Kenworth produced its one millionth truck at its Chillicothe, Ohio, assembly facility.  The truck was an aerodynamic Kenworth T680 Advantage powered by a PACCAR MX-13 engine.  Kenworth employees celebrated the vehicle presentation to TransAm Trucking of Olathe, Kansas.  

DAF’s cab factory in Westerlo, Belgium, produced its one millionth DAF cab.

Peterbilt celebrated its 75th anniversary.  In 1939, T.A. Peterman founded Peterbilt in Oakland, California, to manufacture specialized, heavy-duty trucks.  Peterbilt has produced more than 800,000 commercial vehicles in its history.

PACCAR celebrated the launch of its new DAF assembly plant in Ponta Grossa, Brasil in the state of Parana. The opening ceremony held on October 2, 2013 was led by Mark Pigott, PACCAR chairman and chief executive officer, and Parana Governor, Beto Richa. Attendees included state and local officials, DAF Brasil employees, dealers, suppliers, transport companies, and business and educational leaders. 

PACCAR Begins Construction of DAF Factory in Brasil — PACCAR began construction of its new DAF assembly plant in Ponta Grossa, Brasil. 

PACCAR Establishes Technical Center in Pune, India  with its partner KPIT, a leading technology solutions company.

#1 Technology Ranking in InformationWeek Magazine — PACCAR earned the number one technology position in InformationWeek magazine's 2011 Top 500 company listing as a result of the development of its new TruckerLink application that builds upon the PACCAR Connected Truck program.

PACCAR Launches MX Engine in North America — to be installed in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks by summer 2010.

PACCAR Honored for Environmental Leadership — PACCAR's corporate office and its Kenworth Truck company manufacturing facility in Renton are named as leaders in King County, Washington's 2009 Best Workplaces for Recyclers.

Demand for Growth — PACCAR breaks ground for a new $400 million powertrain manufacturing and assembly facility near Columbus, Mississippi.

DAF Leads Industry — PACCAR earns the coveted International Truck of the Year 2007 award for its top-of-the-line DAF XF 105. Kenworth is awarded three JD Power and Associates awards for customer satisfaction among class 8 truck owners.

Looking Forward — PACCAR accelerates its hybrid vehicle programs and is awarded the 2006 National Medal of Technology, the nation's highest honor for technological innovation, by the President of the US.

A Century of Quality — PACCAR celebrates its one-hundredth year of operation with record sales. A testament to the company's commitment to quality, Kenworth wins five of six JD Power and Associates awards in the heavy and medium truck categories.

Hallmark Achievements — PACCAR wins the International Stevie Award for Best Multinational Company. Kenworth ranks highest in customer satisfaction for vocational Class 8 segment and medium-duty truck service in the 2004 JD Power & Associates Customer Satisfaction Studies.

Engineering Excellence Awarded — Kenworth and Peterbilt sweep the 2003 JD Power and Associates Awards for Customer Satisfaction among Class 8 truck drivers, and Peterbilt wins in the medium-duty conventional truck category for the fourth time since 1999.

DAF Earns Industry Acclaim — The DAF LF wins the 2002 International Truck of the Year Award.

Peterbilt Takes Top Honors — The Peterbilt 330 is the highest ranked medium-duty conventional truck in the JD Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Leyland Trucks Joins PACCAR — PACCAR acquires Leyland Trucks, today one of Britain's leading manufacting companies. The top-selling DAF 95XF wins the prestigious International Truck of the Year 1998 award and Kenworth celebrates its 75th anniversary.

Founding Principles — Mark Pigott becomes Chairman and CEO carrying forward his great-grandfather's vision and legacy. Kenworth opens a manufacturing plant in Ste-Thérèse, Québec.

PACCAR Acquires DAF — PACCAR acquires DAF Trucks NV, greatly expanding its European truck manufacturing capability.

Kenworth Recognized — Kenworth T600 receives the National Award for the Advancement of Motor Vehicle Research and Development.

New Factory Opens — A new Kenworth assembly plant opens in Renton, Washington on the former site of Pacific Car & Foundry.

Peterbilt Introduces 379 — The company's all-time best-selling truck.

A New Standard — PACCAR Technical Center, a multi-million dollar research and testing facility, opens near Mount Vernon. Washington to ensure the highest standard of quality, durability, and reliability.

PACCAR Enters Europe — PACCAR acquires Foden Trucks, one of the oldest truck producers in the world. PACCAR Leasing Corporation forms to provide full-service leasing and rental through PACCAR's dealer network.

Heavy Lifting — Kenworth develops a 90-wheel transporter used to move the space shuttle from the hanger to the flight assembly building.

Kenworth in Asia — PACCAR receives an order from the People's Republic of China for 22 Kenworth trucks.

Deeper Expansion — PACCAR purchases Wagner Mining Equipment Company, a leading manufacturer of underground mining vehicles. PACCAR Parts established to support truck sales and service through Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers.

International Focus — PACCAR International Inc. forms in Bellevue, Washington, to consolidate sales and services of company products overseas.

PACCAR Established — Pacific Car and Foundry Co. becomes PACCAR Inc on January 25, 1972, a name change that reflects the company's expanding products and global reach. That same year, Kenworth celebrates its 50th anniversary.

First Australian Kenworth — The first "Australian-made" Kenworth, a K12CR, is built in a newly completed factory in Melbourne.

A New Division — The Dynacraft division is formed to provide belts, hoses, adapters, and accessories for Kenworth and Peterbilt truck plants.

Kenworth Enters Australia — Kenworth Motor Trucks Pty. Ltd formed in Melbourne, Australia to assemble imported completely knocked down (CKD) units.

New President — Charles M Pigott takes over as President, the third generation of the Pigott family to run the company.

A Landmark Job — Pacific Car & Foundry fabricates steel for Seattle's iconic Space Needle, built for the 1962 World's Fair.

Kenworth Expands Into Mexico — Kenworth Mexicana is incorporated. Over the years, Kenworth has grown to be Mexico's largest producer of heavy-duty trucks.

Peterbilt Gets on Board — With the purchase of Peterbilt Motors Company, Pacific Car & Foundry significantly increases its heavy-duty truck capability.

Kenworth's first international subsidiary Canadian Kenworth Limited, is formed and begins producing trucks, in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Daf Trucks begins producing its first truck, the model A-30, in small numbers. Four years later, the factory receives a huge order for military trucks, setting the course for large-scale truck production.

A New Home for Kenworth — Pacific Car and Foundry enters the truck manufacturing business with the acquisition of Seattle-based Kenworth Motor Truck Co. The next year, Kenworth moves into a high-capacity assembly plant in South Seattle.

America Goes to War — Pacific Car joins the war effort by supplying Sherman Tanks, components for Boeing B-17 bombers, steel for new defense factories, and logging and mining equipment.

Peterbilt Gears Up — TA Peterman acquires Fageol Motor Car, changes the name to Peterbilt Trucks, and begins producing acclaimed chain-drive trucks for the timber industry.

Pacific Car Forges Ahead — Pacific Car and Foundry patents Carcometal, a strong lightweight steel for use in dams, ridges, and buidings.

The Return of Pacific Car — Paul Pigott acquires a major interest in Pacific Car after American Car falls on hard times during the Great Depression. With railcar orders at a standstill, Pigott diversifies into other products, including the Carco line of power winches.

The Country's First Diesel Truck — Kenworth becomes the first American truck manufacturer to install diesel engines as standard equipment.

Kenworth Expands — Amid a production boom, Kenworth opens a new Seattle factory — a move that positions the company for rapid growth.

DAF Takes Root — The Netherlands: Wim and Huub van Doorne establish the engineering company that will become Van Doome's Trailer Company - abbreviated DAF.

Pacific Car and Foundry Sold — William Pigott Sr. sells control of the company to American Car and Foundry.

Kenworth Motors is Born — Kent and Worthington rename their young company Kenworth Motor Truck Company and establish headquarters in Seattle.

Kenworth's Founders — Edgar Worthington and partner Captain Frederick Kent acquire Gerlinger Motor Car Company and rename it the Gersix Motor Company. Seattle Car & Foundry merges with Twohy Brothers Company. The company is renamed Pacific Car and Foundry Co.

The Precursor of Peterbilt — Oakland, California: Fageol Motor Car Company, precursor to Peterbilt Motors Company is founded.

Built for the Northwest — Seattle, WA: Gerlinger Motor Car Company unveils the Gersix, a six-cylinder vehicle framed in structural steel that makes it ideal for the rugged Northwest.

A Sign of Strength — Seattle Car is renamed Seattle Car and Foundry Co. to better reflect innovative steel-making capabilities for the rapidly growing West Coast.

On the Right Track — Seattle Car open s a 120-acre railcar assembly plant in Renton, Washington.

Seattle on the Move — Seattle, Washington: William Pigott, Sr. founds Seattle Car Manufacturing Co. to produce railway and logging equipment.

America's First Truck — Winton Motor Carriage Company produces the first American truck, a gasoline-powered delivery wagon.

The Forerunner of Leyland Trucks — James Sumner and Henry Spurrier form the Lancashire Steam Motor Company, later renamed Leland Motors. Soon after, they roll out a 1.5-ton capacity steam-powered van.

A Pioneering Type — Leyland, Lancashire, England: James Sumner designs the first steam-powered lawn mower.

Steaming Ahead — Plant & Hancock is renamed Edwin Foden Sons & Co. Ltd. And development work immediately commences on Foden's concepts for a superior steam.

An Iconic Career Begins — Cheshire, England: Edwin Foden, aged 15, becomes an apprentice at agricultural equipment manufacturer Plant & Hancock. Ten years later, through diligence and hard work, he is made partner.

Cugnot's Steam Wagon — French inventor Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot builds the first self-propelled mechanical vehicle.

Kenworth produced its one millionth truck at its Chillicothe, Ohio, assembly facility.  The truck was an aerodynamic Kenworth T680 Advantage powered by a PACCAR MX-13 engine.  Kenworth employees celebrated the vehicle presentation to TransAm Trucking of Olathe, Kansas.  

DAF’s cab factory in Westerlo, Belgium, produced its one millionth DAF cab.

Peterbilt celebrated its 75th anniversary.  In 1939, T.A. Peterman founded Peterbilt in Oakland, California, to manufacture specialized, heavy-duty trucks.  Peterbilt has produced more than 800,000 commercial vehicles in its history.

PACCAR celebrated the launch of its new DAF assembly plant in Ponta Grossa, Brasil in the state of Parana. The opening ceremony held on October 2, 2013 was led by Mark Pigott, PACCAR chairman and chief executive officer, and Parana Governor, Beto Richa. Attendees included state and local officials, DAF Brasil employees, dealers, suppliers, transport companies, and business and educational leaders. 

PACCAR Begins Construction of DAF Factory in Brasil — PACCAR began construction of its new DAF assembly plant in Ponta Grossa, Brasil. 

PACCAR Establishes Technical Center in Pune, India  with its partner KPIT, a leading technology solutions company.

#1 Technology Ranking in InformationWeek Magazine — PACCAR earned the number one technology position in InformationWeek magazine's 2011 Top 500 company listing as a result of the development of its new TruckerLink application that builds upon the PACCAR Connected Truck program.

PACCAR Launches MX Engine in North America — to be installed in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks by summer 2010.

PACCAR Honored for Environmental Leadership — PACCAR's corporate office and its Kenworth Truck company manufacturing facility in Renton are named as leaders in King County, Washington's 2009 Best Workplaces for Recyclers.

Demand for Growth — PACCAR breaks ground for a new $400 million powertrain manufacturing and assembly facility near Columbus, Mississippi.

DAF Leads Industry — PACCAR earns the coveted International Truck of the Year 2007 award for its top-of-the-line DAF XF 105. Kenworth is awarded three JD Power and Associates awards for customer satisfaction among class 8 truck owners.

Looking Forward — PACCAR accelerates its hybrid vehicle programs and is awarded the 2006 National Medal of Technology, the nation's highest honor for technological innovation, by the President of the US.

A Century of Quality — PACCAR celebrates its one-hundredth year of operation with record sales. A testament to the company's commitment to quality, Kenworth wins five of six JD Power and Associates awards in the heavy and medium truck categories.

Hallmark Achievements — PACCAR wins the International Stevie Award for Best Multinational Company. Kenworth ranks highest in customer satisfaction for vocational Class 8 segment and medium-duty truck service in the 2004 JD Power & Associates Customer Satisfaction Studies.

Engineering Excellence Awarded — Kenworth and Peterbilt sweep the 2003 JD Power and Associates Awards for Customer Satisfaction among Class 8 truck drivers, and Peterbilt wins in the medium-duty conventional truck category for the fourth time since 1999.

DAF Earns Industry Acclaim — The DAF LF wins the 2002 International Truck of the Year Award.

Peterbilt Takes Top Honors — The Peterbilt 330 is the highest ranked medium-duty conventional truck in the JD Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Leyland Trucks Joins PACCAR — PACCAR acquires Leyland Trucks, today one of Britain's leading manufacting companies. The top-selling DAF 95XF wins the prestigious International Truck of the Year 1998 award and Kenworth celebrates its 75th anniversary.

Founding Principles — Mark Pigott becomes Chairman and CEO carrying forward his great-grandfather's vision and legacy. Kenworth opens a manufacturing plant in Ste-Thérèse, Québec.

PACCAR Acquires DAF — PACCAR acquires DAF Trucks NV, greatly expanding its European truck manufacturing capability.

Kenworth Recognized — Kenworth T600 receives the National Award for the Advancement of Motor Vehicle Research and Development.

New Factory Opens — A new Kenworth assembly plant opens in Renton, Washington on the former site of Pacific Car & Foundry.

Peterbilt Introduces 379 — The company's all-time best-selling truck.

A New Standard — PACCAR Technical Center, a multi-million dollar research and testing facility, opens near Mount Vernon. Washington to ensure the highest standard of quality, durability, and reliability.

PACCAR Enters Europe — PACCAR acquires Foden Trucks, one of the oldest truck producers in the world. PACCAR Leasing Corporation forms to provide full-service leasing and rental through PACCAR's dealer network.

Heavy Lifting — Kenworth develops a 90-wheel transporter used to move the space shuttle from the hanger to the flight assembly building.

Kenworth in Asia — PACCAR receives an order from the People's Republic of China for 22 Kenworth trucks.

Deeper Expansion — PACCAR purchases Wagner Mining Equipment Company, a leading manufacturer of underground mining vehicles. PACCAR Parts established to support truck sales and service through Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers.

International Focus — PACCAR International Inc. forms in Bellevue, Washington, to consolidate sales and services of company products overseas.

PACCAR Established — Pacific Car and Foundry Co. becomes PACCAR Inc on January 25, 1972, a name change that reflects the company's expanding products and global reach. That same year, Kenworth celebrates its 50th anniversary.

First Australian Kenworth — The first "Australian-made" Kenworth, a K12CR, is built in a newly completed factory in Melbourne.

A New Division — The Dynacraft division is formed to provide belts, hoses, adapters, and accessories for Kenworth and Peterbilt truck plants.

Kenworth Enters Australia — Kenworth Motor Trucks Pty. Ltd formed in Melbourne, Australia to assemble imported completely knocked down (CKD) units.

New President — Charles M Pigott takes over as President, the third generation of the Pigott family to run the company.

A Landmark Job — Pacific Car & Foundry fabricates steel for Seattle's iconic Space Needle, built for the 1962 World's Fair.

Kenworth Expands Into Mexico — Kenworth Mexicana is incorporated. Over the years, Kenworth has grown to be Mexico's largest producer of heavy-duty trucks.

Peterbilt Gets on Board — With the purchase of Peterbilt Motors Company, Pacific Car & Foundry significantly increases its heavy-duty truck capability.

Kenworth's first international subsidiary Canadian Kenworth Limited, is formed and begins producing trucks, in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Daf Trucks begins producing its first truck, the model A-30, in small numbers. Four years later, the factory receives a huge order for military trucks, setting the course for large-scale truck production.

A New Home for Kenworth — Pacific Car and Foundry enters the truck manufacturing business with the acquisition of Seattle-based Kenworth Motor Truck Co. The next year, Kenworth moves into a high-capacity assembly plant in South Seattle.

America Goes to War — Pacific Car joins the war effort by supplying Sherman Tanks, components for Boeing B-17 bombers, steel for new defense factories, and logging and mining equipment.

Peterbilt Gears Up — TA Peterman acquires Fageol Motor Car, changes the name to Peterbilt Trucks, and begins producing acclaimed chain-drive trucks for the timber industry.

Pacific Car Forges Ahead — Pacific Car and Foundry patents Carcometal, a strong lightweight steel for use in dams, ridges, and buidings.

The Return of Pacific Car — Paul Pigott acquires a major interest in Pacific Car after American Car falls on hard times during the Great Depression. With railcar orders at a standstill, Pigott diversifies into other products, including the Carco line of power winches.

The Country's First Diesel Truck — Kenworth becomes the first American truck manufacturer to install diesel engines as standard equipment.

Kenworth Expands — Amid a production boom, Kenworth opens a new Seattle factory — a move that positions the company for rapid growth.

DAF Takes Root — The Netherlands: Wim and Huub van Doorne establish the engineering company that will become Van Doome's Trailer Company - abbreviated DAF.

Pacific Car and Foundry Sold — William Pigott Sr. sells control of the company to American Car and Foundry.

Kenworth Motors is Born — Kent and Worthington rename their young company Kenworth Motor Truck Company and establish headquarters in Seattle.

Kenworth's Founders — Edgar Worthington and partner Captain Frederick Kent acquire Gerlinger Motor Car Company and rename it the Gersix Motor Company. Seattle Car & Foundry merges with Twohy Brothers Company. The company is renamed Pacific Car and Foundry Co.

The Precursor of Peterbilt — Oakland, California: Fageol Motor Car Company, precursor to Peterbilt Motors Company is founded.

Built for the Northwest — Seattle, WA: Gerlinger Motor Car Company unveils the Gersix, a six-cylinder vehicle framed in structural steel that makes it ideal for the rugged Northwest.

A Sign of Strength — Seattle Car is renamed Seattle Car and Foundry Co. to better reflect innovative steel-making capabilities for the rapidly growing West Coast.

On the Right Track — Seattle Car open s a 120-acre railcar assembly plant in Renton, Washington.

Seattle on the Move — Seattle, Washington: William Pigott, Sr. founds Seattle Car Manufacturing Co. to produce railway and logging equipment.

America's First Truck — Winton Motor Carriage Company produces the first American truck, a gasoline-powered delivery wagon.

The Forerunner of Leyland Trucks — James Sumner and Henry Spurrier form the Lancashire Steam Motor Company, later renamed Leland Motors. Soon after, they roll out a 1.5-ton capacity steam-powered van.

A Pioneering Type — Leyland, Lancashire, England: James Sumner designs the first steam-powered lawn mower.

Steaming Ahead — Plant & Hancock is renamed Edwin Foden Sons & Co. Ltd. And development work immediately commences on Foden's concepts for a superior steam.

An Iconic Career Begins — Cheshire, England: Edwin Foden, aged 15, becomes an apprentice at agricultural equipment manufacturer Plant & Hancock. Ten years later, through diligence and hard work, he is made partner.

Cugnot's Steam Wagon — French inventor Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot builds the first self-propelled mechanical vehicle.