transforming his broken down tire delivery van into a fun, handicap friendly vehicle that will turn heads everywhere!

Video: Daredevil

Amazon Video on Demand — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Jason Underwood believes in living life on the edge. Whether it's coaching little league baseball or jumping dirt bikes with his four kids, Jason is always looking for the next big adrenaline rush. The slowing economy has kept Jason away from doing the things he loves and his wife wants him to have as much fun on the road as he does at home. Don't miss this "extreme" episode, as the boys bring all of the fun and excitement of dirt bike racing to Jason's truck!

Video: Re-Pete

Amazon Video on Demand — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Jeff White was a proud truck driver with 17 years of experience under his belt. But his career came to a stop when his daughter Amanda suffered severe injuries in a car accident. Nine surgeries later, Amanda is fully recovered, but Matt had to sell his truck and give up the career he loved in order to pay for piles of medical bills. Jeff now drives a Dodge pickup, but he yearns for his old Peterbilt. In this touching episode, the boys put their skills to the test and transform Jeff's pickup into a 10-wheeled, 3-axle Peterbilt truck!

Video: Wave Maker

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Matt Kolb is a 32 year veteran of the road and a kid at heart. The bad economy and poor shape of his truck has this former wild child feeling down. The boys turn Matt's beat-down Peterbilt into a rolling tribute to speed boats, waves and open water!

Video: Trick My Truck Season 4

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Video: Gary Grose

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Gary "The Honey Man" Grose loves two things: honey making and educating people about honey making. Gary's honey-making business produces over 18,000 pounds of honey a year, and Gary depends on his truck to haul everything from Honey jars to honeybees. Gary and his truck are there every step of the way, but his truck is getting worn down from the day-to-day strain Gary puts on it. Don't miss this "sweet" episode of Trick My Truck, as the boys pay homage to honey, and turn his old flatbed Hino into the ultimate honey-dripping hive.

Video: David Tenpenny

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

David Tenpenny gave up his truck driving career in order to teach automotive mechanics in a small Kansas town, but driving never left his heart. David routinely loads up his old GMC Brigadier full of students and takes them all over the country on field trips. He believes that it is his job as a teacher to prepare his students for life outside of their small town. Be sure to catch this exciting episode, as David's class calls up the boys, who transform David's truck into a rolling educational workshop.

Video: Wade Hill

Amazon Video on Demand — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Wade Hill is a hardworking father of three struggling to make ends meet. He drives a truck full time and also repairs freight train cars on the side. Too much of Wade's free time is sucked up repairing a truck that's literally as old has he is. All Wade really wants is a dependable truck he can be proud of so he can spend more time with his family. Tune in as the boys turn Wade's run down Pete 359 into a rolling tribute to Wade's favorite hobby: snowmobiling.

Video: Rick Julian

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

As long as Rick Julian is helping people, he's a happy man. He's the proud owner of a wrecking business and when time allows, he volunteers with his local fire and police departments; helping them out with any emergencies that come along. This episode of Trick My Truck is sure to please, as the boys pitch in and help a community give thanks to all of Rick's hard work. Don't miss it as they turn his beat up Freightliner flat bed into a tribute to the mother of all rescue vehicles? the helicopter.

Video: Derek Lepke

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Derek Lepke has always had a passion for the outdoors, and he's been able to turn that passion into three very successful careers. Derek breeds dogs, heads up hunting expeditions and runs his own wildlife preservation service. All three jobs operate out of Derek's pickup truck, and it's wearing down from overuse. Don't miss one of the most outrageous episodes of Trick My Truck ever as the boys transform Derek's Ford F250 into a leopard-printed safari truck from Down Under.

Video: Jay Whiteford

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Jay Whiteford's success in the trucking business is due to equal parts hard work and family support. From the time he could walk, Jay's dream has been to drive a truck. When he came of age, his Mother helped him out by giving Jay a loan so he could buy his first truck. It was money well spent, because Jay got behind the wheel and never looked back. Now, twenty-five years later, Jay's truck is on its last legs. The boys will have their work cut out for them, as they attempt to overhaul Jay's old Freightliner into a rolling tribute to Jay's career roots. Chameleon colors, vines, plants, trees and some special work under the hood will make this a can't miss episode of Trick My Truck!

Video: Trick My Truck Season 3

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Video: David Goad

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Driving a truck is the only career David Goad has ever wanted. He considers it his job to help keep America's economy rolling. David's other passion is family. He grew up without a father and he is constantly juggling his life on the road with his life at home. His one worry is that he's not being a good enough father to his children. Don't miss this heartwarming episode of Trick My Truck as David?s kids contact the boys and get them to turn David?s worn out Kenworth into a rolling tribute to America?s Old West.

Video: Iron Man Edition

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Lance Burk is the young owner of a feed delivery business and he really enjoys being his own boss. But he is on the road seven days a week and the constant work is a strain on his family and his truck. Some days only Lance's iron will and his truck's reliability keep him going. Do not miss this exciting episode! For the first time ever, the Trick My Truck boys team up with Hollywood to transform Lance's old Kenworth into the Iron Man: a truck influenced by the upcoming summer blockbuster from Paramount Pictures starring Robert Downey Jr. A tribute to Lance's hard work and dedication and a tribute to a sure hit at the box office; this episode of Trick My Truck will be unlike any you have ever seen!

Video: Ultimate Race Fan Edition

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Brian Boucher is passionate about three things: trucking, family and racing. Growing up, Brian fixed up cars and trucks. Once he graduated from high school, he hit the road and never looked back. Life on the road is not easy for him. Brian's away from his wife and two kids for months at a time, and he rarely has any time for himself. Don't miss this special Trick My Truck event, as the boys transform Brian's beat down Volvo into a well oiled machine fit for any racing fan!

Video: Ultimate Spring Break Edition

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Josh Mullen is a 23 year old, up and coming musician, who's doing everything he can to make it in the music business. Josh and his band play gigs all over the Midwest, and a 1993 Ford van is their mode of transport. For Josh, that van is his home away from home, but it's definitely seen better days. Be sure to catch this special edition of Trick My Truck, as the boys turn Josh's beat down band van into a bodacious 1950s beach woody that'll be sure to turn heads at Josh's upcoming show at Spring Break 2008!