Test drive - 2021 Peterbilt 389!!

[@phillp7777]

Yes cabspace upfront looks really narrow.. 0:44 seems it would feel crowded be jammed up esp if teamdriving w guy in pass seat.. less space.

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Great truck. Length of the hood will not be a problem, unless you do a lot city driving. Watch Super Trucker Dan to get a driver’s take on the difference between a “hood” and an aero truck and the Paccar engine. All the best with your decision. Blessings

[@WonDollarBill]

Thanks for a tour of the modern semi. I've always wondered what they look like when I see those sleepers.

[@michaelquatrano6189]

The exhaust is definitely better behind the cab. Not so easy to do with a sleeper. Best of everything to you on your endeavor.

[@phillp7777]

Hi Bob.. nice tour.. that stupid frig up top ? ..that's bassbackwards should be down below bottom.. 1:21 not uptop..plus it looks be overhanging frt edge.. omg.. screwed up.. and small frig sucks.. plus they leak out water when need defrosting.... Bed is so wide 0:59 ..have narrow lil closet 1:38 space under microwave spot there... if hadnormal width bed prob put good size frig/frzr under the microwave. rght? not need queen size bed in cab.. too wide wasted space. ..best has lots of nicewindows in back, above moon roof, frt r pass door... but... do Tdrivers like those windows or are they not needed.. easier to break in etc?

[@james1795]

Good video Bob. Nice truck. But if you can't see, you can't see. A no for me. Your eyes in the video say "not for me ". Good seein' ya again. Stay safe.

[@BullseyeBob]

Yeah.....my preference is to see right in front of the truck, not just way ahead of it.

[@phillp7777]

Is it really that bad seeing w sidemirrors 0:30 .. looks kind a ok to get view of out back rear ? That would be def bad w a trailer hooked up... mirrors look small short cheap too.. would expect nice big long ones on a brand new '21 389 Pbilt. not aTrucker.. so i dunno.

[@phillp7777]

Look how diff on 567 Pbilt it's got 11:01 special frt round mirrors tilted down so u can see over nose and the frt bumper... ( kinda look stupid but maybe useful) ... but 389 longnose got nothing like that and need it more. Did they design the 567 after the 389 ? ( try correct their mistakes?) Yeh those exh stacks so big must get in way of sidemirrors be able see trailer backing up... stupid desugn.. if ask me.. but not a Trucker.

[@phillp7777]

Why how is manual shifter pattern so diff on this 389 Pbilt than what yur used to ? It looks pretty smooth easy watchn you drive. Good Luck !

[@BullseyeBob]

Tha main difference is you don't shift from 5th to 6th on an 18 spd.

[@gquintero1104]

Peterbuilt is the best the cream of the crop you will love it

[@regsparkes6507]

Nothing nicer than trying out new equipment. I think I'd prefer the 567, love that black and the sloped hood. I'd like to see that one on test too. Next time,..tell us ( me ) what engine you have and horsepower too, please.

[@BullseyeBob]

For sure I'll do a nicer video for the next test drive. I actually didn't have any plan on doing a video, I just happened upon the dealership with some extra time on my hands.

[@regsparkes6507]

@@BullseyeBob I did that in car and truck dealerships a few years ago,... and invariably I'd end up with a new car or truck. Hey, I suspect Bob, that the Dealers know this too! Enjoy the drive!

[@MrNienh]

Bob are you going to buy your own truck and go out on your own?

[@cintroneric]

I was wondering, are you still working for Roehl? Peterbilt is a good choice. I put a application for Roehl and a recruiter already contact me, but I am waiting to see what is going to happen in my job after November 1st. I have been working for Chicago Transit Authority for 20 years as a bus operator, but the city is mandating the vaccine and I don't want the jab. so I'm looking forward to join the trucking industries.

[@BullseyeBob]

I don't think the trucking industry is exempt from the mandate is it? I don't know. No, I bought a truck last February and leased it onto a hazmat carrier. I still run 48 states OTR but make lots more than I ever did.

[@cintroneric]

@@BullseyeBob Are you still working for Roehl? I'm doing a research on a few companies that I have in mind like Roehl, Schneider, CFI or TMC. And all this companies are not mandating when I ask, I hope they don't change their minds.

[@BullseyeBob]

@@cintroneric No I don't work at Roehl.....I own a truck now and I haul hazmat.

[@cotjocky466]

You still with Roehl? I've not seen you post a trucking video in quite a while.

[@BullseyeBob]

No Sir, I left after a year. I own my truck now....still OTR but doing dry van and lots better money.

[@cotjocky466]

@@BullseyeBob You need to make an update video. About your truck, exactly what you are doing (leased on with a company or just using the load boards, etc...)

[@gilventura3021]

@@BullseyeBob You motivated me to apply for Roehl and now you’re gone from there! 😢

[@theshootindutchman]

Wow😄👍

[@codegame027]

was that a Paccar Engine or a Cummins? I know both are available in that truck.

[@BullseyeBob]

I don't know as I didn't look under the hood. Next time I will.

[@kurtfirestone2761]

My favorite is volvo, they seem to ride better

[@BullseyeBob]

I drive a 2016 Volvo right now.....amazing truck!

[@Jesse-le9bh]

@@BullseyeBob concerned about the Volvo. Seems to have many problems sooner than most. Just my $0.02.

[@douglashoward2735]

Do you recommend me starting with Roehl.i graduated trucking school on December 8 of 22

[@BullseyeBob]

Roehl is as good a carrier as any to start with.

[@_alexmax1]

Do they all have a manual transmission?

[@BullseyeBob]

No. You can get an automated in these if you want.

[@biserhristov]

Get a new Cascadia from Riverstates in Wi-145,000$ you will get at least 2mpg better mileage,better ergonomics,better comfort,better realability.

[@BullseyeBob]

I had four Cascadias as a company driver.....I dont want one for my own truck.

[@JensSchraeder]

You get what you pay for

[@purest4233]

you still trucking?

[@BullseyeBob]

Yes......I own a truck now.

[@kurtfirestone2761]

Are you still with rohl or going out on your own

[@BullseyeBob]

I've been gone from Roehl for a few months now. Still need to make a video on that. Was nothing negative.....just family situation where I needed to be home more frequently and more days at home, and Roehl had nothing in my area to accommodate such a schedule.

[@KILRtv]

Was your overall experience with Roehl positive? I've read they can help you become an owner/operator, so I'm interested to know if they helped or if you accomplished it a different way.