Top 3 Semi-Truck Brands

Top 3 Semi-Truck Brands

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Like the car industry, the semi-truck industry has various brands that compete to make the best product on the market. When you think of cars you probably think of brands like Honda, Ford, or Mercedes-Benz. The semi-truck brands are totally different. Today we are going to go over the top 3 semi-truck brands and highlight why they run the market.

Peterbilt Motors Company was founded in 1939. Peterbilt has supplied the North American commercial vehicle market with one of the industry’s most rugged, reliable, and efficient products. Some say they are the Harley Davidsons of the trucking world. Their aluminum bodies make for a lighter and more fuel-efficient ride. They make up about thirteen percent market share and have grown to be an iconic and beloved trucker brand.

Kenworth is another American manufacturer that is based in Kirkland, Washington. Kenworth is unique because these semi-trucks are built by truckers for truckers. Experienced drivers consult on the design for new models, and it shows. Although they do not have as good of fuel efficiency as Peterbilt’s they have a sturdier feel to them that drivers often love. As of 2019, Kenworth has an annual revenue of $19.1 billion. They have about a fourteen percent market share.

Last but not least, we have Freightliner. Freightliner is a division of Daimler Trucks North America and they dominate the market, owning about forty percent. They are not only more aesthetically pleasing than the other two but they are typically less expensive to buy and operate. Their trucks offer more variety which makes them stand out. They offer day, sleeper, and crew cab options. They are built to handle all types of loads, and they house a 350-600 horsepower engine. If there is one brand that does it right it is Freightliner. You cannot go wrong with these guys.

At the end of the day, it is a matter of personal preference, price, and driving needs. Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Freightliner are great brands that provide semi-trucks that are safe and reliable for industry professionals. For more information on any of these brands please feel free to reach out to us at Gr Trucking.