Owner-op Danny Works’ 2001 Freightliner FLD120 hauls heavy
Owner-operator Danny Works is running a 2001 Freightliner FLD120 in heavy-haul service, showing that an older, well-kept truck can still earn its keep in demanding freight.
Works’ FLD120 is being used to haul heavy loads. In a segment of trucking where weights, permits, routing, and equipment choices matter on every trip, putting an early-2000s conventional on heavy work highlights the ongoing role of proven platforms in today’s specialized market.
Heavy haul remains one of the most equipment-sensitive corners of trucking. Drivers and small fleets often lean on tractors with known service histories and straightforward layouts because downtime and repair complexity can quickly erase margins when loads are oversized or time-specific.
Works’ setup adds to a familiar theme among owner-operators: older trucks—when maintained and spec’d for the job—can still be practical tools for specialized hauling, even as the broader industry continues to shift toward newer equipment.