The Agitator

MANTUA, OH… The Agitator is a 2014 Peterbilt 389 Glider with 905,000 actual miles.  The amazing thing about The Agitator is that it is a glider kit built by Hunter Truck in 2014 and purchased in 2021by DSI Bulk Transport of Mantua, Ohio, a subsidiary of American Bulk Commodities.

Before it became “The Agitator”, the Peterbilt hauled lime.  Today, The Agitator makes a daily trip from Streetsboro, Ohio to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania hauling vinyl compound for windows and fencing logging about 3,200 miles per week on the run.  Bryan Retych is the driver and he has worked for DSI Bulk Transport for the past 21 years.

The Agitator is powered by a C15 CAT and an 18-speed Eaton transmission.  The frame was stretched to a 311” wheelbase.

There are many people who contributed to The Agitator’s transformation: Chad Walker painted the cab and frame in Legendary Sable with Purple accents.  Casey Kennell added the custom stripes.  The door panels, dash, and speakers were also painted to match the truck and all of the fiberglass accessories are from Talladega Fiberglass.  The engine was completely chromed and matching trim was added by Bryan’s son Zack Retych.  The truck also features over 100 LED lights from Trux.

Special thanks go out to: The Carrocce Family, R&J Truck and Auto Body, Chrome Depot, Talladega Fiberglass, Susquehanna Truck Service, Portage Trim, and Grand Rock.

The Agitator has earned many trophies at several truck shows, including The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS); Kuhnle Motorsports NAST Show; and Class 8 On The Lake. Being on the road every day, The Agitator requires an experienced and dedicated pit crew to prepare for each truck show: Zack and Max Retych, Anthony and Gino Carrocce, and DSI Maintenance Director Dan Gough keep the truck looking sharp!

Look for The Agitator at truck shows throughout the country and in particular, in Northeast Ohio.

Left to right: Zack Retych, Kevin Carrocce, Bryan Retych, and Dan Gough.