On any other day, at any other location, you could take any one of the amazing trucks that were on display at the most recent SEMA Show in Las Vegas and it would stand out in a positive way and get the praise and recognition it deserves. Seriously, any truck, any other show. However, if a truck is at SEMA it means it’s probably over-the-top in one way or another and despite the owner being eager to show it off or get that “atta-boy” he may be craving, the reality is his truck may be ignored or completely overlooked, which may seem a little hard to believe.

Having a truck build at SEMA is the pinnacle for a lot of owners so if it’s at this massive aftermarket show you wouldn’t think they’d have a lot to complain about. The problem, however, is it takes a lot to stand out when you’re surrounded by other high-end dream builds. A lot of these amazing trucks get lost in what is referred to as the sea of sameness.

“My dad owned a construction company for over 20 years until he passed away. After that I really had to step it up and do me,” Freddie says.

The hobby of fixing trucks that was passed down to him from his father is something he still loves to this day. And though he certainly knows how to fix them up, he really loves adding his own unique touches to them.

“I love the truck scene! It makes me feel that I’m doing something good for the kids because I see their happy expressions when they see my truck,” explained Freddie. “Even in adults, I like seeing their reactions when they see my truck. It brings me joy and gives me more motivation to keep on going with my builds.”

Down in the little pocket of Geneva, Fla., outside of Orlando, Tonya Ogle lives the good life with her husband and two kiddos. She’s been a vet tech for 19 years, but in her free time she enjoys things such as camping, fishing, mudding, and just about any fun and dirty outdoor activity with her kids. She doesn’t deny her obsession with true crime and real life murder shows, and she’s not afraid to admit her fascination with learning about historical abandoned homes and artifacts.

But make no mistake—though she enjoys the humble quiet life, she also loves bright brilliance. Her family has a tradition of putting up over 25,000 Christmas lights every year.

When I need a light I want a true flashlight and don’t want to rely on my phone, but I admit there have been times when disposable batteries have failed me. They don’t seem to last nearly long enough and I rarely have spare batteries in my glove box to bail me out.

This is where Infinity X1 makes a lot of sense. Its new dual-power option flashlight series can run off a rechargeable battery core with a built-in USB-A cable to easily recharge, or a AA battery core option which allows for backup power. Either way I’m covered.

This winter I’ve been running a seven-in-one everyday diesel fuel additive in my truck that was designed for use during cold weather to prevent gelling and hard starts. Hot Shot’s Secret EDT+ Winter Defense provides all the benefits of its popular EDT fuel additive (including improved power, performance, and MPG), but also prevents gelling and icing when temperatures start to drop. Plus it has industry-leading lubricity protection with the addition of LX4 Lubricity Extreme.

The larger intercooler, 2.4 times larger than stock to be exact, helps create a cooler and denser air charge to your engine. The kit comes complete with the intercooler, carrier bracket, hardware, silicone hoses, couplers and clamps, as well as an aluminum turbo attachment, which is basically everything you’ll need to do the complete install yourself in your garage. (www.ppepower.com)