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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[@cathy9160]

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

[@phizzyt888]

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.

[@firstamendmenttshirt4768]

Automatic is lazy.

[@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.

[@XSteele]

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

[@kwshilts]

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

[@tomallis3954]

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.

[@wolfgangresch1650]

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 🇺🇸❤️

[@paulmartin5787]

Another classic Jack video!

[@vernfrederick5025]

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

[@slimmike8228]

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

[@princessstokes975]

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

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

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

[@dcijams]

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

[@1BEAVIS13]

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

[@7viewerlogic670]

Preach on brother Beavis!

[@bigtom3422]

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

[@scottgodown569]

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

[@khwoods01]

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

[@RyanDoonan]

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

[@TheFloridatrucker]

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

[@silvercomet5125]

Very nice Pete, one of my favorite trucks

[@staceyellis9193]

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.

[@biketouringusa4390]

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

[@dmitryn.4403]

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

[@bigdsteeltrucker]

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

[@J2498]

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!

[@darkranger869]

JBG travels and riding with Dave are both pretty good vloggers

[@briandufty5081]

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

[@YaBoyBaby916]

Test Drove a 579. Very comfy and quite indeed

[@matthewsorensen2147]

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

[@justinfountain2345]

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

[@brandtgeiger]

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

[@isabellawebb3914]

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

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

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!!

[@vernfrederick5025]

Beautiful Truck Jack

[@ramonamohammed6626]

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

[@7viewerlogic670]

Great video! Nice Pete!

[@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.

[@killbill6245]

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

[@harlandgiles8612]

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

[@donleblanc7223]

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

[@torque6389]

High quality video!

[@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.

[@samrugtiv3839]

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

[@lakilucky7466]

Beautiful rig

[@jenniferwhite6089]

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

[@louisglen1653]

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

[@chriswarras6328]

Got one and I love it

[@theacceptableexceptional6025]

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

[@ellisschoffstall5554]

very well appointed truck

[@johnmaloney265]

Jack loved the otr videos best of luck in semiretirement

[@tallone09]

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

[@gord2358]

Awesome Pete!

[@kens.3729]

Looks really Nice! 👍

[@mikemissel7785]

Beautiful truck

[@danielbishop9737]

I love that blue color

[@happypappy6371]

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.

[@christinerawiri9077]

That is a very beautiful truck.

[@shnimmuc]

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.

[@charlesramsey8131]

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

[@diesel379x]

I got this same truck. Mpg is amazing 👏

[@davidkattan1275]

How much mpg we talking about?

[@diesel379x]

@@davidkattan1275 i pull a reefer with side skirts. This truck avg low 8's fully loaded and close nine empty. Running 68 its only turning about 1225 rpm. Now its not the fastest in the hills with the 2.79 rear end. If you want more performance you will have to put the auto in manual mode and shift it yourself. I only got 88k miles so I expect mpg to go up once I get lil more miles on it.

[@robertweber2145]

Beautiful truck I dont have a problem with where the shifter is. But there is a few things that needs addressed. 1 no microwave place I saw. 2 if you spending that much time in it your down time a tv would be nice. 3 saw no cb. 4 it's not sitting out in front of my house. Have a great weekend.

[@brynmartin7889]

I thank it is a very nice truck

[@Beun007]

What a beauty!

[@ronaldpeterson742]

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

[@MasterWitchDoctor]

great video Jack the 579 is my favorite new tractor. They are nice looking, have very responsive handling, tight turn radius, ride nice, and a lot of room. Too bad you can't get gliders anymore because the 579 gliders the best choice in my opinion. Sorry but I am not a fan of the Cumaparts and these emission friendly engines. Give me a C15 or Series60 and I'm good to go.

[@outperformancelife3145]

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😊.

[@sparky5860]

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.

[@napoleonbonaparte6037]

Love that truck ❤️

[@mcentirejerry]

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.

[@rogerr.7228]

That's my ultimate dream truck except I'd want it in legendary blue, but regardless that's a beautiful blue too.

[@genekearce7369]

WISH THAT YA WAS STILL ON THE ROAD MISS YA.

[@iivaridark6850]

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!

[@michaelbriggs2136]

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

[@stuartroland9605]

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 . 👍👍😊✌

[@dannyp4511]

We miss you Jack. I hope all is well. Give us a update. Thank you

[@thomascarrolljr.5015]

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.

[@davidhbingham6812]

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? 🤠

[@ronaldpayne896]

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?

[@Niles442]

You're like a little kid with a new big boy toy truck!

[@roddickenson1821]

I have to disagree this is far from a big boy truck ,its not a manual it's all plastic and it's not a straight piped 2 stack and big boys dont need all the drvr assist braking bullshit ,💪😎

[@gregoryrapier3021]

I drove in the 70s 11 western states. I drove 40 ft flats /truck and trailer tankers (fuel) /27 ft doubles. Trans 4x4 /4x3 /5x3 and 13 and 15 speed roadrangers. If the trucks were the way they are now I would still be driving. I quit driving and went back to the metal trades.

[@marvinelder3828]

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.

[@SemperFido9915]

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.

[@geraldwromer9382]

Nothing but issues lol

[@deanmoore1752]

Don't get the bendix radar, this Pete is awful with it. Going back to freightliner

[@joshsummers8606]

indianajacktrucker that '20 Peterbilt 579 is a beautiful truck.

[@austinvickers9294]

I like the fact its an automatic very roomie pretty color like that blue

[@mikenichols9234]

never drove automatic but id learn for that truck wow looked like a dream truck seemed to drive smooth and looked liveable inside like you wouldnt get claustrophobic hahahaha

[@shanewalton3361]

The Pete t680 is a beautiful truck too. If you haven’t done the t880 you should do that one too

[@lionelrutherford1600]

Hay jack my truck is a year younger than that one I call her scarlet and I have been driving it for about 2 half years and I don't mind the auto shifter just miss the old manual shifter I'm like you i miss the old ones more

[@philwoerpel6144]

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.

[@sr633]

The only thing missing was a trailer hooked behind you Jack and 8 minutes on your clock to get to a rest stop.

[@Swack1]

Nice cab, jury still out on that X-15. Ask K.R.

[@donaldlarson359]

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.

[@smokyjones4054]

The new world , ELECTRONICS, takes the fun out of driving the mountains out west with a heavy load.

[@xDGKRivas22x]

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

[@Onemattressatatime]

Its blue I love it

[@patrickray2329]

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

[@outperformancelife3145]

I agree though I would probably get it in a 15 or 18 speed.

[@CrimeVid]

years ago the word was that automatic transmissions caused heavier fuel use, is that still the case ?

[@Jimmypupkin]

CrimeVid these aren’t automatics like your car these are standard transmissions like you’d find in a traditional truck but instead of a stick coming out of the top you have two electric motor that do the shifting.

[@billalbion]

@@Jimmypupkin Constant mesh gearbox, the gear change is computer controlled. No torque converter so fuel consumption is as good if not better than driver controlled.

[@kcgibbs]

CrimeVid No, automated shift transmissions are much more fuel efficient. These aren’t automatic as in a car, rather a manual transmission that the truck automatically shifts at the optimum time.

[@galadriel812]

i LIKE IT IM GOING TO BUY ONE

[@everettjasonmatthews7287]

That shifter is just like the shifter Freightliner uses

[@dementegg]

These are nice I drive one for work.

[@artist4truth]

I love my 579 ultra loft, and yes I do live in full time. The 12 speed auto is far superior to autos of the past. I also like the shifter up on the column. More space for important stuff like coffee cup. lol

[@emreeroglu8519]

Recap Hi, Do you still have that Pete 579? If so, how is it so far? Any major problems? Thx

[@artist4truth]

@@emreeroglu8519like all new trucks takes a year to work the kinks out We put 400k on them and trade for a new one.

[@artist4truth]

@@emreeroglu8519 I plan on buying this one at that time.

[@TruckingwithDoubleDs]

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

[@capazontwo]

No Lil Guy costarring in your video, I thought you guys were a team. Real nice truck thanks for the tour. Looks like the truck had over a thousand miles, not zero miles.