The Seldom Told Story of Peterbilt Trucks

[@RichardAnderson-zt8mq]

Totally fascinating - thank you! As a Brit I'm an ignoramous on things like this, however I've seen so many of these trucks in the States - and always pondered on the history. Now I am better informed.

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

Well thank you for watching it. What brands of big trucks do you have there?

[@RichardAnderson-zt8mq]

Mercedes, Volvo, Iveco, MAN, Scania, Daf. Those are the main ones - I'd guess 99% of the western EU market for tractor units (just a guess from clocking trucks on the European motorways). Pretty much all cab-over. The American trucks are just so different - therefore really interesting. Looked at Mack today also, and Kenworth - lovely pieces of gear. I'm not a trucker - just inquisitive about any kind of machine and the history behind it. @@westernwashingtonhistory1889

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

Another viewer sent me this - Peterbilt moved from Oakland, California to Newark in 1960. In 1970 they opened the Madison/Nashville, Tennessee factory to serve the eastern US and Great Lakes. In 1980 they opened plant in Denton,Texas. Division headquarters and engineering remained in Newark. Production at Newark ended in the fall of 1986. Division and engineering made the move to Denton in 1993. Nashville continued building until 2008 and closed in 2009. You made mention of the cabover engine truck the model 362 being their first cabover, the 362 was the 4th generation of cabover with the model 350 in 1949, followed by the 351, then 352 in 1958 with the 362 production starting in 1981.

[@Al_Nunnery]

I used to haul out a National Seating truck seats in Vonore Tennessee to Peterbilt Denton TX and Peterbilt Madison.. I've done that for about 10 years really enjoyed it

[@bopsmom22]

Another great video! Thank you for making these. I really enjoy them!

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

Thank you, and thank you for watching them. I will have more coming soon, just been catching up with outdoor stuff during this nice weather, but I have the script for 3 videos partially done.

[@Al_Nunnery]

Love This Video. I'm a Diehard Peterbilt and Kenworth Fan Enthusiast ,& Driver.. If it's Not a Peterbilt or A Kenworth Your Not Truckin Up with Class or the Worlds Best . Your just pickin stuff up and delivering.. it.. Peterbilt Class and Kenworth Worlds 🌎 Best Gettin' -R-Done

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

Get er done my friend! Truckers are one of the life blood of America jobs, I personally appreciate you all.

[@Mackinac359]

A couple of notes: Peterbilt didn't "move to Denton Texas in 1980." The Denton plant was added in 1980, complimenting the Nashville and Newark plants - Nashville serving the eastern and great lakes regions and Denton initially for cabover production with Newark focusing on conventionals. Production, engineering and administration remained in Newark, California until 1986 when production in California ended, but division and engineer stayed in Newark until 1993 when they moved to Denton. The cabover 362 in 1980 was the 4th generation of Peterbilt cabover, not the first. The first was the model 350 in 1949, followed by the 351, then 352.

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

Thanks for clearing that up. There is a lot of info out there, I tried to get to the core facts, but really focusing on the beginning, since my channel is about Western Washington. I have to say I have a lot more respect for the brand now that I made this doc. I grew up listening to country and my dad drove concrete mixers, greyhound chartered bus and a cab over flatbed when I was growing up, my dad was a heavy equipment mech at a submarine base when he passed away, so I have a close tie to trucks. I have a project truck, 1970 GMC 4500, it can be seen on my other channel, Puget Sound Life. Thank you for watching and your input on dates when they moved.

[@dougsilva8603]

My Late Dad Robert had 1953 Peterbilt and 1965 Peterbilt they were made in Newark California really good trucks

[@oscarg6260]

Thank you for the history of Peterbilt!!

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

Thank you for watching! I am working on Kenworth now it will be out soon.

[@williamcornish3175]

I grew up listening to Peterbilt trucks since my dad worked at the sawmill in Tygh Valley Oregon. Old truckers never die they just get a new Peterbilt.

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

Thank you for watching and commenting! Dont be mad, but I am working on a Kenworth video now, they both have roots in Washington state. I was shocked to learn they are owned by the some company, and have been for many years.

[@russvoight1167]

If you want a truck you buy a Peterbilt, if you can't afford a truck you buy a Volvo

[@micmike]

Thanks I enjoyed your research and presentation very much

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

You are welcome! Thank you for being a part of this channel!

[@SJR_Media_Group]

Love the stories... thank you

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

Thank you and thank you for watching.

[@DaLightBlue]

Thank you ❤

[@shellyweiers121]

Al peterman was one of the most important man of our time by building these classic trucks 🚚

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

I agree, I am working on a Kenworth video now and they made some great advancements in trucks as well. Keep an eye out for it.

[@glennso47]

What is the Peterbilt truck used in “Duel, “ the movie that stars Dennis Weaver? Thanks.

[@nonya1588]

No mention of the Nashville plant, or to the 359 model. I actually dont blame you for not mentioning the union ass plant in Nashville, but the 359.....best ever! Shocked it wasn't mentioned.

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

I appreciate your comment. I run a Western Washington State history channel. Everything I do focuses on that, anything else I talked about was just me trying to find a place to end the video. It is the seldom told story because it is mostly just the family history and the beginning of the company as it pertained to Washington. I will be making a PACCAR video one of these days, as they are still headquartered in Washington.

[@williamsizemore8569]

Peterman would be disappointed in today's Peterbilt trucks. I'm saying the AeroDynamic fiberglass garbage they produce. Peterbilt needs to discontinue most of their models and need to switch back to the classics like the 281, 350, 351, 359's, and 362's. All I am saying he would be very disappointed if he could see what happened to the Peterbilt industry.

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

Thank you for your comment. A lot of the old timers would be shocked, some happy some sad at what became of their legacy.

[@bladeedge2394]

No mention of model 359

[@russvoight1167]

Peterbilt was bought by Pacific Car & Foundry in 1958

[@chadzagone8577]

Nothin runs like a peterbilt

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

Working on a Kenworth video now. Thank you for your comment.

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub ! Liked 👍🐸🙏

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

Thanks for the sub

[@JARRETT7121]

Nope sorry you're wrong the Peterbilt Model 359 is the most popular classic sought-after truck in the world

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

Well I am sure it comes down to personal feelings, I may like a pick up more then the best selling one, who knows. In this video I was going off Peterbilt sales. It sold the most. Peterbilt says, "The model 379, an unmistakable vehicle, that defines on highway trucks for more then a generation, the 379 goes on to become the most popular owner operator truck of all time". I am not an expert on trucks, I did this more for the Washington state connection, I do not profess to know everything, I just try to lay facts out. I hope you found something at least entertaining with the video and it wasnt just a waste of your time.

[@JARRETT7121]

​@@westernwashingtonhistory1889it was great truly it was great designed his own truck he must have been friends with Henry Ford!

[@leewelbanks6366]

Some of your fact s are not correct, the first COE was 1949 not 1981.

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

not sure why I would say that, I will have to watch it and see if i can edit, thank you for bringing it to my attention.

[@woodturnermark8529]

Great footage but quite a few factual errors in this story.

[@robpeters5204]

It’s 7 minutes in and I’m falling asleep.

[@westernwashingtonhistory1889]

Good for you, do you want a brownie button? This is a Western Washington history channel, I don't expect all truckers to like the videos, they are not made for them, but I am happy for the many truckers who have loved this and the Kenworth video. As you bitch, a lot of work goes into these videos, thank you for helping the algorithm by commenting.

[@alizegill5459]

Boring narrative