Jaime Cerda Jr.’s 2003 Peterbilt 379

May 17, 2019

Jaime Cerda Jr. owns this 2003 Peterbilt 379, which sports a Cat engine tuned up to 700 hp backed by an 18-speed. The rig sits on a 301-inch wheelbase and features 8-inch flat-top Dynaflex stacks, Hogebuilt 34-inch quarter fenders, rear stainless steel light panel from RoadWorks and a visor made by RLK Services.

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