who owns peterbilt
Peterbilt is owned by PACCAR Inc, an American truck manufacturing group headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
Quick Scoop: Who Owns Peterbilt?
- Peterbilt Motors Company is a division/subsidiary of PACCAR.
- PACCAR acquired Peterbilt in 1958 and has owned it ever since.
- PACCAR also owns Kenworth and other commercial-vehicle brands, making it one of the major global truck manufacturers.
- Peterbilt’s parent PACCAR is based in Bellevue, Washington, while Peterbilt itself is headquartered in Denton, Texas.
Mini background
- Peterbilt was founded in 1939 by T.A. Peterman after buying Fageol Truck and Motor Company.
- After Peterman’s death and a period of ownership by managers/investors, the company was sold to Pacific Car and Foundry (now PACCAR) in 1958.
Today’s setup
- Officially, Peterbilt Motors Company operates as a PACCAR division focused on heavy‑ and medium‑duty trucks.
- Peterbilt trucks are built mainly at PACCAR facilities in Denton, Texas and Sainte‑Thérèse, Quebec (with broader PACCAR manufacturing also in Mexicali, Mexico).
Simple ownership table
| Brand | Parent company | Parent HQ | Ownership note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt Motors Company | PACCAR Inc | Bellevue, Washington, U.S. | Division/subsidiary of PACCAR since 1958. | [3][5][7][8]