Peterbilt, Employees Set New Record for United Way Donations
DENTON, Texas – January 7, 2015 – Peterbilt recently presented the United Way of Denton County with a check for $414,375 – an 8 percent increase over last
year and a new all-time record. The donation includes employee payroll contributions, a corporate pledge and money collected during a weeklong series of fundraising activities.
Peterbilt and its employees have donated more than $4 million during the past 10 years to United Way of Denton County in addition to many volunteer hours and other collaborative efforts.
Beyond the annual United Way fundraising, Peterbilt employees mobilized to collect and deliver gifts for 250 children for the Salvation Army’s annual Angel Tree program and donated and delivered three large crates of toys for Denton County’s Toys of Tots drive.
ABOUT PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
Based in Denton, Texas, Peterbilt Motors Company combines a global reputation for industry-leading design, innovative engineering and fuel-efficiency solutions with superior quality to engineer a truck that stands as the “Class” of the industry. Through its 300-plus North American dealer locations, Peterbilt also provides a comprehensive array of aftermarket support programs to complement its full lineup of on-highway, vocational and medium duty products, including alternative fuel vehicles. Customers enjoy industry-leading service and support, including preventive maintenance plans, expedited QuickCare services, automated parts inventory replenishment and 24/7 complimentary Customer Assistance through 1-800-4-Peterbilt.
Peterbilt is a PACCAR Company, traded publicly on the NASDAQ as PCAR.
SOURCE: Peterbilt