AuctionTime Peterbilt Blog Archive

New Peterbilt car carrier configurations include the Model 567 UltraLow Roof Day Cab and Model 589 UltraLow Roof 58-inch Sleeper. ...

“The Model 589 takes cues from our heritage designs and incorporates essential customer feedback to bring it to life,” says Peterbilt’s Jason Skoog. ...

“From its classic design and high-quality craftsmanship to its exclusive chrome elements and details both inside and out, the 389X will quickly become the most desirable truck on the road,” says Peterbilt’s Robert Woodall. ...

“The introduction of the B6.7N is the latest example of our environmental stewardship and ongoing commitment sustainability, extending our near-zero emissions solutions to more applications,” says Peterbilt Chief Engineer Scott Newhouse. ...

In what appears to be a glimpse of the future, Peterbilt displayed the first Model 579 truck equipped with Aurora Driver, an autonomous driving system that meets the SAE Level 4 standard, at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. ...

The long, aluminum hood and polished-steel louvered grille of Peterbilt’s 389 harks back to the company’s legendary 379 and 359 models, one of many reasons Peterbilt calls the 389 an “icon of the road.” ...

Together the 579 and 579EV represent Peterbilt’s most technologically advanced trucks to date. ...

Peterbilt says the 536’s new design was part of a five-year project based on driver feedback and efforts to develop maximum efficiency and versatility. ...

The PACCAR-owned truck builder says the UltraLoft cab optimizes available space to deliver a more spacious sleep area, 8 feet of headroom, and 70 cubic feet of overall storage. ...

Peterbilt also emphasized aerodynamics and comfort with the design of the new Model 579; it features a sloped hood and several aerodynamic components on the outside and a 10% quieter cab and sleeper compartment. ...

The truck was able to recharge its batteries using regenerative braking while heading back down the mountain, which produced enough energy for a return trip. ...

The all-electric day cab truck features thermally controlled Lithium Iron Phosphate battery packs that can be fully charged in around three and a half hours and give the vehicle a maximum range of 150 miles. ...

The transport company has 32 years of industry experience and a fleet that includes 140 Peterbilt 579s. ...

The 220EV features an electric motor powered by two battery packs and an onboard charging system; it has a maximum range of 200 miles and can be fully recharged by a DC fast-charging system in one or two hours. ...

The food transportation specialist sticks with the Peterbilt brand and this specific model because it helps recruit drivers and ultimately results in better service for the customer. ...

The truck maker had a number of trucks on hand for the show, including models from its 567, 348, 337, and 220 series. ...

Peterbilt showcased three electric vehicles based on its 579, 220, and 520 trucks on display at this year’s North American Commercial Vehicle Show. ...

A trio of trucks from the company’s refuse lineup are on display through the end of the show, which wraps up today in Las Vegas. ...

One of the biggest challenges of driving a semi-truck is bringing it to a stop, especially when trying to avoid a collision. ...

In January of 2018, Peterbilt will produce its 1,000,000th truck, a major accomplishment that will be the culmination of nearly 80 years of work in the truck manufacturing industry. ...

A 1955 narrow-nose Model 281 menaced Dennis Weaver all across desert roads in Steven Spielberg’s 1970s TV film “Duel.” The “cab-over-Pete” design got an early mention in C.W. ...