Tag: Peterbilt 579

Business

TIA names new leadership as broker regs conflict takes shape

Anne Reinke's hiring as President & CEO of the broker group comes amid conflict between truckers' groups over transparency regs. Also: 10,000th 579 UltraLoft.

October 19, 2020

Business

September recall roundup: Medium-duty Peterbilt tractors, vocational Autocar trucks, more

A recent recall announced by Paccar affects a small number of medium-duty Peterbilt trucks for issues related to steering components, while an Autocar recall includes a small number of vocational trucks for a potential steering issue.

September 30, 2019

Business

Landstar owner-op wins 2019 Peterbilt 579

Rosemberg Villarreal, of Grand Prairie, Texas, was one of five finalists randomly selected from more than 217,000 contest entries to win the truck.

January 29, 2019

Business

Jost fifth wheel now standard on Pete 579s

The base of the new inboard air slide fifth wheel from Jost is 23 lbs. lighter than previous models, allowing for increased payloads and higher profitability. The standardization is effective this year on Peterbilt 579 tractors.

January 29, 2019

Business

Design own Peterbilt 579 with new app

The Model 579 configurator app allows users to choose from a range of specs, colors and configurations for the trucks.

May 12, 2016

Business

Prime purchases 900 Peterbilt 579 tractors

Prime Inc., the country’s 16th largest carrier, recently ordered 900 Peterbilt 579s equipped with Paccar MX-13 engines.

October 28, 2015

Custom Rigs

Peterbilt 75th anniversary party brings 351 Petes spanning 9 decades

Held at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds, Peterbilt says the party attracted 351 Peterbilts, which the truck makers bills as “the largest collection of Peterbilt trucks ever assembled.”

December 16, 2014

Business

Photo gallery: Peterbilt’s 579 EPIQ, new driver coaching system, a few antique Petes

Overdrive Equipment Editor Jack Roberts visited Peterbilt headquarters in Denton, Texas, last week to test drive the truck maker’s new 579 EPIQ. The model he drove was paired with a highly aerodynamic trailer and Peterbilt’s new virtual driver coaching system. While there, Roberts also got to check out some antique Peterbilts on display. Here’s a […]

October 27, 2014

Business

Peterbilt launches Model 579 production

Peterbilt on Wednesday, July 11, announced that it now is producing its new Model 579.

July 12, 2012

Business

A growing family: Kenworth T680 test drive

The Kenworth T680, though similar to its T660 and T700 brothers, forges new ground with a spacious, driver-focused interior.

July 3, 2012

Overdrive Extra

Pete 579 boasts strong aero features

Peterbilt introduced a new over-the-road tractor strong on aerodynamics and styling.

March 21, 2012