Daimler Trucks is not optimistic that supply chain constraints will improve anytime soon to clear up ongoing shortages that have interrupted commercial vehicle production over the past 12 to 18 months amid record demand.
February 12, 2019DTNA
Business, Technology, Equipment
Workers assemble a Freightliner on the line in Mount Holly, N.C. (Daimler Trucks North America)
Daimler Expects Supply Chain Constraints to Continue in 2019
Workers assemble a Freightliner on the line in Mount Holly, N.C. (Daimler Trucks North America)
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Martin Daum speaks at the event. (Roger Gilroy/Transport Topics)
DTNA Pushes Ahead With Automated Driving, Other New Technology on Flagship Cascadia
Martin Daum speaks at the event. (Roger Gilroy/Transport Topics)
LAS VEGAS — Daimler Trucks North America announced SAE Level 2 automated driving will be available beginning in July on its flagship Freightliner Cascadia model, calling it an industry first.
January 7, 2019
Business, Equipment
Kurschner said that DTNA believes that a 24-turnaround times for dealer repairs is a "feasible goal." (Joe Howard/Transport Topics)
DTNA Targets 24-Hour Dealer Repair Turnarounds
Kurschner said that DTNA believes that a 24-turnaround times for dealer repairs is a "feasible goal." (Joe Howard/Transport Topics)
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Daimler Trucks North America is targeting 24-hour turnaround times for truck repairs at its dealerships and is expanding its aftermarket component business as it moves to boost its parts and repair business, company executives said.
July 18, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment
(Freightliner)
DTNA Expands Connectivity Services on Cascadia Model
(Freightliner)
Daimler Trucks North America introduced two new connectivity services into its Detroit Connect portfolio, Detroit Connect Direct and a wireless in-cab device connection.
June 12, 2018
Business, Equipment
DTNA's new distribution center in Grimes, Iowa. (Daimler Trucks North America)
DTNA Adds Parts Distribution Center in Iowa
DTNA's new distribution center in Grimes, Iowa. (Daimler Trucks North America)
Daimler Trucks North America announced the opening of its newest parts distribution center in Grimes, Iowa, intended to provide faster service to customers located in the Midwest.
May 18, 2018
Business
Western Star 4900 (Daimler Trucks North America)
DTNA Announces Senior Leadership Changes
Western Star 4900 (Daimler Trucks North America)
Daimler Trucks North America announced three high-level appointments in its manufacturing and remanufacturing operations.
April 26, 2018
Business, Equipment
SelecTrucks Launches Roadside Asistance Program
Used-truck dealership SelecTrucks launched a heavy-duty emergency roadside assistance program that promises response times of less than an hour.
March 2, 2018
Business, Technology
engadget Via YouTube
SXSW Festival to Include High-Tech Trucking
engadget Via YouTube
Trucking is getting hip with the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, claiming a spot on the agenda of a show that typically celebrates creativity in music, film and interactive technology.
March 2, 2018
Business, Equipment
Western Star Truck (Daimler Trucks North America)
DTNA Sees Surging Truck Market in 2018
Western Star Truck (Daimler Trucks North America)
When Daimler Trucks North America looks at 2018, it anticipates a surging truck market, constrained supply lines, customers’ need for faster uptime aided by predictive technology and the steady advance of electric powertrains, the company’s top executive said.
February 28, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment
Freightliner 114 SD Dump Truck. (DTNA)
DTNA Unveils DD8 Engine for Medium-Duty Lineup
Freightliner 114 SD Dump Truck. (DTNA)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Daimler Trucks North America announced the addition of the Detroit DD8 diesel engine to its medium-duty lineup.
February 6, 2018Pages
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