Posted On: March 13, 2024
New Peterbilt car carrier configurations include the Model 567 UltraLow Roof Day Cab and Model 589 UltraLow Roof 58-inch Sleeper. ...
Posted On: May 15, 2023
“The Model 589 takes cues from our heritage designs and incorporates essential customer feedback to bring it to life,” says Peterbilt’s Jason Skoog. ...
Posted On: March 31, 2022
“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. ...
Posted On: January 7, 2022
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. ...
Posted On: December 31, 2021
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.” ...
Posted On: October 26, 2021
Together the 579 and 579EV represent Peterbilt’s most technologically advanced trucks to date. ...
Posted On: September 27, 2021
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. ...
Posted On: June 4, 2021
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. ...
Posted On: February 5, 2021
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. ...
Posted On: January 14, 2021
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. ...
Posted On: November 9, 2020
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. ...
Posted On: October 12, 2020
The transport company has 32 years of industry experience and a fleet that includes 140 Peterbilt 579s. ...
Posted On: August 21, 2020
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. ...
Posted On: July 13, 2020
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. ...
Posted On: March 10, 2020
The truck maker had a number of trucks on hand for the show, including models from its 567, 348, 337, and 220 series. ...
Posted On: November 8, 2019
Peterbilt showcased three electric vehicles based on its 579, 220, and 520 trucks on display at this year’s North American Commercial Vehicle Show. ...
Posted On: April 25, 2018
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. ...
Posted On: December 14, 2017
One of the biggest challenges of driving a semi-truck is bringing it to a stop, especially when trying to avoid a collision. ...
Posted On: December 1, 2017
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. ...
Posted On: November 28, 2017
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. ...