For real truckers, the ones that do not drive around in half-tons, the name Peterbilt is almost worship-worthy. Born back in 1939 on the remnants of the Fageol Truck and Motor Company, it has endured ...

Peterbilt Motors Company, an esteemed player in the trucking industry, boasts a vibrant history and an impressive global presence. In this exploration, we delve into the ownership of the company and ...

Two major transportation events took place in 1956 that would affect the U.S. trucking industry for decades to come. That year, Congress, at the urging of President Dwight Eisenhower, passed the ...

Gib Gray, owner of Gray & Sons Trucking, owns this 1977 Peterbilt 359A, which is powered by a 3406B Cat with a 13-speed. The truck features an all-aluminum frame, cab, sleeper and hood, and sits on a ...

Before we deal with the differences between the Kenworth and Peterbilt semi-truck brands, we have to spend a minute on their very large similarity: Both are owned by the same company — Paccar — and ...

Higginsville, Missouri-based owner-operator Chris Homfeld showed his 2000 Peterbilt 379 at the 2023 Guilty By Association Truck Show at 4 State Trucks in Joplin, Missouri. Homfeld, 52 at the time of ...

Among the handful of power players in the business of building Class 8 semi trucks, both Peterbilt and Mack garner a sizable chuck of the market. Data for 2023, reported by FleetOwner, shows that ...