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Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft-Special Edition
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- Опубліковано 23 чер 2020
- Check out this new Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft which is 1 of 37 of its kind being added to our Prime Inc. Fleet! Due to COVID, the truck manufacturers were all closed temporarily which has caused a backlog in the industry for truck orders. We wanted to take advantage of acquiring this group of trucks which another carrier had ordered but couldn't take delivery of right now. Van Gertner and Seth Elliot from the Larsen Group Peterbilt help give a tour of this truck and the special features and upgrades you will find in this set of 37 new trucks.
Highlights of the special edition Prime Peterbilt's (from Prime’s normal standard truck):
• Smart Air | EPU - Electric Power Unit (www.tlgtrucks....)
• Auto Start/Stop
• Fuel Fired Sleeper Heater
• Factory 1800 Watt Inverter with Shore Power
• Factory Refrigerator
• Stainless steel quarter fenders
• Air Disc Breaks all around
• Bendix Wingman Fusion with Side Sensor
• Keyless Entry
• Leather Seats; drivers and passengers
• Aero Closeouts under the Cab/Sleeper to help with fuel economy
Right now, these trucks are being offered to drivers eligible for upgrade to a team truck (a PSD with at least 30k training miles). We have filled 8 already with new company driver teams. Want to team but need a codriver? Fill out our team driver interest form here: www.primeinc.c.... There is limited availability so if you are interested and want to team up and drive one of these reach out to your Fleet Manager today for more info or comment below.
#peterbilt #primeinc #primetrucking
02:37 battery disconnect on the outside, that’s going backwards man. So now someone can shut my power off while I’m sleeping from outside... at least Freightliner has the battery disconnect on the inside.
Yeah, makes no sense!🤔
Bunch of people that have never delivered a piece of freight telling me why the truck is good 😂🤣
Prime, if you want us to eat healthy and be healthy we're going to need a larger refrigerator space like the Freightliners and internationals have. Can you please pass this information along to Peterbilt? Thank you
And considering you're a lease operator for them you'd think they'd listen to you. Safe travels and I look forward to seeing more of your vids.
@@willmann30 thanks
Code entry is a deal breaker, that takes way too much time in my opinion.
Lazy
Yes I agree.
I was happy and excited until the code entry part. Horrible idea. Are lots of Prime trucks randomly stolen each year?
I agree
AGREE
Seems like a keypad would be quicker than turning and clicking the knob for the security system.
Cant wait for my lease purchase to come in
Awesome! What model did you order?
@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING 579 ultraloft
04:13 who thought that this was a good idea, you just added 20-45 seconds to starting the truck. Before on the keypad 1-2-3-4-# done 5 seconds. Now it’s click, turn turn, click, turn turn turn click, turn turn turn turn turn click turn turn turn click turn turn turn turn click. Jesus LoL. You can keep that feature.
Virel360 it takes literally 5 seconds to enter the code...I’ve had it for a year now and I don’t even notice it.
@@JonNo86 it's the inconvenience of it, it is unnecessary
I think it’s funny all the people who get on here and complain about the safety features that Prime installs on their trucks... knowing we both know your credit suxs and this is the only way for you to feel like an owner operator. If you don’t like what they do move on and find another company to lease purchase a truck from. I don’t work for Prime but the video was just showing everyone the new features they feel are important. Work on your credit and go buy your own truck then you can install everything you want on your truck!
@@JonNo86 5 seconds? Doubt that very much. Video proof, or its not true.
You lost me at the code entry, but captured me with the keyless entry😅.
Thanks for watching! Yeah the keyless entry and the light check system are pretty sweet.
Freightliner has keyless entry.. at least my trainer's 2019 has it... And the light test on the remote as well...
@@davelamont keyless entry is a special order item. Either ur trainer ordered this truck himself or he bought the keyless entry himself.
Lost me with epu, the knob to start, the small frig., small cabinets. Please don't go epu with the F.L
We are just testing the EPU out. We had some other 3rd party models which didn't work out so it will be interesting to hear feedback on this factory-installed version. Thanks for watching, David!
Dana is Hott with the tattoo!! She single??
No doubt! 👍🏽👍🏽
Is there option to remove the shelves to add bigger fridge?
You won’t regret going to disc brakes I previously worked for Prime and another company that had all drum brakes , the company I work for now has been running disc brakes for years and they are much more better the don’t delay/grab as much they are more powerful and most of all don’t get nearly as hot on Mountain grades . We haul fuel in WNC so it’s mountains roads at gross weight all day . Only side affects are possible cost and they will leave lots of dust on the wheels . And to boot I found DOT likes them as well had one in NC that was going to do a level 2 inspection and said “ oh you have disc brakes that means I don’t have to get under the truck to measure travel so I’m writing it as a level 1 “ clean level 1 inspection!!
Thanks for sharing the feedback! That's great to hear.
So, is it possible to lease one as a solo regional tanker? Or should I say affordable?
No Smart steering wheel?
It's a company truck. Don't see smart wheels very oftens, especially on company trucks in mega fleets
Man this is a gorgeous truck I want one
I can't wait to operate one
Awesome! Thanks for watching our video.
Is it true that full size trucks are only available to lease purchase and team drivers and that company drivers get mid roofs with half sleepers?
We use mid-roofs in our Flatbed Division. We have full-size and lightweight trucks available on the company side most of the time, but for solo refrigerated company drivers, we typically place them in lightweight trucks. You can request a full-size especially if you are going to team or have a permanent passenger on the truck. We will do our best to fulfill the request for company drivers, but it just depends on truck inventory when you are looking to upgrade. The past few months have been rough on our truck inventory since most truck and parts manufacturers closed for 1-2 months due to COVID-19. We are finally catching up and getting back on track. We appreciate everyone's patience as we worked through this unprecedented time in trucking.
I wish y'all had Volvo's! I'm heading to Springfield MO on Saturday for tanker boot camp next week!
Why would battery cutoff be outside?
We'll have to check with our Peterbilt rep on that question.
In this case it was probably do to customer preference, guessing as these trucks were built for another customers preference in mind originally they were put in that location.
On the normal spec, it is typically located inside the cab, due to your preference. Our rep's assumption was for the other type that the customers may have been in a slip seat type situation where trucks are not assigned to a specific driver. The outside location would make it easier for a yard manager to go around and turn off the batteries without having to have keys for each truck as he is checking the lot.
I am trying to go lease purchase
Which of these options are standard
And what happened to screen on dash
And why’s the waiting to get truck can’t we just get one from lot
Thank you but no thank you. Best truck ever been on was a 2015 Pete with Prime. The 2018 had more than enough electronics on it. And now this? After a recent end of lease, I went with a 2019 International LT. I miss the space/room the 2018 Pete 579 had but like the Marine Corps taught me-improvise, adapt, and overcome. Going on 10 years with Prime.
Thank you for your continued service at Prime and to our country! Thanks for watching the video and the feedback.
Are they available to company solo drivers yet?
Success Leasing can dive into the specifics. Feel free to reach out to them at 1-800-491-1240 for more information.
That sure is one nice truck!
I really like the tool box /step!
And the epu!
I wonder how much it costs with all these options?
They hadn't figured out a lease/week cost at the time of this video as they wanted to test these out with company drivers (specifically teams) at first if we can. We filled up around 10 so far as of this past week with new teams. They said the additional upgrades were about $8-$10k above our Prime standard spec truck models. You can give Leasing a call at 800-491-1240 to see if they have more info on costs.
Others have commented on this in different videos. It's about $1,000 a week
With the factory installed converter under the bunk, how do you get access to it or you can power your appliances?
Thanks for the question! If you have a factory inverter there are plug in receptacles in the bunk area.
What exactly is the disc brake upgrade? Does it stop faster, or less prone to overheating?
Yes both
Would love to have that truck. Going Lease tho. Maybe will be my second truck once tested.
It's a slick looking truck for sure! Good luck with your lease. You're going to do great!
What’s the name of that purple?
Great question, Eric! This purple is called PURPLE EFFECT (color code: L0181EY). Thanks for watching our video!
@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING Thanks for the reply . Awesome color!
Typically if I’m in line at a guard shack I’ll shut the truck off then put the key back in the on position before the alarm resets to save a little time. THIS system in particular I wouldn’t want to deal with
Thanks for the feedback. Definitely seems to be a controversial feature. We will be curious to get more feedback from this group with these trucks.
What happened to the touch screen navigation screen it's not there wouldn't that be a downgrade.
Hi Chris. Thanks for the question. The standard spec models still have them!
When are we able to order this setup as a lease operator?
what speed are these Governed at?
Thanks for the question! Our trucks are governed at 62 mph for company drivers and 65 mph for independent contractors.
Pete's are amazing until it's time to drive/back one. And now with this code entry system the buffoonery is creeping into the inside
Thanks for the comment and feedback!
Knob entry sounds like it would just take too much time just to start the truck
It is definitely different and for sure would take a few times to get used to. Seems nice that you can use some features before having to put in code but we’ll be interested to hear feedback on this newer Peterbilt design update.
Prime Inc. You can use all the same features with freight liner by turning the key to the left without putting in the code
@@forrest2426 Not exactly. You can't get your fuel Levels by doing that and it also will not turn on the omnitracs or Qualcomm by doing that. You have to turn the key to the ignition on in order to do those two things.
When are we getting the Freighliner electric cascadia?
We do not have any plans currently to get this model yet.
Do you think these nice volvo freightliner kenworth peterbilt international and western star trucks will be here in 2028
Hello! We aren't quite sure what you're asking, but these trucks are pretty sweet.
@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING yes i hope theser truck still here in 2028 when i get my cdl
Do your got move peterbilt on tanker?
Right now, these new special edition trucks are being used on the Refrigerated Division. We are continuing to get new Freightliners and Peterbilt 579s coming into the fleet now that the factories are open again.
That's a nice truck and wouldn't testing it out. I take that one or a freightliner, dual wheels, not governed, and disable auto shutdown at Idle to save you if the APU fail.
Thanks for watching the video!
Any plans for PRIME INC to get any MACK trucks ?????
We do not have any current plans to get Mack trucks at this time. We are offering Freightliner, Peterbilt, and International trucks right now, and we are testing out 25 Volvos as well.
@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING Ok thank you...
Does dana come with the lease ?
Sorry Captain, not going to happen...
You didn’t talk about the motor specs on these trucks.
Good point! Engine: Detroit DD15
Transmission: DT12(12 Speed Auto)
This truck model is very similar to our normal Peterbilt Ultraloft Prime spec trucks which we did a video on here: ua-cam.com/video/CIUK9jMl50I/v-deo.html. You can also find more info here: www.primeinc.com/success-leasing/equipment/.
No flow below? No drive wheel covers?
No and no. We have used wheel covers in the past on some of our trucks. We continue to research and test out new aerodynamic and fuel-saving tools constantly. Those 2 items are not currently something we add on to our standard trucks.
I might order one only if I can keep my touch screen navigation inside the cab
Reach out to leasing to see if they can be customized with your truck order. We're not sure on that specifically. To speak with Success Leasing,
call 800-491-1240. www.successleasing.com/
Prime Inc. thanks for all you guys do for keeping us running despite pandemic and making sure the driver and families are ok
@@sonofatlas1372 We are happy to do what it takes to support you all. This has been quite a year, and we are ready for the pandemic to pass. :)
Would’ve love to see the interior
We showed a bit of the interior in the video. What specifically are you looking to see?
@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING yall barely showed any of the interior🙄
@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING The sleeper in it's entirety
Could you put a bigger refrigerator in there?
Our normal Peterbilt spec trucks do not come with a refrigerator. These features/upgrades were already ordered by a previous carrier so we were not able to change them. This group of Peterbilts has about $8k-$10k in upgrades compared to our normal Pete trucks.
My student got one of these and it has a driver-facing camera. Is this something that is going to everyone, or just new folks?
I'd quit if they tried, plus they usually only do it if your getting too many critical events or accidents.
None of trucks currently have driver-facing cameras. We have had several drivers think that the Iteris Cameras equipment on the windshield area (which houses all the lane departure equipment) in the newer trucks are inward-facing cameras, but that's incorrect. These special edition Peterbilt trucks have the Bendix equipment in the windshield area as well, but it also has no inward facing camera.
@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING appreciate the response
Definitely. Thanks for asking so we could clarify!
Are yall doing away with thermos?
These trucks were already spec'd out with the EPU and around $8k+ in upgrades by another carrier who wasn't able to take delivery of them. We are using these to test out the EPU's, but our normal trucks coming in will continue to have the Thermoking APU for now.
You know I pretty upset I want the aerodynamic piece can we get that
This was a feature added already by the carrier who originally ordered this set of trucks (which have around $8k+ in upgrades over our normal Prime spec trucks). Success Leasing is checking with Peterbilt on offering this as an option on truck orders going forward. To speak with Success Leasing,
call 800-491-1240.
Anything for some upcharge money.
Why peterbilt don't have LED lights yet ????
They do primes just to cheap for safety sometimes
They are actually HID headlights which are similar, but not exactly the same. Peterbilt doesn’t have a factory headlight LED option that we are aware of at this time. When you order a truck from Success Leasing, this is an option that you can add to the truck. We try to watch what we make standard on trucks as it is forcing whoever leases that truck to pay for that option while making it as an option gives the operator the choice to pay for it or not.
Have any of you that decided that the auto start / stop is good have ever slept in a truck with that ?. It wakes you up everytime it starts and stops .
Thanks for sharing the feedback. It will be interesting to get feedback from this group of trucks' drivers. You might reach out to Peterbilt directly to provide that feedback, too!
Is this the same system Swift uses?
Prime is the Prime.
PLEASE DON'T BRING VOLVO they are nightmares.
We are still just testing the Volvos. No official plans to add them yet.
Volvo or peterbilt ? And why kindly comment
But..... It's still a Pete. I've had nothing but bad luck with every Pete I've had. Constantly being towed. I'll stick with international.
Sorry to hear you had issues! We have a lot of big Peterbilt fans, but we will still continue to offer and order Freightliner, Peterbilt, and International truck models.
I want to come to Prime
What’s holding you back?
I'd do my research b4 you sign your life away.
@@dubbymiko323 I don't have to sign I've had my CDL for years plus I'm a truck driver for the city of Chicago. Teamsters union local 700. I was just talking because I like the truck lol
@@michaelwatts2005 yeah a teamster I am a teamster most are a bunch of grown up lazy cry babies
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Thanks for the support on our channel! We appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
That keypad entry is awful.. who thought that would be a good idea
Sorry you are not a fan of this newer feature. We will pass on the feedback to our Peterbilt rep.
@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING may have been i good concept. But just takes too long
@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING i think if it had a timer on it guys would more likely to be ok with it. Like the truck would have to be unlocked say 5 or 10 minutes and then put in the code. But not every time it shuts off.
@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING i think if it had a timer on it guys would more likely to be ok with it. Like the truck would have to be unlocked say 5 or 10 minutes and then put in the code. But not every time it shuts off.
Only for teams. Meh. That kills the luxury part then. I want a smart air system rather than the apu. Apu doesnt cool worth crap in the summer if you drive at night and sleep in the day. Especially when my wife is in the top bunk. My truck jas another 100000 miles before it hits the 300000 mark though. So maybe by next year the systems will be better.
Death Proof my APU turns the bunk into a freezer. You are correct about the upper bunk though, it gets hot. Isn’t this just opti idle? BTW, what happens at 300k miles? I’m at 320k.
I assure u that the epu will never be as good as a diesel apu, it’s been proven. 120 degree heat in Phoenix & that epu will last maybe 5 hours
So true team truck here and upper bunk boils in summer. That one little vent is useless in AZ heat.
but, why is your wife sleeping in the top bunk🤔nd 300k miles means new truck dexter.
Dragon DLuffy I’m over that and still have 6 months on the lease. So not sure it’s an automatic new truck. I’m at 320k now. Prob be close to 400k by end of lease.
I want to lease a truck from Dana. Just sayin.
Wow ! I should have ordered this instead of freightliner
It does look pretty awesome! Freightliners are great too (obviously since we have a TON of them). What color are you getting?
Jumping a truck after only five days?
It has an EPU so it will be a little different than our normal trucks. We are testing out this new functionality, and it's thought to work best with the team model. As always, we like testing new technology out with a small group of drivers before implementing tech to the whole fleet. It will be interesting to see how this works and how well the drivers like it.
@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING Okay
Nice truck. But that little girl and her Barbie sized fridge is bad for 1 person, let alone a team. Freightliner still has the others with the large fridge. Too bad freightliner is so bad at suspension.
Thanks for watching!
I just don’t like the way the Pete’s look, I will take my sexy black freightliner with the blackout package every time.
To each their own! We are glad you like the Freightliners since they make up the majority of the fleet. That blackout package does look pretty slick!!!
You will make minimum wage
We have drivers that make far above minimum wage and are very successful, but we may not be the perfect fit for everyone. There are so many options in the trucking industry, and we encourage anyone looking to join a company to do their research, look at reviews online, talk to drivers, etc. so you can make the best choice for you. wwwtruckingtruth.com is a great resource to check into if you are new to trucking or looking to switch companies.
If you take staying in the truck months at a time its less than minimum wage
Nope.
To each their own 😁 What are you driving?
What's Danas Onlyfans page ? Shes smoking HOTTT🔥...breaker breaker six nine, ' Over.
Nice truck but it's still an Automatic I am old school if you cant drive a standard trans your not a truck driver and also take them super singles and throw them in the trash and also the front bull guard or what ever you call it looks like crap but it dont matter I am sure the rook that gets it will singly handily destroy it
Thanks for watching the video! You're definitely entitled to your opinion. We do a lot of research and testing before implementing new trucks, tech, and features, but we're not a perfect fit for everyone here in trucking. We have had an overwhelming majority of drivers that love our switch from manual to autos. Some drivers were not huge fans of the switch a few years ago, but we hear a lot of positive feedback which is great. Hope you have an awesome day! Safe travels.
......and the suckers are still coming. Little or NO chance of succeeding as an O/O with Prime's Never-Never Plan. All you end up doing is paying for the truck which Prime will re-sell to the next sucker when you fail. Do the math........avoid Prime.
Hi Ross. We apologize for any negative experience you have had with us. We take our driver's success and company culture very seriously here at Prime. Please email communications@primeinc.com with more information so we can learn more and attend to any issues.
I have had no experience with Prime whatsoever and the reason for that is because I am a fully experienced trucker with @46 years trucking with the last 23 years
as an O/O. Prime is not the only company operating a Never Never Plan to young, inexperienced people who think they will become rich and famous AND drive a brand new shiny, fancy truck to learn the job in.The reality of the situation however is much different. After all of the "expenses" are deducted by the employer these "truckers" are making no more than a company driver driving a company truck. The old saying " the devil is in the details" applies . Prime makes it so easy for these mostly unqualified and unprepared young people to go into huge debt that the failure rate is high. Prime has a thriving used truck sales dept and I do NOT wonder why.....@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING
Hi Ross. We aren't quite sure what you mean by "Never Never" plan. Our drivers are able to make the decision between driving as a company driver or going with the leasing route. There are perks to both sides of the equation. We apologize for any negative experience you've had while leasing a truck, but we have many drivers that are happy and successful while leasing. Thank you for your feedback!
Just to be clear....you administer a Never Never plan but you say you don't know what that is??? ( you should be running for office) The plan is leasing new, fancy, easy to drive trucks to under qualified and inexperienced people that end up NEVER owning the truck and therefore NEVER make a decent living. The owner of the truck (guess who) will always come out ahead on the deal.I would hazard a guess that 90% or higher of your owner operators end up giving the truck back with money owing and you simply sell or 'lease" it to the next noob that walks in the door. One of MANY reasons you DO NOT attract any experienced or competent O/O to your fleet. Prime"s reputation out on the road in lower than a snake's belly.
Epu... No thanks. Having to plug it in while on home time? That's not good. With teams, the truck never stops. Bad placement of the inverter... If my inverter is overloading I want to be able to hear it. If it shorts out, I want to be able to hit it with a fire extinguisher if needed. Putting it under the bunk is a recipe for disaster. Give me a keypad to punch a code in, the dial system is going to break and then you're screwed. I will take a Freightliner over this new fancy truck any day of the week. Epu... NEVER... Diesel Apu is much more reliable and easy to replace if necessary. All this fancy electrical stuff is a problem when it breaks.
We've got plenty of Freightliners in the fleet so fear not. 😀 Like we said in the video, we are testing several features out with these trucks which were already spec'd by another carrier who wasn't able to take delivery of them. We wanted to take advantage of getting additional trucks since the factories have been behind due to Covid. Thanks for watching the video!