CCJ takes Peterbilt’s new 579 EPIQ for a test drive

Oct 23, 2014

CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts is at Peterbilt headquarters in Denton, Texas, this week to get the details on Peterbilt’s new 579 EPIQ tractor and take it for a test drive.

Below are live tweets and video coverage from the action:

Here's a shot of Peterbilt's new driver assist performance feature on the model 579 EPIQ pic.twitter.com/BLnZuyMW3G

— Jack Roberts (@By_JackRoberts) October 23, 2014

Very aggressive aerodynamics on the 579 EPIQ – check out the tight tolerances around the steer wheel pic.twitter.com/spKBvnWFhV

— Jack Roberts (@By_JackRoberts) October 23, 2014

Here's today's drive: Pete's Model 579 with EPIQ Fuel Economy package pic.twitter.com/4gm9IlIzDT

— Jack Roberts (@By_JackRoberts) October 23, 2014

This is NOT today's drive: but 1st look at a gorgeous truck nonetheless: Model 389 Pride & Class edition pic.twitter.com/FThmqIxPgC

— Jack Roberts (@By_JackRoberts) October 23, 2014

Gloomy day here in Denton Texas today pic.twitter.com/6rLcY0G1Zk

— Jack Roberts (@By_JackRoberts) October 23, 2014

I'm at @PeterbiltMotors HQ in Denton, Tx this morn to test drive a brand new, fuel economy-optimized, truck model.

— Jack Roberts (@By_JackRoberts) October 23, 2014

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