PETERBILT CELEBRATES 300,000th TRUCK PRODUCTION

Denton, Texas (December 10, 2008) – Peterbilt Motors Company today celebrated a significant milestone at the company’s Denton manufacturing facility with the completion of its 300,000th production truck. Delivery of the Model 387 aerodynamic truck to Witte Brothers Exchange, Inc. was done at the Denton, Texas plant amongst Peterbilt employees, local government officials and the media.

“Peterbilt is proud to celebrate this important milestone with Witte Brothers Exchange, as both of our companies share an unwavering commitment to the transportation industry, our employees, and a superior product,” says Bill Jackson, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. “The 300,000th truck produced, a Peterbilt Model 387, signifies the attributes of Peterbilt past, present and future through its fuel efficient design, while not comprising the Class and Style that have become synonymous with the Peterbilt brand.”

In August of 1980, Peterbilt Denton’s first truck rolled off the assembly line – a white Model 359. In the 29 years since, the Texas manufacturing facility has continued to evolve with a constant dedication to building the best truck in the industry by continuously improving quality, performance, reliability and customer satisfaction. Today, all seven of the company’s heavy-duty truck models are manufactured at the facility.

“Witte Brothers is proud to partner with Peterbilt Motors Company. Our company’s rich history dates back to before 1950 when the company canvassed the Midwest United States hauling livestock and grain,” said Brent Witte, President, Witte Brothers Exchange, Inc. “It is a honor to take delivery of Peterbilt Denton’s 300,000th produced truck – it represents our dedication to excellence, which is evident to our customers in every delivery our company makes.”

Witte Brothers Exchange, Inc. has been in the transportation business for over 50 years. They share Peterbilt’s vision of customer service and complete satisfaction, and their on-time delivery program has enabled them to exceed a 99 percent reliability rate.

CREW CAB CONVERSION OPTIONS AVAILABLE
ON ALL PETERBILT MEDIUM DUTY MODELS

Denton, Texas (December 9, 2008) – Peterbilt Motors Company announced the continued availability of crew cab conversion options for customers seeking to obtain additional cab space and a four-door crew cab for Peterbilt’s Medium Duty Models 325, 330, 335 and 340.

The conversion options extend the BBC length to 157-inches, and utilize a one-piece fiberglass roof extension to increase interior height up to 61-inches. In addition, the crew cab conversion options also increase the driver’s interior cab space by adding 52-inches to the length of the cab with a total of 84-inches wide at the rear.

“By offering a wide selection of conversion options, Peterbilt provides our customers the added advantage of increased cab space and overall comfort that a 4-door cab conversion kit provides,” says Larry Reding, Peterbilt Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing. “Our goal is to make certain we provide our customers with the ability to spec a truck that ensures their work environment is the utmost in comfort, productivity and overall performance.”

Additional crew cab options include an extended horizontal exhaust pipe, separate heater or heater/air conditioner, exterior access steps, carpet and custom trim packages, as well as DuPont Imron Elite base/clear paint. Bench and bucket seats are available in addition to fire service SCBA seats.

Peterbilt crew cab conversion is done in partnership with three separate suppliers – Bentz Transport Products, Schwable Trucks and Weldon Manufacturing – to provide all the necessary components to convert a Medium Duty two-door day cab into a four-door crew cab. For more details visit your local Peterbilt dealer or www.Peterbilt.com.