Millions upon millions of trucks comprise the trucking industry. Over the past century, a few models have managed to leave a lasting impression on the American psyche, becoming symbols of power and endurance on the expressways of the United States. Let’s take a look at two of the most iconic long-haul trucks in history:
Peterbilt 379
Peterbilt is a California-based truck manufacturer that specializes in making Class 5 to Class 8 trucks. The Peterbilt 379 was first unveiled in 1987 and has since become the centerpiece of the company. Truck experts refer to this as the quintessential American truck. The engines 379 had under its hood were some of the most powerful of any highway vehicle. Fun fact: Optimus Prime in the first three of Michael Bay’s “Transformers” movies is actually a Peterbilt 379.
Kenworth W900
Kenworth is an American-Australian company that is widely considered to be Peterbilt’s main rival in the truck manufacturing industry. The company’s W900 model is its premiere model, and has been a favorite among Class 8 trucks for many years. It has an aerodynamic design which complements its 625hp engine. If the Peterbilt 379 was made into a Transformer, the Kenworth W900 was used by James Bond in the famous climactic truck duel scene from “License to Kill.”
Fred B. Barbara started his trucking company when he was 18. He sold the company for over $58 million in 1997. Today, Barbara is part of the board of directors of Millennium Trust Company, Evergreen Private Bank, Evergreen Environmental Energy, and Belmont Bank & Trust Company. For more discussion on making sound investments, follow his Twitter account.
Peterbilt 379
Peterbilt is a California-based truck manufacturer that specializes in making Class 5 to Class 8 trucks. The Peterbilt 379 was first unveiled in 1987 and has since become the centerpiece of the company. Truck experts refer to this as the quintessential American truck. The engines 379 had under its hood were some of the most powerful of any highway vehicle. Fun fact: Optimus Prime in the first three of Michael Bay’s “Transformers” movies is actually a Peterbilt 379.
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Kenworth W900
Kenworth is an American-Australian company that is widely considered to be Peterbilt’s main rival in the truck manufacturing industry. The company’s W900 model is its premiere model, and has been a favorite among Class 8 trucks for many years. It has an aerodynamic design which complements its 625hp engine. If the Peterbilt 379 was made into a Transformer, the Kenworth W900 was used by James Bond in the famous climactic truck duel scene from “License to Kill.”
Image source: wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
Fred B. Barbara started his trucking company when he was 18. He sold the company for over $58 million in 1997. Today, Barbara is part of the board of directors of Millennium Trust Company, Evergreen Private Bank, Evergreen Environmental Energy, and Belmont Bank & Trust Company. For more discussion on making sound investments, follow his Twitter account.
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