Peterbilt Adds 1,000 Jobs at Denton Plant in 2026
The company expanded its workforce in Denton while relocating truck production to facilities across the United States.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Trucks
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Peterbilt added over 1,000 employees at its Denton manufacturing plant in 2026 to support a rise in production demand. The hiring follows a significant recovery in the freight market that saw truck orders increase by 95% during the first nine months of the year.
Why it matters
The workforce expansion is part of a broader strategy by Paccar to improve plant flexibility and boost its North American market share. Production shifts from international facilities to Denton and other domestic sites aim to better utilize local manufacturing capabilities.
Paccar is targeting a 35% share of the North American heavy-duty truck market, rising from a 30.3% share held in 2025. The company increased truck orders by 95% in the first nine months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
The players
Peterbilt
A division of Paccar that specializes in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty and medium-duty commercial vehicles.
Paccar
A global technology company and manufacturer of premium commercial trucks under the Peterbilt, Kenworth, and DAF brands.
Daimler Truck North America
A subsidiary of Daimler Truck that is a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks in the United States.
The details
Paccar relocated the production of Class 8 low-cab refuse trucks from Mexico to Denton and moved medium-duty truck production from Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, to its plants in Denton and Chillicothe, Ohio. This consolidation followed three rounds of layoffs at the Quebec facility between December 2024 and October 2025.
Timeline
December 2024 - October 2025: Paccar conducted three rounds of layoffs at Sainte-Thérèse.
2025: Paccar brands held a 30.3% North American heavy-duty market share.
February 10, 2026: A Paccar executive announced the new 35% market share target.
January - September 2026: Truck orders rose 95% compared to 2025 levels.
2029: Daimler Truck North America expects to begin operations at a new plant.
Roadmap
Paccar is consolidating production in the United States to optimize supply chains and better compete against rivals like Daimler Truck North America. This shift reflects a broader industry movement toward reshoring manufacturing to increase operational flexibility.
The addition of 1,000 employees in Denton creates a significant boost to the local labor market and strengthens the city's role in heavy-duty manufacturing. Local residents may see increased economic activity as the plant scales to meet the company's 35% market share goal.
The takeaway
The move to shift production back to the U.S. demonstrates how major manufacturers are using domestic plants to meet volatile demand. Companies that prioritize local manufacturing hubs may find themselves better positioned to maintain market share as the freight sector recovers.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Transport Topics.
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