Here’s another top achiever on J Swap Contractors’ substantial list of million-milers – fleet No.1082, ESF709, which has toured the required miles to qualify for this badge of honour.

Chris (Smurf) Clothier proudly sits behind the wheel of the 2007 CAT-powered C-15 T404 Kenworth, with an 18-speed Eaton automated manual transmission with Cobra shift, Meritor diffs and KW airbag suspension.

Fitted with Transfleet Equipment bulk bins, 1082 has spent 15 years carting stock feed and aggregate around the North Island, with a load to the South Island from time to time also.

A 16-year veteran of J Swap, Smurf says he loves 1082. “If they offered me a new truck, I would still want to stay on this one! I call her ‘My Machine’. These older trucks are nicer to drive and are way better looking than those new ones.”

Smurf has helped contribute to the 1,180,000 miles travelled in this sharp machine.