DCP by First Gear Diecast Trucks | 1:64 Scale
DCP by First Gear is the current home of the Diecast Promotions (DCP) line, a collection of highly detailed North American trucks, tractors, trailers, and heavy-haul combinations built primarily in 1:64 scale. First Gear acquired its 1:64-scale competitor on September 18, 2018, and subsequently expanded the line with new collectible series.
Today, DCP by First Gear is particularly well known among semi-truck, big-rig, trucking-history, and 1:64 diecast collectors. The assortment focuses on complete tractor-trailer combinations rather than simply cab-and-chassis vehicles, with models representing working trucks, regional carriers, agricultural transportation, livestock haulers, heavy equipment transporters, tankers, flatbeds, grain trailers, and other commercial trucking configurations.
At DiecastModelsWholesale.com, the DCP by First Gear category includes models from familiar manufacturers such as Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, Ford, Mack, Volvo, Chevrolet, and other North American truck builders, paired with trailers from manufacturers such as Wilson, Fontaine, Landoll, Heil, Lode King, Transcraft, and others.
DCP 1:64 Scale Diecast Trucks
The defining characteristic of DCP by First Gear is its extensive use of 1:64 scale. Unlike many smaller toy trucks that are merely approximately the same size as 1:64 cars, DCP models are designed as 1:64-scale representations of full-size trucks and trailers.
That distinction is important because a real tractor-trailer is much larger than a passenger car. As a result, a properly scaled 1:64 semi truck is substantially larger than a 1:64 sports car, pickup, or sedan. This makes DCP trucks particularly effective when displayed alongside 1:64 cars and other vehicles in a realistic transportation scene.
Current DCP by First Gear products at DiecastModelsWholesale.com are predominantly 1:64 diecast tractor-trailer combinations, with examples ranging from classic conventional trucks to modern highway tractors.
Peterbilt, Kenworth & Classic American Trucks
Some of the most recognizable DCP subjects are classic and modern Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. The current assortment includes Peterbilt 359, 379, 389, 589, 351, and other models, as well as Kenworth W900, W900L, W900A, W990, and related configurations.
These trucks are especially popular with collectors because the tractor itself is often only part of the story. DCP releases reproduce the complete combination, including the sleeper configuration and trailer.
For example, current releases include:
- Peterbilt 359 with livestock trailer
- Peterbilt 379 with livestock, flatbed, fuel, and utility trailers
- Peterbilt 389 with lowboy, tanker, flatbed, grain, and utility trailers
- Peterbilt 589 with lowboy and grain trailers
- Kenworth W900 and W900L combinations
- Kenworth W990 with hopper and other trailers
- Kenworth W900A with flatbed equipment
- Kenworth W900L with livestock or utility trailers
The different sleeper lengths and configurations also provide an additional level of variety for collectors who enjoy comparing specific trucking setups.
Freightliner, Ford, Mack & Volvo Models
DCP is not limited to Peterbilt and Kenworth. The category also includes Freightliner, Ford, Mack, Volvo, and Chevrolet trucks.
Current DCP listings include Ford LTL 9000 models with different sleeper configurations and trailers, Freightliner COE and Cascadia combinations, Mack Super-Liner and R-Model trucks, and Chevrolet Bison combinations.
The Ford LTL 9000 is particularly interesting for collectors of classic American trucking because the model represents a very different era of over-the-road trucking from modern aerodynamic tractors.
Modern DCP releases, meanwhile, can provide contemporary subjects such as Freightliner Cascadia configurations, allowing a collection to span several generations of North American trucking.
DCP Tractor-Trailer Combinations
One of the strongest reasons collectors choose DCP is the attention given to the entire rig.
Rather than treating the trailer as an accessory, many DCP releases are designed around specific tractor-and-trailer combinations. A single model may include:
- Tractor
- Sleeper or day cab
- Fifth wheel
- Trailer
- Trailer chassis
- Wheels and tires
- Detailed undercarriage
- Company graphics or livery
- Specialized cargo or equipment
The trailer type can dramatically change the appearance and purpose of a truck. Current DCP releases include flatbeds, livestock trailers, lowboys, tankers, grain trailers, hopper trailers, utility trailers, refrigerated trailers, dump trailers, and other specialized equipment.
For collectors, this creates much more variety than simply collecting different tractor cabs.
Livestock, Grain & Agricultural Transportation
Agricultural transportation is an important theme within DCP. The assortment includes livestock trailers, grain trailers, bulk-feed equipment, and other combinations associated with agricultural hauling.
Livestock trailers are especially recognizable because of their distinctive multi-level or ventilated construction. Grain and hopper trailers create another category of specialized equipment that can complement Agriculture & Farming collections.
A collector interested in farm equipment can combine a DCP livestock or grain-hauling rig with scale tractors, combines, implements, and farm dioramas to create a broader agricultural transportation display.
Heavy Haul & Construction Transport
DCP also produces rigs designed for heavy hauling and construction transportation. Lowboy and traveling-axle trailers can be paired with trucks carrying construction equipment or other heavy loads.
Examples currently listed include Peterbilt and Kenworth tractors paired with Fontaine Magnitude lowboys, Landoll traveling-axle trailers, and other specialized equipment.
These models are particularly useful for collectors who also collect construction equipment. A DCP heavy-haul truck can transport a 1:64 excavator, dozer, loader, or other construction machine, creating a much more complete miniature jobsite or transportation scene.
Tankers, Fuel Trucks & Specialized Trailers
DCP's specialized trailers extend into fuel, pneumatic, chemical, and other tanker configurations.
The current assortment includes Peterbilt and Ford tractors paired with Heil fuel or pneumatic tank trailers, as well as other specialized commercial hauling equipment.
These subjects are valuable for collectors because they represent the many different jobs performed by the trucking industry. A tanker rig can also complement collections centered on trucking companies, fuel stations, industrial transportation, or logistics.
DCP Legacy Series & Big Rigs Series
DCP releases are not limited to generic truck configurations. The brand also produces themed collections and special releases that connect individual rigs to particular carriers, owners, or trucking stories.
The current DiecastModelsWholesale.com assortment includes Legacy Series releases and Big Rigs Series products, including specific carrier liveries and themed combinations. Examples include the Ford LTL 9000 Cappello Heavy Transport Legacy Series and Peterbilt combinations associated with trucking companies such as Hurricane Express.
This approach adds historical and storytelling value to the collection. Instead of simply displaying "a Peterbilt," collectors can own a miniature representation of a particular trucking configuration and livery.
Trucking Company Liveries & Real-World Inspiration
A major part of the DCP collecting experience is the variety of company liveries. Current products represent trucking companies and transportation businesses through specific paint schemes, logos, striping, trailer combinations, and equipment configurations.
This gives collectors several ways to organize a collection:
By Truck Manufacturer
Build a display around Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, Mack, Ford, Volvo, or another manufacturer.
By Truck Model
Collect variations of the Peterbilt 379, Peterbilt 389, Kenworth W900, Ford LTL 9000, or another favorite tractor.
By Trailer Type
Concentrate on livestock, flatbed, lowboy, grain, tanker, refrigerated, dump, or utility trailers.
By Trucking Company
Collect different DCP releases representing specific carriers and liveries.
By Era
Combine classic conventional tractors with later aerodynamic and modern trucks to show how North American trucking has evolved.
Limited Editions & Collector Releases
DCP by First Gear also produces special and limited releases. One current example at DiecastModelsWholesale.com is a Kenworth W900 Legacy Edition set containing 11 pieces and limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide.
Limited production can make individual DCP releases particularly interesting to collectors who enjoy documenting variations and discontinued models. However, production numbers should be considered a characteristic of the individual release rather than an automatic indication of future value.
For serious collectors, keeping track of the model number, release series, truck configuration, livery, trailer type, and production information can be helpful when building a long-term collection.
Features to Look For in DCP Models
DCP models are designed as collectible replicas rather than ordinary children's toys. Product specifications can vary, but collectors commonly look for details such as:
- Diecast metal construction
- Detailed cab interiors
- Realistic truck proportions
- Detailed chassis and undercarriage
- Rubber tires
- Detailed wheels
- Sleeper and cab configurations
- Pivoting fifth wheels
- Detailed trailers
- Authentic company graphics
- Specialized trailer equipment
- Historical truck configurations
Individual releases can have different features, so always review the product description for the exact model before purchasing. For example, a current DCP Peterbilt 389 product is described with a detailed cab interior, pivoting fifth wheel, detailed undercarriage, and diecast construction.
Building a 1:64 Big Rig Collection
Because DCP concentrates so heavily on 1:64 scale, it works particularly well for collectors building a dedicated 1:64 trucking collection.
A collection might begin with one favorite Peterbilt or Kenworth and gradually expand into different truck manufacturers, trailers, and eras. Collectors can also combine DCP trucks with 1:64 cars and pickups to create realistic highway scenes, truck stops, dealerships, distribution centers, construction sites, and agricultural environments.
DCP is especially useful for diorama builders because the trailer configurations provide natural context. A livestock trailer belongs at a farm or agricultural facility; a lowboy belongs near a construction site; a tanker can be displayed near an industrial facility or fuel terminal; and a refrigerated trailer fits naturally into a distribution or grocery-delivery scene.
Choosing the Right DCP by First Gear Model
Before purchasing a DCP model, consider:
Truck: Decide whether you prefer Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, Ford, Mack, Volvo, Chevrolet, or another manufacturer.
Configuration: Compare day cabs, flat-top sleepers, mid-roof sleepers, raised-roof sleepers, and different sleeper lengths.
Trailer: Choose from livestock, flatbed, lowboy, tanker, grain, hopper, utility, refrigerated, dump, or other specialized trailers.
Livery: Company colors and graphics can be one of the most important reasons collectors choose a particular release.
Scale: Most DCP products are 1:64 scale, but always confirm the individual product listing.
Series: Look for Legacy Series, Big Rigs Series, special editions, sets, and other themed releases.
Shop DCP by First Gear at DiecastModelsWholesale.com
If you collect semi trucks, big rigs, American trucking history, 1:64 diecast trucks, or detailed tractor-trailer combinations, DCP by First Gear is a category worth exploring. From classic Peterbilt and Kenworth rigs to modern Freightliner Cascadias, Ford LTL 9000s, Mack trucks, specialized trailers, heavy-haul equipment, livestock carriers, and limited-edition releases, DCP offers a broad range of North American trucking subjects.
Browse the DCP by First Gear collection at DiecastModelsWholesale.com to compare trucks, trailers, liveries, configurations, and special series. Find the big rig that best matches your collection and add another piece of North American trucking history to your display.
