Jesse Gonzalez’s 2016 Peterbilt 579

Jun 9, 2020

Jesse Gonzalez, a second generation owner-operator, owns this 2016 Peterbilt 579. He uses the rig to haul mostly hazmat and high-risk freight for Landstar Ranger. The truck sports a performance-tuned Paccar engine with a 13-speed Eaton. The truck is stock other than the custom painted fenders and visor. Gonzalez owns New Generation Transportation out of El Paso, Texas.

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