Living With the 589 Day Cab on the Open Road

Obtaining driving of the 589 day cab initially actually drives home the reason why Peterbilt made a decision to maintain that classic appearance while updating almost everything underneath the hood. If you've spent any time in a 389, you know the vibe—it's that long-nose, old-school feel that can make you feel as if you're actually driving a truck, not a plastic toy. Yet let's be sincere, as much as we adored the models, they could be a little tight. The 589 changes the game by giving us that iconic silhouette with no making us compromise shoulder room or modern tech. ...

April 1, 2026 · 7 min · Paulette Rafferty