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Peterbilt Trucks: The Birth of a Legend
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By Eduardo Solano
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T.A. Peterman had an inner passion: trucks. Despite this factthere was a time when he felt that he couldnt find a truck ofhis liking and thats when he decided to build his own truck.
In 1939 he acquired the Fageol Truck and Coach Factory. Petermanwanted to have a place where he could modify old trucks at hiswill and this plant served his purpose. He began to envision thestandard that he wanted for his trucks, with this concept inmind he built a truck with the best quality ever seen.
His design began to give him a reputation. He kept manufacturingtrucks and branded them Peterbilt (name of a line of woodendoors that one of his companies manufactured).
During World War II, T.A. decided to pursue government contractsfor heavy duty trucks instead of assembling combat vehicles.Unfortunately T.A. Peterman died from cancer after the War. Ida,his widow took care of his business affairs.
The direction of the company took a different turn in 1946 whenfive of the companys main employees and outside investorspurchased Peterbilt Motors from Ida Peterman for $450 000.
L.A. Lundstrum was named President of Peterbilt Motors and theirdevelopment continued; by 1947 their income surpassed $4 500 000while trucks were manufactured on a daily basis.
Pacific Car and Foundry Company (PACCAR) acquired PeterbiltMotors in 1958 as an unincorporated division.
Today T.A. Petermans dream is more alive than ever, Peterbiltcontinues to progress as new challenges lie ahead. The companymaintains Petermans original vision: the manufacture of highquality, innovative heavy duty trucks that surpass customerneeds and expectations.
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