Sweet ride …dreams do come true…also your hard work. Coming from someone who just hit 4 million miles (accident free) been very lucky over the last 35 years.
@@allenrichiez930 Truck driving is probably the occupation with the most experienced workforce. I have 1 1/2 years but the one that taught me how to drive was my dad's cousin. He turns 56 this year and has 37 years behind the wheel. He owns his own company with 4 trucks (all rigid chassis with hooks to change gravel beds, machine beds or asphalt tubs) and 3 trailers for them. A 2018 Scania R580, a 2020 Scania R650 a 2020 Scania R660 and a 2012 Scania R490. The last truck is the only remaining truck from his old fleet of 6 trucks (2x 6-series R580, 3x 6-series R730 and the R490)
Congrats there young man, nice rig. It takes some guts to jump out there & buy a truck like that. Especially in today's world. Back in my years it was hard as hell to get a bank to loan you the money. Good luck.
You have to really try to not make money with a truck these days, hauling jobs have never been as high in demand and profitable. I hope this guy keeps making it big!
I drove a 367 with similar colors, the fenders were a metallic brown. It was originally a set up as a slam bam transfer truck, but my boss made it a truck trailer to haul roofing tile. It was a shorter wheel base than most truck trailers and had no air ride, so it was very choppy, but it was a good little truck for driving in housing tracts and delivering cement roofing tile to new and remodeled homes. That is a beautiful truck you have, I never got to drive a 389, drove a couple 367 and a 359, but no Cadillacs….nice truck, glad you can enjoy it.
Congrats brother, much success to you! I've always wondered why trucks which are so expensive allow such easy access to the engine, while other vehicles open the hood from inside. I never understood that!
I ran a 1992 with a 3406C for 3 years to get me going . It was a beautiful old truck and ran me good . That said it had its wants and needs as all older trucks will . Ordered my 21’ last fall before the covid had its grips on truck sales . Took delivery of it in Feb, with the lack of down time and the just GO EVERY DAY reliability so far . The 21’ is on pace to make me and extra 50k gross this year … makes those payments look a lot easier with that kind of results ! Good luck Driver ( I went paccar 510 ) just because of the weight , I will subscribe to your channel just to see updates on the X15
@@nicksmith7552 There is a couple reasons as to why it affects value. One reason is that larger fleets buy the vast majority of paccar powered trucks and with all of the problems with newer trucks so they are dumping them with around 400,000 miles on them, 10-15 years ago large fleets would dump them with just under a million miles on them. So there is a constant supply of trucks less then 3 years old on the second hand market. Large fleets only buy new trucks so the only people who are going to buy those used trucks are owner operators or very small fleets. Since they make the paccar engines and transmissions they do not have to source them from cummins which is more expensive. They can also sell paccar powered trucks cheaper due to future revenue from parts and services on those engines. Owner operators chose trucks for different reasons then fleets. With large fleets they only care about 3 things and those are lowest possible purchases price, lowest fuel consumption and warranty since they are going to get rid of them not long after the 3 year 300,000 mile warranty is over. Since there are fewer cummins powered trucks they command a higher price and owner operators and small fleets are going to keep them as long as they still make money.
From a man who has driven company trucks for all 32 years of my trucking career, CONGRATS on your upgrade! I wish I was a young man again, I believe I'd have at least tried the O/O route, to a least get rid of some of the 'what if's' that I live with! Good luck, I hope you make great revenue and have great success!
Nice tractor! I have a 2020 389. I Have 238,000 miles on it and it’s doing great. X15 565. I also ordered another new one (389) w/605 - x15. Should get it in November.
Daaammmmnnn. All the bells and whistles. Enjoy it man. The only thing I wish you would have added to the video that you can do in another video is WHY you chose that truck over a volvo or cascadia or kenworth or international? Your situation may not match ours but the process of how you chose it can be insightful in helping others to pick the best truck for them. Trucks are built for specific kinds of hauling, so adding what you plan on hauling that matches the 280 would be good for new drivers/viewers to learn too. I bet that thing is gonna be smooth as silk cruising down the road with the long wheelbase and extra power.
@@Legendary_Bleu Why shouldn't you choose a Volvo? Genuine question as I'm not a driver. I'm a mechanic on mostly Volvo and Scania for a company, and the Volvos seems to be quite reliable, and they're easy to work on as well compared to Scania. Though I do know the FE has some issues with the waterpump, but that chassis and engine are designed by Renault and Nissan...
@@Legendary_Bleu rather be driving my vilvo then a builtpeter... its funny when im hauling 63500 up thru British Columbia and passing peterbuilts in the left lane... but then I got a x15 tuned deleted 665 hp 2275 lbs of tq ....
Congrats! That's pretty fancy Nancy. I'd still put in the fridge and TV for those times you'll have to wait or if you get stuck in weather. Investing in yourself is never a mistake! We need truckers more than ever so I'd say a smart decision right now anyway.
Not only is it a smart decision, it just about boarders on heroic to be a professional truck driver. With the pandemic raging on, truck drivers are easily the most important people holding the nation together. I wonder how many of the drivers realise just how important they really are, especially now. They are not just driving a truck. They are vital lifelines
@@indridcold8433 Do you guys think trucking schools would accept someone with a terrible work record? My driving record and criminal record are 100% clean. I'm 29 now and have made tons of mistakes in my 20s leading to a terrible work record. I've been holding a job steady for 1 year now but REALLY want to start a career in trucking.
@@brandondeese8073 yea dude just go to an accredited school/academy, sign a one year deal with them (they’ll more than like force u too anyway before they provide more than a couple days of schooling) and they’ll give u a job and pay for ur schooling as long as u fulfill ur contractual obligation. U can always buy out if u really want to leave the company I think. But that’d be stupid especially with ur bad work history lol .
Hey man, good luck and stay safe out there. I run locally under my own authority and haul steel. I'm 31. Went into ownership without any previous CDL A experience, however I had about 15 years of logistics background. Lots of money to be had, just remember that the bank don't mess around and we are dependent on our own health and drive to get that money in. My .02 that you didn't need to hear. I love my paid off 2015, couldn't sell me a new truck at even 0% interest. Keep it shiny side up driver.
Congratulations ! Very smart decision..... buying a truck with a warranty. Double your payments and save interest.... When you get the truck payed off, stop paying the insurance companies and pay yourself-how, only insure the truck for liability and save the money in a savings account what you would have paid for full coverage.... For a price the insurance companies are willing to take a risk, why aren’t you willing to take the same risk.
Lots of luck with it, beautiful truck, I’m jealous, stay safe, smartest thing you did was buying it used so you don’t have to pay that 11% FET on it, I would never buy new because of that bullshit tax
I've had 2 Pete's in my 30yrs... 83 359 and a 07 379....that 07 I got brand new...My favorite truck in all of my driving years.... Congrats young man!!
Ive been in Law enforcement for 4 years now. I have been contemplating leaving it to be an OTR Trucker. I am scared to leave such a good paying job with LOTS of overtime, though, but I just have always had the dream of being a trucker. Seems like a great life for a 33 year old single man.
Dude, that is one sexy beast, and very well deserved. You have absolutely every right to be proud of yourself for this accomplishment. Keep'er shiny side up brother!
I like your sled. It's all paccar. I drive a KW T-880 & a Pete 389 myself. 1 thing to look out for is the door stops top bolt gets loose & break off. Keep them tight. Use an 8mm socket to keep them tight. Thanks for sharing, drive safe. 🤠
@UCpQVywD4We1o455f9BkE4ew who told you that? According to Wikipedia, the manufacture of peterbilts happens in Texas. And regardless of where it’s built, it’s an American truck since it was designed by an American and built by an American company, moron.
Nice ride man and congratulations. I just noticed the mirrors are mounted on the cab instead of the doors like Kenworth. That's a heck of a lot more stable and less adjusting. Enjoy the ride.
My husband and I were watching your video. Fabulous truck - I don’t think that have them quite like that here in England. Then obviously we don’t have the distances or the road size! Anyway I would also like to say how generous the comments are from your fellow truck drivers in the USA.
Just stumbled across your video,hope things still going well for you, as Retired driver for god knows how many years here in the uk. , technology came to late for my drivin days finishing of in a scania v8 with fridge , tv , coffee maker and sat nav,its nice to see young blood taking the industry by the horns and making a living the hard way , not afraid to wake up and do a hard days work but loving the day just the same,one beutiful truck you got there, as we used to say in the uk , you look after your truck, and the truck looks after you , good luck to ya, some days will be hard some days will be bullshit ,but remember where theres shit there lies money, one day at a time driver , although in a different country and a different truck , good luck to ya driver , keep the wheels movin and ya trailer as full as it can be,,, simply keep on truckin , 👍👍
Wow, I love the color combo!!! It looks like you have trailers loaded and ready to go. Why did the other owner got rid of it? Anything but a paccard motor. Good luck with your new truck, like it alot.
Must feel awesome! Beautiful choice and congratulations! I've only driven in the Army. Don't even have my CDL. However, that time has come and this is what I've concluded: Most old school drivers shun the idea of a newer rig. For their own respective reasons. But mainly because of eLogs. If you start out on newer rigs, with or without eLogs I guess, Would y'all agree that it will make acquiring a CDL and maintaining employment with said CDL easier?
If you drove large heavy trucks in the Army talk to the DMV. A few friends of mine who drove HET's for the Army walked into the DMV with their Army paperwork and walked out with a CDL. Worth a shot and can save some headache since you have the experience. Keep in mind this is a decade ago and laws could've changed. Best of luck!
I did most of my class A style trucking in the military. I got the waiver form signed by my commander and then took that to the dmv. It allowed me to only take the computer test and then get my cdl. No driving test required. It may depend on your state, but there was supposed to be a nationwide bill allowing this everywhere back in like 2017?
That depends, the original (the best one) was a Freightliner FL86 cab over and in 2007 they went with the Peterbilt 379 and after that they went with the Western Star 5700. In the movie Bumblebee they brought him back to the original Freightliner FL cab over which they shouldn't have ever changed to begin with.
Timeless design and the colors look great my man. I still can't believe the wheel base! Lol. Glad to see you so stoked. Livin the dream. Safe travels man.
I LOVE the color combination !!!! And a great hp rating on that Cummins !!! I admit ...I have not yet driven a 389 . I have driven 379's many times ....the company I currently work for just purchased 6 brand new 2022 389's ....the first just arrived today . My 389 will arrive in about 6 to 8 weeks from now . I am very excited to get into my new 389 !! I just subscribed to your channel and I can't wait to see your videos of this BEAUTIFUL Pete :)
Mate I did 32years in the job, and I hope that you can make a good go at it 👍 nice prime mover good luck to you, my regards and respect from Australia 🇦🇺.
Hey nice rig just a FYI I’m on my 3rd 389 the first one I had I always did what you just did and opened the hood by the fenders… bad mistake it puts a lot of stress on the rivets and the fenders start to sag over time I learned the hard way lol but hey it’s your truck
Greetings from the Ohio Porters.🇺🇸 I come from a family of truckers…Dad started trucking in the 1930s. I have 2 brothers who have been trucking for quite some time. Even my 2 boys like trucks. When it gets into your blood watch out! 🤩🥰 This Pete looks so sharp! I hope and pray that it works out well for you. A new truck is always a treat. I drove aT2000 a few years ago and loved it, but that’s it as far as KW is concerned. I own a IH 9670 that I hope to haul grain with in the future. Looks like you haul just about anything. That’s good. Enjoyed the walk around. Does it have a 13 or 18 speed? Sweet ride! 🥰✌️
Beautiful.... just curious on your thoughts about no headache rack ? I started in 83 , back then, nobody would drive a tractor without one. I see lots without these days.
Congratulations bruh I would love to know how you were able to do everything without getting too personal I’m looking at potentially financing one just nervous and scared honestly
Here is a thought for you just in case you get stuck some where and you want to have a shower and change of cloths it would be nice to have a couple of changes in that closet. Get a inverter under the bunk then you can run 110 volt things like a { t/v } or a drill
Cheez-a-beauty, my brother. I'm ALL about getting what you want while you're young enough to enjoy it. NOW....... load that sleeper up with someone to "share the road with".
Congratulations! If you are going to serve the public with the most vital necessity of the modern world, you might as well do it with pride, style, power, and beauty! Thank you for doing your part to keep the nation operational! I must admit, I am experiencing considerable envy.
Nice you got the full package inside and out with all the lights and gauges it’s got everything you want except a back yard and a garage but you keep driving and you’ll fend up with such..... Congratulations kid
Hello Young Trucker. congrats & good luck with your business and yes, I do like the conventional Peterbilt's too, the last one I drove was (more than likely before you were born) in the mid-80's and did did have a 425 -CAT with a 13 speed and yes, it ran like the devil too. The only Cummins I drove back then was in a cab-over, which couldn't get out of it's own way and the only rpm you could use was ~1.300 to 1,800 or so while the CAT let you play from below 1,100 up all the way to 2,500+ rpm. At about the same time I had to use one of the first "Ant Eaters" with a 350 HP engine and a nine speed and no, I did not like to drive it too much even though it almost did turn around on a dime - sort of speak. The only thing on your new truck I don't like is that you have too many computers in it and, if I'm not mistaken, you can't run on more than one log book, what we had to do all the time to get things done having the 55 mph speed limit back then. Take care & put the hammer down!
Best of luck with your new Peterbilt its a fine truck , i hope you have many years of driving this lovely truck and you make money with it , greetings from Ireland , please make more videos down the line to tell us how your getting on and how things are going on the road
Sweet ride …dreams do come true…also your hard work. Coming from someone who just hit 4 million miles (accident free) been very lucky over the last 35 years.
35 years??? My god
Yeeeehawww buddy
@@allenrichiez930 Truck driving is probably the occupation with the most experienced workforce. I have 1 1/2 years but the one that taught me how to drive was my dad's cousin. He turns 56 this year and has 37 years behind the wheel. He owns his own company with 4 trucks (all rigid chassis with hooks to change gravel beds, machine beds or asphalt tubs) and 3 trailers for them. A 2018 Scania R580, a 2020 Scania R650 a 2020 Scania R660 and a 2012 Scania R490. The last truck is the only remaining truck from his old fleet of 6 trucks (2x 6-series R580, 3x 6-series R730 and the R490)
@@tntfreddan3138 that’s impressive as fuck i don’t think I could ever work for so long then again truck driving seems peaceful
Wow, that's impressive.
Congrats there young man, nice rig. It takes some guts to jump out there & buy a truck like that. Especially in today's world. Back in my years it was hard as hell to get a bank to loan you the money. Good luck.
Ain't that the truth!...💪😎🍺
Today it's hard to keep them from loaning you money. How times change.
You have to really try to not make money with a truck these days, hauling jobs have never been as high in demand and profitable.
I hope this guy keeps making it big!
I drove a 367 with similar colors, the fenders were a metallic brown. It was originally a set up as a slam bam transfer truck, but my boss made it a truck trailer to haul roofing tile. It was a shorter wheel base than most truck trailers and had no air ride, so it was very choppy, but it was a good little truck for driving in housing tracts and delivering cement roofing tile to new and remodeled homes. That is a beautiful truck you have, I never got to drive a 389, drove a couple 367 and a 359, but no Cadillacs….nice truck, glad you can enjoy it.
38k is break-in 😂 its basically brand new. What a beautiful truck. Congratulations 👏
Time for a new spark plugs !
@@ansv3340 Spark plugs?? Do you even diesel?
@@ErectkyleDysfunction You must be cool with all that breeze blowing over you
@@ansv3340 don't forget about the blinker fluid XD
@@haran9104 what about exhaust bearings ?
Love the conventional layout, timeless classic. A real looker, great choice, enjoy!!
Congrats brother, much success to you! I've always wondered why trucks which are so expensive allow such easy access to the engine, while other vehicles open the hood from inside. I never understood that!
I ran a 1992 with a 3406C for 3 years to get me going . It was a beautiful old truck and ran me good . That said it had its wants and needs as all older trucks will . Ordered my 21’ last fall before the covid had its grips on truck sales . Took delivery of it in Feb, with the lack of down time and the just GO EVERY DAY reliability so far . The 21’ is on pace to make me and extra 50k gross this year … makes those payments look a lot easier with that kind of results ! Good luck Driver ( I went paccar 510 ) just because of the weight , I will subscribe to your channel just to see updates on the X15
The paccar engine kills the resale value of the truck.
@@mikeshultz1007 hey Mike, why is that ?
@@nicksmith7552 There is a couple reasons as to why it affects value. One reason is that larger fleets buy the vast majority of paccar powered trucks and with all of the problems with newer trucks so they are dumping them with around 400,000 miles on them, 10-15 years ago large fleets would dump them with just under a million miles on them. So there is a constant supply of trucks less then 3 years old on the second hand market. Large fleets only buy new trucks so the only people who are going to buy those used trucks are owner operators or very small fleets. Since they make the paccar engines and transmissions they do not have to source them from cummins which is more expensive. They can also sell paccar powered trucks cheaper due to future revenue from parts and services on those engines. Owner operators chose trucks for different reasons then fleets. With large fleets they only care about 3 things and those are lowest possible purchases price, lowest fuel consumption and warranty since they are going to get rid of them not long after the 3 year 300,000 mile warranty is over. Since there are fewer cummins powered trucks they command a higher price and owner operators and small fleets are going to keep them as long as they still make money.
@@mikeshultz1007 Hi Mike, thanks for your reply, much appreciated.
From a man who has driven company trucks for all 32 years of my trucking career, CONGRATS on your upgrade! I wish I was a young man again, I believe I'd have at least tried the O/O route, to a least get rid of some of the 'what if's' that I live with!
Good luck, I hope you make great revenue and have great success!
You can still go for it brother!
A beautiful Peterbilt! Pure Peterbilt Class & Prestige at it's finest! Thanks for sharing this with us! Safe travels!!
I am not a trucker - I think your new truck looks awesome.
Nice tractor! I have a 2020 389. I Have 238,000 miles on it and it’s doing great. X15 565. I also ordered another new one (389) w/605 - x15. Should get it in November.
Did you get your new one yet and how much did it cost with the 605-x15? Thinking about getting one myself.
@@AntTurner I haven’t got it yet. It was supposed to be here in October then November and now they are saying to build date January 20th. We’ll see.
@@steveholman3832 oh ok, thanks anyway.
Nice to still see a "flat top" sleeper. Truck safe. . . .10-4
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That is one beautiful truck you have a right to be proud congrats....good luck with it.....
Daaammmmnnn. All the bells and whistles. Enjoy it man. The only thing I wish you would have added to the video that you can do in another video is WHY you chose that truck over a volvo or cascadia or kenworth or international? Your situation may not match ours but the process of how you chose it can be insightful in helping others to pick the best truck for them. Trucks are built for specific kinds of hauling, so adding what you plan on hauling that matches the 280 would be good for new drivers/viewers to learn too. I bet that thing is gonna be smooth as silk cruising down the road with the long wheelbase and extra power.
Never chose a Volvo. Everyone in the trucking business knows this but yet I still see people buying them
@@Legendary_Bleu Why shouldn't you choose a Volvo? Genuine question as I'm not a driver. I'm a mechanic on mostly Volvo and Scania for a company, and the Volvos seems to be quite reliable, and they're easy to work on as well compared to Scania.
Though I do know the FE has some issues with the waterpump, but that chassis and engine are designed by Renault and Nissan...
@@Legendary_Bleu rather be driving my vilvo then a builtpeter... its funny when im hauling 63500 up thru British Columbia and passing peterbuilts in the left lane... but then I got a x15 tuned deleted 665 hp 2275 lbs of tq ....
Congratulations young man. May God bless you and keep you safe and financially 🙏 productive.
Congrats! That's pretty fancy Nancy. I'd still put in the fridge and TV for those times you'll have to wait or if you get stuck in weather. Investing in yourself is never a mistake! We need truckers more than ever so I'd say a smart decision right now anyway.
Not only is it a smart decision, it just about boarders on heroic to be a professional truck driver. With the pandemic raging on, truck drivers are easily the most important people holding the nation together. I wonder how many of the drivers realise just how important they really are, especially now. They are not just driving a truck. They are vital lifelines
@@indridcold8433 Do you guys think trucking schools would accept someone with a terrible work record? My driving record and criminal record are 100% clean. I'm 29 now and have made tons of mistakes in my 20s leading to a terrible work record. I've been holding a job steady for 1 year now but REALLY want to start a career in trucking.
@@brandondeese8073 yea dude just go to an accredited school/academy, sign a one year deal with them (they’ll more than like force u too anyway before they provide more than a couple days of schooling) and they’ll give u a job and pay for ur schooling as long as u fulfill ur contractual obligation. U can always buy out if u really want to leave the company I think. But that’d be stupid especially with ur bad work history lol .
Only need the fridge . Phones are tvs lol
I was a company driver doing flat deck and boy I'm so much happier now that I bought my own truck and do long haul ltl dry van, nice rig man
Hey man, good luck and stay safe out there. I run locally under my own authority and haul steel. I'm 31. Went into ownership without any previous CDL A experience, however I had about 15 years of logistics background.
Lots of money to be had, just remember that the bank don't mess around and we are dependent on our own health and drive to get that money in. My .02 that you didn't need to hear. I love my paid off 2015, couldn't sell me a new truck at even 0% interest.
Keep it shiny side up driver.
Gorgeous truck I’ve been in the business for 40 years and then working on Peter built for 20 years class act
You should know how to spell Peterbilt by now, stupid.
Nice truck dude!
Wish you a lot of safe miles and no issues with it!!
Keep on truckin'!
Congratulations ! Very smart decision..... buying a truck with a warranty. Double your payments and save interest....
When you get the truck payed off, stop paying the insurance companies and pay yourself-how, only insure the truck for liability and save the money in a savings account what you would have paid for full coverage....
For a price the insurance companies are willing to take a risk, why aren’t you willing to take the same risk.
Congrats, That thing is so pretty I would be afraid to drive it.
Lots of luck with it, beautiful truck, I’m jealous, stay safe, smartest thing you did was buying it used so you don’t have to pay that 11% FET on it, I would never buy new because of that bullshit tax
You still have to pay your state sales tax, unless you one of those 3 states that have no sales tax ,
@@ansv3340 it's more than just three states.
@@lilcourtny08 nh de , and Or I think or wa, are the only 3 states that have no sales tax
@@ansv3340 Alaska and Montana don't have sales tax
@@ansv3340 OR, MT, AK, DE, NH
My trucking dream. Hopefully next year for me once I become an owner/ operator. Best of luck with the new ride
I know nothing of trucks. I got recommended this vid and clicked. What a gorgeous machine, congratulations man.
Congratulations man! Great looking flattop Pete!
I've had 2 Pete's in my 30yrs... 83 359 and a 07 379....that 07 I got brand new...My favorite truck in all of my driving years.... Congrats young man!!
Ive been in Law enforcement for 4 years now. I have been contemplating leaving it to be an OTR Trucker. I am scared to leave such a good paying job with LOTS of overtime, though, but I just have always had the dream of being a trucker. Seems like a great life for a 33 year old single man.
Get your CDL first, and then decide from there.
As a fellow LOE, Think of your pension , (if you have one) it’s worth more than gold brotha ,
Life is short, follow your dream, pension, or no pension you’ll be happy in the long run. I did, never happier .
That Peterbilt gives me the same sensation as the poster that I had om my wall in the eighties. Wonderful!
Looks great man, congrats!
Dude, that is one sexy beast, and very well deserved. You have absolutely every right to be proud of yourself for this accomplishment. Keep'er shiny side up brother!
Congrats young man. Sounds like you have a good head on shoulders. We need more hardworking people like you in the world. Stay safe.
Hardworking…Up to his eyeballs in debt..Yeah okay
I like your sled. It's all paccar. I drive a KW T-880 & a Pete 389 myself. 1 thing to look out for is the door stops top bolt gets loose & break off. Keep them tight. Use an 8mm socket to keep them tight. Thanks for sharing, drive safe. 🤠
Hey Working Dude….🇺🇸loves yah for taking the risk….and doing the WORK to make the DREAM👊🇺🇸👊
It’s built in Canada moron
@UCpQVywD4We1o455f9BkE4ew who told you that? According to Wikipedia, the manufacture of peterbilts happens in Texas. And regardless of where it’s built, it’s an American truck since it was designed by an American and built by an American company, moron.
Nice ride man and congratulations. I just noticed the mirrors are mounted on the cab instead of the doors like Kenworth. That's a heck of a lot more stable and less adjusting. Enjoy the ride.
She's beautiful congratulations dude 👍
My husband and I were watching your video. Fabulous truck - I don’t think that have them quite like that here in England. Then obviously we don’t have the distances or the road size! Anyway I would also like to say how generous the comments are from your fellow truck drivers in the USA.
Congratulations! Enjoy your new truck!!
Just stumbled across your video,hope things still going well for you, as Retired driver for god knows how many years here in the uk. , technology came to late for my drivin days finishing of in a scania v8 with fridge , tv , coffee maker and sat nav,its nice to see young blood taking the industry by the horns and making a living the hard way , not afraid to wake up and do a hard days work but loving the day just the same,one beutiful truck you got there, as we used to say in the uk , you look after your truck, and the truck looks after you , good luck to ya, some days will be hard some days will be bullshit ,but remember where theres shit there lies money, one day at a time driver , although in a different country and a different truck , good luck to ya driver , keep the wheels movin and ya trailer as full as it can be,,, simply keep on truckin , 👍👍
Beautiful.
Be safe my friend. God bless you.
Not sure how I got here as I know nothing about trucks but I know a beauty when I see one.
Great way to avoid the FET buying it slightly used
Hello
Nice to see Peterbilt manufacturing trucks again.
Wow, I love the color combo!!! It looks like you have trailers loaded and ready to go. Why did the other owner got rid of it? Anything but a paccard motor. Good luck with your new truck, like it alot.
Good for you brother. I’ll pray it works out for you. 398 Flattop. Nice white. Keep on Trucking
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Must feel awesome! Beautiful choice and congratulations!
I've only driven in the Army. Don't even have my CDL. However, that time has come and this is what I've concluded:
Most old school drivers shun the idea of a newer rig. For their own respective reasons. But mainly because of eLogs.
If you start out on newer rigs, with or without eLogs I guess, Would y'all agree that it will make acquiring a CDL and maintaining employment with said CDL easier?
If you drove large heavy trucks in the Army talk to the DMV. A few friends of mine who drove HET's for the Army walked into the DMV with their Army paperwork and walked out with a CDL. Worth a shot and can save some headache since you have the experience. Keep in mind this is a decade ago and laws could've changed. Best of luck!
Your military experience will count for experience with most insurance companies. Thank you for your service.?
I did most of my class A style trucking in the military. I got the waiver form signed by my commander and then took that to the dmv. It allowed me to only take the computer test and then get my cdl. No driving test required. It may depend on your state, but there was supposed to be a nationwide bill allowing this everywhere back in like 2017?
My dream colors, nicely done. Keep the door shut and the wheels turning. Be safe out there.
Good luck with the new truck it's beautiful!!!!!!!!
Lovely truck, great choice of color - congratulations. 👍👍
Thank you! 👍
Love the rig brother , keep on trucking stay safe man . 10-4 .
WOW, just WOW!!!!! That is absolutely gorgeous (just like your accent) 👍☺️ Sending good luck from Scotland for many trouble free miles💖
I love that it still looks like Optimus 😭♥️
With the flat top
That depends, the original (the best one) was a Freightliner FL86 cab over and in 2007 they went with the Peterbilt 379 and after that they went with the Western Star 5700. In the movie Bumblebee they brought him back to the original Freightliner FL cab over which they shouldn't have ever changed to begin with.
Timeless design and the colors look great my man. I still can't believe the wheel base! Lol.
Glad to see you so stoked. Livin the dream. Safe travels man.
Beautiful truck. Love the colors
3:21 I like the window low down in the door - a nice safety feature, to expose a blind spot.
First time seeing ur videos,sharp truck. Congrats!
Hell yeah....... I met guy at TTT tucson az. That was saying he was getting insane fuel mileage. Badass truck hell yeah hope you do well......
Awesome!! That day is coming someday I am going to have to buy a newer truck
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Congrats brother, much success to you!
you're ready to roll. You bought a million mile truck. Take good care of her and she will serve you well. You made a good decision
congrats on your truck cant wait to get my cdl and start my journey
I LOVE the color combination !!!! And a great hp rating on that Cummins !!! I admit ...I have not yet driven a 389 . I have driven 379's many times ....the company I currently work for just purchased 6 brand new 2022 389's ....the first just arrived today . My 389 will arrive in about 6 to 8 weeks from now . I am very excited to get into my new 389 !! I just subscribed to your channel and I can't wait to see your videos of this BEAUTIFUL Pete :)
You will love the Davco fuel system.
Mate I did 32years in the job, and I hope that you can make a good go at it 👍 nice prime mover good luck to you, my regards and respect from Australia 🇦🇺.
Hey nice rig just a FYI I’m on my 3rd 389 the first one I had I always did what you just did and opened the hood by the fenders… bad mistake it puts a lot of stress on the rivets and the fenders start to sag over time I learned the hard way lol but hey it’s your truck
What CW Said.
Greetings from the Ohio Porters.🇺🇸 I come from a family of truckers…Dad started trucking in the 1930s. I have 2 brothers who have been trucking for quite some time. Even my 2 boys like trucks. When it gets into your blood watch out! 🤩🥰 This Pete looks so sharp! I hope and pray that it works out well for you. A new truck is always a treat. I drove aT2000 a few years ago and loved it, but that’s it as far as KW is concerned. I own a IH 9670 that I hope to haul grain with in the future. Looks like you haul just about anything. That’s good. Enjoyed the walk around. Does it have a 13 or 18 speed? Sweet ride! 🥰✌️
Beautiful.... just curious on your thoughts about no headache rack ? I started in 83 , back then, nobody would drive a tractor without one. I see lots without these days.
It used to be a dot reg you had to have either a headache rack or a head board on the trailer have you ever seen a load of pipe go through a sleeper
It’s a brand new truck. 38k miles is a warm up. CONGRATS MY MAN!!
That’s a smart move man👌🤙
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I subscribed and lots of luck with your new ride. Keep er clean. Very classy lookin paint. You will enjoy her especially the ride
Congratulations bruh I would love to know how you were able to do everything without getting too personal I’m looking at potentially financing one just nervous and scared honestly
Thank you for showing that hard work will get you where you want to be!
Congratulations man It’s my dream to own one of those too one day just wondering what the price is on one of those
My dad said his was about 290000 he got his used
@@ajsnipzz1244 yeah cut that in half bud.
@@canamxmr4760 he probably meant Canadian 😆
Here is a thought for you just in case you get stuck some where and you want to have a shower and change of cloths it would be nice to have a couple of changes in that closet. Get a inverter under the bunk then you can run 110 volt things like a { t/v } or a drill
OUTSTANDING. ! 🇺🇸😎🏆
Best of wishes to your driver lots of safe miles and To your good house hope your drive it for many years to come
magnificent.
Beautiful color combo! Legendary brown!
What a beautiful machine.As a retired County driver-we only had International trucks-need I say more?Enjoy your new ride,all the best.
Congratulations!! Always have loved the 389's. She's beautiful and you should be proud!
Nice rig.. classic colour scheme
only thing I'd personally change is the headlights. I'd have the classic round lamps on
I love the nostalgic look of these
Beautiful truck young man. Go make your family proud.
Congratulations on the new truck . I’ll keep watching and see you work it..
Good for you my man! 👍. That is one sharp semi. Can't go wrong with a Peterbilt, should last a very long time. Much respect.
I’m not a truck driver but man that is a beautiful truck God Bless 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I own a 2018 flat top peterbilt viper red color and it feels so comfortable going down the road.
Cheez-a-beauty, my brother. I'm ALL about getting what you want while you're young enough to enjoy it. NOW....... load that sleeper up with someone to "share the road with".
Congratulations! If you are going to serve the public with the most vital necessity of the modern world, you might as well do it with pride, style, power, and beauty! Thank you for doing your part to keep the nation operational! I must admit, I am experiencing considerable envy.
Nice you got the full package inside and out with all the lights and gauges it’s got everything you want except a back yard and a garage but you keep driving and you’ll fend up with such.....
Congratulations kid
Nice truck! Have a lot of safe miles with this beauty.
Hello Young Trucker.
congrats & good luck with your business and yes, I do like the conventional Peterbilt's too, the last one
I drove was (more than likely before you were born) in the mid-80's and did did have a 425 -CAT with a 13 speed and yes, it ran like the devil too.
The only Cummins I drove back then was in a cab-over, which couldn't get out of it's own way and the only rpm you could use was ~1.300 to 1,800 or so while the CAT let you play from below 1,100 up all the way to 2,500+ rpm.
At about the same time I had to use one of the first "Ant Eaters" with a 350 HP engine and a nine speed
and no, I did not like to drive it too much even though it almost did turn around on a dime - sort of speak.
The only thing on your new truck I don't like is that you have too many computers in it and, if I'm not
mistaken, you can't run on more than one log book, what we had to do all the time to get things done
having the 55 mph speed limit back then.
Take care & put the hammer down!
Congratulations I'm glad you did it probably be more happier with a newer truck than the old truck
That is a truly beautiful piece of machinery
Good luck with it. beautiful looking truck. Peterbilt was always my favorit truck. I'm retired truck driver. I miss it alot...
Fine looking old school outfit, good luck and enjoy the ride.
Bet that payment ain’t cheap…. You’re super excited till the payment comes due…. Looks great..
Congratulations man ! I’m a company driver right now. But I’ll be where you at time to come
Congrats man, looks great, grace and peace of Christ be upon you!
Best of luck with your new Peterbilt its a fine truck , i hope you have many years of driving this lovely truck and you make money with it , greetings from Ireland , please make more videos down the line to tell us how your getting on and how things are going on the road