PACCAR Company Description
Old PACCARs never die, they just get a new Peterbilt. PACCAR is the world's second-largest manufacturer of big rig trucks, trailing Daimler Trucks North America (formerly Freightliner). Its lineup of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks include the Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF, and Leyland DAF. The company also manufactures aftermarket truck parts for its Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. PACCAR's other products include Braden, Carco, and Gearmatic industrial winches. With the exception of a few company-owned branches, PACCAR's trucks and parts are sold through independent dealers. The company's PACCAR Financial Corporation and PacLease subsidiaries offer financing and truck leasing, respectively.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of PACCAR's organization from inception to current status.
Produced by Hoover's in-house editorial team, the Company Description tracks ownership transitions, company progress via mergers and acquisitions, major growth milestones, and strategic initiatives, to provide a holistic view of PACCAR's evolution in the marketplace.
