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REPORTED · NEWSPublished May 4, 2026

300 Quebec Workers Laid Off by PACCAR Inc Ahead of U.S. Tariffs

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.9%
EFFECTIVE DATE
May 4, 2026
300 OF 32,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Quebec, Canada.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

PACCAR Inc has laid off 300 workers at its Quebec facility due to the impending U.S. tariffs on Canadian-made trucks. The decision comes as the company faces increased costs and uncertainty in the market, prompting the workforce reduction. This move reflects broader challenges within the trucking industry as manufacturers adjust to changing trade policies. The layoffs are part of PACCAR's efforts to streamline operations and maintain competitiveness in a difficult economic environment.

PACCAR Inc cut 300 jobs as of May 4, 2026.

That is roughly 0.9% of the 32,400 people PACCAR Inc employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 6 layoff events at PACCAR Inc since October 2023, with 6 additional events known from news reporting.

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PACCAR IncPCAR
Industrials · 32,400 employees
6
EVENTS TRACKED
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026