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Freightliner 114SD gets Cummins X12

December 11, 2018 9:35AM by johng@newcom.ca

Freightliner’s 114SD can now be spec’d with the lightweight Cummins X12, supporting an array of weight-sensitive vocational applications like concrete mixers, refuse trucks, and auto haulers. Weighing in at 2,050 lb., the engine is about 600 lb. lighter than other…

Amazon makes big commitment during grand opening of U.S. Sprinter plant

September 5, 2018 6:41PM by Derek Clouthier

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Today’s grand opening of the new Sprinter plant in North Charleston was met with some added good news for Mercedes-Benz Vans, with Amazon announcing it will require 20,000 units over the course of the coming year. Pricing…

Sheets with sleepers in mind

April 9, 2018 10:55AM by Truck News

Lippert Components has introduced a line of adjustable sheet sets designed to fit the wider, longer mattresses commonly found in Class 8 sleepers. The somnum adjustable twin XL sheets are made of a soft brushed microfiber, but the fitted sheet…

Minimizer floor mats for all Cascadias

April 3, 2018 9:12AM by Truck News

Minimizer now offers custom-molded floor mats for the new Freightliner Cascadia 116 and 126.

DTNA adds Class 8 and 6 Freightliner 360 trucks to Mexican market

November 15, 2017 12:28PM by Derek Clouthier

GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has upped its game in the Mexican market, announcing the release of two new Freightliner 360 trucks. The Class 8 2528 and Class 6 1217 join the Class 4 715, which was…

Daimler breaks ground on new logistics center

August 25, 2017 4:50PM by Truck News

CLEVELAND, N.C. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has broken ground on its new logistics center at the company’s truck manufacturing plant in Cleveland, N.C. Expected to be completed early 2019, the center represents a $27 million investment in Daimler’s…

New Cascadia driving higher penetration of proprietary components

July 27, 2017 4:07PM by James Menzies

YOUNTVILLE, Cali. – Orders for the new Cascadia have now surpassed those for its predecessor, and buyers of the new truck are increasingly adopting proprietary powertrain components and safety systems. “Within the next couple weeks, we will crest 10,000 builds…

Daimler releases the Detroit DD8

March 15, 2017 10:37PM by Derek Clouthier

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and its component brand Detroit unveiled the new Detroit DD8 medium-duty engine during the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The DD8 is a 7.7 liter in-line six-cylinder engine aimed at the vocation…

Detroit DT12 transmission offers improved fuel efficiency, reduced friction

September 1, 2016 6:36PM by Truck West

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Freightliner’s newly unveiled Cascadia, which was revealed Sept. 1 in Colorado Springs, Colo., brings a lot of new technology, driver and safety enhancements to the table, including the Detroit’s DT12 automated manual transmission. Part of the…