Family and Trucks: The Davis Legacy

Family plays a vital role for many professional drivers, with children often stepping into positions within the family trucking business. Brandon Davis believes his two sons are destined to follow similar paths. Both boys are actively engaged in maintenance and truck-washing activities, and they ride along with their dad whenever possible. His youngest son, 8-year-old Remington, nicknamed “Rooster,” is even learning the ropes of being an owner-operator with his own miniature truck.

The Wee Pete: A Family Creation

The “Wee Pete,” inspired by Brandon’s 1994 Peterbilt 379, is a project he initiated after modifying a child’s wagon to resemble a semi-trailer. Brandon and his wife, Cortney, used this wagon for pulling their kids at truck shows. When Brandon witnessed Rooster attempting to pull it behind his bicycle, he felt motivated to create a real truck for his son. “I didn’t have a plan, but it just snowballed,” he said, incorporating repurposed parts and handcrafting most components.

Collaboration and Design

Rooster assisted his dad with the project, participating in tasks like wiring and painting. The end product closely resembles Brandon’s own truck, featuring a similar color scheme and chrome detailing. The Wee Pete is fitted with over 100 lights, working gauges, a radio, and air-powered horns, driven by a small diesel engine.

Father-Son Experiences

Rooster has adopted the trucking lifestyle, even gaining his own CB handle during trips with his dad, where he converses with fellow drivers. While Brandon manages the family business from their home in Willard, Missouri, they regularly haul various materials. Brandon’s background in trucking stems from his father’s influence, and he later achieved his CDL through on-the-job training.

Building Skills and Memories

Throughout his trucking career, Brandon has been accompanied by his sons. Rooster made his first trip at just weeks old. His passion for trucks is evident, as he often mimics real-life hauls with toy trucks. Video documenting Rooster and the Wee Pete has gained significant traction online, showcasing his enthusiastic approach to trucking.

Future Aspirations

Brandon emphasizes the importance of engaging with children in shared interests. The Davis family participates in local activities, and plans are underway to create another Wee Pete for Tyler, Brandon’s older son. Although the business is stable, Brandon is not looking to expand further. Rooster, meanwhile, envisions a future in trucking, albeit with some concerns about autonomous vehicles.

Conclusion

The Davis family continues to nurture their shared love for trucks through parades, shows, and quality time together, ensuring both the family tradition and their active involvement in the trucking community endure.