History of Paccar
PACCAR traces its roots back to this year, when William Pigott Sr. founded the Seattle Car Manufacturing Company.
What is 1905?
Forklift operators must perform this required inspection before starting their shift to ensure the equipment is safe and functioning properly.
What is a pre-check?
This PACCAR Parts Distribution Center, serving the Northwestern U.S. and Western Canada, officially became operational in April 2016
What is the Renton PDC?
This company name was adopted in 1972 when Pacific Car and Foundry Company rebranded after 55 years under its original title.
What is PACCAR?
This designated safe‑walking path keeps pedestrians protected by guiding them through the warehouse away from powered‑equipment traffic.
What is the green mile?
PACCAR Parts is expanding its global distribution network with a new Parts Distribution Center—its 21st—which is scheduled to open in this Canadian city in February 2026.
What is Calgary?
Pacific Car & Foundry fabricated the iconic steel structure for this major 1962 Seattle World’s Fair landmark.
What is the Space Needle?
While standard steel‑toe shoes protect the toes, this additional protective feature is required in high‑impact warehouse zones to shield the top of the foot from falling freight or heavy equipment.
What are metatarsal guards?
PACCAR Parts operates its global network of Parts Distribution Centers across this many continents
What is four continents?
PACCAR’s transformation into a global manufacturer accelerated in 1996 with the acquisition of this European truck manufacturer, strengthening its presence in the EU market.
What is DAF Trucks?
When working at heights above six feet, OSHA requires workers to use this form of fall‑prevention equipment.
What is fall protection or a safety harness?
At 260,000 square feet, this PACCAR Parts Distribution Center is the largest in the network and offers storage for over 80,000 parts.
What is the Louisville PDC?
Pacific Car & Foundry’s Structural Steel Division contributed major components to two nationally significant construction projects: the Space Needle and this iconic New York structure
What is the World Trade Center?
Installed on all stock picker machines, this device logs every operator through badge access, verifies completion of pre‑checks, and detects crashes to improve safety and accountability.
What is powerfleet?
Located in St. Laurent, this PDC strengthens parts availability across Canada and sits on Route Transcanadienne in which province?
What is Quebec?