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Minneapolis, MN - November 19, 2008 - 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 worlds most successful semi 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 "iron nose" and "narrow-nose" butterfly hood, to the tilt-cab cab-over-engine model; from the high cab model and first tilt hood to fiberglass and flat "pit style" fenders; from the rarest Peterbilt ever manufactured (a mere 10 of the 346) to the company's flagship truck (the 379, built from 1987 through 2007), 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.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

James Beach has more than 20 years experience editing and reporting for newspapers and magazines. Since 1988, Beach has focused on the trucking industry, serving as editor for GO-West, P&D, Truckers News, and Truckstop Travel Plaza magazines. He has contributed articles to Heavy Duty Trucking, RoadStar, Transport Topics, Fleet Owner, Fleet Maintenance and other magazines serving the trucking industry.


ABOUT MOTORBOOKS AND QUAYSIDE PUBLISHING GROUP

Motorbooks, an imprint of Quayside Publishing Group, is the world's leading publisher of automotive, motorcycle and motorsport books for enthusiasts. For over 40 years, Motorbooks has published award-winning books by the world's most talented authors and photographers in the subject category.

                                             
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Peterbilt
Long-Haul Legend
By James Beach 

Title:    Peterbilt: Long-Haul Legend
Author:   James Beach
ISBN-13:   978-0-7603-3269-6
Retail:    $30.00 US
Binding:   Hardcover
Dimensions:   9.25 x 10.875
Page count:   176
Illustrations:   150 Color Photos, 50 b/w Photos
Publication Date:  December 10, 2008
Imprint:   Motorbooks