Daimler DTNA News Updates

BusinessEquipment

Class 8 Sales Jump 43% in December to Cap Strong 2017

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in December cleared 22,000 for the highest volume since mid-2015, WardsAuto.com reported, as analysts forecast higher volumes for the year ahead.

January 12, 2018
Business

DTNA Appoints David Carson President of Western Star

Daimler Trucks North America announced David Carson, currently president of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., has been appointed president of Western Star Trucks and chief diversity officer of DTNA.

December 5, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Daimler Takes Steps to Separate Car, Truck Units

Daimler AG announced it is taking steps to separate its Daimler Trucks & Bus and Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans divisions into two legally independent and more entrepreneurial entities still under the roof and the lead of Daimler.

October 19, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

DTNA Already Working on Phase 2 GHG Compliance

ATLANTA Presentations by Daimler Trucks North America looked to the future, including the notion of CascadiaE, an all-electric Class 8 the parent company of Freightliner Trucks might one day produce.

September 25, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Cummins Reclaims Top Spot in North American Engine Installations

Cummins Inc., the last independent engine maker, reclaims first place in North American engine sales during the first half of 2017.

August 10, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Production of New Freightliner Cascadia Ramps Up

Freightliner Trucks has ramped up production of its updated Cascadia model and has begun to roll out additional variations and options for the truck.

July 31, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Daimler Paves Way to Potential Spinoffs With Separation Plan

Daimler AG, battered by allegations it colluded with other German carmakers for decades, is studying a legal separation of its businesses, including cars, trucks, vans and financial services, in a move that could pave the way for future spinoffs

July 26, 2017
Business

DTNA Adding Two Distribution Centers

Daimler Trucks North America is adding two new parts distribution centers as it continues to invest in its supply chain network to serve customers more effectively.

June 22, 2017