VEHICLE PURCHASE
                               AGREEMENT                 November 6, 1997
            
KANSAS CITY PETERBILT          OTR Express, Inc.
                               P O Box 2819
                               Olathe,          Ks.     66062
                                               (913) 829-1616




BASE PRICE OF UNIT

(61)    378 Peterbilt tractors w/63" H/R Sleepers
        Ultra Cabs and Cat Engines

Prices Include: =   Dual S/S 13" Air Cleaners, Double Bunk in sleeper
                    T.V. Shelf, and antenna, F.E.T.

(57) Units w/ Metallic Paint at $ 78,630.00 / Unit               $4,481,910.00
(04) Units w/o Metallic Paint at $ 78,488.00 / Unit                 313,952.00





Trade Ins: 35 Navistar and Freight Liner Trucks $37,000.00 each
   
                                       Base Price Plus Options
Used Vehicle Trade-in Information      of Described Vehicle      $4,795,862.00

Balance Owed to                        Net Trade-In Allowance    $1,295,000.00
                                       Trade Difference   
Address                                Service Contract
                                       F.E.T.
Used Trade-In Allowance                Sub Total
                                       State and Local Taxes or ICC
Balance Owned On Trade-In              License, License Transfer
                                       Total Price of Vehicle
Net Allowance On Used  trade-In        Partial Payment (Deposit)    
           $1,295,000.00               Unpaid Balance Due On
                                       Delivery                  $3,500,862.00
   This contract is not binding upon the dealer until signed by unauthorized
representative.  Buyer many cancel this contract and receive full refund
anytime before receipt of a copy of this contract signed by an authorized
dealer representative by giving written notice of cancellation to the dealer.

   Purchaser agrees that this Order includes all of the terms and conditions
on both the face and reverse side hereof, that this Order cancels and
supersedes any prior agreement and as of the date hereof comprises the
complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement relating to the
subject matters covered hereby.  Purchaser understands that liability
insurance coverage which would protect him/her under the Kansas Automobile
Injury Reparations Act is not included in this purchase of the herein
described motor vehicle.  Purchaser has received a copy of this statement. 
The seller of this vehicle (has) (has not) performed a title search for the
motor vehicle being sold for purposes of determining the accuracy of the
mileage shown on the odometer or for any other purpose.  Purchaser
acknowledges the receipt of this disclosure.

/s/ Marc Hirschmann OTRX V.P. Purchasing 11/6/97      /s/ Leon Geis      
Purchaser's Signature                                 Salesperson's Signature