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PACCARs

PACCARs is not an official corporate term; it is sometimes used informally to refer to PACCAR Inc. and its family of truck brands, products, and related services. PACCAR is a global technology and manufacturing company that designs, manufactures, and markets heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles, as well as parts, financing, and connected services.

PACCAR originated as Pacific Car and Foundry Company, founded in 1905. The company adopted the PACCAR name

The company operates through three main segments: trucks, parts, and financial services. Its truck brands produce

Global reach is a feature of PACCARs operations, with manufacturing and distribution facilities in North America

In sustainability and strategy, PACCARs pursues advanced propulsion options and energy efficiency improvements, including electrified and

in
1971
and
is
headquartered
in
Bellevue,
Washington.
Over
time
it
expanded
through
the
acquisition
and
operation
of
truck
brands
such
as
Kenworth
and
Peterbilt
in
North
America,
and
DAF
Trucks
in
Europe,
along
with
Leyland
Trucks
in
the
United
Kingdom.
a
range
of
models
for
different
markets;
PACCAR
Powertrain
develops
engines
and
transmissions
for
its
vehicles;
PACCAR
Parts
provides
replacement
parts
and
a
service
network;
and
PACCAR
Financial
Corp
offers
financing
to
dealers
and
customers.
and
Europe
and
an
extensive
dealer
and
service
network
serving
customers
in
many
countries.
The
company
emphasizes
technology
and
efficiency,
including
connected
vehicle
services,
telematics,
and
ongoing
development
of
propulsion
and
powertrain
technologies.
alternative
powertrains
alongside
traditional
diesel
technology.
The
company
also
invests
in
digital
services,
data
analytics,
and
aftermarket
support
to
enhance
total
cost
of
ownership
and
vehicle
lifecycle
value
for
customers.