Peterbilt to Permanently Close Tennessee Truck Assembly Plant

DENTON, TX - September 28, 2009: Peterbilt Motors Company announced today it is realigning its North American manufacturing operations which will result in the permanent closure of its Madison, Tennessee truck assembly plant, effective December 1, 2009. Production of Peterbilt vehicles will continue at other facilities. The Madison plant has not built trucks since July 2008.

“This was a difficult, but necessary decision,” said Bill Jackson, Peterbilt General Manager. “The current and projected market conditions are very challenging and Peterbilt is aligning its production capacity with market demand. Peterbilt is proud to have been a member of the greater Nashville community for 40 years and we thank our employees for their excellent contribution.”

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 247-plus North American dealer locations, Peterbilt also provides a comprehensive array of TruckCareŽ programs to support its full lineup of vehicles, including hybrids, with aftermarket support programs.