This 2005 Peterbilt 379 owned and operated by Nels

Feb 22, 2011

Updated Feb 23, 2011

This 2005 Peterbilt 379 owned and operated by Nelson Breaux of Pierre, La., is equipped with a 475-hp Cummins and a 13-speed Eaton.

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