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FIRST CLASS 19 Peterbilt Model 384 Awarded American Truck Dealers Class 8 Commercial Truck of the Year A merican Truck Dealers (ATD) has named the Peterbilt Model 384 as the "2010 ATD Commercial Truck of the Year" during ATD's 2010 annual Convention and Exposi- tion in Orlando, Florida. Chosen by a judging panel of journalists from lead- ing truck publications in North America, the Model 384 was selected due to its superior design and fea- tures. The Model 384 offers unparalleled customer value and includes new proprietary aerodynamic fea- tures to maximize fuel efficiency and contemporary interi- ors for more efficient operation. The Model 384 is Peterbilt's most versatile performer, ideal for regional, short and long haul routes, with the power to handle the heaviest payloads. "Peterbilt is honored to be selected as ATD's Commercial Truck of the Year," says Bill Jackson, General Manager of Peterbilt Motors Company and Vice President of PACCAR Inc. "Our team listens to the voice of the customer along with our dealer net- work, and works with our supplier partners to design and manu- facture trucks that offer value, innovative features and exceptional maneuverability for a wide range of applications." The Model 384 has been recognized as fuel ef- ficient and environmentally friendly by the Environ- mental Protection Agency's SmartWay program. The Model 384 provides customers with a true competi- tive advantage and is offered with natural gas configu- rations as an environmentally friendly power platform. The Model 384's aerodynamic package provides dramatic fuel ef- ficiency gains of up to 12 percent and drag reduction of 24 percent, making it the flexible, highly efficient aerodynamic workhorse for the heavy duty industry as well as for fuel con- scious, forward thinking fleets. The lightweight, powerful Model 384 features a 116" BBC, and a full range of heavy duty suspension, brake and drivetrain options ideally suited for tanker, pickup and delivery and short haul applications.