Get Financing10,000th Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft Goes To Long Haul Trucking Of Albertville, Minnesota
Long Haul Trucking, a transport and logistics specialist based in Albertville, Minnesota, with 32 years in the industry, recently became the proud owner of the 10,000th Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft truck.
“To receive the 10,000th Model 579 UltraLoft is a great honor for us at Long Haul Trucking,” says Long Haul Vice President of Fleet Operations Josh Hainstock. “Uptime is what Long Haul Trucking and Peterbilt are all about. It’s also a big part of the reason we have 140 Peterbilt 579s in our fleet.”
More Peterbilt 579 Details
The UltraLoft is an 80-inch high-roof sleeper cab that is 200 pounds (90 kilograms) lighter than other Peterbilt sleepers, and it can improve aerodynamics by 2% and fuel efficiency by 1%, as well. The interior provides more than 70 cubic feet (2 cubic meters) of space, with ample storage (including a wardrobe closet) and a fold-away ladder leading to an upper bunk. There are also several other day cab and sleeper cab options available.
Peterbilt 579s are available with PACCAR MX-11 or MX-13 engines that produce between 335 and 510 horsepower (250 and 380 kilowatts) and from 1,150 to 1,850 pounds-foot (1,559 to 2,508 newton-meters) of torque. It’s also possible to spec a Model 579 with a PACCAR integrated powertrain that includes the engine plus a 12-speed automated transmission with two reverse gears and a 40K rear tandem axle.
“Long-Term Partnership”
“We are excited to present Long Haul Trucking with Peterbilt’s 10,000th Model 579 UltraLoft,” says Robert Woodall, Peterbilt assistant general manager, sales and marketing. “Long Haul Trucking has a rich history with the Peterbilt brand. We appreciate our long-term partnership and look forward to helping them grow their impressive fleet of Peterbilt Model 579s in the future.”
Source: Peterbilt