Indiana Jack Reviews a 2020 Peterbilt 579

A complete review and test drive of a 2020 Peterbilt 579 Semi Tractor with a Cummins X15 engine. We explore every nook and cranny of this beautiful truck to see it is maybe the tractor for your trucking business.

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[mbugal]

You should have seen the sparkle in my eyes when I saw this video. I drove a 2010 579 until 2014 when I retired. It was home sweet home for my wife and I after she came to the States from the Philippines. In fact, she gave the truck the name "Aurora" and that is how we always refer to it to this day. We retired to the Philippines in November 2014 and we miss Aurora all the time.


The outside looks pretty much unchanged and the interior is as roomy as ever. Our set up was very much like this one and we lived comfortably day in and day out. I like the addition of the built-in refrigerator. We had two 12V coolers, so the frig would free up some space.


Thanks fora trip down memory lane (ours was the same color as well). I always look forward to your postings. God bless.

[phizzyt]

Having been a "lorry" driver here in the UK since 1975 and driving "articulated" lorries since 1981, I find the American trucks fascinating and beautiful to look at after some of the dull cab over lorries that we here in Britain drive. I love the conventional long nosed trucks you have the pleasure of driving over there in USA. The Peterbilt you featured in this video was a stunning bit of kit. The auto shift arrangement on the steering column has been used for quite some time here. I have been driving a Mercedes Actros for the past 8 years with the same idea for selecting Drive or Reverse. Automatic lorries are becoming very common here in UK . Can't imagine why anyone would want a manual option when the truck can do the work. Most come with a manual mode anyway if you choose to work harder. Love your videos and comments and already a big fan of Indiana Jack.

[cathy]

Jack saw the sparkle in your eyes looking at that peterbilt.looks good on you

[XSteele]

Nice Peterbilt, thanks for the tour.
I've never driven an automatic, looking forward to the opportunity.
Enjoy the ride, Jack, rubberside down....

[tomallis]

Nice demonstration Jack. Very impressive and beautiful Peterbilt. They really are first class. I like the shift selector where they put it. Something else out of the way and streamlined. Thank you for taking us trucking in a gorgeous new Pete. Like you, I love trucks.

[wolfgangresch]

So thankful for all your videos brother!! Always praying for you and your family, for health and happiness and blessings!! You give so many to us 🇺🇸❤️

[kwshilts]

it is nice to see more videos coming out from you. Always a pleasure.

[slimmike]

I still love trucks i traded 18 wheels years ago for wings i fly for a living i been following you for years jack keep the video's coming love see how trucks are progressing in new technology

[J]

Keep doing the videos Jack. Since you went off road I can't find any one to follow, (suggestions please) You were the very first trucker video I watched and thank you for all the fun adventures. John Mullaney 38 years of trucking!

[briandufty]

Jack. Wish you Thanks giving. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU. AND You're family.. Love from New Zealand. Xx

[vernfrederick]

Thanks for the ride Jack your Awesome keep the videos coming thanks again

[dcijams]

I have the 2018 579, I'm 6'4" tall. I love mine

[staceyellis]

Great video. I think if you had that truck in the last couple of years you would still be trucking full time. The transmission shifter is in a great place, out of the road for getting into the bunk etc.

[princessstokes]

JACK I LOVE SO MANY SMILES... THANKS FOR SHARING

[louisglen]

I have driven several Pete's and like them. The shifter is in a convenient spot. A lot better in my opinion than on the dash. Pretty hard to compare MPG's when we don't know what HP the engine is rated at. Another great video! Maybe you are going to want to start driving again, now that you have finally been behind the wheel of a good truck! LOL

[bigdsteeltrucker]

If you are 6’5” that means the top of Little Guys head is at your belly button!

[khwoods]

Love the truck. With all the electronics you get used to where ever the shifter is!

[scottgodown]

Very nice truck, cant wait to get back to driving again.

[SteelyPaw]

Thanks for the tour Jack, I love trucks too, even if I an retired. I think some of the Volvos have a transmission switch like that, I know John (JBG Travels) new Volvo has that shift. He graduated from a 2013 Freightliner Cascadia with 10 speed manual, and he wanted Auto shift so bad he could taste it LOL., however he is one of ADL's best drivers I believe. I'm not sure but I think the Frieghtliner Cascadia has a similar shift on the right side of the steering column, you put it in gear using the switch, then the handle is like a paddle shifter so you can shift by sound or by hand but it has no clutch, I consider it auto shift as well. You asked so I gave you my best opinion. /// I got your joke about the storage box right away LOL... I've always like Peterbilt, and this seems to be an exceptional truck. I surmise the real test will be when it's pulling a near capacity loaded trailer. If some of my spelling of these trucks is not correct, please over-look it as I did not bother to look them up on Google, I took my best stab at it, but I think a smart guy like you will know what I'm talking about. BTW, that blue color is pretty much my favorite color of any truck I've seen. I believe Ford still paints Robin Egg Blue which is lighter but just as pretty and Freightliner puts out a nice blue color too, but lighter in color. Also the interior lay-out of the truck you showed was very nice. Had a very nice dash board, roomy and quiet.

[Houndini]

Great Review, Saw sparkle in your eyes & bounce in your step. I would stay right where you are @ Jack. Appears you got a good job at this time, I got feeling Trucking Business just starting on its Up's & Down's. But right now, If bought a new one it would be a Peterbilt. New engine are very fuel efficient to point amazing. My TK 2011 model is just about outdated on fuel efficiency. Trucking every penny counts.