Daimler Truck North America LLC

Portland, OR 97217

Company Details
4747 Channel Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
https://northamerica.daimlertruck.com/
Phone:(503) 745-8000
Fax:(503) 745-8921

Daimler Trucks North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Ore., is the leading medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America. Daimler Trucks North America produces and markets Class 4 to 8 vehicles and is a Daimler company, the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer.

Articles & News
T.J. Reed.
Reed Named Prez, CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis & Thomas Built Buses
Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) has appointed T.J. Reed to the position of president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp (FCCC) and Thomas Built Buses (TBB), effective Sept. 9.
September 9, 2024
Amplify Cell Technologies Board Members and Distinguished Guests Break Ground
Amplify Cell Technologies Begins Construction of Mississippi Battery Cell Factory
The 500-acre site will be home to a 2 million square-foot, energy efficient facility. Amplify plans to begin battery cell production in 2027 and is expected to create more than 2,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs.
July 10, 2024
Daimler Truck North America LLC has announced the expanded role of Kevin Bangston as president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) in addition to his current role as president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses (TBB), effective May 3, 2024.
Daimler Names Bangston President & CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation
Bangston, who will also continue to serve as president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, succeeds Jeff Sather, who will be retiring after 23 years at DTNA.
May 13, 2024
Accelera
Cummins, Daimler Truck, PACCAR to Produce Batteries in Mississippi
The 21-gigawatt hour (GWh) factory is expected to begin producing battery cells in 2027.
January 19, 2024
Freightliner4[1]
Daimler Truck North America Begins Series Production of Freightliner eM2 Battery Electric Trucks
The eM2 features a proprietary, fully integrated, battery electric Detroit ePowertrain. Execs say this release marks another important milestone on the company's journey to a zero-emissions product line.
October 30, 2023
Jochen Goetz
Daimler Truck's CFO Dies in Tragic Accident
Daimler Truck announced its CFO, Jochen Goetz, died on Aug. 5, 2023
August 7, 2023
Products & Press Releases
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Daimler Trucks Develops Autonomous Truck Platform for SAE Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles
The platform includes four key areas with a redundant architecture including the braking and steering systems, the low voltage power net and the network communications.
December 14, 2021
Original (4)
Daimler Trucks and Platform Science Introduce Open OEM Platform for Fleet Management
Virtual Vehicle is an open OEM platform that enables fleets to access telematics, software solutions, real-time vehicle data, and third-party applications directly from their vehicles.
November 10, 2021
Original (3)
Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics Kick Off Third Year of Autonomous Truck Collaboration
The companies are working to bring Level 4 autonomous trucks to market; Torc is currently testing Level 4 trucks in three U.S. states.
October 12, 2021
Original (2)
Daimler Trucks North America Partners with American Center for Mobility
The partnership will enable Daimler Trucks customers to pilot the company’s latest in-vehicle technology.
October 4, 2021
Original (11)
Daimler Trucks North America Introduces Detroit ePowertrain
The Detroit ePowertrain will offer an eAxle design operating at 400V and be offered in two variants suitable for a variety of commercial vehicle applications.
February 10, 2021
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Schneider Achieves Fuel Efficiency Gains with New Detroit DD15 Gen 5 Engine
Through early tests, Schneider has noted significant improvements in both the efficiency and emissions reduction of its vehicles.
December 21, 2020
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January 24, 2019
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November 30, 2018
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T.J. Reed.
Reed Named Prez, CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis & Thomas Built Buses
Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) has appointed T.J. Reed to the position of president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp (FCCC) and Thomas Built Buses (TBB), effective Sept. 9.
September 9, 2024
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Amplify Cell Technologies Begins Construction of Mississippi Battery Cell Factory
The 500-acre site will be home to a 2 million square-foot, energy efficient facility. Amplify plans to begin battery cell production in 2027 and is expected to create more than 2,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs.
July 10, 2024
Daimler Truck North America LLC has announced the expanded role of Kevin Bangston as president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) in addition to his current role as president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses (TBB), effective May 3, 2024.
Daimler Names Bangston President & CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation
Bangston, who will also continue to serve as president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, succeeds Jeff Sather, who will be retiring after 23 years at DTNA.
May 13, 2024
Accelera
Cummins, Daimler Truck, PACCAR to Produce Batteries in Mississippi
The 21-gigawatt hour (GWh) factory is expected to begin producing battery cells in 2027.
January 19, 2024
Freightliner4[1]
Daimler Truck North America Begins Series Production of Freightliner eM2 Battery Electric Trucks
The eM2 features a proprietary, fully integrated, battery electric Detroit ePowertrain. Execs say this release marks another important milestone on the company's journey to a zero-emissions product line.
October 30, 2023
Jochen Goetz
Daimler Truck's CFO Dies in Tragic Accident
Daimler Truck announced its CFO, Jochen Goetz, died on Aug. 5, 2023
August 7, 2023
Daimler Trucks is working to expand charging infrastructure in the U.S. to aid the uptake of electric vehicles.
OEM Industry News Briefs: Daimler Trucks Forms Joint Venture to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Daimler Trucks has created a joint venture to develop and install a nationwide EV charging infrastructure in the U.S., DEUTZ has named a new chairman of its Board of Management, and more news you may have missed.
February 17, 2022
Mack Trucks has begun series production of its LR Electric truck.
OEM Industry News Briefs: Mack Trucks Begins Serial Production of LR Electric Truck
Mack Trucks has started serial production of its first fully-electric truck, IVECO is partnering on an autonomous truck pilot, Meritor's 14Xe ePowertrain will be used on electric school buses and more news you may have missed.
December 22, 2021
DTNA's first SuperTruck demonstration vehicle which achieved over a 115% freight efficiency improvement.
SuperTruck 3 Program Participants Named
Volvo and Daimler are among the truck OEMs awarded funding for the third SuperTruck program.
December 16, 2021
Original (5)
Daimler Trucks Develops Autonomous Truck Platform for SAE Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles
The platform includes four key areas with a redundant architecture including the braking and steering systems, the low voltage power net and the network communications.
December 14, 2021
Original (4)
Daimler Trucks and Platform Science Introduce Open OEM Platform for Fleet Management
Virtual Vehicle is an open OEM platform that enables fleets to access telematics, software solutions, real-time vehicle data, and third-party applications directly from their vehicles.
November 10, 2021
Original (3)
Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics Kick Off Third Year of Autonomous Truck Collaboration
The companies are working to bring Level 4 autonomous trucks to market; Torc is currently testing Level 4 trucks in three U.S. states.
October 12, 2021
Original (2)
Daimler Trucks North America Partners with American Center for Mobility
The partnership will enable Daimler Trucks customers to pilot the company’s latest in-vehicle technology.
October 4, 2021
Mack Trucks' newly designed Mack Anthem day cab roof fairing offers customers increased fuel efficiency benefits.
OEM Industry News Briefs: New Mack Anthem Day Cab Offers Increased Fuel Efficiency
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June 16, 2021
New Holland's first production skid steer, the L35.
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May 5, 2021
Terex Trucks' TA300 dump truck is suited for use in harsh construction and mining applications.
OEM Industry News Briefs: Terex Trucks Expanding in Canada to Meet Increased Construction Equipment Demand
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April 28, 2021
Webasto is partnering with IAV to electrify commercial vehicles.
OEM Industry News Briefs: Webasto Partnering with IAV on Electric Commercial Vehicles
Webasto and IAV will research the electrification of heavy-duty buses, trucks and machinery, Isuzu is developing and evaluating autonomous trucks and more news you may have missed from the past week.
April 7, 2021
The zero emissions L25 Electric plays a key role in Cologne's winter service provision.
OEM Industry News Briefs: Volvo CE Electric Wheel Loader Aids Snow and Ice Removal
A Volvo CE customer in Germany proved its electric wheel loader can perform in tough winter conditions, DEUTZ opens a new Power Center and more news highlights from the past week.
March 10, 2021
Original (11)
Daimler Trucks North America Introduces Detroit ePowertrain
The Detroit ePowertrain will offer an eAxle design operating at 400V and be offered in two variants suitable for a variety of commercial vehicle applications.
February 10, 2021
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More Autonomous Vehicles Hit Public Roadways
Research and development for autonomous vehicles which operate on public roadways is expanding in the bus and heavy truck segment.
February 8, 2021
Original (9)
Schneider Achieves Fuel Efficiency Gains with New Detroit DD15 Gen 5 Engine
Through early tests, Schneider has noted significant improvements in both the efficiency and emissions reduction of its vehicles.
December 21, 2020
Production for the VNR Electric is slated to begin in early 2021.
Commercial Availability of Electric Vehicles and Equipment Increases
Several electric truck and heavy equipment models are now available for order and set to begin production in 2021.
December 17, 2020
DTNA's Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant will achieve carbon neutral production in 2020 with reduced energy consumption and the offset of on-site emissions.
Daimler Trucks North America Commits to Carbon Neutral Vehicle Production by 2025
The company plans to incorporate carbon dioxide-neutral production at all of its truck manufacturing plants by 2025.
December 15, 2020