Interiors Peterbilt 389 is known as “The Icon of the Highway”. In fact there’s a reason for that. This famous model can handle very long hours on the road. It has a spacious interior making it comfortable and functional. The Peterbilt 389 model has a few entertainment features and access to truck’s data thanks to the Peterbilt SmartNav system. This technology utilizes Bluetooth and makes sure drivers get these features without taking their eyes off the road. The interiors of this truck provide a lot of storage. Besides all the shelves, cabinets and overhead space, it has LED lights and powerful HVAC. This model has all the luxurious features of home. Technology The Peterbilt 389 are often equipped for the SmartNav system, which
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Unspoken Rules For Truckers On the Road
Truckers are part of what happens to be a secret society that consists of many cortesies and unspoken rules for truckers on the road. Trucking companies are aware of this, they simply don’t want new truckers to know about them. Those new truck drivers get to find out the hard way. But if they're lucky, veteran truckers will give them a probationary pass to the key society. Membership has its privileges! Unspoken Rule #1 Acknowledging other truckers during this association . Common courtesy on the roads may be a little thing, but pays off big if you ever need some assistance. CB radios may be a help to recognize other truckers and even a friendly wave does the trick. Unspoken Rule #2 Passing the
Short Peterbilt History
As a manufacturer of medium to heavyduty trucks of 5 through 8 Class, Peterbilt Motors Co. has developed a reputation for reliable low-maintenance custom trucks. Take a look at the history of Peterbilt trucks, so you'll be able to understand how this company has developed over time. Before Peterbilt The original motor business that was bought by T.A. Peterman had the name of Fageol Motors Co. As happened to several businesses during the great Depression, Fageol Motors succumbed to bankruptcy because of the hurt economy. Before this occurred they'd produced luxury buses and heavy duty trucks that were rugged and dependable. After the bankruptcy the corporate was managed the main bank of Oakland and also the Waukesha Motor Co. until TA Peterman purchased it in order that he could
The Peterbilt 379 – Important Specifications
Engine Specifications The 2007 model of Peterbilt 379 has a Caterpillar C-15 engine.This engine provides trucks with a power of 475 horsepower . This new technology engine is what truckers need for extended highway driving. This six-cylinder engine features a four-stroke cycle diesel and a compression ratio of 18:1. This engine weighs about 2,890 lbs and runs on ten gallons of oil. This engine offers a range of features, including a real-time clock, battery backup, cool weather startup and re-programmable operational parameters that may be set by the customer. Physical Description The 2007 Peterbilt 379 features a Unibilt sleeper cabin. It has 63 inches of space to stand up. This truck is made on a steel frame and offers a 250-inch wheel base. The steel frame and wide wheel base provide this truck with
Trucker’s Wife- Understanding Your Man’s Needs.
A trucker's wife can be a help to her husband when he's on the road and be a blessing to him when he's home. But without understanding what it's like to be a truck driver , they'll misunderstand some aspects of the work . Therefore the trucker husband, as a man , generally doesn't express his needs through words. When a trucker gets home he wants nothing but just BE. He wants to enjoy the comforts that he has missed while on the road. He doesn't need a to-do list, he doesn't want an rambling update on local news, he, frankly, doesn't want 'to work'. which means he doesn't want to speak and he doesn't want to hear. that does not
Trucking Movies You Should See If You Love Trucks
Which trucking movies do you prefer most? Even though trucking movies feature trucks and portray truckers, most of them don’t represent the professionalism trucking companies expect from truckers and owner operators nowadays. They often portray truck drivers as modern day cowboys. Anyways the of all fictional/drama movies are made to thrill us and comedies to show us the humor of everyday life. Still, for good or bad they can affect the public perception of trucking; it’s language, history and culture. We made a list with some popular trucking movies featuring trucks and trucking industry. Big Rig – 2007 This is in fact a documentary film directed by Doug Pray. It offers a modern approach of trucking industry. To make it all happen,
Features of Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft Model
Introducing the Model Peterbilt 579 UltraLoft with an integral cab-sleeper design.The UltraLoft takes the already superior Model 579 to a next level of driver comfort and performance. The unique bold exterior features a sculpted roofline optimized to attain a smooth airflow round the vehicle. This truck also features a new standard shade with integrated marker lights also extenders and closeouts to improve 2% of aerodynamic efficiency. Brand-new sleeper, very big tilting upper windows allow more natural light inside the cabin. Full-height doors provide quick access to the baggage compartment. Now Peterbilt offers the most fuel-efficient, aerodynamic with the addition of the Peterbilt 579 UltraLoft. The Peterbilt 579 UltraLoft offers a great driving, living and working environment. The interior is made from from
Bad Habits Truckers Have While on Road-
Truckers are constantly on the road, working long hours keeping our economy on the move. They travel long distances on busy roads, dangerous roads, during heat or cold. But their effort isn’t always recognized, and sometimes they are blamed for accidents that wasn’t their fault in the first place. But we all know that there are some bad habits that some of us make with or without paying attention. Some of these bad habits are: Not wearing seatbelts: getting drivers to buckle up is the biggest challenge. Drivers are kind of suspitious about wearing a seatbelt because of the myth that it will kill you and not save your life as it should be. What they don’t realise is that 9 out of
Which Should I Choose? Peterbilt or Kenworth?
The ‘which one is better’ debate between Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks is very old. Buying a truck is a great investment in a truckers life, so you bet a person will want to argue his decision making.There are many factors to think about and compare, but first let's start with some history: In the US , the greatest authorised brands for the heavy truck industry are Kenworth and Peterbilt. They're both manufactured by PACCAR, an American based company consisting of a dealer network of over 1,800 locations in 100 countries or more.Even though Freightliner Trucks and Volvo sell more trucks annually, Petes and Kenworths are generally considered as the foremost desirable big rigs. Peterbilts are referred to as the "Harley Davidson" of trucks while Kenworths are seen as cheaper , yet