Owner-op's '98 Pete 379 pulls pneumatic tanker

Apr 25, 2023

Ralph May is leased to Bruce Oakley Trucking with this 1998 Peterbilt 379. The truck, powered by a 3406E Cat with an 18-speed and 3.55 rears, pulls a vacuum pneumatic tanker hauling plastic pellets.

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