PACCAR is a global manufacturer of premium commercial trucks, founded in 1905 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The company produces light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under three nameplates - Kenworth and Peterbilt in North America, and DAF in Europe - supported by a worldwide dealer network. It employs approximately 25,900 people.
Beyond vehicle assembly, PACCAR designs and manufactures its own powertrains and has made substantial investments in alternative propulsion technologies, including battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell systems. The company also operates dedicated business lines in truck parts distribution, financial services (financing and leasing for commercial vehicles), and information technology related to its core operations.
For technologists, PACCAR's work spans a broad range of disciplines:
- Powertrain engineering, including electric and hydrogen fuel cell development
- Vehicle design and manufacturing across multiple weight classes
- Information technology supporting both business operations and truck systems
- Supply chain and parts distribution at global scale
Having evolved from steel manufacturing origins to a vertically integrated commercial vehicle company over more than a century, PACCAR combines long institutional depth with active development in emerging transport technologies.
