As far as modern-day, aero-focused semi-truck designs go, the Peterbilt 579 stands out as one of the best-looking ones. I much prefer the look of a traditional semi, like the 389, but if I had to ...
Peterbilt Motors introduced enhancements to its Model 579 EPIQ that it says can improve fuel efficiency up to 14 percent. The company also announced new models or expanded versions of existing models, ...
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Peterbilt will make powertrains with a TX-12 Pro automated transmission and Paccar MX-13 engine combination an option available to ...
Peterbilt announced the availability of the Model 579 EPIQ spec in a day cab configuration that the company says can provide up to a 14 percent improvement in fuel economy. In the spirit of the EPIQ ...
A fold-down ladder offers easy access to the Model 579 UltraLoft's upper sleeper bunk. Photo: Peterbilt Peterbilt has introduced its new Model 579 UltraLoft, an integrated high-loft sleeper truck ...
Peterbilt's new configurator app allows users to build their own Model 579. Peterbilt customers and enthusiasts can build their own Model 579 – choosing from a range of specs, colors and ...
Peterbilt Motors Co. has unveiled a restyled version of its Model 579 flagship on-highway truck that offers a 7% fuel economy improvement compared with the truck it replaces, which was launched in ...
The Model 579 UltraLoft starts in the cab, where there's plenty of room to move from the driver's seat into the sleeper, as well as additional storage above the doors. Photo: Peterbilt To make getting ...
Peterbilt Motor Co. plans to make the Bendix Wingman Advanced collision mitigation safety system a standard feature on its Model 579 highway tractor starting July 1. April 24, 2017 2 min read ...
Designed with long-haul efficiency and driver comfort first, the Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 are some of the most popular semi-trucks on the highway, both with legendary reputations. Although ...
Our colleague at sister fleet publication CCJ, Chief Editor Jason Cannon, recently took Peterbilt's retooled Model 579 around North-Central Texas for a test-drive. The black-and-chrome EPIQ was as ...