Trying something different today, and if it works out, it'll be a recurring item.
Through research and personal experience (when applicable) I have compiled a still growing list of trucks that, from my standpoint, and most others, are the best trucks ever. This opinion is based on many factors, not just "I like this one, so it's best". There will be some I personally really like, and some not so much, but overall they are great. Also, I hope folks will comment their opinions and suggestions, and also share any experiences they've had with the truck in question.
So without further ado, let's get this show on the road!
A successor to the classic Peterbilt 359, 379 production started in 1987, lasting a solid 20 years until 2007, when the 389 replaced it.
The Peterbilt 379 is considered the pinnacle of modern "largecar" design (a position it shares with the KW W900L), featuring a classic, squared hood, lots of stainless and chrome, a set-forward axle, and big power.
Speaking of hoods and power, the 379 was available with 2 hoods, 119" and 127" bumper to back of cab lengths, with the latter being the famed "extended hood" variant which is considered the most aesthetically pleasing and classic. Under those hoods could be a Cummins, CAT, Detroit, or PACCAR engine, typically of high horsepower.
It was available in various cab setups, from daycabs to the smallest 36" sleeper to the largest (factory) 70", with other lengths available, along with flattop or raised roof options.
A special edition, the 379X, was produced, which came loaded with even more accessories from the factory, among which was the most recognizable feature, polished stainless front fenders.
The last 1,000 379 units to roll out of the factory were produced as Legacy Class 379.
The 379 proved itself capable of essentially any job; long haul, heavy haul, dump truck, wrecker, and on and on. It's also come to be one of the most popular trucks to modify and customize, with a plethora of custom, aftermarket parts available.
Over the 20 years it was built, and the 15 since production stopped, they've proven to be extremely well built and dependable, and to hold their resale value better than almost any other contemporary truck.
A daycab 119" BBC with the vocational headlights.

A 127" BBC with the 70" sleeper.

Our 379, which I have quite a bit of experience with, so I'll share my thoughts...
This'll be a bit of a ramble; I've found it to be very well built, solid and sturdy, nice handling and with a comfortable cab. We run our stuff hard, often towing more weight than a normal truck would (I.E. a loaded T&T) , in all kinds of weather, all over the country, and 124 here has always been dependable. Yes, we keep it up well, but still, it's a 2001, and other trucks of that age, worked like ours, do not hold up anywhere near as well. Also, when it needs work, it's very easy to find parts, whether to replace something broken, or just aftermarket accessories.
One oddity on Petes of this era is how the clutch works - it's mounted on an angled rod coming out of the floor, where you push it down on the floor to engage the clutch. Weird, and I'm not familiar with any other truck like that. Also, that oddity and the cab configuration makes it a little awkward for shorter people, like myself.

That's it for Volume 1 of The Best Trucks Ever series, thanks for looking, and I hope you enjoyed!
I like the 3 pics. Those style Pete’s are definitely very desirable for many reasons. Most people wouldn’t know a 2000 from a 2020 because they look very similar. Peterbilt hit on something great and stuck with it.
Yeah I agree these are solid good looking trucks that never really seem to age if taken care of properly and the ease of finding readily available parts nowadays is extremely important and a huge plus for these Petes