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

Oct 23, 2014

Updated Jun 24, 2020

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

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