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A Glimpse into the World of Peterbilt
Frustrated with the pace of getting logs to mills by river, steam tractor, or even horse team, lumber baron T. A. Peterman experimented with adapting early automobile technology. In 1939, the remarkable logging trucks he’d refashioned out of surplus army trucks finally went on sale to the public and Peterbilt was launched. This illustrated history follows Peterbilt from its beginnings to its emergence as one of the world’s most successful truck manufacturers. Veteran trucking author James Beach highlights the models that have made Peterbilt such an outsize presence in the trucking industry, as well as those trucks that figure prominently in the Peterbilt story. From the classic “narrow-nose” butterfly hood models to the company’s flagship truck (the 379) and beyond, these are the trucks and features, the innovations and marvels of engineering, detailed and richly illustrated in this book, that have made Peterbilt a name to be reckoned with in trucking worldwide. Featuring 176 pages of color and black and white photos, along with plenty of information about each model of Peterbilt, this hardcover book is published by Motorbooks, the world’s leading publisher of automotive, motorcycle and motorsport books for enthusiasts. Peterbilt: Long-Haul Legend by James Beach retails for around $30 and can be purchased at most major bookstore chains or directly from Motorbooks by calling 1-800-826-6600. You can also visit their website at www.motorbooks.com to purchase the book or to see all of the trucking books they have available.