Did not think I would like an automatic after driving standards for years but let me tell you in traffic jams they are a blessing they are not bad once you get used to them
I drive a pete like this expect its a single sleeper n I love this truck its quit smooth n got enough power to go up hills n the engine break keeps this beast steady going down hills fully loaded n wen im parked for the night no more need to run the truck if u wanna run the heater or a/c it runs with the truck off n thats my favorite perk but other than that I love this truck its like driving a car n can put 8hrs of driving before ny break without breaking a sweat no cramps or back pains its great I love it
I have been getting comments about the Check engine light. It stays on for up to 30 seconds as it runs self diagnostics then turns off. Look a few seconds later and see it went out. Also, Peterbilt has been running a large stand-up sleeper in prior models. Peterbilt brought over 400 owner/operators to help design this sleeper version. It does have similar traits to the Kenworth with direct input from you guys thus the table being removed. Hope this helps everyone! Have a great weekend. JW
What did they design? It's identical to the 2016 I'm in now, except mine is a mid-roof. Same cabinets without any real storage, and same really really REALLY small fridge with a cigar box sized freezer. The only thing I see different is the pull-out workstation in front of the passenger seat. Don't get me wrong, I like my truck, but while it's got a great ride, the storage/sleeper area leaves a lot to be desired.
I woud say this is much more beautifull and functional than Volvo. More over its Manual, the ultimate driving experiance. Love it. Planning to have one till mid 2019 and Peterbilt is on top of my list.
I didn't think I would like driving one. Always been a long hood kinda guy. My old boss got a few and after a week in it I wouldn't give it back. This has a few more things but it was pretty badass.
I like the extra passenger rollout desk. Also the drop down ladder for top bunk is an awesome idea. Way over due. Looks a little flimsy but it may be because its on video. Still I like the idea.it's a gorgeous looking truck.
Man I love this interior. It reminds me of the 2016 Volvo 780VNL I drove. Tons of space. Really would love to run with this truck, I love the Cummins powerplant
Yes, I stated the type of engine incorrectly. It is definitely a Performance Series engine not an Efficiency. You guys are sharp! Yes, I am human and make mistakes.. :)
Tip work for big company for year then buy a truck cheap one easy to find get a small company that charges 10% on loads and you wont waist time with your life on the road trust me
@@dabigkahuna76shabazz17 appreciate it bro I have a close friend said the same I will start after football season is over going to a private Truck school
thats funny seeing PACCAR parts on a truck. didnt know they put their name on parts. i live near them. i see their drivers everyday buzzing all around town aimlessly. must be nice working for PACCAR. probably one of the few 8hr/day trucking jobs around where you get to sleep in your own bed each night and not have to be working late hours. all of their trucks seem to be brand new and smooth as butter. they seem to have very little impact on my area. never heard anyone mention them and not one complaint, yet you cant drive through town without seeing at least one of their trucks. very good drivers best i can tell.
I'm not that big on peterbilt but I like the classic trucks they produced. I wouldn't mind driving one of these, as long as it has a powerful engine, good fuel mileage, everythjng.
I always liked these 579s. I love the way they look inside and out. Only thing I would change would be the color. I seen one of these in silver and fell in love with it. I didn't see any outlets either so I would add that too. Other than that everything else is excellent.
Awesome but where do you sit for down time? It’s just two beds. Volvo and freightliner have a table and benches and Kenworth has a reversible passenger seat. I think Pete’s pretty well behind on that.
Very nice truck.I would like to own one. Too bad is not automatic. I am from the generation that supports technology advancement that increases the comfort of the driver as well. I am a mountain driver and I don't want to hear that crap of better shifting on manual , come with me thru Roger Pass,BC in winter and I show you how is handling the automatic. Is all about the driver how is approaching the battle with the mountains !
Marius, the great thing is that I have automated trucks coming as well. We can help you no matter what your preference is. Just give me a call when you are ready my friend!
That Pete with the 505 and a 13 speed manual will average 8 1/2 gal per mile with heavy loads on hills if you know how to shift . I did it for years at May Trucking .
***I wanted to address the check engine light. The CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER RUNNING SELF DIAGNOSTICS! Look later in the video and the Engine light is clearly OFF.. I appreciate everyone's enthusiasm to point out flaws but the truck is in perfect working condition.
My company got about 30 of these i got one, Never been a fan of the Peterbilt trucks in General But iam growing a Likeing to the 579 Ultra Loft im driveing :) the One thing it needs tho is a comfier Matress,
Similar to the one I was assigned to drive when I drove for Don Hummer. The truck I drove had a single bunk and came with a memory foam mattress. Loved the truck and the company. Never drove a Peterbilt, until I became a driver for them. I took my road test in one, liked the way it shifted and I was hooked since. Don Hummer give you the option of what type of truck you want to drive and whether it's automatic or manual. Of course I went with the manual and loved it. The company had Pete's, Kenworth's, Freightliners and Internationals when I was there and I think some Volvo's. I drove Iowa regional, but preferred to be in the East coast....especially Jersey because I used to drive there everyday, for the other company I drove for. Pete's are the best, to me and yeah...it must be a manual. "An automatic is better when you're in heavy traffic/on the East coast", is bullshit and an excuse.....you obviously can't shift as good and should learn how and/or take a refresher course. Autos are really for girls/women! That's a different story though, I'm out!
I have been looking at this. Are the drive axles further apart then they use to or are may eye playing tricks on me. They look about 5 inches more distance between them. Witch would make it harder to handle on icey roads when it comes to turning. Truck have really come a long ways in the last 50 or so years from the 180 Cummins. Hit a long grade with a heavy load and at the top you would be rocking back and fore in the seat when you were in you last gear and down to 7 to 800RPM just praying it make it over the top. IF YOU WERE RUNNING down the road and happen to get 70 mph out of it. You could bring it to a complete stop long side the road put back in gear it would take close to a half hour to stop it and get it back to 70mph and that would be at 2450 to 2500 rpm we ran a 4:11 to a 4:44 gear in the rearends and these old thing when pulling a hill you had to keep a close eye on water temp and pyro meter so you did not melt the pistons and there was no oil coolers on them no A/C and dam little heat in the winter. So don't bitch about the trucks because most of you if you had to drive on of this old bastard you would last about 5 miles and bring it back and take your stuff and go home. In 50 years and 7 million mile you have seen it all and heard it all. When you think you have mastered a truck go home and stay there. Over confidence will get someone killed every time.
Ok so that visor creates suction. Yes? So does that mean once up to speed I can shut the motor off and it will just suck me down the road? I like it!!!
Are these 579s still backordered like a year or more ? 🤔 Fridge is still too small, they really should've traded a little cabinet space for a big two door Fridge+Freezer
My 2015 anniversary edition looks good a lot sitting in the shop, and after Thanksgiving it will look good again for excessive oil usage at 345000 miles.
I'm in one of these except mine has the 12 speed auto. The sleeper is very spacious and the built-in factory fridge stays cold unlike those cheap 12-volt coolers. No complaints other than mine is an auto, no choice with being a company driver. My steer axle is also rated for 13,200 pounds, not sure if that is standard for these trucks or something my company had special ordered.
Think thats standard, the last company i worked for had the same type setup on the freightliners. Mainly helps to keep us out of a jam when a little overweight on the steer tires. If the suspension is rated above what the weight will be most cops will look the other way. Had that happen twice in the short time i drove otr.
My dream truck would be a Volvo with at least a 500 hp motor with auto. Add sliding 5th wheel and tire air monitoring system. And lets not forget the generator ! Add fridge, satellite, and microwave and I am ready to run. I would of course want Peterbilt jakes.They are the best for kissing your windshield from the inside. No problem going down the cabbage fully loaded in winter full jakes.Won't even have to touch the brakes. 20 years over the road,6 years driving overseas and over 45 years accident free.( Waiting for that newbie to tell me about using my jakes in the winter going down hill.)
Did not think I would like an automatic after driving standards for years but let me tell you in traffic jams they are a blessing they are not bad once you get used to them
Lanet olsun pislik 😃
Facts💯
I just got one of these about a week ago! Absolutely amazing. So comfortable with so much space. I'm 6'4" and have plenty of room.
Paul Smith u lucky bastard! how much was it?
Hey Paul, Do you still have it? If so, How is it treating you? Thx
I drive a pete like this expect its a single sleeper n I love this truck its quit smooth n got enough power to go up hills n the engine break keeps this beast steady going down hills fully loaded n wen im parked for the night no more need to run the truck if u wanna run the heater or a/c it runs with the truck off n thats my favorite perk but other than that I love this truck its like driving a car n can put 8hrs of driving before ny break without breaking a sweat no cramps or back pains its great I love it
I bought this exact truck brand new in 2021 march .Fully loaded 18 speed transmission 565 hp. Love it
Hats off to you guys and gals that drive trucks. I could never live in a space of a closet.
There he was posing with his new truck and he has every reason to be proud. Good luck with your new truck.
I'm not even into semis, but DAMN! That's a sharp-lookin' truck. Makes me want to become a trucker.
The truck doesn't make a truck driver.
I’m a chick and I’d roll with this big time. 😁
Stupid i fuck a white girl with satin panties and got sold out
Nowadays Uber pays better than trucking. So do your homework before anything else ✌
@@edgarperez7621 nowadays they have the internet. Use it next time you wanna look stupid. Freight pays better all day.
I have been getting comments about the Check engine light. It stays on for up to 30 seconds as it runs self diagnostics then turns off. Look a few seconds later and see it went out. Also, Peterbilt has been running a large stand-up sleeper in prior models. Peterbilt brought over 400 owner/operators to help design this sleeper version. It does have similar traits to the Kenworth with direct input from you guys thus the table being removed. Hope this helps everyone! Have a great weekend.
JW
What is the price for one in that color and configuration?
@@eugenegainey1713 check engine orange is extra. Stop engine red is not lol
What did they design? It's identical to the 2016 I'm in now, except mine is a mid-roof. Same cabinets without any real storage, and same really really REALLY small fridge with a cigar box sized freezer. The only thing I see different is the pull-out workstation in front of the passenger seat. Don't get me wrong, I like my truck, but while it's got a great ride, the storage/sleeper area leaves a lot to be desired.
hi, do you have knowledge of any sleep this size that has toilet and shower?
any sleeper semi-truck, this size and not 5' longer cabin.
I woud say this is much more beautifull and functional than Volvo. More over its Manual, the ultimate driving experiance. Love it. Planning to have one till mid 2019 and Peterbilt is on top of my list.
Except for the limited trim Volvo... Yes ✌️
I don't drive a big rig nor have I ever been in one but watching this makes me want to get on the road.
So glad to see its a manual
Hahaa!! :D You can also get them without power steering and air-conditioning if you want to be a REAL trucker.
why?
@@pegbars 😂😂😂😂 at the no air conditioning, if you want to be a real trucker part.
@@pegbars You gotta be a female/women.
pegbars lmao 😂 😂
I have great respect for our OTR brethren. Stay safe! These rigs are awesome!
Amen brother!
I didn't think I would like driving one. Always been a long hood kinda guy. My old boss got a few and after a week in it I wouldn't give it back. This has a few more things but it was pretty badass.
I just got away from trucking because I wanted to be home more and this truck makes me want to come back on the road
It is truly a beautiful monster, but I'll always have a soft spot for the old 359.
I like the extra passenger rollout desk. Also the drop down ladder for top bunk is an awesome idea. Way over due. Looks a little flimsy but it may be because its on video.
Still I like the idea.it's a gorgeous looking truck.
Man I love this interior. It reminds me of the 2016 Volvo 780VNL I drove. Tons of space. Really would love to run with this truck, I love the Cummins powerplant
Yes, I stated the type of engine incorrectly. It is definitely a Performance Series engine not an Efficiency. You guys are sharp! Yes, I am human and make mistakes.. :)
Sorry, but the cabs were much nicer,...a couple decades ago.
Don't be so hard on yourself.
The performance series actually gets as good of MPG as the efficiency series
The truck no good scammell comander is good goodbye
I don’t accept your apology. Give away free gifts then I will
Man I could easily live in that truck for weeks with NO problem.
Man my Dream is to drive a 10 speed Iam excited going to a Truck school soon to get my CDL. ✊💯
Good luck
Tip work for big company for year then buy a truck cheap one easy to find get a small company that charges 10% on loads and you wont waist time with your life on the road trust me
Come to pass
It's a grinding experience lock in a tractor with a trainer for a month
@@dabigkahuna76shabazz17 appreciate it bro I have a close friend said the same I will start after football season is over going to a private Truck school
It's about time I see one of these. All other 579's I've ever seen have been mid-roof so it's nice to see a fullsize option now.
thats funny seeing PACCAR parts on a truck. didnt know they put their name on parts. i live near them. i see their drivers everyday buzzing all around town aimlessly. must be nice working for PACCAR. probably one of the few 8hr/day trucking jobs around where you get to sleep in your own bed each night and not have to be working late hours. all of their trucks seem to be brand new and smooth as butter. they seem to have very little impact on my area. never heard anyone mention them and not one complaint, yet you cant drive through town without seeing at least one of their trucks. very good drivers best i can tell.
I'm glad to see all these Peter built are still manual
Peterbilt has automatic also.
Roy Jenkins and they suck!
@@lh32186 Not for sure why you think they "suck" but I was just letting you know. God Bless
Roy Jenkins in my opinion/experience they suck, a manual is much better. God bless also!
@@lh32186 Do you care to explain ? Thanks
Love the sound of the cummins ticking over
Finally disc brakes on a big truck! Long over due.
And all wheel too thats really cool
Idk. Drums are still superior in braking power and longevity.
@Teetee what?!
@@EnvyTheRealest you didnt know?
My new 579 gets in next month I’m so ready to get out of a freight liner
MADDOG, How is that 579 Pete treating you so far? Thx
This guy is the Doug demuro of big rigs.
Old truckers never die........they just get a new peterbuilt
I'm not that big on peterbilt but I like the classic trucks they produced. I wouldn't mind driving one of these, as long as it has a powerful engine, good fuel mileage, everythjng.
Manual transmision woow,legend truck..!! 👍👷
I always liked these 579s. I love the way they look inside and out. Only thing I would change would be the color. I seen one of these in silver and fell in love with it. I didn't see any outlets either so I would add that too. Other than that everything else is excellent.
Awesome but where do you sit for down time? It’s just two beds. Volvo and freightliner have a table and benches and Kenworth has a reversible passenger seat. I think Pete’s pretty well behind on that.
That sure is purty! Thanks for the tour.
Very nice truck.I would like to own one. Too bad is not automatic. I am from the generation that supports technology advancement that increases the comfort of the driver as well. I am a mountain driver and I don't want to hear that crap of better shifting on manual , come with me thru Roger Pass,BC in winter and I show you how is handling the automatic. Is all about the driver how is approaching the battle with the mountains !
Marius, the great thing is that I have automated trucks coming as well. We can help you no matter what your preference is. Just give me a call when you are ready my friend!
@@LargeCarjw Hi. Give me your phone number.I am delivering some stuff to Chicago on Friday.I can call you right now from Minnesota area.
970-518-5520
That Pete with the 505 and a 13 speed manual will average 8 1/2 gal per mile with heavy loads on hills if you know how to shift . I did it for years at May Trucking .
Not an automatic. Thank God. Such a beautiful truck
I like this truck better than my t 680
Honestly I rather the t680 or a w900 with the studio sleeper. For an aero truck Volvos whipe the floor with Paccars offerings
@@LongHaulRob Very true Rob. The 579 still isn't nearly as nice inside as a limited trim Volvo ✌️
***I wanted to address the check engine light. The CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES OFF AFTER RUNNING SELF DIAGNOSTICS! Look later in the video and the Engine light is clearly OFF.. I appreciate everyone's enthusiasm to point out flaws but the truck is in perfect working condition.
My company got about 30 of these i got one, Never been a fan of the Peterbilt trucks in General But iam growing a Likeing to the 579 Ultra Loft im driveing :) the One thing it needs tho is a comfier Matress,
Nothing beats the classic american trucks
Similar to the one I was assigned to drive when I drove for Don Hummer. The truck I drove had a single bunk and came with a memory foam mattress. Loved the truck and the company.
Never drove a Peterbilt, until I became a driver for them. I took my road test in one, liked the way it shifted and I was hooked since. Don Hummer give you the option of what type of truck you want to drive and whether it's automatic or manual. Of course I went with the manual and loved it.
The company had Pete's, Kenworth's, Freightliners and Internationals when I was there and I think some Volvo's. I drove Iowa regional, but preferred to be in the East coast....especially Jersey because I used to drive there everyday, for the other company I drove for.
Pete's are the best, to me and yeah...it must be a manual. "An automatic is better when you're in heavy traffic/on the East coast", is bullshit and an excuse.....you obviously can't shift as good and should learn how and/or take a refresher course. Autos are really for girls/women! That's a different story though, I'm out!
The turbos whine it’s idling makes it sound like a jet
Great video mate the only thing missing is the 4 airbags per axle like on the Daf's in Europe can't beat a paccar motor or bed
You really should’ve opted for the TV mounting rather than the window. The drawer style refrigerators generally have more room.
Automatics are very nice in traffic jams saves your left leg
Nice looking UltraLoft!
I have been looking at this. Are the drive axles further apart then they use to or are may eye playing tricks on me. They look about 5 inches more distance between them. Witch would make it harder to handle on icey roads when it comes to turning. Truck have really come a long ways in the last 50 or so years from the 180 Cummins. Hit a long grade with a heavy load and at the top you would be rocking back and fore in the seat when you were in you last gear and down to 7 to 800RPM just praying it make it over the top. IF YOU WERE RUNNING down the road and happen to get 70 mph out of it. You could bring it to a complete stop long side the road put back in gear it would take close to a half hour to stop it and get it back to 70mph and that would be at 2450 to 2500 rpm we ran a 4:11 to a 4:44 gear in the rearends and these old thing when pulling a hill you had to keep a close eye on water temp and pyro meter so you did not melt the pistons and there was no oil coolers on them no A/C and dam little heat in the winter. So don't bitch about the trucks because most of you if you had to drive on of this old bastard you would last about 5 miles and bring it back and take your stuff and go home. In 50 years and 7 million mile you have seen it all and heard it all. When you think you have mastered a truck go home and stay there. Over confidence will get someone killed every time.
Ok so that visor creates suction. Yes? So does that mean once up to speed I can shut the motor off and it will just suck me down the road? I like it!!!
I can’t wait to buy one.
I m a trucker in muscat since 22y great truck
You make me want to be a Truck Driver when I grow up
It's a big improvement over the Mack B61 two stick I started on with the 30" crawl in bunk lol.
look very comfy while practical
I don't care if your over six foot its nice to have that kind of room to stand
Are these 579s still backordered like a year or more ? 🤔
Fridge is still too small, they really should've traded a little cabinet space for a big two door Fridge+Freezer
You are right that was a very small freezer area
I heard the x15 explode. I’ve seen a couple of posts online about them
I like my pete's but man, will they ever figure out a proper spot for your coffee cup??
Hermoso peterbilt me gusta mucho para combinarlo con una jaula ganadera se ha de ver bien coqueto con una jaula ganadera 🙏
Love them airbrake sounds
I'll take 3. One in red ,one white and one in blue. 🇺🇸 I think it's buy 3 get one free. If so I'll take the fourth in black!
I can make that happen😉🇺🇸 Merica!
Nice truck. I like the way it is featured. Good video as well. Thx
It is the performance series because that is what is on the intake at :48
Love to see one with dual stacks on the side!
Awesome truck. I kind of want to go get a CDL so I can go see the country & save up some money. What kind of price ranges are a new truck like this.
Wow you make it sound like keyless entry and air assist clutch is a new like in the U.S
Might this question be coming from the UK?
Usados sempre com remarkassao do chassi
This is exact my truck 2022.
It’s not a perterbilt unless it has a check engine light
Ain't no shit
I’d want a truck with the power and amenities of this thing but an exterior that looks like it’s from the 70’s/80’s
30 years and they still have the same center cup holders lol.
Beautiful truck, hate to ask what that would set a person back?
I wish i can drive this thing in my country...but never see a damn thing so far lol
Santo graal das carretas !!!
Fantástico. ...
Looking good 👍 👌 😎
Frumos. Frumos ..............
It will look awesome parked in the shop!
My 2015 anniversary edition looks good a lot sitting in the shop, and after Thanksgiving it will look good again for excessive oil usage at 345000 miles.
What is the reason Paccar Motors decided to include an Ultra loft when Freightliner has had that option for over 20 years?
see below Eugene
I have not yet seen a 579 with front air bags
I'm not familiar with Peterbilts as much as Freightliner or now KW. But I didn't know that Pete's had PACCAR Cummins Diesels in them.
Please don’t ever let this guy video another truck. I got sea sick watching it after 5 minutes.
I love USA Trucks.very cool and big body.
These start at 41,000 killer deal man
nice. nothing like this when I was driving.
Need one of those 2018 with 13 speeds.
I'd rather have an older 379 with a C-15 twin turbo 👍
"Old truckers never die. They _________________________.
Love traveling and I would love to be a truck driver but I am afraid at 59 years old I might be considered too old to even attempt to get a CDL.
Buen video, con muchos datos. Hermoso camión, ya quisiera manejarlo. Saludos de Argentina.
Yo tambien quisiera manejarlo, saludos.
Thank you for the info. I have wondered how they work.
I'm in one of these except mine has the 12 speed auto. The sleeper is very spacious and the built-in factory fridge stays cold unlike those cheap 12-volt coolers. No complaints other than mine is an auto, no choice with being a company driver. My steer axle is also rated for 13,200 pounds, not sure if that is standard for these trucks or something my company had special ordered.
Think thats standard, the last company i worked for had the same type setup on the freightliners. Mainly helps to keep us out of a jam when a little overweight on the steer tires. If the suspension is rated above what the weight will be most cops will look the other way. Had that happen twice in the short time i drove otr.
Is the sleeper 80"?
Yes
My dream truck would be a Volvo with at least a 500 hp motor with auto. Add sliding 5th wheel and tire air monitoring system. And lets not forget the generator ! Add fridge, satellite, and microwave and I am ready to run. I would of course want Peterbilt jakes.They are the best for kissing your windshield from the inside. No problem going down the cabbage fully loaded in winter full jakes.Won't even have to touch the brakes. 20 years over the road,6 years driving overseas and over 45 years accident free.( Waiting for that newbie to tell me about using my jakes in the winter going down hill.)
You guys are like 20 years behind..
And chassis wise, it looks like something from the 1800's.
i thought the same lol :D they were ahead at some point, but they just stopped somwhere around early 2000's
i have nothing bad to say about a Cummings,i grew up and cut my big truck teeth on a 350 ,October 1988.
That front tray on dash board not just for passenger but also for driver it his dinner or do some work with laptop
Sweet rig
Мне понравилось,особенно панель приборов,как у европейских траков.
Needs a mini Jim for ABBs and glut then complete.
I miss driving them that's a luxury truck so is KWs
Beautiful Truck JBG Sent me this way!
The Cummins is way better than the paccar
But still not as good as a CAT.
@@NaYawkr but yet CAT uses Cummins engines in some their equipment..🤔
Beautiful truck awesome video very informative thanks.