Michael Sobieniak Obituary; 50-Year-Old Toledo, Ohio Trucking Legend “Cabover Cowboy” Has Passed Away

The Toledo, Ohio community and the broader trucking world are mourning the loss of Michael F. Sobieniak Jr., affectionately known as the “Cabover Cowboy,” who passed away peacefully at the age of 50 on Sunday, June 15, 2025. A man whose life was defined by grit, horsepower, and unwavering devotion to family and the open road, Mike leaves behind a powerful legacy built not only through his work but also through his enormous heart. Born on November 14, 1974, in Toledo to Michael Sobieniak Sr. and Joanne (Kurtzman) Sobieniak, Mike’s journey began with a natural love for machines and motion. From a young age, it was clear that his future was bound to the world of trucking. He wasn’t just passionate about the mechanics — he was captivated by the freedom and purpose of life on the road. His first truck, a 1969 Diamond Rio he drove for Jack Gray Transport, ignited a fire in him that never dimmed. It became the launchpad for a lifelong career in a field where he became both a profession...