SelecTrucks, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America, announced expanded component coverage and a new warranty concierge program for its used trucks as it enhances its 60-Day Buyer’s Assurance coverage.
August 16, 2021Daimler Trucks North America
Business, Equipment 
A Freightliner on the lot of a SelecTrucks dealership. (Daimler Trucks North America)
SelecTrucks Enhances 60-Day Buyer’s Assurance Coverage
A Freightliner on the lot of a SelecTrucks dealership. (Daimler Trucks North America) Business 
The Texarkana location is one of 35 in the nationwide network of SelecTrucks centers. (SelecTruck.com)
SelecTrucks Expands in Texas
The Texarkana location is one of 35 in the nationwide network of SelecTrucks centers. (SelecTruck.com)SelecTrucks announced the opening of its newest location in Texas, SelecTrucks of Texarkana, on the border of Texas and Arkansas.
April 2, 2021 Business, Technology, Fuel 
The Van Hool CX45E electric coach, powered by a Proterra battery. (Van Hool)
Daimler Trucks-Backed Proterra to Go Public Through ArcLight SPAC
The Van Hool CX45E electric coach, powered by a Proterra battery. (Van Hool)Proterra Inc., which makes electric buses and batteries, agreed to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company ArcLight Clean Transition Corp.
January 12, 2021 Government, Business 
"We appreciate the opportunity to summarily resolve this matter and continue building safe, efficient and reliable commercial vehicles," Daimler said in a release. (Daimler Trucks North America)
NHTSA Fines Daimler $10 Million Over Timing of Truck Recalls
"We appreciate the opportunity to summarily resolve this matter and continue building safe, efficient and reliable commercial vehicles," Daimler said in a release. (Daimler Trucks North America)Daimler Trucks North America will pay a $10 million fine and change how it recalls trucks after an investigation by federal safety regulators that found it did not recall vehicles in a timely fashion and comply with other reporting requirements.
December 31, 2020 Business, Equipment 
A Freightliner on the sales lot at a SelecTrucks dealership. Among the next wave of pre-owned trucks coming soon to lots will be DTNA’s Freightliner Cascadia models from 2018 and 2019. (Daimler Trucks North America)
SelecTrucks Prepares for Wave of Cascadia Models to Reach Used Market
A Freightliner on the sales lot at a SelecTrucks dealership. Among the next wave of pre-owned trucks coming soon to lots will be DTNA’s Freightliner Cascadia models from 2018 and 2019. (Daimler Trucks North America)The used Class 8 sleeper market is showing signs of a rebound, said Mary Aufdemberg, president of Daimler Trucks Remarketing.
December 10, 2020 Business, Technology, Equipment 
A technician works on a laptop. (Daimler Trucks North America)
DTNA Enhances Customer Service Experience
A technician works on a laptop. (Daimler Trucks North America)Daimler Trucks North America is making headway on a yearlong customer service improvement initiative as it works with dealers to have parts and technicians ready to go when a broken truck reaches the service bay.
November 19, 2020 Business, Equipment, Safety 
A Meritor EX+ LS air disc brake at an industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Meritor, DTNA Extend Air Disc Brake Deal
A Meritor EX+ LS air disc brake at an industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)Meritor Inc. and Daimler Trucks North America announced that Meritor EX+ LS air disc brakes will be standard on all wheel positions on Freightliner Cascadia truck models through 2025.
November 16, 2020 Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, Breaking News 
Daimler Trucks and Waymo are partnering to produce an autonomous Freightliner Cascadia equipped with the Waymo Driver. (Waymo)
Daimler, Waymo Partner to Develop Autonomous Trucks
Daimler Trucks and Waymo are partnering to produce an autonomous Freightliner Cascadia equipped with the Waymo Driver. (Waymo)Daimler Trucks and Waymo have announced an agreement to produce highly automated Level 4 commercial vehicles by combining Daimler’s trucks with Waymo’s technology.
October 27, 2020 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous 
A Daimler Freightliner Cascadia truck. Third-quarter revenue fell to $47.6 billion compared with $51.2 billion a year earlier. (Daimler AG)
Daimler Records Higher Net Income on Lower Revenue in Q3
A Daimler Freightliner Cascadia truck. Third-quarter revenue fell to $47.6 billion compared with $51.2 billion a year earlier. (Daimler AG)Daimler AG reported higher net income on lower revenue in the third quarter as core markets began to recover from the impact of COVID-19.
October 23, 2020 Business, Equipment, Safety 
A Class 8 Freightliner Cascadia at a 2018 industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
DTNA Recalls Trucks Over Brake Light Issue
A Class 8 Freightliner Cascadia at a 2018 industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)Daimler Trucks North America announced it is recalling certain 2017-2021 Class 8 Cascadia P4 vehicles due to possible brake light issues.
October 5, 2020