Daimler unveils options, apps

ATLANTA, GA - Daimler Trucks North America unveiled an array of truck options, apps and upgrades during the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta, Georgia.

First electric eCanters deliver this year

ATLANTA, GA - Fuso will deliver the first of its eCanter cabovers this year, passing a key milestone for the world's first series-produced Class 4 electric work truck. Models will arrive in the U.S., Germany and Japan.

Daimler testing platooning in U.S.

ATLANTA, GA – Daimler Trucks North America is testing platooning systems on test tracks and select highways, further exploring technologies to enhance fuel economy. Tightly spaced pairs of trucks…

Daimler names communication, marketing heads

PORTLAND, OR - Daimler Trucks North America has named two executives who will oversee channel marketing and corporate communications.

DTNA appoints Roger Nielsen as president, CEO

PORTLAND, OR - Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has named Roger Nielsen as president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DTNA and its affiliate companies Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis Cooperation, and Detroit Diesel Corporation effective April 1. Nielsen will be succeeding Martin Daum, who as of March 1, became Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Daimler Trucks and Buses. "Roger Nielsen brings a rock solid product, manufacturing and sales background to this position paired with a razor-sharp focus on technology, quality and customer service. He has an excellent track record as an influential leader in the industry," said Daum. "Having worked closely with Roger for so many years, I am certain that DTNA, its people and all its brands are in the best hands."

Detroit DD8 engine builds on medium-duty lineup

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Daimler Trucks North America has unveiled the new Detroit DD8 medium-duty engine aimed at the vocational truck market, building on the medium-duty platform introduced last year with the DD5.

Daimler makes series of executive appointments

PORTLAND, OR - Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has made several executive appointments to support aftermarket and operations activities, with each effective on June 1.

Behind the Wheel of Freightliner’s Autonomous Truck

LAS VEGAS, NV -- Sometimes, trucking journalists like me do very funny things. Like getting certified to drive a truck that can pretty much drive itself. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) took a few trucking reporters to Las Vegas earlier this week so they could drive the Freightliner Inspiration autonomous truck, introduced in North America earlier this year. The prerequisite to sit behind the self-steering wheel of the Inspiration was to hold a commercial driver's license. Fortunately, I got one a dozen years ago, otherwise, I would have missed what was waiting for me at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. There were the two trucks at the event. Jim Martin, one of the few Freightliner engineers certified to drive the autonomous truck, would certify six trucking journalists, reminding us that nobody ever passed the test before.

BettsHD Receives Sixth DTNA Award

FRESNO, CA - BettsHD has been recognized by one of the world's largest truck manufacturers for a sixth time as one of its top suppliers.

Goodale Named Daimler Truck Financial VP

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI -- Steven Goodale has been named vice president of Daimler Truck Financial, a business unit of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services.