BELLEVUE, WA-Truck manufacturer PACCAR Inc. is continuing to post record sales in what is proving to one of the most successful years in its history. The company logged third-quarter sales and revenues of $4.21 billion, with sales and revenues of $12.23 billion thus far for the year.

"PACCAR Inc. achieved record revenues and net income for the third quarter and first 9 months of 2006," says company CEO, Mark C. Pigott. "PACCAR's balanced global diversification, complemented by steady GDP growth, successful new truck model introductions and double-digit revenue increases in the company's finance and aftermarket parts businesses, contributed to excellent operating performance."