Freightliner to make LED headlights standard on M2 Plus trucks
Freightliner will equip all M2 106 Plus, eM2, and M2 112 Plus models with advanced LED headlights beginning with 2026 builds. The upgrade expands all-LED lighting across the Cascadia and M2 Plus portfolio starting in January 2026.
The new headlights produce daylight-like white light with a 6,000K color temperature to improve visibility and driver awareness of hazards, signage, and pedestrians, the company says in a news release, adding that an optional automatic deicing feature will keep lamps clear in snow, ice, or freezing rain without driver intervention.
The LED system offers a lifespan of up to 30,000 hours, reducing maintenance and replacement costs. The lamps are also compatible with previous M2 Plus and legacy models, allowing fleets to upgrade existing trucks.
“Whether navigating city streets before dawn or traveling rural roads after dark, by making advanced LED headlights standard across the entire M2 Plus line-up, we’re ensuring the driver is equipped with technology that supports safety, uptime and confidence on the road, no matter the route or conditions,” said Joanna Buttler, general manager, product strategy and market development at Daimler Truck North America.
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