Peterbilt announces new vocational model tractor

Mar 20, 2013

Peterbilt unveiled today a new vocational truck, the Model 567, at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., where it also announced the availability of a new 80-inch sleeper for its Model 579 truck.

The 579 was unveiled at the same show two years ago. In addition to an 80-inch sleeper option, the truck maker also said today a new mid-length option for the 579 will be available as an option.

For more on the 567’s release and other announcements from Peterbilt’s press conference, see Overdrive sister site CCJ‘s story.

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