A look at Peterbilt’s electric 579

Jul 01, 2018

In this video from Overdrive sister site Commercial Carrier Journal, Peterbilt reps talk how their all-electric 579 works and show off a test drive of the truck. For more, read CCJ‘s story on the electric Pete at this link.

Truck stop is part of Alaska's backcountry history

Coldfoot Camp and the Dalton Highway, which runs past it, have ties to development of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and, more recently, the popular "Ice Road Truckers" TV series.

The independent trucker we will not go away protest sign

Owner-ops aren't company drivers for a reason

Trooper at computer watching truck cross scales inspections

Roadcheck: Do blitz announcements do any good?

Truckers parked on get-on ramps out of rest areas given a lack of adequate designated space available is an ever-more-common sight on the highways today.

What's at stake for truck parking advocates, states in federal funding

Howes Diesel Defender

Owner-ops aren't company drivers for a reason

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