Peterbilt Motors Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"It is a strong company in the commercial vehicle space. It has a history of success but is not necessarily the most innovative player in the space. With the industry in a state of change it will be interesting to see where it positions itself for the future."

"I worked an 8-month internship at Peterbilt Motors in the Customer Service sector. This was my first experience in the professional world as a graduate and I couldn't have asked for a better one. Both my team and supervisor facilitated ways for me to grow and develop new skills while also understanding my commitment to university course work."

"I worked at Peterbilt Motors in Denton, Texas as Project Engineer. I created electrical harnessing designs for a factory that created 152 heavy duty trucks per day. Peterbilt is a highly ethical company that supports its employees and its community. I would recommend Peterbilt as a great company to start and grow your career with."

"The culture and work environment could use some help, but I really enjoy my work and responsibilies."

What do you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"1. Peterbilt has a lot of opportunities to move horizontally2. I have a great working relationship with my supervisor of 6 years3. I enjoy working with a lot of individuals I am required to frequently interact with4. I enjoy the variety or types of projects I get to work5. I enjoy being able to work alongside various groups (e.g. Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Electrical Engineering, Service, etc.) Peterbilt and PACCAR 6. Peterbilt has a great 401k and pension plan"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Before interviewing, research the culture and compensation of other companies in the region and industry. This should provide you with a better understanding of what companies are offering employees, and will also allow you to set reasonable expectations. And while youre in the interview, make sure Peterbilt's offerings are acceptable to you."

What don't you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"1. Peterbilt's culture is too conservative2. Compensation should be better3. Information should be better documented and stored, and should be made more accessible4. Peterbilt is somewhat slow to implement new technology into their vehicles5. Most of the people there are of the same demographic and are from the same geographic area6. There aren't a lot of opportunities to move laterally within engineering"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"1. Work on making the work environment more desirable for employees2. Improve the method and frequency of promoting3. Improve the management of information 4. Take more initiative in implement new technology into vehicles5. Recruit more from area outside of N. Texas"

What do you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"It was a great company to work back in 2005, but it is not right now."

"Percise, interesting."

What do you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"Many opportunities, good people."

What don't you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"The relationship between the Union and Management needed work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stay positive and focused and hold people accountable."

What do you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"Benefits and pay."

What don't you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"A little hard to get time off."

"Appropriate Review"

What do you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"Training"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"That they give applicants that are relocating a chance"

What don't you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"The workload decreased because of the housing market declined"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Find more work"

"The Management was great to work for and everyone worked as a team. Conflicted when I left"

What do you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"Great team work and care for you and your families well being."

What don't you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"Fluctuation in business"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the good work."

"too many people in to small of space."

What do you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"I liked the freedom of just working from the open book."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"watch your back"

What don't you like about working at Peterbilt Motors?

"when I got sick they rote me off."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"look for a larger building."