This 2005 Peterbilt 379 owned and operated by Nels

Overdrive Staff
Feb 22, 2011
Updated Feb 23, 2011

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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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