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Peterbilt Motors Company is an American truck manufacturer specializing in the production of heavy-duty (Class 8) and medium-duty (Classes 5 to 7) commercial vehicles. The namesake of company founder T. A. Al Peterman, it was established in 1939 from the acquisition of Fageol Truck and Motor Company and has operated as part of PACCAR since 1958. Competing alongside sister division Kenworth Truck Company, it sustains one of the longest-running marketplace rivalries in American truck manufacturing. Peterbilt trucks are identified by a red oval emblem that has been in use since 1953, the company is headquartered in Denton, Texas, and it also manufactures trucks at PACCAR facilities in Sainte-Therese, Quebec, Canada and Mexicali, Mexico.

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Founded Year
1939 1
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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1990s
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In 1998, Peterbilt introduced the Model 210/220 COE, a medium-duty (class 6-7) low-cab COE.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 2020s
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In 2021, Peterbilt commenced production of three all-electric model lines, launching the Class 8 579EV tractor, Class 8 520EV low-cab COE, and the Class 7 220EV COE.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1939-1940s
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In April 1939, Peterbilt released its first vehicles for public sale, the single-axle Model 260 (chain drive) and the tandem-axle Model 334 (shaft-drive)

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Source Wikipedia: List of Peterbilt vehiclesLead, maker
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This is a list of vehicles manufactured by the American truck manufacturer Peterbilt since its 1939 founding.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1939-1940s
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In 1949, the company released a second generation of trucks, replacing the 260/334 with the all-new Model 280/350.

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Peterbilt Motors Company is an American truck manufacturer

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1950s
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For 1959, the 281/351 COE was replaced by the 282/352 COE.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1970s
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For 1978, the CB300 was replaced by the Model 310.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1980s
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The Model 310 was redesigned, becoming the Model 320; no longer shared with Kenworth, the 320 allowed the driver to drive in a standing position.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 2000s
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Alongside the Class 7 Model 340, Peterbilt introduced its smallest-ever conventional, the Class 5 Model 325 (the latter, not requiring a CDL to operate).

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 2000s
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In 2000, Peterbilt introduced the Model 330, its first medium-duty conventional-cab truck.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 2000s
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The Model 335 was introduced as a second medium-duty conventional; sized in the Class 6-7 range, the 335 introduced a scaled-down version of the hood from the 386.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 2000s, the 2009 paragraph
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the 335 and 340 were dropped, replaced by the 337 and 348.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 2000s
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Alongside the Class 7 Model 340, Peterbilt introduced its smallest-ever conventional, the Class 5 Model 325 (the latter, not requiring a CDL to operate).

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1950s, the 1954 paragraph
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The shorter-hood Model 341 was heavier-duty, intended for vocational applications.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1970s
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Designed for the same applications for the slightly larger 383, the Model 346 6x6 was designed with a set-back front axle (placed nearly below the cab).

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 2000s, the 2009 paragraph
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the 335 and 340 were dropped, replaced by the 337 and 348.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1970s
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In 1970, the Model 348 was introduced, gradually replacing the 341 (remaining until 1972).

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Source Wikipedia: List of Peterbilt vehiclesLead, maker
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This is a list of vehicles manufactured by the American truck manufacturer Peterbilt since its 1939 founding.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1970s
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In 1973, the Model 353 was introduced as a construction-oriented variant of the 359 (using its wider grille), replacing the 341 and heavy-duty versions of the 351

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Source Wikipedia: List of Peterbilt vehiclesLead, maker
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This is a list of vehicles manufactured by the American truck manufacturer Peterbilt since its 1939 founding.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1980s
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the company revised its vocational lineup, as the 378 replaced the 348/349 and the 357 served as a successor to the 353.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1960s
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In 1965, Peterbilt introduced the Model 358, largely replacing the 351 (which remained in production).

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Peterbilt Motors Company is an American truck manufacturer

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Peterbilt Motors Company is an American truck manufacturer

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1939-1940s
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For 1941, Peterbilt created the heavier-duty Model 364; initially developed for the logging industry, the 364 was re-purposed for military production for World War II.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 2000s
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Serving as the successor to the 357 and 378, the 365 and 367 were introduced, serving as heavy-duty Class 8 trucks; along with vocationally oriented configurations, the model line is also offered as a tractor.

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Peterbilt Motors Company is an American truck manufacturer

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Source Wikipedia: List of Peterbilt vehiclesLead, maker
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This is a list of vehicles manufactured by the American truck manufacturer Peterbilt since its 1939 founding.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1980s
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For 1987, the company introduced two different conventional highway tractors, the Model 377 and the Model 379.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1980s
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the company revised its vocational lineup, as the 378 replaced the 348/349 and the 357 served as a successor to the 353.

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Source Wikipedia: Peterbilt 379Source page, makertier 2

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Source Wikipedia: List of Peterbilt vehiclesLead, maker
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This is a list of vehicles manufactured by the American truck manufacturer Peterbilt since its 1939 founding.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 2010s
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The Model 382 was introduced as a regional-haul daycab tractor, serving as a shorter/lighter version of the 386/384.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1960s, the 1966 paragraph
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Above the Model 341, the Model 383 was a 6x6 truck primarily for off-road construction use.

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This is a list of vehicles manufactured by the American truck manufacturer Peterbilt since its 1939 founding.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1990s
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The Model 385 was introduced as a shorter-length version of the 377; a 112-inch and 120-inch version were offered, the latter eventually replacing the 377.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 2000s
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As a more direct successor to the 377, the Model 386 combined the aerodynamic hood of the 387 with the traditional 1100-series cab.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1970s, the 1975 paragraph
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Sized between the 353 and the 383, the 387 was another heavy-duty truck developed primarily for off-road use.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1990s
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In 1999, the Model 387 was introduced, serving as the indirect successor to the 377 (alongside the 385).

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 2010s
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The Model 388 was redesignated, becoming the shorter-length (123-inch) version of the 389.

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Peterbilt Motors Company is an American truck manufacturer

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Source Wikipedia: List of Peterbilt vehiclesLead, maker
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This is a list of vehicles manufactured by the American truck manufacturer Peterbilt since its 1939 founding.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 1980s
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In 1980, Peterbilt introduced the Model 397; the largest vehicle ever designed by the company, the 397 conventional 6x6 was exclusively for off-road use.

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Peterbilt Motors Company is an American truck manufacturer

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltHistory, 2020s
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In 2021, Peterbilt commenced production of three all-electric model lines, launching the Class 8 579EV tractor, Class 8 520EV low-cab COE, and the Class 7 220EV COE.

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltModels, Current, Medium-duty trucks
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Model 535 (Class 5, 2021 – present)

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltModels, Current, Medium-duty trucks
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Model 536 (Class 6, 2021 – present)

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Model 537 (Class 7, 2021 – present)

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Source Wikipedia: PeterbiltModels, Current, Medium-duty trucks
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Model 548 (Class 7, 2021 – present)

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    Peterbilt Motors Company is an American truck manufacturer specializing in the production of heavy-duty (Class 8) and medium-duty (Classes 5-7) commercial vehicles.
  • Lead: founded-year
    "Al" Peterman, it was established in 1939 from the acquisition of Fageol Truck and Motor Company, and has operated as part of PACCAR since 1958.
  • Infobox: type
    Division
  • Operates In: Trucking Industry, Lead: operates-in
    Peterbilt Motors Company is an American truck manufacturer specializing in the production of heavy-duty (Class 8) and medium-duty (Classes 5-7) commercial vehicles.
  • Subsidiary Of: PACCAR, Lead: subsidiary-of
    "Al" Peterman, it was established in 1939 from the acquisition of Fageol Truck and Motor Company, and has operated as part of PACCAR since 1958.
  • Founded By: T. A. Peterman, Lead: founded-by
    The namesake of company founder T. A. "Al" Peterman, it was established in 1939 from the acquisition of Fageol Truck and Motor Company, and has operated as part of PACCAR since 1958.
  • In Group: Machinery, Lead section
    Peterbilt Motors Company is an American truck manufacturer specializing in the production of heavy-duty (Class 8) and medium-duty (Classes 5-7) commercial vehicles.
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