Indiana Jack Reviews a 2020 Peterbilt 579 

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Another classic Jack video!

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

When I drove over the road, I always took my boots off before going in the sleeper compartment.

I could see you driving that truck into all the TA's and Loves around

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

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

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.

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

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 🇺🇸❤️

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.

I absolutely love these trucks! I'd maybe like to have one someday with an 18 or 13 speed.

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

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

Love the Pete looking awesome 👍🏻 keep on trucking jack.

Thanks for sharing Jack. Nice looking truck. I would drive it.

Does the refrigerator have a safety latch on the door to keep it from piping open on a bumpy road like current models of Volvo? 🤠

Very nice Pete, one of my favorite trucks

I drove a 579 with a 13spd in it i loved it super nice truck

Wow I love that truck very nice and very amazing and loaded truck and very nice storage also great truck jack

Okay, I got to know! Does it have heated seats?

Nice truck !!. Freightliner has the shifter on steering wheel column also. It a good spot for it

Hay Indiana Jack I love what you do man keep doin it rock on brother.

Love the Pete. I owned one when I was trucking.

Test Drove a 579. Very comfy and quite indeed

Can you show the process of you booking a load of the DAT load board

I think the shifter is in a good location. Too many trucks have them down beside the seat or up on the dash, so you are reaching for them to use it.

Good to see you jack mighty fine semi somne one will be glad to get that baby.sam

great review Jack, I think the shifter is in a good spot

Hi Jack,great truck,i can see you living in it 😉

Nice truck Jack. Thanks for sharing the video...

Nice to see they didn’t cheap out and actually got the sears seats

Single Bunk? What's the sense of having the loft then? just more area to heat and cool. Id rather have the mid roof, running single or team.

Did I miss the shifter?

Nice truck but I want one in a manual transmission(13 speed).

just off the top of my head, the shifter being where it is I could easily get confused with wiper handle while driving down the road

hey Jack hows the black cat doing? Can we get an update please?

So how did that truck got there if it never driven before ?

Hello Jack; Thanks for the tour of the Pete.(very impressive). My I suggest a possible future video of the Truck show in "Greencaslltle Virginia " in October. It's a three day event,and has absolutely beautiful "Big Rig trucks at the event" if you haven't been, I really think you and the subscribers would enjoy it. As always enjoyed the videos Isabella

The transmission selector looks kinda cheesy and weak. How long would it hold up?

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!

Got one and I love it

I Like it....the Shifter Spot is Better than the Volvo I was Driving..it was on the seat, made it hard to kick the feet around to get in the sleeper.....All trucks just take a little getting used to...But I would Sure Take this one!!

I just read about the Volvo I-See transmission that learns and memorises routes and their topography to optimise action... Does Peterbilt have same kind of stuff? I know, many are so old school they become sick of new features but I'm actually very interested... Waiting to get free of that steering wheel, too!

Beautiful Truck Jack

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

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.

On my second 579 good truck first one put 550000 had isx . Just got new one with x15 and is one month old

How does it go? They forgot the stick.

Jack did you not say your over or around 6' 4" this is cool

Jack loved the otr videos best of luck in semiretirement

Is he still around? I haven't seen any newer videos

That is a very beautiful truck.

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.

i only like the old school petes i owned a 1999 379 sharp looking real truck, with 10 inch straight pipes

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

Great video! Nice Pete!

Hey jack great video, loved that color on that truck, what’s the horsepower?

Collision mitigation system is a nightmare. Ours is constantly locking the brakes for no reason.

I love the truck though I would want a double bunk for an additional occupant. I would also want a manual transmission though the automatic is nice when going through a traffic jam or city in some respects.Thanks for your review😊.

very well appointed truck

High quality video!

You had the Panther truck b-roll - I drove by Panther’s headquarters today. 👍🏻

Beautiful rig

Awesome Pete!

Refrigerator size for an UltraLoft?

I thank it is a very nice truck

I drive a 20 579 with automatic, it has a Paccar engine and Pete's transmission. I wish it had an Allison trans they shift easier, glide into the grears.

PB looked real good,however reminds me of that"new"car smell that hooks you everytime,that is until you see the monthly payments,would imagine you can really jack the price up by optioning it out with lots of bells and whistles,BTW what year did you show that new engine?

Hello Jack , enjoying the 579 Peterbilt . Do you as a long time truck have a opinion on the x 15 engine . I have heard both plus an minus on it .Take Care ,Be safe . 👍👍😊✌

What ever happened to the 18 speed standard?

sure different than the ones I drove! The simple transmission doesn't seem like trucking but with back issues it would sure be easier to drive.

Looks really Nice! 👍

I was thinking about getting another Volvo, like my old 2008, but I've been hearing horror stories about service and parts for them lately. I've almost certainly decided my next truck will be a Paccar.

Great looking truck. Was that leather interior? Transmission shifter was different but no worse than any other truck. Just different style. I always heard they were one of the best built trucks on the road.

Great review. I hope you eventually get to at least see the new Autocar. It is not a trash truck but a reentry of Autocar into cross county trucking.

how much was it

Love the video, but I fail to see the difference between this Pete and the last 5 or 6 model years, aside from the engine...

A very nice truck but dont know how long that shiftlever will do its job, it looks a bit flimsy.

awesome my brother bought 2020 Pete 389 it's awesome too I did give it up to drive it personal health reasons I did not drive it what time I have a lift here I am going to enjoy the way I want to

When your on the road like you are you deserve to drive a nice truck!

It still has the pillow stealing gap at the top and bottom of the mattress

Hello Jack the real test will be putting it to work with load on it but I would like to drive it because it's an automatic.

How’s Shnieder trainer job goin Jack?

Beautiful truck

What a beauty!

I thought peterbilts had oval holes for a design in the rims have they stopped making those type of rims

Love that truck ❤️

1:02 Nice music! When did you get so funky Jack?

Would have liked to hear more about the specs Jack... Hp, fuel capacity, jake brake, but all in all, Thanks for the peek at a new Pete..... Safe travels bro.

weres jack gone did he pass away

Whats the color called?

The oil dip stick was upside down.

I love that blue color

I drove 2019 International with same engine and automatic transmission, did not like it, especially that bells and safety whistles. Went back to manual and happy.. Some people like automatic and some do manuals, I'm a manual person. Safe travels to all.