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Peterson Manufacturing Co

4200 E 135th St
Grandview, MO 64030
816-765-2000
800-821-3490
816-761-6693

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Peterson Manufacturing Company (www.pmlights.com) is a world-leading innovator in the production of a complete line of vehicle safety lighting, mirrors, reflectors, antennas and related products. The company is headquartered in a modern 670,000 square foot facility located in Grandview, Missouri-a suburb of Kansas City. This facility houses management, sales, engineering, R&D, manufacturing and assembly, purchasing, shipping, receiving and warehousing departments. Over the past 60 years, Peterson has become an industry leader and introduced a host of innovations including stainless steel housings that won't rust, the Vibar® socket and Piranha® Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).

Products

Peterson Manufacturing
Repairable J560 Connector
Allows for quick repairs at the connection point
Feb. 16, 2026
Warrantied against defects, corrosion for 10 years
Sept. 16, 2025
Weatherproof from lens to bullet
Jan. 20, 2023
Modular design for quick troubleshooting
Sept. 13, 2021
The Pulse intelligent trailer system, from Peterson Mfg., brings CAN-bus technology and telematic capability to trailers. Engineered specifically for fleet trailers, Pulse not...
Aug. 14, 2018
The Peterson Manufacturing 5600 Timer Box Switch provides flexible, efficient switching of LED lights in a compact, easily installed unit. The USA-made 5600 Series is available...
Nov. 21, 2016

Press Releases

The Vipar HD network of independent aftermarket truck parts distributors serves customer needs from some 630 locations.
Nov. 7, 2018
The system not only controls and detects real-time status of vital trailer systems, but also alerts drivers and fleet managers.
March 6, 2018
7" round headlamp debuts as replacement vehicle light in summer 2013.
July 16, 2013

Blogs

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FMCSA granted a limited five-year exemption to FMCSA’s 49 CFR 393.25 to allow NTTC motor carriers to install red or amber brake-activated pulsating lights in addition to the steady...
Dec. 10, 2020

Articles

John Hitch | Fleet Maintenance
Peterson Genesis lights
The new lighting system uses redundant LEDs to maintain illumination even when individual diodes reach the end of their life.
March 16, 2026
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In less than a minute, the company’s new repairable seven-way connector can be replaced in three steps: Twist, lock, and go.
Oct. 2, 2025
Improve maintenance efficiency by leveraging sensor data.
April 5, 2019
Vehicles aren’t the only things being made smarter by modern-day technology. Innovative safety features and data-rich telematics are helping fleets to better manage trailer assets...
Feb. 5, 2019

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The Peterson Dot XL lights are larger than other single-diode LED clearance/marker/mid-turn lighting options for heavy duty trailers, offering a surface area of 1-3/8" but still...
Dec. 17, 2015
The Peterson Manufacturing 359 Series LED Cove Light features a 1" by 18" bar of Great White LEDs, which offer an output of 600 lumens per unit. The 359 Series light requires ...
April 8, 2014
The Peterson Mfg. LumenX Series 7 safety lights are powered by white-diode LEDs and are built to shine bright for visibility and safety in any weather. The lights feature high...
April 1, 2014
The Peterson DOT-legal 701C 7" round headlight is a drop-in LED replacement for all PAR56 standard headlights, including popular H6014, H5024 and H6024 halogen sealed beams. It...
Aug. 27, 2013
The newest addition to Peterson Manufacturing's line of Piranha LED Smart Lamps is the 10-diode, 4-inch Round models. They are SAE J845 class two compliant and DOT approved. The...
Oct. 29, 2009
Customers looking for a premium LED S/T/T light at an extra-economical price will find it in Peterson's new Piranha® brand 4" round models. Listed as the 817-3/818-3 Series, the...
June 10, 2009
Peterson Manufacturing announces that its new 2009 Catalog Supplement is just off the presses and on its way to customers. The Supplement adds 25 pages of new vehicle safety lighting...
May 4, 2009
Truck and trailer owners looking for a unique idea in accessory lighting will find it in Peterson's latest addition to its Piranha® LED line. Called the ultimate accessory light...
Oct. 22, 2007
Peterson Manufacturing has expanded its line of single-diode Piranha® LED clearance/sidemarker lights with a PC-rated model: the 177 Series DOT Light. All lights in the DOT line...
Aug. 7, 2007
Peterson Manufacturing's latest-generation Piranha®-brand LED comes with built-in intelligence offering state-of-the-art, multi-function safety lighting for a wide range of service...
Aug. 7, 2007
Peterson Manufacturing employed the latest white diode technology to design a brilliant traveling companion for its Piranha® brand LED family: the new Great White® LED License...
June 25, 2007
The latest addition to Peterson Manufacturing's Pirahna® line is the 42-3 model oval LED stop/turn/tail light. Ideal for a variety of truck and trailer applications, the 420-3...
June 25, 2007