Ben Crankleshaft is a hauler who works for OMB. He is a Northernstar Semi Hauler which he is based on a Peterbilt 362 with a cream and black paint scheme.
History[]
In Cars, Ben is among the trucks resting at the Top Down Truckstop when Mack and Lightning McQueen pass it on their way to the Los Angeles International Speedway.
Official profiles[]
Car Finder Game[]
- "Ben considers the open road his home, fellow truckers his family, and the Top Down Truck Stop his dining room. He has few close buddies, but can make friends in every town he passes through. Once Ben's met someone, he never forgets their name. He can recognize a familiar grille anywhere."
Meet the Cars[]
- Ben considers the open road his home, fellow truckers his family, and the Top Down Truck Stop his dining room. He has few close buddies but makes friends in every town he passes through. Once Ben has met somebody, he never forgets their name. He can recognize a familiar grille anywhere.
Pixarpedia[]
- Ben Crankleshaft, a Northernstar semi-hauler, often settles down for the night at the Top Down Truck Stop. Let's hope that's not him snoring!
List of appearances[]
Title | Year | Notes |
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Cars | 2006 | |
Car Finder Game | 2007 | |
Meet the Cars | 2008 | |
Pixarpedia | 2009 | |
The Fantastic World of Disney Pixar Cars #47 | TBA |
Gallery[]
Names in other languages[]
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Hungarian | Kurbli Benő | – |
Swedish | Ben Buller | – |
Trivia[]
- "OMB" is a reference to the Pixar short film, One Man Band.
- Ben is completely credited as a Peterbilt in The Official Magazine, English issue #47.
- His diecast has "OOO" in place for OMB.