Dave Jones’ 2016 Peterbilt 389 glider

Nov 21, 2017

This 2016 Peterbilt 389 glider from Fitzgerald is owned by Dave Jones of Roseboro, N.C. The rig sports a 12.6-liter, 500-hp 60 Series Detroit with a 13-speed Eaton-Fuller. Jones says the truck lives up to its nickname, “Beyond Expectations.” Jones is leased to Heniff Transportation and hauls liquid bulk chemicals.

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