Peterbilt Motors Company (a PACCAR Company) News

PACCAR and Aurora have signed a global, strategic agreement to develop, test, and commercialize autonomous Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. This collaboration will integrate PACCAR’s autonomous vehicle platform with the Aurora Driver software, in order to enhance the safety and operational efficiency of PACCAR’s customers. Autonomous-enabled vehicles In the strategic partnership, PACCAR provides autonomous-enabled vehicles with industry-renowned quality, durability and reliability, r...

PACCAR recognizes its Columbus, Mississippi engine factory for 10 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong commitment to its community. manufacturing capabilities “PACCAR is very proud of the Columbus, Mississippi engine factory’s achievements in the first 10 years,” said Preston Feight, PACCAR’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), adding “Our excellent employees and the plant’s advanced manufacturing capabilities have created a great environment for buildi...

PACCAR recognizes its Columbus, Mississippi engine factory for 10 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong commitment to its community. “PACCAR is very proud of the Columbus, Mississippi engine factory’s achievements in the first 10 years,” said Preston Feight, PACCAR Chief Executive Officer. “Our excellent employees and the plant’s advanced manufacturing capabilities have created a great environment for building the industry’s best engines.” Pl...

Peterbilt is leading the charge in alternative powertrain offerings and is pleased to announce the Model 520EV is now available for customer orders. The Model 520EV can be configured through the SmartSpec® sales tool and ordered at one of Peterbilt’s dealer locations with production expected to start by Q2 2021. Model Comparison The Model 520EV combines the standout features the Peterbilt Model 520 is known for with the advanced technology of a zero-emission electric powertrain, pro...

PACCAR announced that a Kenworth T680 fuel cell electric vehicle and a battery-electric Peterbilt Model 579EV became the first Class 8 zero-emissions vehicles to drive to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. Power and Drivability Both vehicles displayed power and exhibited drivability over the 156 twisting turns and switchbacks during the 4,700-foot elevation gain to the summit. The trucks handily negotiated grades between 7 to 10 percent over the famous 12.42-mile Pikes Peak Inte...

Peterbilt is excited to announce the Model 579EV is now available for customer orders. Customers can spec a 579EV using Peterbilt’s SmartSpec® sales tool at any Peterbilt dealer location across North America, with production expected to start by Q2 2021. Designed for optimal weight distribution and performance, the fully integrated, all-electric powertrain in the Model 579EV uses thermally-controlled Lithium Iron Phosphate battery packs to provide a range up to 150 miles. Battery Pac...

PACCAR Inc and several of its divisions - Peterbilt, Kenworth, PACCAR Parts, and Dynacraft - were each honored as a 2020 “Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT).  Women in Trucking is a non-profit organization that encourages employment and promotes the accomplishments of women in the trucking industry. Nomination Criteria WIT solicited nominations for companies with a culture that supports gender diversity, flexible ho...

PACCAR is excited to collaborate with Faith Technologies and Schneider Electric to provide charging infrastructure solutions for customers who purchase battery-electric Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in the United States and Canada. Kenworth and Peterbilt have recently begun taking customer orders for production model Kenworth K270E and the Peterbilt Model 220EV battery-electric trucks, with additional production models to be introduced in the coming months. PACCAR’s extensive zero-emissio...

Leyland Trucks, a PACCAR company, located in Preston Lancashire, earned the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade 2020 for increasing exports by almost 50% over the last three years. Leyland Trucks manufactures DAF trucks and employs more than 1,000 people at its one million sq. ft. facility. Leyland Trucks produces the award-winning DAF XF, CF, and LF models for the UK, Europe, North and South America, and Asia markets. Highest quality commercial vehicles &ldq...

PACCAR Inc is providing a business update in response to recent changes in customer demand and a weaker outlook for the global economy, as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic. The company will extend the suspension of truck and engine production at its factories worldwide until April 20, 2020. The company will review future actions on a regular basis. PACCAR will continue to provide aftermarket support to its customers who deliver medical supplies, food, and essential infrastructure servi...

PACCAR Inc, announces that in response to current public health guidance for COVID-19, it will hold its 2020 annual meeting of stockholders in a virtual meeting format only, via live webcast. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Pacific time. The company is mailing to stockholders a notice of change of format for the 2020 annual meeting containing a 16-digit control number that will enable access to the meeting. Stockholders have the same rights and opportunities t...

PACCAR Inc is providing a business update in response to recent changes in customer demand and a weaker outlook for the global economy, as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic. The Company will suspend truck and engine production at its factories worldwide from March 24 until April 6, 2020. The company will review future actions on a regular basis. PACCAR will continue to provide aftermarket support to its customers who deliver essential infrastructure services to the communities. Strong...

PACCAR utilizes its comprehensive Supplier Performance Management program (SPM) to evaluate supplier performance in the areas of product development, operations and aftermarket support, and alignment with PACCAR’s key business objectives. Each year, PACCAR recognizes its top performing suppliers in the SPM program. This honor is given to suppliers that reach the SPM Master, leader and achiever status. The SPM program drives collaboration and continuous improvement between PACCAR and its s...

PACCAR annually recognizes suppliers who exceed PACCAR’s “10 ppm” quality standard or the equivalent of 10 defective parts for every million components shipped to PACCAR. To qualify, suppliers must also meet demanding criteria for delivery performance, warranty support, and continuous improvement. For 2019, PACCAR recognizes 370 suppliers in 26 countries on five continents for achieving this high level of quality performance. Best-in-class design PACCAR recognizes 370 suppli...

PACCAR is participating in the CES 2020 show in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES is one of the world’s largest showcases for technological innovation. Powertrain commercial vehicle PACCAR is an autonomous and alternative powertrain commercial vehicle and is exhibiting three vehicles with these technologies at the show: a Level 4 autonomous Kenworth T680; a battery-electric Peterbilt Model 520EV; and a battery-electric Kenworth K270E. Peterbilt and Kenworth designed these trucks for a range of cus...