579 – First Class

New Shifter for Peterbilts Equipped with PACCAR Automated Transmission

November 8, 2017 firstclass 0

Designed to minimize operator fatigue and maximize productivity, a new column-mounted shifter is now available on the Peterbilt Models 579 and 567 equipped with the new automated PACCAR Transmission. The shifter will be standard on these trucks as well as those equipped with Eaton Advantage and Ultra Shift AMTs.

Peterbilts with MX-11 Engines “Exceeding Expectations”

March 20, 2017 firstclass 0

Since the first installation of a PACCAR MX-11 Engine into a Peterbilt truck earlier this year, the lightweight, fuel-efficient engine has been exceeding the company’s expectations and those of its customers, according to company officials.