Verified Nov 2026
Chassis & Safety Systems
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Bellevue, Washington
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Since 1905
PACCAR Inc., headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, manufactures heavy-duty, medium-duty, and light-duty commercial trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF, and Leyland brands. Founded in 1905, the company operates with approximately 31,100 employees and reported revenue of $33.66 billion in FY2024. PACCAR serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors through its Truck, Parts, and Financial Services divisions. In 2026, the company invested $209.4 million in facility expansions, including upgrades at plants in Mississippi and Texas.
PACCAR at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1905
Headquarters
Bellevue, Washington
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001
Import activity
29400
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
29400
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Netherlands · Belgium · China · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from PACCAR.
What this tells a buyer
PACCAR received approximately 29,400 customs shipments, with primary suppliers including Fritz Winter (Netherlands, 11,629 shipments) and Bergstrom China Group (China, 3,540 shipments), sourcing components from 15 countries across Europe, Asia, and North America.
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and manufactures powertrain systems alongside its core truck platforms.
PACCAR operates approximately 2,200 dealer locations for aftermarket parts distribution and manages a substantial portfolio through its Financial Services division.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
121 years in operation (founded 1905).
29,400 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
PACCAR Inc., headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, manufactures heavy-duty, medium-duty, and light-duty commercial trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF, and Leyland brands. Founded in 1905, the company operates with approximately 31,100 employees and reported revenue of $33.66 billion in FY2024. PACCAR serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors through its Truck, Parts, and Financial Services divisions. In 2026, the company invested $209.4 million in facility expansions, including upgrades at plants in Mississippi and Texas.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1905 |
Headquarters | Bellevue, Washington |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Chassis & Safety Systems |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 |
What PACCAR makes
The company holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications and manufactures powertrain systems alongside its core truck platforms.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Powertrain (source: paccar.com).
Certifications
PACCAR is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — paccar.com
ISO 9001 — paccar.com
Trade and customs footprint
PACCAR received approximately 29,400 customs shipments, with primary suppliers including Fritz Winter (Netherlands, 11,629 shipments) and Bergstrom China Group (China, 3,540 shipments), sourcing components from 15 countries across Europe, Asia, and North America. US customs bill-of-lading records list 29400 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Netherlands · Belgium · China · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-10-27 — PACCAR Inc - PACCAR Achieves Excellent Quarterly Revenues and Profits (paccar.com)
2026-10-09 — Peterbilt parent seeks state tax-refund nomination tied to $59 million in plant upgrades | Denton (denton.city)
2026-04-13 — JESCO Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for PACCAR Remanufacturing Facility - JESCO (jescoinc.net)
2026-04-01 — PACCAR Expansion Creates $209.4 Million Corporate Investment – Mississippi Business Journal (msbusinessjournal.com)
2026-03-12 — PACCAR cuts ribbon on new facility, plant upgrades - The Dispatch (cdispatch.com)
2026-03-11 — PACCAR celebrates grand opening of expanded Columbus operations - GTR Link (gtrlink.org)
Facilities
PACCAR is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Public sources also reference these locations:
Columbus, Mississippi — gtrlink.org
McKinney, TX — linkedin.com
Company details
PACCAR operates approximately 2,200 dealer locations for aftermarket parts distribution and manages a substantial portfolio through its Financial Services division. PACCAR was founded in 1905, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 121 years in operation (founded 1905). 29,400 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does PACCAR make?
PACCAR Inc., headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, manufactures heavy-duty, medium-duty, and light-duty commercial trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF, and Leyland brands. Founded in 1905, the company operates with approximately 31,100 employees and reported revenue of $33.66 billion in FY2024. PACCAR serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors through its Truck, Parts, and Financial Services divisions. In 2026, the company invested $209.4 million in facility expansions, including upgrades at plants in Mississippi and Texas.
Where is PACCAR headquartered?
PACCAR is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
When was PACCAR founded?
PACCAR was founded in 1905.
How big is PACCAR?
PACCAR has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does PACCAR hold?
PACCAR lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does PACCAR import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 29400 inbound shipments for PACCAR, with top origins including Netherlands · Belgium · China · Germany.
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