guys in the shop said i could start driving the only 379 if i wanted

the company has 1 379 peterbilt, the only truck left in the entire fleet that has the "old school cool" look. its actually a decent looking rig. it doesnt have a cracked hood, dented this and that like allot of the trucks do. its a short nosed 379 nice blue color. actually out of all of the trucks its in my opinion the nicest looking truck. sure they have some brand new T880's but i would get one of those anyways. i really like the old school look. my question is the truck has a smaller sleeper. im currently driving a 2006 386 daycab 18 speed with a C15. i like the truck because it doesn't have a DPF system of any type and has two fuel tanks which means less time i spend fueling. when i started working there they had me in a 2010 KW T660, a truck with constant DPF problems which means i slip seated more then i would like to, i was told i could stay in the 386 if i choose to. at least im not afraid its going to break down. its a good running truck, although it has 700K miles, a cracked hood, and is a little down on power.

my question is how does driving that 379 compare when it comes to backing into tight farmers driveways; i have one that's blindside backing and a pretty bad driveway to get into. i know the 379 is going to be a longer truck so i have to watch my swing even more so i dont end up putting the truck into the ditch on the opposite side of the road.

 

i have never had the chance to drive a W900 or 379

 

It shouldn't be that much different if it has a short hood.

 

A normal hood 379 (they only came,in a normal and an extended hood) actually turns pretty nicely.
Yes, you will have to pay a bit more attention initially. But once you get used to it, it's a pretty easy truck to turn and back. Not all that different from the T600 or 660, of I remember correctly. The major difference will be the lack of sight over the hood.

 

Hoods have crappy turning characteristics. Been in a W-9 for 18 months now and really wish the boss woulda opted for an aero-style. I do still enjoy the compliments from other drivers though.

 

eventually the 386 im driving is going to be retired, i might be able to take the 379 in its place. the other choice would be a T660 which im not a huge fan of really.

 

You can send that 660 my way. I'll drop a DD15/DT12 combo in it and drive my dream truck!

 

You can put that short hood anywhere that 660 will go. (Depending on wheel base) Both great trucks.

 

Classics sucked as well. They had that block that stoped the turn.