About the brand ❤️
Peterbilt Motors Company is an iconic American manufacturer of medium‑ and heavy‑duty commercial trucks, best known for its rugged Class 5 to Class 8 vehicles used in long‑haul freight, construction, vocational, and specialty applications. Founded in 1939 in Oakland, California, by logging entrepreneur T. A. Peterman, the brand quickly gained a reputation for quality engineering and durable performance before being acquired by PACCAR Inc. in 1958, providing broader resources and market reach. Today, Peterbilt is headquartered in Denton, Texas, where its primary assembly operations are located, with additional manufacturing in Sainte‑Thérèse, Quebec, Canada. Under PACCAR’s ownership, the company continues to innovate in truck design, efficiency, and technology, producing a wide range of customizable vehicles that serve customers throughout North America and worldwide. Peterbilt trucks are celebrated for their distinctive red‑oval emblem, enduring build quality, and strong resale value, maintaining an active presence in the global commercial vehicle market.
Founded: 1939
Headquarters:
Denton, Texas, United States of America (the)
Owner: PACCAR Inc.
https://www.peterbilt.com/