Who is Ohio Peterbilt?
Part of the Ohio Machinery Co. Family of Brands.
2018
Ohio Machinery Co. Acquisition
Ohio Machinery Co., known for its Caterpillar equipment distribution and service as Ohio Cat, strategically entered the on-highway truck industry by acquiring Allstate Peterbilt’s six Ohio dealerships. This acquisition officially marked the company's entry into Peterbilt truck sales and service, operating initially as Northern Ohio Peterbilt.
2019
Continued Growth with AMG Peterbilt
Building on this momentum, Ohio Machinery Co. further solidified its presence in the on-highway truck industry by acquiring AMG Peterbilt's four locations in central and southern Ohio, leading to the rebranding of its truck distribution network as Ohio Peterbilt.
2020
Ohio Machinery Co. Celebrates 75 Years
Since its founding in 1945, Ohio Machinery Co. grew from a single location in Columbus with 39 employees, to a multi‑division operation with 36 locations across Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana, employing nearly 1,700 people. Under third‑generation leadership from Ken Taylor, a company-wide anniversary celebration in 2021 was a thoughtful reflection of the company’s longstanding commitment to growth, change, and improvement.
2021
Ohio Peterbilt's Perrysburg Location
Ohio Peterbilt opened its new 68,000 sq. ft. facility in Perrysburg, featuring 26 service bays designed to accommodate compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. This expansion aimed to better serve a growing demand throughout northwest Ohio.
2023
Training the Next Generation and MX Engine Award
Ohio Peterbilt partnered with Woodward High School's Diesel Tech program, enhancing vocational training opportunities for students interested in the trucking industry. Also in 2023 the company was recognized as the MX Engine Dealer of the Year by Peterbilt, for providing exceptional maintenance and repair services on MX engines.
2024
Charging Ahead
Ohio Peterbilt’s Headquarters in Cleveland achieved EV Service Certification from Peterbilt, becoming the only certified dealer within a 200-mile radius equipped to sell, service, and support the complete Peterbilt electric vehicle lineup. The company was again recognized by Peterbilt, this time as Parts Dealer of the Year for 2024, reflecting Ohio Peterbilt’s customer-first mindset.
2025
Massive New Projects
The company announced plans for a new 85,000 sq. ft. flagship location in Etna Township, approximately 17 miles west of Columbus, and is expected to open in spring 2026. Additionally, a new e-commerce website was launched to help better serve Ohio Peterbilt customers across the state and beyond.
Continuing to Grow
We are proud of how far we’ve come. Operating 10 locations across the state with 130 service bays, 73 MX certified technicians, over a million parts in stock, and nearly 200 new and used trucks available for sale. These are more than numbers. They reflect our unwavering commitment to supporting drivers and fleets with the parts, service, and trucks they need to keep moving. And we’re not stopping here. With a strong foundation and a clear vision, we’re excited for what’s ahead as we continue to expand, invest in our people, and deliver even more value to the trucking community across Ohio.