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Business

Photo gallery: Peterbilt’s 579 EPIQ, new driver coaching system, a few antique Petes

Overdrive Equipment Editor Jack Roberts visited Peterbilt headquarters in Denton, Texas, last week to test drive the truck maker’s new 579 EPIQ. The model he drove was paired with a highly aerodynamic trailer and Peterbilt’s new virtual driver coaching system. While there, Roberts also got to check out some antique Peterbilts on display. Here’s a […]

October 27, 2014

Business

Peterbilt equipping 579, 567 models with anti-theft system

Peterbilt announced Sept. 23 it is offering a new anti-theft system for its Models 579 and 567 equipped with the Paccar MX-13.

September 24, 2014

Custom Rigs

Custom x 2: Austin Ashley’s ‘Double Take’ ’07 Pete

Video, photos and more with Austin Ashley and his “Double Take” custom Peterbilt, reflecting an approach that includes “two of everything,” from twin turbos to a two-line striping design.

August 5, 2014

Equipment

Peterbilt medium-duty cabover rolls off assembly line

The Class 6-7 Peterbilt Model 220 cabover is suitable for an array of applications, from urban pickup-and-delivery to refuse and street sweeping and striping.

July 17, 2014

Business

Peterbilt celebration to have ’76 359 giveaway, 400 milestone trucks on display

Peterbilt announced this week it is holding a celebration in October to celebrate its 75th anniversary, where it’s raffling off a 1976 Peterbilt 359 and showcasing 400 trucks representing milestones for the company.

July 17, 2014

Business

Peterbilt announces new nat gas powertrain option of Cummins ISX12 G and Eaton’s UltraShift

Peterbilt announced this week a new powertrain option for several of its natural gas vehicles that combines the Cummins Westport ISX12 G and the Eaton UltraShift Plus automated transmission. It will be available for its Models 579, 567, 384 and 365 and works for both CNG- and LNG-powered trucks.

June 4, 2014

Custom Rigs

Custom ’95 Pete 379 showing at SuperRigs

Brian Babcock, owner of Automotive Additions, brought his ’95 Pete to Shell Rotella’s SuperRigs show at the zMax Dragway May 15, 2014. In this interview, he talks about some of the truck’s features and why he enjoys showing it.

May 15, 2014

Channel 19

Jetset Getset’s ‘Mile a Minute’ behind 75th-anniversary Pete

Teen country-pop outfit Jetset Getset performed its trucking-themed track in the Cincinnati Reds’ Opening Day parade on a flatbed behind the truck March 31.

April 7, 2014

Business

Peterbilt releases ‘Epiq’ fuel economy package, special edition anniversary truck

Peterbilt turned 75 years old back in January. And the truck manufacturer is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary with a special edition Model 579 tractor that will be the star of a nationwide tour starting in April.  But not content to rest on its laurels, Peterbilt continues to work on enhanced fuel economy features for its […]

March 26, 2014

Channel 19

Peterbilt to tote teen country pop act at Cincinnati Reds’ opening-day fest

Country music act Jetset Getset will perform their “Mile a Minute” trucking track on a flatbed behind a 75th-anniversary Peterbilt 579 in the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade March 31.

March 22, 2014

Business

Cummins natural gas engine recall affects some Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner trucks

As part of the 25,000-engine recall issued last month Cummins and Cummins-Westport earlier this month, more than 2,000 2014-2015 Kenworth and Peterbilt model trucks have been recalled, along with more than 3,200 2008-2015 Freightliner, Sterling and Thomas Built model trucks and buses.

March 18, 2014

Custom Rigs

Still rolling: Old Time Express 2001 Freightliner

Catching a rig from the pages of Overdrive in person at a carrier yard — and a discussion of the dynamics of safety rating, in flux today with CSA. Have you seen the effects of a Conditional rating?

February 22, 2014