Paccar Inc (NASDAQ: PCAR) is a commercial vehicle manufacturing company that designs, manufactures, and distributes heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. Revenue comes primarily from truck sales, with the Truck segment accounting for 68% of revenues in FY2025 compared to 74% in FY2024, supplemented by parts distribution and financial services segments. PACCAR competes in the North American Class 6, 7, and 8 truck markets and in the European heavy and light/medium truck markets, with additional presence in Brazil and Australia. The company operates manufacturing plants in the United States (Chillicothe, Ohio; Denton, Texas; Renton, Washington), Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Brazil. Incorporated in Delaware in 1971, PACCAR traces its origins to Seattle Car Manufacturing Company, formed in 1905. Trucks are assembled across ten plants globally and are used for over-the-road and off-highway hauling of commercial and consumer goods.

Revenue model

Transactional revenue from truck sales (68% of FY2025 revenues), with additional revenue from parts distribution and financial services segments.

Products and services

Heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks sold under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates; diesel engines designed and manufactured primarily for use in PACCAR trucks; parts distribution; financial services.

Customers and end markets

Commercial trucking operators using vehicles for over-the-road and off-highway hauling of commercial and consumer goods across North America, Europe, Brazil, and Australia.

Value-chain role

Manufacturer and distributor of commercial trucks and diesel engines; captive engine production at facilities in Columbus, Mississippi; Eindhoven, Netherlands; and Ponta Grossa, Brazil.

Geographic exposure

North America (United States, Canada, Mexico), Europe (Netherlands, United Kingdom), Brazil, Australia.

Source: SEC 10-K, filed 2026-02-18

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